Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Govardhan Puja
Govardhan Puja 2026 is observed on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 — it follows pratipada of shukla paksha, kartika.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 10 November 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
The day after Diwali honors Lord Krishna's lifting of Mount Govardhan to protect the villagers of Vrindavan from Indra's wrath. Annakut — the 'mountain of food' — is offered to Krishna.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 2 November 2024 (past)
- 2025 22 October 2025 (past)
- 2026 10 November 2026
- 2027 30 October 2027
- 2028 18 October 2028
- 2029 7 November 2029
- 2030 27 October 2030
- 2031 15 November 2031
- 2032 4 November 2032
- 2033 24 October 2033
- 2034 12 November 2034
- 2035 1 November 2035
- 2036 20 October 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Govardhan Puja 2026?
Govardhan Puja 2026 is observed on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. The festival follows pratipada of shukla paksha, kartika.
What is Govardhan Puja?
The day after Diwali honors Lord Krishna's lifting of Mount Govardhan to protect the villagers of Vrindavan from Indra's wrath. Annakut — the 'mountain of food' — is offered to Krishna.
Who observes Govardhan Puja?
Govardhan Puja is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Govardhan Puja change every year?
Govardhan Puja is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on pratipada of shukla paksha, kartika. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.