Understanding Govardhan Puja 2025: Significance and Rituals

Govardhan Puja, celebrated on the Pratipada Tithi of Kartik's Shukla Paksha, honors Lord Krishna's protection of Gokul. This year, the festival falls on October 22nd, with auspicious timings from 3:13 PM to 5:49 PM. Rituals include creating a Govardhan idol from cow dung, offering prayers, and performing aarti. The celebration emphasizes nature's protection and community togetherness, making it a significant part of the Diwali festivities. Learn more about the date, rituals, and deeper meanings behind this cherished festival.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 16, 2025, 11:11 IST

Govardhan Puja 2025 Overview

Govardhan Puja 2025: This festival is celebrated on the Pratipada Tithi during the Shukla Paksha (the waxing phase) of Kartik month. It is a significant occasion within the Diwali festivities, honoring Lord Krishna's act of lifting the Govardhan Hill to protect the residents of Gokul. Traditionally, devotees create an idol of Govardhan Maharaj from cow dung and worship it at home. Acts of charity are also performed in remembrance of Lord Krishna's deeds. In Hindu belief, Govardhan symbolizes nature's protection and is observed the day following Diwali. However, there is some uncertainty regarding the exact date for this year's celebration. Let's delve into the date and importance of Govardhan Puja.

Date of Govardhan Puja 2025

Govardhan Puja 2025 Date: According to the lunar calendar, the Pratipada Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in Kartik will commence on October 21st at 5:54 PM and conclude on October 22nd at 8:16 PM. Hence, this year, Govardhan Puja will be observed on October 22nd.

Auspicious Timing for Govardhan Puja 2025

Timing for Worship: The favorable time for conducting Govardhan Puja this year is from 3:13 PM to 5:49 PM. This period aligns with the Swati Nakshatra and Preeti. Notably, the Sun, regarded as the king of planets, will be positioned in Libra, coinciding with the Moon's transit, making this time particularly auspicious for worship.

Rituals of Govardhan Puja

How to Perform Govardhan Puja: The ritual involves worshipping Lord Krishna and the Govardhan Mountain. To begin, create a Govardhan idol in your courtyard using cow dung, following the auspicious timing.

Decorate the idol with roli (red rice) and regular rice, and light a lamp nearby for the worship. Offer water, milk, saffron, kheer (a rice pudding), puri (sweet rice), and various sweets. After the offerings, circumambulate the Govardhan idol with family and friends.

Conclude the ritual with an aarti (a sacred ceremony) and seek forgiveness for any errors made during the puja, as it is believed to invite positivity into one's life.

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