Govardhan Puja 2026 — Agra
Govardhan Puja (Annakut), the day after Diwali, recalls Krishna lifting Govardhan hill to shelter the people of Braj from Indra's rains.
In 2026, Govardhan Puja is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
- Shukla Pratipada begins: 9 Nov 2026, 12:32 PM
- Shukla Pratipada ends: 10 Nov 2026, 2:00 PM
Date and timings for Agra.
How the date is fixed
Govardhan Puja falls on Shukla Pratipada of Kartika. The day is decided by the tithi prevailing at sunrise (udaya tithi). When the tithi touches that time on two days, the day it covers more is used.
Calculated for Agra. Festival dates can differ by a day between cities and between regional traditions; your family priest's panchang has the final word.
How it is celebrated
A small hill is shaped from cow dung or food and worshipped; temples offer an "annakut" — a mountain of dozens of vegetarian dishes — to Krishna. In Gujarat it is also the new year (Bestu Varas).
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Frequently asked questions
When is Govardhan Puja in 2026?
In 2026, Govardhan Puja is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. (Agra)
Why do calendars sometimes show different dates for Govardhan Puja?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar tithi, which begins and ends at different clock times. Each festival has a rule about which part of the day the tithi must cover — sunrise, midday, dusk or midnight. When the tithi straddles two days, calendars that apply the rule for a different city, or a different tradition, can land on different days. We show the rule we used and the tithi timings so you can check.