Tuesday 10 November, morning
Pratipada is present at sunrise only on the 10th and ends at 2:00 PM IST, so the puja is done in the Pratahkala window (New Delhi 6:40 AM – 8:50 AM).
Govardhan Puja 2026 muhuratAnnakut date and puja time for your country and city
In India Govardhan Puja is on Tuesday 10 November, the morning after the Diwali Amavasya ends; in North America and the UK it is Monday 9 November. Choose your city for the exact morning and evening windows.
Govardhan Puja 2026 in short
In short
Govardhan Puja, or Annakut, falls on Kartik Shukla Pratipada, which runs from 12:31 PM IST on 9 November to 2:00 PM IST on 10 November 2026. In India it is kept on Tuesday 10 November in the morning: the Pratahkala muhurat in New Delhi is 6:40 AM – 8:50 AM (Drik Panchang), Mumbai 6:43 AM – 8:59 AM. Some panchangs and temples keep the evening of Monday 9 November instead (New Delhi 3:20 PM – 5:31 PM). In North America and the UK, Pratipada covers all of Monday 9 November: Chicago 6:33 AM – 8:33 AM and 2:35 PM – 4:35 PM, London 7:08 AM – 8:58 AM.
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9 or 10 November?
The answer depends on where you are, and in India on which panchang your family or temple follows.
Monday 9 November, evening
Pratipada begins at 12:31 PM IST on the 9th, so some panchangs and temples keep the Sayankala that evening (New Delhi 3:20 PM – 5:31 PM).
Monday 9 November, all day
Pratipada covers the whole day: Chicago 6:33 AM – 8:33 AM or 2:35 PM – 4:35 PM; London 7:08 AM – 8:58 AM.
Annakut: the mountain of food
Annakut means a mountain of food. Kitchens cook dozens of dishes, traditionally 56 (chhappan bhog): sweets, rice, dal, kadhi, vegetables, puris, pickles and more. They are heaped into a hill before Krishna as Giriraj, the lord of Govardhan, and shared as prasad.
The festival remembers how Krishna persuaded the people of Braj to worship Govardhan hill, which fed their cattle, rather than Indra. When Indra sent seven days of storm, Krishna lifted the hill on his little finger and sheltered everyone beneath it.
Temples hold Annakut darshan through the day, with especially large displays at Govardhan and Mathura in Braj, at Nathdwara, and at ISKCON and BAPS mandirs worldwide.
How to do Govardhan Puja at home
- Make GovardhanIn the courtyard or on a clean floor, shape a small Govardhan hill from cow dung or clay, with figures of Krishna, cows and cowherds, and decorate it with flowers.
- Puja in the muhuratIn the Pratahkala window, offer roli, rice, flowers, water, milk, curd and sweets, and light a lamp and incense.
- Offer the AnnakutPlace the dishes before Govardhan and Krishna; even a few homemade dishes make a family Annakut.
- ParikramaWalk around the Govardhan seven times, sprinkling water or barley, while singing Krishna's names.
- Cows and prasadFeed and honour cows if you can, then share the Annakut with family, neighbours and those in need.
Govardhan Puja 2026 muhurat in 86 cities
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- Fiji
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India 28 cities
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| New DelhiIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:40 AM – 8:50 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:20 PM – 5:31 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| MumbaiIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:43 AM – 8:59 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:46 PM – 6:02 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| KolkataIST | Tue 10 Nov, 5:46 AM – 8:00 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:41 PM – 4:55 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| ChennaiIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:06 AM – 8:24 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:21 PM – 5:40 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| BengaluruIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:16 AM – 8:35 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:32 PM – 5:51 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| HyderabadIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:18 AM – 8:35 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:25 PM – 5:42 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| AhmedabadIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:50 AM – 9:03 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:44 PM – 5:58 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| PuneIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:38 AM – 8:54 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:43 PM – 5:59 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| JaipurIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:43 AM – 8:54 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:28 PM – 5:39 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| LucknowIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:22 AM – 8:33 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:07 PM – 5:19 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| VaranasiIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:12 AM – 8:24 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:00 PM – 5:13 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| AyodhyaIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:17 AM – 8:28 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:02 PM – 5:14 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| AmritsarIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:54 AM – 9:02 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:27 PM – 5:35 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| ChandigarhIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:45 AM – 8:54 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:20 PM – 5:29 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| DehradunIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:39 AM – 8:48 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:15 PM – 5:25 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| SrinagarIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:58 AM – 9:05 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:25 PM – 5:31 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| BhopalIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:31 AM – 8:44 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:24 PM – 5:38 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| IndoreIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:36 AM – 8:50 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:31 PM – 5:45 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| NagpurIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:21 AM – 8:36 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:19 PM – 5:34 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| SuratIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:46 AM – 9:01 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:44 PM – 5:59 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| PatnaIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:03 AM – 8:15 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:51 PM – 5:04 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| RanchiIST | Tue 10 Nov, 5:59 AM – 8:13 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:53 PM – 5:06 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| BhubaneswarIST | Tue 10 Nov, 5:53 AM – 8:08 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:53 PM – 5:08 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| GuwahatiIST | Tue 10 Nov, 5:38 AM – 7:49 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:25 PM – 4:36 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| VisakhapatnamIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:00 AM – 8:16 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:06 PM – 5:22 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| Panaji (Goa)IST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:34 AM – 8:52 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:45 PM – 6:03 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| KochiIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:18 AM – 8:38 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:40 PM – 6:00 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
| ThiruvananthapuramIST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:13 AM – 8:34 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:38 PM – 5:59 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
Australia 5 cities
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| SydneyAEDT | Tue 10 Nov, 5:47 AM – 8:32 AM | Tue 10 Nov, 4:46 PM – 7:30 PM | 9 Nov, 6:01 PM – 10 Nov, 7:30 PM |
| MelbourneAEDT | Tue 10 Nov, 6:04 AM – 8:52 AM | Tue 10 Nov, 5:16 PM – 7:30 PM | 9 Nov, 6:01 PM – 10 Nov, 7:30 PM |
| BrisbaneAEST | Tue 10 Nov, 4:51 AM – 7:31 AM | Tue 10 Nov, 3:32 PM – 6:13 PM | 9 Nov, 5:01 PM – 10 Nov, 6:30 PM |
| PerthAWST | Tue 10 Nov, 5:12 AM – 7:56 AM | Tue 10 Nov, 4:06 PM – 4:30 PM | 9 Nov, 3:01 PM – 10 Nov, 4:30 PM |
| AdelaideACDT | Tue 10 Nov, 6:06 AM – 8:51 AM | Tue 10 Nov, 5:08 PM – 7:00 PM | 9 Nov, 5:31 PM – 10 Nov, 7:00 PM |
Bahrain 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| ManamaGMT+3 | Tue 10 Nov, 5:53 AM – 8:04 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:39 PM – 4:51 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 10:01 AM – 10 Nov, 11:30 AM |
Bangladesh 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhakaGMT+6 | Tue 10 Nov, 6:10 AM – 8:23 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:02 PM – 5:15 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 1:01 PM – 10 Nov, 2:30 PM |
Canada 7 cities
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| TorontoEST | Mon 9 Nov, 7:04 AM – 9:03 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:59 PM – 4:58 PM | 9 Nov, 2:01 AM – 10 Nov, 3:30 AM |
| BramptonEST | Mon 9 Nov, 7:06 AM – 9:04 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:01 PM – 5:00 PM | 9 Nov, 2:01 AM – 10 Nov, 3:30 AM |
| MontrealEST | Mon 9 Nov, 6:45 AM – 8:42 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:33 PM – 4:31 PM | 9 Nov, 2:01 AM – 10 Nov, 3:30 AM |
| CalgaryMST | Mon 9 Nov, 7:43 AM – 9:34 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:06 PM – 4:57 PM | 9 Nov, 12:01 AM – 10 Nov, 1:30 AM |
| EdmontonMST | Mon 9 Nov, 7:49 AM – 9:36 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:59 PM – 4:46 PM | 9 Nov, 12:01 AM – 10 Nov, 1:30 AM |
| VancouverPST | Mon 9 Nov, 7:14 AM – 9:07 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:45 PM – 4:38 PM | 8 Nov, 11:01 PM – 10 Nov, 12:30 AM |
| Surrey, BCPST | Mon 9 Nov, 7:12 AM – 9:05 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:44 PM – 4:38 PM | 8 Nov, 11:01 PM – 10 Nov, 12:30 AM |
Fiji 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| SuvaGMT+12 | Tue 10 Nov, 5:23 AM – 7:58 AM | Tue 10 Nov, 3:42 PM – 6:17 PM | 9 Nov, 7:01 PM – 10 Nov, 8:30 PM |
France 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| ParisCET | Tue 10 Nov, 7:52 AM – 9:30 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:25 PM – 5:18 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 8:01 AM – 10 Nov, 9:30 AM |
Germany 2 cities
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| BerlinCET | Tue 10 Nov, 7:19 AM – 9:07 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:33 PM – 4:23 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 8:01 AM – 10 Nov, 9:30 AM |
| FrankfurtCET | Tue 10 Nov, 7:30 AM – 9:22 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:57 PM – 4:49 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 8:01 AM – 10 Nov, 9:30 AM |
Guyana 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeorgetownGMT-4 | Mon 9 Nov, 5:41 AM – 8:03 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:10 PM – 5:32 PM | 9 Nov, 3:01 AM – 10 Nov, 4:30 AM |
Hong Kong 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong KongGMT+8 | Tue 10 Nov, 6:32 AM – 8:46 AM | Tue 10 Nov, 3:28 PM – 4:30 PM | 9 Nov, 3:01 PM – 10 Nov, 4:30 PM |
Ireland 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| DublinGMT | Mon 9 Nov, 7:39 AM – 9:27 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:50 PM – 4:38 PM | 9 Nov, 7:01 AM – 10 Nov, 8:30 AM |
Japan 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| TokyoGMT+9 | Tue 10 Nov, 6:12 AM – 8:17 AM | Tue 10 Nov, 2:33 PM – 4:38 PM | 9 Nov, 4:01 PM – 10 Nov, 5:30 PM |
Kenya 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| NairobiGMT+3 | Tue 10 Nov, 6:12 AM – 8:38 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:56 PM – 6:22 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 10:01 AM – 10 Nov, 11:30 AM |
Kuwait 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait CityGMT+3 | Tue 10 Nov, 6:08 AM – 8:17 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:47 PM – 4:56 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 10:01 AM – 10 Nov, 11:30 AM |
Malaysia 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala LumpurGMT+8 | Tue 10 Nov, 6:57 AM – 9:21 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 4:33 PM – 6:57 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 3:01 PM – 10 Nov, 4:30 PM |
Mauritius 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port LouisGMT+4 | Tue 10 Nov, 5:24 AM – 8:00 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:48 PM – 6:23 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 11:01 AM – 10 Nov, 12:30 PM |
Nepal 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| KathmanduGMT+5:45 | Tue 10 Nov, 6:21 AM – 8:31 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:04 PM – 5:15 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:46 PM – 10 Nov, 2:15 PM |
Netherlands 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmsterdamCET | Tue 10 Nov, 7:53 AM – 9:30 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:08 PM – 4:57 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 8:01 AM – 10 Nov, 9:30 AM |
New Zealand 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| AucklandNZDT | Tue 10 Nov, 6:07 AM – 8:54 AM | Tue 10 Nov, 5:16 PM – 8:03 PM | 9 Nov, 8:01 PM – 10 Nov, 9:30 PM |
Oman 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| MuscatGST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:17 AM – 8:31 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:10 PM – 5:24 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 11:01 AM – 10 Nov, 12:30 PM |
Pakistan 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| KarachiGMT+5 | Tue 10 Nov, 6:45 AM – 8:57 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:35 PM – 5:47 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:01 PM – 10 Nov, 1:30 PM |
Qatar 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| DohaGMT+3 | Tue 10 Nov, 5:47 AM – 7:59 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:36 PM – 4:48 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 10:01 AM – 10 Nov, 11:30 AM |
Saudi Arabia 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| RiyadhGMT+3 | Tue 10 Nov, 6:06 AM – 8:18 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:56 PM – 5:09 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 10:01 AM – 10 Nov, 11:30 AM |
Singapore 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| SingaporeGMT+8 | Tue 10 Nov, 6:47 AM – 9:12 AM | Tue 10 Nov, 4:26 PM – 4:30 PM | 9 Nov, 3:01 PM – 10 Nov, 4:30 PM |
South Africa 2 cities
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| DurbanGMT+2 | Tue 10 Nov, 4:55 AM – 7:37 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:43 PM – 6:24 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 9:01 AM – 10 Nov, 10:30 AM |
| JohannesburgGMT+2 | Tue 10 Nov, 5:13 AM – 7:52 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:51 PM – 6:30 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 9:01 AM – 10 Nov, 10:30 AM |
Sri Lanka 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| ColomboGMT+5:30 | Tue 10 Nov, 5:59 AM – 8:21 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:27 PM – 5:49 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM – 10 Nov, 2:00 PM |
Suriname 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| ParamariboGMT-3 | Mon 9 Nov, 6:28 AM – 8:51 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:58 PM – 6:21 PM | 9 Nov, 4:01 AM – 10 Nov, 5:30 AM |
Trinidad and Tobago 1 city
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port of SpainAST | Mon 9 Nov, 5:59 AM – 8:20 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:20 PM – 5:40 PM | 9 Nov, 3:01 AM – 10 Nov, 4:30 AM |
United Arab Emirates 2 cities
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| DubaiGST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:32 AM – 8:44 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:21 PM – 5:34 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 11:01 AM – 10 Nov, 12:30 PM |
| Abu DhabiGST | Tue 10 Nov, 6:35 AM – 8:47 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:25 PM – 5:38 PMday-before option | 9 Nov, 11:01 AM – 10 Nov, 12:30 PM |
United Kingdom 3 cities
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| LondonGMT | Mon 9 Nov, 7:08 AM – 8:58 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM | 9 Nov, 7:01 AM – 10 Nov, 8:30 AM |
| LeicesterGMT | Mon 9 Nov, 7:16 AM – 9:05 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:31 PM – 4:20 PM | 9 Nov, 7:01 AM – 10 Nov, 8:30 AM |
| BirminghamGMT | Mon 9 Nov, 7:18 AM – 9:07 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:35 PM – 4:24 PM | 9 Nov, 7:01 AM – 10 Nov, 8:30 AM |
United States 14 cities
| City | Morning (Pratahkala) | Evening (Sayankala) | Pratipada |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York CityEST | Mon 9 Nov, 6:36 AM – 8:37 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:42 PM – 4:43 PM | 9 Nov, 2:01 AM – 10 Nov, 3:30 AM |
| Edison, NJEST | Mon 9 Nov, 6:37 AM – 8:39 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:44 PM – 4:45 PM | 9 Nov, 2:01 AM – 10 Nov, 3:30 AM |
| BostonEST | Mon 9 Nov, 6:28 AM – 8:28 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:28 PM – 4:28 PM | 9 Nov, 2:01 AM – 10 Nov, 3:30 AM |
| Washington, DCEST | Mon 9 Nov, 6:44 AM – 8:47 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:56 PM – 4:59 PM | 9 Nov, 2:01 AM – 10 Nov, 3:30 AM |
| AtlantaEST | Mon 9 Nov, 7:04 AM – 9:11 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:31 PM – 5:38 PM | 9 Nov, 2:01 AM – 10 Nov, 3:30 AM |
| ChicagoCST | Mon 9 Nov, 6:33 AM – 8:33 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:35 PM – 4:35 PM | 9 Nov, 1:01 AM – 10 Nov, 2:30 AM |
| HoustonCST | Mon 9 Nov, 6:41 AM – 8:51 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:19 PM – 5:29 PM | 9 Nov, 1:01 AM – 10 Nov, 2:30 AM |
| DallasCST | Mon 9 Nov, 6:52 AM – 9:00 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:22 PM – 5:30 PM | 9 Nov, 1:01 AM – 10 Nov, 2:30 AM |
| DenverMST | Mon 9 Nov, 6:38 AM – 8:40 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:47 PM – 4:49 PM | 9 Nov, 12:01 AM – 10 Nov, 1:30 AM |
| PhoenixMST | Mon 9 Nov, 6:54 AM – 9:01 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 3:23 PM – 5:30 PM | 9 Nov, 12:01 AM – 10 Nov, 1:30 AM |
| Los AngelesPST | Mon 9 Nov, 6:20 AM – 8:27 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:47 PM – 4:53 PM | 8 Nov, 11:01 PM – 10 Nov, 12:30 AM |
| San JosePST | Mon 9 Nov, 6:41 AM – 8:45 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:57 PM – 5:02 PM | 8 Nov, 11:01 PM – 10 Nov, 12:30 AM |
| San FranciscoPST | Mon 9 Nov, 6:44 AM – 8:48 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:59 PM – 5:03 PM | 8 Nov, 11:01 PM – 10 Nov, 12:30 AM |
| SeattlePST | Mon 9 Nov, 7:06 AM – 9:01 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:45 PM – 4:40 PM | 8 Nov, 11:01 PM – 10 Nov, 12:30 AM |
One Pratipada, many celebrations
Braj and Mathura
Pilgrims walk the 21 km parikrama of Govardhan hill and temples prepare enormous Annakuts.
Gujarat: Bestu Varas
The Gujarati New Year falls on the same Pratipada, with 'Saal Mubarak' greetings and new account books.
Maharashtra: Diwali Padwa
Bali Pratipada is celebrated as Padwa, a day for husband and wife, with gifts and aukshan (aarti).
Karnataka: Bali Padyami
King Bali, sent to the netherworld by Vamana, is believed to visit the earth and is welcomed.
Dyuta Krida
By tradition Shiva and Parvati played dice on this day, and families play a friendly game.
Bhai Dooj next
The five days of Diwali close with Bhai Dooj on Wednesday 11 November.
Annakut and temple pictures
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How the muhurat is calculated
- PratipadaKartik Shukla Pratipada runs from 12:31 PM IST on 9 November to 2:00 PM IST on 10 November, the same instants everywhere, converted to local time.
- The dayThe day on which Pratipada is present at sunrise. Where Pratipada ends before the evening of that day, as in India, the previous evening is shown as the alternative some panchangs follow.
- Five-part dayDaylight is divided into five equal parts. Pratahkala is the first and Sayankala the last, each kept only while Pratipada lasts.
- Sunrise and sunsetCalculated for each city with refraction, rounded to the nearest minute.
| Window | Published | This page |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi, Pratahkala (10 Nov) | 6:40 – 8:50 AM | 6:40 AM – 8:50 AM |
| Chicago, Pratahkala (9 Nov) | 6:33 – 8:33 AM | 6:33 AM – 8:33 AM |
| Chicago, Sayankala (9 Nov) | 2:35 – 4:35 PM | 2:35 PM – 4:35 PM |
| Mumbai, Sayankala (9 Nov) | 3:46 – 6:02 PM | 3:46 PM – 6:02 PM |
Checked on 3 October 2026: New Delhi and Chicago against Drik Panchang, Mumbai against a published panchang listing.
Govardhan Puja 2026: questions people ask
When is Govardhan Puja in 2026?
In India, Tuesday 10 November 2026, the morning after the Diwali Amavasya ends. Pratipada runs from 12:31 PM IST on 9 November to 2:00 PM IST on 10 November, so the puja is done in the morning of the 10th while Pratipada lasts. In the USA, Canada and the UK it is Monday 9 November.
Is Govardhan Puja on 9 or 10 November 2026?
Most Indian panchangs, including Drik Panchang for New Delhi, give Tuesday 10 November, when Pratipada is present at sunrise. Because Pratipada begins on the afternoon of the 9th, some panchangs and temples keep the evening of Monday 9 November. Follow your local temple or family panchang; the finder shows both windows for your city.
What is the Govardhan Puja muhurat in 2026?
In New Delhi the Pratahkala muhurat is 6:40 AM – 8:50 AM on 10 November (Drik Panchang: 6:40 to 8:50 AM). Mumbai is 6:43 AM – 8:59 AM. In Chicago it is 6:33 AM – 8:33 AM or 2:35 PM – 4:35 PM on 9 November.
What are Pratahkala and Sayankala?
The day from sunrise to sunset is divided into five equal parts. Pratahkala is the first part and Sayankala the last; Govardhan Puja is done in either, as long as Pratipada is current.
Why is there a gap day between Diwali and Govardhan Puja in 2026?
Diwali's Amavasya continues past sunrise on Monday 9 November in India, so the 9th still counts as Amavasya, and Pratipada is first present at sunrise on the 10th.
What is Annakut?
Annakut means a mountain of food. Families and temples cook dozens of dishes, often 56 (chhappan bhog), arrange them in a hill before Krishna as Giriraj, and share them as prasad after the puja.
Is Govardhan Puja the same as Bali Pratipada and Gujarati New Year?
They fall on the same Pratipada. Maharashtra and Karnataka keep Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa), and Gujarat celebrates Bestu Varas, the New Year, on 10 November in 2026.
How accurate are these timings?
The calculator matches Drik Panchang to the minute for New Delhi (6:40 to 8:50 AM on 10 November) and Chicago (6:33 to 8:33 AM and 2:35 to 4:35 PM on 9 November), and a published Mumbai listing for the evening of 9 November (3:46 to 6:02 PM).
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