Govardhan Puja · गोवर्धन पूजा
Govardhan Puja, the day after Diwali, recalls Krishna lifting Govardhan hill on his little finger to shelter the people and cattle of Braj from Indra's storms.
Dates
Dates and times are for New Delhi (Asia/Kolkata). They can differ in other places, especially outside India, and between traditions.
How the date is determined
Kartika Shukla Pratipada prevailing at sunrise, usually the day after Diwali.
A small Govardhan is made of cow dung and worshipped; temples offer a "mountain of food" (Annakut) of many dishes to Krishna; cows are honoured.
Regional and tradition differences
In Maharashtra and Gujarat the day is Bali Pratipada or Padwa, and the Gujarati new year begins.
What to recite
Sources
- Govardhan Puja, Wikipedia (2026)
Change log
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