Govardhan Puja
गोवर्धन पूजा
Annakut offering to Krishna and worship of Govardhan hill.
- Date
- Mon, 9 November 2026
- Tithi
- Pratipada
- Paksha
- Shukla
- Hindu Month
- Kartik
- Nakshatra
- Swati
- Yoga
- Vishkambha
- Karana
- Kimstughna
- Vikram Samvat
- VS 2083
- Muhurat
- 06:32 AM – 08:48 AM
- Duration
- 1 Day
About this observance
A hillock of cow dung representing Govardhan is worshipped and a mountain of food (annakut) is offered to Krishna, followed by gau puja.
Importance
Teaches gratitude to nature, cattle and food.
History
Celebrated grandly in Braj, Nathdwara and ISKCON temples.
Mythological story
Krishna lifted Govardhan on his little finger for seven days to shelter Braj from Indras deluge.
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