Govardhan Puja 2079: 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 2079
Wednesday, 25 October 2079 · Puja 6:27 AM – 8:42 AM
Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 11:50 PM, 24 Oct – 1:00 AM, 26 Oct
Govardhan Puja 2080
Tuesday, 12 November 2080 · Puja 6:41 AM – 8:50 AM
Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 9:08 PM, 11 Nov – 8:53 PM, 12 Nov
Govardhan Puja dates 2079–2083
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2079 | Wednesday, 25 October 2079 · Puja 6:27 AM – 8:42 AM |
| 2080 | Tuesday, 12 November 2080 · Puja 6:41 AM – 8:50 AM |
| 2081 | Saturday, 1 November 2081 · Puja 6:33 AM – 8:45 AM |
| 2082 | Thursday, 22 October 2082 · Puja 6:26 AM – 8:41 AM |
| 2083 | Wednesday, 10 November 2083 · Puja 6:39 AM – 8:49 AM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Govardhan Puja 2079 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wednesday, 25 October 2079 · Puja 6:27 AM – 8:42 AM |
| Mumbai | Wednesday, 25 October 2079 · Puja 6:35 AM – 8:54 AM |
| Kolkata | Wednesday, 25 October 2079 · Puja 5:37 AM – 7:54 AM |
| Chennai | Wednesday, 25 October 2079 · Puja 6:00 AM – 8:21 AM |
| Bengaluru | Wednesday, 25 October 2079 · Puja 6:11 AM – 8:32 AM |
| Hyderabad | Wednesday, 25 October 2079 · Puja 6:11 AM – 8:31 AM |
| Pune | Wednesday, 25 October 2079 · Puja 6:31 AM – 8:50 AM |
| Ahmedabad | Wednesday, 25 October 2079 · Puja 6:40 AM – 8:57 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 2079?
Govardhan Puja is on Wednesday, 25 October 2079, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2080?
Govardhan Puja is on Tuesday, 12 November 2080, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Puja time for Govardhan Puja?
For New Delhi: 6:27 AM – 8:42 AM on Wednesday, 25 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 2081?
Saturday, 1 November 2081 · Puja 6:33 AM – 8:45 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2082?
Thursday, 22 October 2082 · Puja 6:26 AM – 8:41 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2083?
Wednesday, 10 November 2083 · Puja 6:39 AM – 8:49 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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