Govardhan Puja 2068: date and puja muhurat
The day after Diwali, the first day of Kartika's bright half.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Govardhan Puja 2068
Saturday, 27 October 2068 · Puja 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM
Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 9:47 AM, 26 Oct – 11:48 AM, 27 Oct
Govardhan Puja 2069
Thursday, 14 November 2069 · Puja 6:42 AM – 8:51 AM
Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 4:08 AM, 14 Nov – 6:45 AM, 15 Nov
Govardhan Puja dates 2068–2072
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2068 | Saturday, 27 October 2068 · Puja 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM |
| 2069 | Thursday, 14 November 2069 · Puja 6:42 AM – 8:51 AM |
| 2070 | Monday, 3 November 2070 · Puja 6:34 AM – 8:46 AM |
| 2071 | Saturday, 24 October 2071 · Puja 6:27 AM – 8:42 AM |
| 2072 | Friday, 11 November 2072 · Puja 6:40 AM – 8:50 AM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Govardhan Puja 2068 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Saturday, 27 October 2068 · Puja 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM |
| Mumbai | Saturday, 27 October 2068 · Puja 6:36 AM – 8:54 AM |
| Kolkata | Saturday, 27 October 2068 · Puja 5:38 AM – 7:55 AM |
| Chennai | Saturday, 27 October 2068 · Puja 6:01 AM – 8:21 AM |
| Bengaluru | Saturday, 27 October 2068 · Puja 6:11 AM – 8:32 AM |
| Hyderabad | Saturday, 27 October 2068 · Puja 6:12 AM – 8:31 AM |
| Pune | Saturday, 27 October 2068 · Puja 6:32 AM – 8:50 AM |
| Ahmedabad | Saturday, 27 October 2068 · Puja 6:42 AM – 8:58 AM |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The day after Diwali, the first day of Kartika's bright half. It recalls Krishna lifting Govardhan hill to shelter the people of Braj from Indra's storms.
Why it matters
Krishna's lifting of Govardhan hill to shelter the people of Braj from Indra's storms.
How it is traditionally kept
A hill of food (Annakut) offered to Krishna in the morning, and worship of cows.
- Make a small hill of cow-dung or food as Govardhan
- Walk around it in worship
- Prepare Annakut — a 'mountain' of many dishes
- Offer and share the food
Across India
Also Bali Pratipada or Padwa in Maharashtra and the Gujarati new year (Bestu Varas).
Questions
When is Govardhan Puja in 2068?
Govardhan Puja is on Saturday, 27 October 2068, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2069?
Govardhan Puja is on Thursday, 14 November 2069, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Puja time for Govardhan Puja?
For New Delhi: 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM on Saturday, 27 October. Times differ a little between cities.
What is Govardhan Puja?
The day after Diwali, the first day of Kartika's bright half. It recalls Krishna lifting Govardhan hill to shelter the people of Braj from Indra's storms.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2070?
Monday, 3 November 2070 · Puja 6:34 AM – 8:46 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2071?
Saturday, 24 October 2071 · Puja 6:27 AM – 8:42 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2072?
Friday, 11 November 2072 · Puja 6:40 AM – 8:50 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Govardhan Puja celebrated across India?
Also Bali Pratipada or Padwa in Maharashtra and the Gujarati new year (Bestu Varas).
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