Govardhan Puja · India

Govardhan Puja 2026 in Varanasi

In Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Govardhan Puja is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, by Varanasi's own sunrise and moonrise. Govardhan Puja: 06:11 AM to 08:24 AM. The same date as in India.

Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Puja muhurat and timings in Varanasi

Timings for Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · IST (UTC+5:30) · Sunrise 06:11 AM · Sunset 05:12 PM

Date

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026

Tithi at sunrise

Pratipada (Shukla)

Sunrise

06:11 AM

Sunset

05:12 PM

Best time for Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Puja: Pratah Kaal (morning)

06:11 AM – 08:24 AM

Duration 2 h 12 min

Other auspicious timings

Govardhan Puja: Sayahna Kaal (evening)
03:00 PM – 05:12 PM

Tithi, nakshatra and key moments

Abhijit Muhurat
11:20 AM – 12:04 PM
Amrit Kaal
09:36 PM – 11:22 PM

Inauspicious times: traditionally avoided for starting the puja

Yamaganda
08:57 AM – 10:19 AM
Gulika Kaal
11:42 AM – 01:04 PM
Varjyam
01:43 PM – 03:28 PM
Rahu Kaal
02:27 PM – 03:49 PM

Choghadiya for the day and night

Day

Rog06:11 AM – 07:34 AM
Udveg07:34 AM – 08:57 AM
Chal08:57 AM – 10:19 AM
Labh10:19 AM – 11:42 AM
Amrit11:42 AM – 01:04 PM
Kaal01:04 PM – 02:27 PM
Shubh02:27 PM – 03:49 PM
Rog03:49 PM – 05:12 PM

Night

Kaal05:12 PM – 06:50 PM
Labh06:50 PM – 08:27 PM
Udveg08:27 PM – 10:05 PM
Shubh10:05 PM – 11:42 PM
Amrit11:42 PM – 01:20 AM, 11 Nov
Chal01:20 AM, 11 Nov – 02:57 AM, 11 Nov
Rog02:57 AM, 11 Nov – 04:35 AM, 11 Nov
Kaal04:35 AM, 11 Nov – 06:12 AM, 11 Nov

Calculated for Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (sidereal Lahiri, local sunrise). Regional and family traditions can differ by a day or in the exact window; follow your family priest where they differ.

About Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Puja, also called Annakut, falls on Kartika Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright fortnight, usually the day after Diwali. Families worship Krishna as Govardhandhari (the one who lifted Govardhan hill) along with cows, and offer a large spread of cooked vegetarian food. In western and southern India the same day is celebrated as Bali Pratipada, and in Gujarat as the New Year.

Full guide: significance, story, puja vidhi and samagri

Govardhan Puja in other cities

Near Varanasi

Gaya

Major cities

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Govardhan Puja in Varanasi: questions

When is Govardhan Puja 2026 in Varanasi?

Tuesday, 10 November 2026, by Varanasi's own sunrise and moonrise. In India (New Delhi) it is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

What is the govardhan puja time in Varanasi?

06:11 AM to 08:24 AM on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, local time in Varanasi.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Varanasi on 10 November 2026?

Sunrise 06:11 AM and sunset 05:12 PM, local time.

Which times should be avoided for the Govardhan Puja puja in Varanasi?

Yamaganda 08:57 AM to 10:19 AM; Gulika Kaal 11:42 AM to 01:04 PM; Varjyam 01:43 PM to 03:28 PM; Rahu Kaal 02:27 PM to 03:49 PM.