Govardhan Puja 2026 (गोवर्धन पूजा)
Annakut Celebration
🪔 Puja Muhurat
| Occasion | Time (IST) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pratahkala Puja Muhurat | 6:40 am – 9:04 am | Morning window (sunrise + ~2h24m, the same "2 muhurtas" span Pradosh Kaal uses at dusk) while Pratipada tithi is active — the classical, most widely preferred time for Govardhan Puja and Annakut; some families instead perform it in the evening after visiting temples. No portion of this window is classified good/excellent by this app's own Rahu Kaal/Gulika/Yamaganda + Choghadiya check for this date — a genuine, if unusual, overlap between two independently-computed classical techniques, not a computation error on either side. |
About Govardhan Puja
Govardhan Puja commemorates Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill to shelter the villagers of Vrindavan from torrential rains sent by Indra, symbolizing the triumph of devotion over pride. It falls on Kartik Shukla Pratipada, the day after Diwali, and is marked by Annakut — offering a large variety of food to Krishna — usually performed in the morning window shortly after sunrise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Govardhan Puja falls on Kartik Shukla Pratipada, the day after Diwali — see the computed date above.
The offering of a large variety of food items to Lord Krishna, performed as part of Govardhan Puja.
The morning window shortly after sunrise (Pratahkala) while Pratipada tithi is active — see the muhurat window above.
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