When is Govardhan Puja 2026?

In 2026, Govardhan Puja falls on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

What are the Govardhan Puja puja rituals?

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.

What to eat on Govardhan Puja?

Annakut (variety of prasad), Chappan bhog, Sweets, Savouries

What should you do on Govardhan Puja?

Offer Annakut; Worship Govardhan; Feed cows

What should you avoid on Govardhan Puja?

Do not offer non-veg; Avoid wasting food; Do not skip the hill puja

Which deity is worshipped on Govardhan Puja?

Govardhan Puja is dedicated to Krishna.

Govardhan Puja 2026 — Date & Puja Vidhi

Govardhan Puja Significance & Spiritual Meaning

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.

Govardhan Puja Mythology & Legend

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.

Govardhan Puja Puja Rituals & Vidhi

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.

Govardhan Puja Mantras in Sanskrit

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya

Salutations to Vasudeva

Govardhan Puja Traditional Foods & Prasad

●Annakut (variety of prasad)
●Chappan bhog
●Sweets
●Savouries

Govardhan Puja Regional Celebrations across India

North India(गोवर्धन पूजा)

Annakut, cow dung hill

Gujarat(ગોવર્ધન પૂજા)

Bestu varsh (New Year)

Govardhan Puja Do's & Don't's

Do's

✓Offer Annakut
✓Worship Govardhan
✓Feed cows
✓Distribute prasad

Don'ts

✗Do not offer non-veg
✗Avoid wasting food
✗Do not skip the hill puja

Govardhan Puja — Frequently Asked Questions

What is Govardhan Puja?: Govardhan Puja is celebrated the day after Diwali.
When is Govardhan Puja 2026?: In 2026, Govardhan Puja falls on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
What are the Govardhan Puja puja rituals?: 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.
What to eat on Govardhan Puja?: Annakut (variety of prasad), Chappan bhog, Sweets, Savouries
What should you do on Govardhan Puja?: Offer Annakut; Worship Govardhan; Feed cows
What should you avoid on Govardhan Puja?: Do not offer non-veg; Avoid wasting food; Do not skip the hill puja
Which deity is worshipped on Govardhan Puja?: Govardhan Puja is dedicated to Krishna.

Upcoming Govardhan Puja Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond

Govardhan Puja 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
10 Nov 2026	Tuesday	07:33 am	—
30 Oct 2027	Saturday	07:11 am	—

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