Govardhan Puja 2025: The fourth day of the five-day-long Diwali festival is celebrated as Govardhan Puja in India. Also known as Annakut Puja, it is an important Hindu festival celebrated on the next day after Diwali. Mostly, it falls on the next day after Diwali, but sometimes there can be one day gap between the two festivals. This year, Govardhan Puja will be marked on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
On this day, devotees worship Lord Krishna and offer a variety of food items to commemorate the lifting of Govardhan Hill to protect the people of Gokul from torrential rains. Food made of cereals like wheat, rice, curry made of gram flour and leafy vegetables is cooked and offered to Lord Krishna. As rituals are observed at specific auspicious times, knowing the Govardhan Puja muhurat (timing) is essential for devotees to perform the puja with full spiritual significance. In this article we have listed the auspicious timing to perform Govardhan Puja this year.
Govardhan Puja 2025: Auspicious Timings to Worship Lord Krishna
According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious time for performing Govardhan Puja in the morning (Pratahkala Muhurat) is from 6:32 am to 8:50 am, lasting for 2 hours and 17 minutes. For those observing the rituals in the evening, the Sayankala Muhurat falls between 3:41 pm and 5:59 pm, with the same duration.
| Event | Date | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Govardhan Puja Date | Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 | — | — |
| Pratahkala Muhurat (Morning) | Oct 22, 2025 | 06:32 AM to 08:50 AM | 2 Hours 17 Minutes |
| Sayankala Muhurat (Evening) | Oct 22, 2025 | 03:41 PM to 05:59 PM | 2 Hours 17 Minutes |
| Pratipada Tithi Begins | Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 | 05:54 PM | — |
| Pratipada Tithi Ends | Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 | 08:16 PM | — |
| Dyuta Krida | Oct 22, 2025 | — | Symbolic observance |
This day also marks the observance of Dyuta Krida. The Pratipada Tithi, which is essential for the puja, begins at 5:54 pm on October 21 and ends at 8:16 pm on October 22, 2025.
Govardhan Puja 2025: Wishes
Wishing you and your family a blessed Govardhan Puja! May Lord Krishna protect you from all evils and shower you with love and prosperity.
On this sacred day of Govardhan Puja, may Lord Krishna bless your home with happiness, health, and harmony.
May the spirit of Govardhan Puja fill your heart with devotion and your life with joy. Happy Annakut! Happy Govardhan Puja! May Krishna’s blessings always guide your path.
Celebrate love, faith, and devotion this Govardhan Puja. Jai Shri Krishna!
