Govardhan Puja 2024 Date — Saturday, November 2, 2024
When is Govardhan Puja in 2024? Govardhan Puja 2024 falls on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Observance: Govardhan Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Govardhan Puja 2025 date
Govardhan Puja 2024 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:34 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:35 pm |
| Moonrise | 07:09 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:50 am – 05:42 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:42 am – 12:26 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 09:19 am – 10:41 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Prathama |
| Nakshatra | Vishakha |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Sat, 2 November 2024 or ask your local mandir.
Govardhan Puja 2024 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 1 November 2024 | |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Sat, 2 November 2024 | Main day |
| Bhai Dooj | Sun, 3 November 2024 |
Why we celebrate
Krishna lifted Govardhan hill protecting Vrindavan from Indra's wrath — worship of nature over pride.
How it is celebrated
Annakut (mountain of food) offered in temples; cow worship.
Puja timing
Pratipada morning after Diwali; annakut darshan through day.
Foods & offerings
Chappan bhog, khichdi, sweets — massive vegetarian offerings.
Rituals
- Build Govardhan from cow dung or hill of food.
- Parikrama and Krishna puja.
- Feed cows and community.
Govardhan Puja dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Sat, 2 November 2024 |
| 2025 | Govardhan Puja 2025 date |
| 2026 | Govardhan Puja 2026 date |
Hindu festivals around Govardhan Puja 2024
- Diwali 2024 date — Fri, 1 November 2024
- Bhai Dooj 2024 date — Sun, 3 November 2024
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 date — Thu, 31 October 2024
- Dhanteras 2024 date — Wed, 30 October 2024
- Chhath Puja 2024 date — Thu, 7 November 2024
- Skanda Sashti 2024 date — Thu, 7 November 2024
- Tulsi Vivah 2024 date — Wed, 13 November 2024
- Karva Chauth 2024 date — Sun, 20 October 2024
- Kartik Purnima 2024 date — Fri, 15 November 2024
- Sharad Purnima 2024 date — Wed, 16 October 2024
- Dussehra 2024 date — Sat, 12 October 2024
- Ahoi Ashtami 2024 date — Sat, 23 November 2024
Govardhan Puja 2024 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:42 am – 12:26 pm | 09:19 am – 10:41 am | 06:34 am | 05:35 pm |
| Mumbai | 11:59 am – 12:44 pm | 09:30 am – 10:56 am | 06:39 am | 06:04 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:39 am – 12:26 pm | 09:08 am – 10:35 am | 06:13 am | 05:52 pm |
| Chennai | 11:29 am – 12:15 pm | 08:57 am – 10:25 am | 06:03 am | 05:41 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:36 am – 12:22 pm | 09:07 am – 10:33 am | 06:15 am | 05:43 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:57 am – 11:42 am | 08:30 am – 09:55 am | 05:41 am | 04:58 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sat, 2 November 2024.
Govardhan Puja 2024 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Govardhan Puja 2024 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sat, 2 November 2024 is 11:42 am – 12:26 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
