Festivals · 2026
Govardhan Puja 2026: Monday, 9 November 2026
Govardhan Puja in 2026 falls on Monday, 9 November 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:43 AM – 12:26 PM IST.
The date
Monday, 9 November 2026
Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) 11:43 AM – 12:26 PM IST
Rule: Classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon
Reference city: Delhi (IST)
Shubh muhurat windows
The Annakut offering is made in the morning; the Govardhan puja muhurat runs through the day. The Abhijit Muhurat above is the day's anchor — and the new samvat's first full business day makes it a popular opening day.
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:43 AM – 12:26 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the midday window most digests treat as universally auspicious — Wednesdays excepted (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Govardhan Puja celebrate?
Govardhan Puja (Annakut), the day after Diwali, re-enacts Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill to shelter Braj from Indra's storm. Temples and homes heap a mountain of food — the Annakut — before the deity, and the day is also the new year (Bestu Varas) in Gujarat.
The story and significance of Govardhan Puja
Krishna's lesson at Govardhan was ecological before the word: worship the hill that feeds you, not the distant thunderer. The Annakut of hundreds of dishes is its delicious memorial.
The day doubles as Bali Pratipada in the South, honouring King Bali's annual return, and as the Gujarati new year — account books opened at Diwali's chopda pujan begin their entries today.
Govardhan Puja dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 November 2026 | Monday | This page |
| 2027 | 29 October 2027 | Friday | Govardhan Puja 2027 → |
Frequently asked questions
When is Govardhan Puja in 2026?
Govardhan Puja in 2026 falls on Monday, 9 November 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Govardhan Puja celebrate?
Govardhan Puja (Annakut), the day after Diwali, re-enacts Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill to shelter Braj from Indra's storm. Temples and homes heap a mountain of food — the Annakut — before the deity, and the day is also the new year (Bestu Varas) in Gujarat.
What is the shubh muhurat on Govardhan Puja 2026?
The computed windows for 9 November 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:43 AM to 12:26 PM IST. The Annakut offering is made in the morning; the Govardhan puja muhurat runs through the day. The Abhijit Muhurat above is the day's anchor — and the new samvat's first full business day makes it a popular opening day.
Does the Govardhan Puja date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Govardhan Puja is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2027?
Govardhan Puja in 2027 falls on Friday, 29 October 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Govardhan Puja 2027 page, linked below.
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