Govardhan Puja / Annakut 2026
Govardhan Puja / Annakut 2026 is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. The tithi runs from 12:31, 9 November 2026 to 14:00, 10 November 2026.
Govardhan Puja / Annakut 2026 date in major cities
| City | Date | Puja time |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | — |
| Mumbai | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | — |
| Ahmedabad | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | — |
| Kolkata | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | — |
| Chennai | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | — |
| Bengaluru | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | — |
| Hyderabad | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | — |
| Varanasi | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | — |
About Govardhan Puja / Annakut
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, is a Hindu festival celebrated on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika, on the fourth day of Diwali. Devotees worship an image of Govardhan Hill made out of cow dung and prepare and offer a wide variety of vegetarian food to Krishna as an expression of gratitude. For Vaishnavas, this day commemorates the incident in the Bhagavata Purana when Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill to provide the villagers of Vrindavan shelter from torrential rains.
Origin
Krishna spent most of his childhood in Braj, a place devotees associate with many of Krishna's divine and heroic exploits with his childhood friends. One of the most significant incidents, described in the Bhagavata Purana, involves Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill, a low hill situated in the middle of Braj. According to the Bhagavata Purana, forest-dwelling cowherds living close to Govardhan used to celebrate the autumn season by paying respect to Indra, the god of rain and storm. Krishna wanted to break the ego of Indra so he asked villagers not to worship Indra this time. Indra got angry with this. Krishna, though being younger than almost everyone in the city, was respected by everyone due to his knowledge and immense power. So, the people of Gokul agreed with Krishna's advice. Indra was angered upon seeing the villagers' devotion diverted away from him and toward Krishna.
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Questions people ask
When is Govardhan Puja / Annakut in 2026?
Govardhan Puja / Annakut is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 (New Delhi). In some regions the date can be a day apart; see the table above for your city.
Why is Govardhan Puja / Annakut celebrated?
Govardhan Puja or Annakut, is a Hindu festival celebrated on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika, on the fourth day of Diwali.
Other years: Govardhan Puja / Annakut 2027
Updated: 2026-10-18 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate