Govardhan Puja 2086: 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 2086

Thursday, 7 November 2086 · Puja 6:37 AM – 8:48 AM

Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 5:24 PM, 6 Nov – 7:32 PM, 7 Nov

Govardhan Puja 2087

Monday, 27 October 2087 · Puja 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM

Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 5:00 PM, 26 Oct – 7:31 PM, 27 Oct

Govardhan Puja dates 2086–2090

YearDate and muhurat
2086Thursday, 7 November 2086 · Puja 6:37 AM – 8:48 AM
2087Monday, 27 October 2087 · Puja 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM
2088Sunday, 14 November 2088 · Puja 6:43 AM – 8:52 AM
2089Thursday, 3 November 2089 · Puja 6:34 AM – 8:46 AM
2090Monday, 23 October 2090 · Puja 6:26 AM – 8:42 AM

Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

Govardhan Puja 2086 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiThursday, 7 November 2086 · Puja 6:37 AM – 8:48 AM
MumbaiThursday, 7 November 2086 · Puja 6:41 AM – 8:57 AM
KolkataThursday, 7 November 2086 · Puja 5:44 AM – 7:58 AM
ChennaiThursday, 7 November 2086 · Puja 6:04 AM – 8:23 AM
BengaluruThursday, 7 November 2086 · Puja 6:14 AM – 8:34 AM
HyderabadThursday, 7 November 2086 · Puja 6:16 AM – 8:33 AM
PuneThursday, 7 November 2086 · Puja 6:36 AM – 8:53 AM
AhmedabadThursday, 7 November 2086 · Puja 6:47 AM – 9:02 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.

  1. Make a small hill of cow-dung or food as Govardhan
  2. Walk around it in worship
  3. Prepare Annakut — a 'mountain' of many dishes
  4. 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 2086?

Govardhan Puja is on Thursday, 7 November 2086, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

When is Govardhan Puja in 2087?

Govardhan Puja is on Monday, 27 October 2087, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Puja time for Govardhan Puja?

For New Delhi: 6:37 AM – 8:48 AM on Thursday, 7 November. 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 2088?

Sunday, 14 November 2088 · Puja 6:43 AM – 8:52 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Govardhan Puja in 2089?

Thursday, 3 November 2089 · Puja 6:34 AM – 8:46 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Govardhan Puja in 2090?

Monday, 23 October 2090 · Puja 6:26 AM – 8:42 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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