May Krishna lift every burden from your shoulders the way he lifted Govardhan. Happy Govardhan Puja. 🙏🌿
Govardhan Puja 2026: date, meaning and wishes
Tuesday, 10 November 2026 20 days to go
Some calendars list 9 November. Check your local panchang.
Annakut, when Krishna lifted the mountain.
What Govardhan Puja means
Govardhan Puja remembers the day Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan hill on his little finger to shelter the people of Braj from Indra’s storms. It is a festival of gratitude to nature, cattle and food.
Families make a small Govardhan hill from cow dung or clay and offer Annakut, a mountain of many dishes, to Krishna. In Gujarat the day is also celebrated as the New Year.
Rituals and puja
- Building a Govardhan model and circling it in parikrama
- Preparing and offering Annakut with dozens of dishes
- Worshipping cows and cattle
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Frequently asked questions
When is Govardhan Puja in 2026?
Most calendars list Govardhan Puja on 10 November 2026, while some list 9 November depending on when Pratipada tithi begins.
What is Annakut?
Annakut means a mountain of food. Many dishes are offered to Lord Krishna and then shared as prasad.