When is Govardhan Puja in 2022: Date, muhurat time and significance

Due to the partial solar eclipse that will be visible in various regions of India, Govardhan Puja will not be celebrated the next day following Diwali.

As Diwali falls on October 24 this year, Govardhan Puja should take place on October 25. On the other hand, Govardhan Puja will not be held on October 25. Govardhan Puja is moved to October 26.

Surya Grahan on Diwali

The year's final solar eclipse occurs on October 25, the day after Diwali. Many sections of the country will be able to see the partial solar eclipse.


From Bengaluru, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Ujjain, Mathura and Varanasi a partial solar eclipse will be observed.

The solar eclipse will begin at 4.29 p.m. and last until 5:43 p.m.

The solar eclipse will begin at 3:14 a.m. and terminate at 5:40 p.m. on October 25.

Date & timing of Govardhan Puja in 2022

Govardhan Puja will be held on October 26 due to Surya Grahan.

Govardhan Puja will take place on October 26, 2022, from 6:26 a.m. until 8:40 a.m. at Pratahkala Muhurat, and will last 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Date and timing of Bhai Dooj 2022

Bhai Dooj will be observed on the same day as Govardhan Pooja, which is October 26.

What do you need to know about Govardhan Puja?

Govardhan Puja is celebrated the day Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill on one finger to protect the inhabitants of Mathura from the fury of Lord Indra - the rain and thunder god.