Govardhan Puja 2026: City-Wise Morning and Evening Muhurat, November 9 or 10? Check Timings

Govardhan Puja 2026 is being celebrated today, Tuesday, November 10, with devotees worshipping Lord Krishna, Govardhan Parvat and cows to seek blessings for prosperity, protection and well-being. Also known as Annakut Puja, the festival commemorates the occasion when Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill on his little finger to protect the people and cattle of Braj from torrential rainfall.

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The puja is traditionally performed during the Pratahkal (morning) or Sayankal (evening) muhurat on Kartik Shukla Pratipada. This year, devotees can observe the rituals during the auspicious morning and evening windows, with timings varying across cities. Here is the complete city-wise Govardhan Puja 2026 shubh muhurat, including morning and evening timings, important Panchang details and the significance of the festival.


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Govardhan Puja 2026: City-Wise Shubh Muhurat

Govardhan Puja is generally performed during the Pratahkal Muhurat, which falls in the morning after sunrise. Here are the city-wise timings for Govardhan Puja 2026. All timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST).

City	Puja date	Shubh Muhurat
New Delhi	November 10	6:40 AM – 8:50 AM
Noida	November 10	6:39 AM – 8:48 AM
Gurugram	November 10	6:40 AM – 8:50 AM
Chandigarh	November 10	6:45 AM – 8:53 AM
Lucknow	November 10	6:22 AM – 8:33 AM
Kanpur	November 10	6:24 AM – 8:35 AM
Agra	November 10	6:34 AM – 8:45 AM
Mathura	November 10	6:36 AM – 8:47 AM
Vrindavan	November 10	6:36 AM – 8:47 AM
Varanasi	November 10	6:11 AM – 8:24 AM
Patna	November 10	6:03 AM – 8:15 AM
Ranchi	November 10	5:59 AM – 8:12 AM
Kolkata	November 10	5:46 AM – 8:00 AM
Jaipur	November 9	3:28 PM – 5:39 PM
Jodhpur	November 9	3:39 PM – 5:51 PM
Mumbai	November 9	3:46 PM – 6:02 PM
Pune	November 9	3:43 PM – 5:59 PM
Ahmedabad	November 10	6:50 AM – 9:03 AM
Bengaluru	November 10	6:16 AM – 8:35 AM
Chennai	November 10	6:05 AM – 8:24 AM
Hyderabad	November 10	6:18 AM – 8:35 AM
Bhopal	November 10	6:31 AM – 8:44 AM
Guwahati	November 10	5:38 AM – 7:49 AM

Note: These are city-specific calculated muhurats. Minor differences of a minute or two may occur between Panchang calculations. Devotees should also follow their local temple or family Panchang.

Govardhan Puja 2026: Important Panchang Details

According to the New Delhi Panchang, Govardhan Puja falls on Kartik Shukla Pratipada. The important dates and timings are:

Panchang Details	Date and Time
Govardhan Puja	Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Pratipada Tithi begins	November 9, 12:32 PM
Pratipada Tithi ends	November 10, 2:00 PM
Morning Puja Muhurat	6:39 AM – 8:49 AM
Evening Puja Muhurat	3:20 PM – 5:30 PM

Why Is Govardhan Puja Celebrated?

Govardhan Puja commemorates the story of Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill on his little finger to protect the residents of Braj from torrential rainfall sent by Lord Indra. According to Hindu mythology, the people of Vrindavan worshipped Lord Indra for rain and prosperity. However, Krishna encouraged them to worship Govardhan Hill, which supported their lives by providing natural resources and nourishment.

Angered by this change, Indra unleashed heavy rainfall over the region. To protect the villagers, Krishna lifted Govardhan Parvat and provided shelter to the people and their cattle beneath it. After several days, Indra realised Krishna's divine power and stopped the rainfall.

The occasion symbolises the victory of faith, devotion and humility over arrogance. It also highlights the importance of nature, cattle and agriculture in Hindu traditions.

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What Is Annakut Bhog and Why Is It Offered?

Annakut, meaning a mountain of food, is an important part of Govardhan Puja celebrations. Devotees prepare and offer a variety of vegetarian dishes, sweets, fruits, cereals and traditional delicacies to Lord Krishna.

The Annakut offering represents gratitude for food, nature and abundance. In temples, particularly in Mathura, Vrindavan and other parts of the Braj region, elaborate food offerings are arranged before the deity. After the prayers, the prasad is distributed among devotees.

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Govardhan Puja 2026: Puja Vidhi and Rituals

Devotees follow several traditional rituals while observing Govardhan Puja. The main practices include:

1. Govardhan Parvat worship: Devotees create a symbolic Govardhan Hill using cow dung or soil and decorate it with flowers, leaves and other offerings.
2. Annakut offering: Different vegetarian dishes, sweets, fruits and traditional food items are prepared and offered to Lord Krishna.
3. Krishna Puja: Devotees worship Lord Krishna with flowers, incense, lamps, sweets and prayers.
4. Gau Puja: Cows are worshipped and offered food as they hold special significance in Hindu traditions.
5. Govardhan Parikrama: Devotees perform circumambulation of Govardhan Hill, particularly in the Braj region, seeking Lord Krishna's blessings.