Quick Information
2026 Date
9 November 2026
Duration
1 Day
Calendar
Lunar
Deity
Krishna
About Govardhan Puja
Govardhan Puja (गोवर्धन पूजा) is a festival in the Hindu calendar. Krishna lifting Govardhan hill.
This festival is associated with Krishna and follows the Lunar calendar tradition. It is observed over 1 day.
Verified 2026 Date
Date:
Primary source: Comptroller and Auditor General holiday calendar.
Muhurat note: No primary-source, city-specific puja muhurat has been verified for this page. Do not infer a local time from the festival date.
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Govardhan Puja include:
Annakut
Govardhan parikrama
Cow worship
How to Celebrate
- Annakut: A listed tradition for Govardhan Puja.
- Govardhan parikrama: A listed tradition for Govardhan Puja.
- Cow worship: A listed tradition for Govardhan Puja.
Regional Celebrations
This page records Govardhan Puja traditions in:
All India
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Practices can vary by region and community.