Govardhan Puja (Annakut) (गोवर्धन पूजा (अन्नकूट)) is a festival falling in the Hindu lunar month of कार्तिक. Its position is fixed by tithi rather than by the Gregorian calendar, so the date moves every year and is computed from the panchang. No fast is prescribed for the day. The observance itself, and its puja vidhi, stay the same each year.
Govardhan Puja (Annakut)
गोवर्धन पूजा (अन्नकूट)
Hindu month: कार्तिक
Panchang Basis (Tithi Rule)
Each year this observance falls on the Amavasya tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartika. Because lunar tithis drift against the Gregorian calendar, the English date shifts every year — the tithi rule above is what stays fixed.
About This Festival
Krishna lifted Govardhan hill — worship of nature and food
कृष्ण ने गोवर्धन पर्वत उठाया — प्रकृति और अन्न की पूजा
Significance
Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan hill to protect Vrindavan from Indra's wrath. This festival teaches gratitude toward nature and community over ritualistic offerings to distant deities.
Puja Vidhi (How to Observe)
Make a Govardhan hill from cow dung or food. Offer 56 types of food items (Chhappan Bhog). Perform parikrama of the Govardhan. Worship cows. Share food with the community.
Regional Names
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Govardhan Puja (Annakut) celebrated?
Govardhan Puja (Annakut) is celebrated on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 and on Saturday, 30 October 2027. The date changes each year because it follows the Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang) — every date here is computed from real planetary positions using the Swiss Ephemeris engine, not copied from a fixed list.
Is Govardhan Puja (Annakut) a fasting (vrat) day?
Govardhan Puja (Annakut) is not primarily a fasting day, though many families still keep a light fast or a sattvic diet as part of the observance.
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