Festival date logic

Govardhan Puja 2027

गोवर्धन पूजा

Worship of Govardhan Hill, lifted by Krishna to protect villagers.

Direct answer

When is Govardhan Puja 2027?

Govardhan Puja 2027 is on Saturday, 30 October 2027. The Hindu date is Shukla Pratipada, Kartik.

Gregorian date

Saturday, 30 October 2027

Hindu date

Shukla Pratipada, Kartik

Observance moment

the relevant Panchang moment for the observance

Why this date?

Falls on Kartik Shukla Pratipada (1st day of bright fortnight in Kartik), the day after Diwali. Marks the start of new Vikram year in Gujarat, typically in October-November.

For 2027, Samvat resolves the observance to Saturday, 30 October 2027, with Shukla Pratipada, Kartik. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

Read the calculation methodology

Govardhan Puja 2027 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

tithi

Festival type

major

Nakshatra

Swati

Common observance

vegetarian

Significance

Celebrates Krishna lifting Govardhan to shelter Vrindavan from Indra's wrath.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Annakut (mountain of food)Cow worship

Observed in

North IndiaMathura-Vrindavan

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Govardhan Puja 2027?

Govardhan Puja 2027 is on Saturday, 30 October 2027. The Hindu date is Shukla Pratipada, Kartik.

What is the tithi for Govardhan Puja 2027?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Pratipada, Kartik. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Govardhan Puja.

Can the date differ by city?

Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.

Plan around this festival

Nearby observances

Citation summary

Samvat lists Govardhan Puja 2027 on Saturday, 30 October 2027 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Pratipada, Kartik. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.