Govardhan Puja 2025: Shubh Muhurat, Thithi, Date, Time, Rituals, Significance As Per Hindu Calendar & Panchang

Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut Puja, will be celebrated this year on Wednesday. It is observed annually on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha in the Kartik month, a day after the Diwali festival. The celebration holds deep spiritual and cultural meaning for devotees across India, especially in regions like Mathura, Vrindavan and other parts of northern India.

Is Govardhan Puja 2025 Today? Check Correct Date, Shubh Muhurat, Kartik Shukla PratipadaThithi As Per Hindu Calendar and Panchang

This year, some confusion has arisen regarding the exact date of Govardhan Puja due to the Amavasya Tithi overlapping two days. Traditionally, the festival is observed on Kartik Shukla Pratipada. In 2025, the Pratipada Tithi begins on the evening of 21st October at 5:54 PM and ends on 22nd October at 8:16 PM.

As per Hindu tradition, festivals are usually celebrated based on Udaya Tithi (the date that prevails at sunrise). Since the sunrise of 22nd October falls under Udaya Pratipada, most astrologers, including astrologer Narendra Upadhyay, recommend observing Govardhan Puja on 22 October 2025.

In places like Mathura, the festival will officially be celebrated on 22nd October.

Govardhan Puja Shubh Muhurat, Timings In 2025

The morning muhurat for Govardhan Puja will begin at 6:26 AM and end at 8:42 AM, providing a duration of 2 hours and 16 minutes for the rituals.

The evening muhurat starts at 3:29 PM and concludes at 5:44 PM, again lasting for 2 hours and 16 minutes. Devotees can perform the puja during either of these auspicious periods.

Why Govardhan Puja is Celebrated

The festival is rooted in the legend of Lord Krishna, who once protected the villagers of Braj from heavy rains caused by Lord Indra, the god of rain. According to the story, when the villagers were preparing to worship Indra, Krishna advised them to offer prayers to Govardhan Mountain instead, as a symbol of nature and sustenance. Offended, Indra unleashed torrential rains on the village. In response, Krishna lifted the entire Govardhan Hill on his little finger, giving shelter to people and animals beneath it.

Realising his mistake, Indra apologised to Krishna, and from then on, Govardhan Puja has been celebrated to honour Krishna's divine protection and to express gratitude towards nature.

Govardhan Puja and Annakut Offering

This festival is also known as Annakut, which means "mountain of food." On this day, devotees prepare a wide variety of vegetarian dishes made from grains like rice, wheat, and gram flour. Offerings include curries, leafy vegetables and other traditional items arranged in the form of a mountain to symbolise Govardhan Hill. These offerings are then presented to Lord Krishna as a token of thankfulness.