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Govardhan Puja 2025 date and time: Govardhan Puja has a special place in the five-day festival of Diwali. This festival reminds us of the act of Lord Krishna when he lifted the entire Govardhan mountain on his little finger to protect the villagers. For this reason, there is a tradition of worshiping Lord Krishna and Govardhan Mountain on this day. This festival is celebrated every year on the first date of Shukla Paksha i.e. Pratipada of Kartik month. On this day, people worship Govardhan Mountain by making Govardhan Mountain from cow dung in their homes and offer 56 types of dishes to the Lord, which is also called ‘Annakoot’.
When is Govardhan Puja this year? Confusion about date
This year many people have questions in their minds regarding the dates of Diwali and Govardhan Puja. Usually this puja happens the next day of Diwali, but this time it is not so.
According to the calendar, this year the festival of Diwali will be celebrated on 20 October 2025, while Govardhan Puja will be held on 22 October. That means this time the puja will not be done on the next day of Diwali, but at a difference of one day.
When is the right date?
Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month will start on 21st October at 5:54 pm and will continue till 8:16 pm on 22nd October. In Hindu religion, Udayatithi i.e. the date at the time of sunrise is considered only, hence it would be appropriate to celebrate the festival of Govardhan Puja on 22nd October only.
Which time is best for puja?
This year, two very auspicious times are being formed for Annakoot i.e. Govardhan Puja.
- Morning time: For those who want to perform puja in the morning, the time from 06:26 am to 08:42 am is very auspicious.
- Evening time: If you are thinking of performing puja in the evening, then the best time would be between 03:29 pm to 05:44 pm.
How is Govardhan Puja performed?
The most special part of this puja is the Govardhan mountain made from cow dung. A picture of a mountain is made with cow dung in the courtyard of the house. Then all the people of the house together circumambulate it seven times and offer things like balls and sticks in the puja. After the puja, everyone together sings the hymns of Lord Krishna and distributes prasad. The next morning of the puja, this cowdung idol is removed with respect and 5 cakes are made at that place by filling a square with flour, which are used in auspicious works and pujas throughout the year.