गोवर्धन पूजा — महत्त्वम्
Govardhan Puja is celebrated the day after Diwali. It commemorates Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan Hill to protect the people of Vrindavan from Indra's wrath. Annakut (mountain of food) is offered to the deity.
गोवर्धन पूजा — महत्त्वम्
As narrated in the Bhagavata Purana, Krishna asked the people of Vrindavan to worship Govardhan Hill instead of Indra. Indra sent torrential rain in anger. Krishna lifted the Govardhan Hill with his finger and sheltered the people and cattle for seven days until Indra conceded.
गोवर्धन पूजा — पूजाविधिः
- In the morning, make a small hill of cow dung or mud to represent Govardhan.
- Offer a variety of vegetarian food (Annakut) around the hill—56 or 108 items in some traditions.
- Circumambulate the hill; offer flowers, incense, and milk.
- Chant Krishna mantras and perform aarti; distribute prasad.
- In the evening, light diyas and continue Diwali celebrations.
गोवर्धन पूजा — मन्त्राः
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva
गोवर्धन पूजा — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Annakut (variety of prasad)
- ●Chappan bhog
- ●Sweets
- ●Savouries
गोवर्धन पूजा — अन्यनामानि
North India(गोवर्धन पूजा)
Annakut, cow dung hill
Gujarat(ગોવર્ધન પૂજા)
Bestu varsh (New Year)
गोवर्धन पूजा — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Offer Annakut
- ✓Worship Govardhan
- ✓Feed cows
- ✓Distribute prasad
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not offer non-veg
- ✗Avoid wasting food
- ✗Do not skip the hill puja
गोवर्धन पूजा — FAQ
- गोवर्धन पूजा किम् अस्ति?
- Govardhan Puja is celebrated the day after Diwali.
- गोवर्धन पूजा 2026 वर्षे कदा?
- 2026 वर्षे गोवर्धन पूजा Tuesday, November 10, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- गोवर्धन पूजा पूजाविधिः का?
- In the morning, make a small hill of cow dung or mud to represent Govardhan.; Offer a variety of vegetarian food (Annakut) around the hill—56 or 108 items in some traditions.; Circumambulate the hill; offer flowers, incense, and milk.; Chant Krishna mantras and perform aarti; distribute prasad.
- गोवर्धन पूजा दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Annakut (variety of prasad), Chappan bhog, Sweets, Savouries
- गोवर्धन पूजा दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Offer Annakut; Worship Govardhan; Feed cows
- गोवर्धन पूजा दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not offer non-veg; Avoid wasting food; Do not skip the hill puja
- गोवर्धन पूजा दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- गोवर्धन पूजा Krishna देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming गोवर्धन पूजा Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
गोवर्धन पूजा is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | Tuesday | 07:33 am | — |
| Oct 30, 2027 | Saturday | 07:11 am | — |