Govardhan Puja · United States

Govardhan Puja 2026 in San Francisco

In San Francisco, United States, Govardhan Puja is on Monday, 9 November 2026, by San Francisco's own sunrise and moonrise. Govardhan Puja: 06:44 AM to 08:48 AM. In India (New Delhi) it is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, a day later.

Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Puja muhurat and timings in San Francisco

Timings for San Francisco, United States · PST (UTC−8) · Sunrise 06:44 AM · Sunset 05:03 PM

In India (New Delhi): Tue, 10 Nov, 2026, one day later than here. Festival dates follow local sunrise and moonrise, so they can differ by a day between countries.

Date

Mon, 9 Nov, 2026

Tithi at sunrise

Pratipada (Shukla)

Sunrise

06:44 AM

Sunset

05:03 PM

Best time for Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Puja: Pratah Kaal (morning)

06:44 AM – 08:48 AM

Duration 2 h 4 min

Other auspicious timings

Govardhan Puja: Sayahna Kaal (evening)
02:59 PM – 05:03 PM

Tithi, nakshatra and key moments

Amrit Kaal
10:19 AM – 12:03 PM
Abhijit Muhurat
11:33 AM – 12:14 PM

Inauspicious times: traditionally avoided for starting the puja

Rahu Kaal
08:01 AM – 09:19 AM
Yamaganda
10:36 AM – 11:53 AM
Gulika Kaal
01:11 PM – 02:28 PM
Varjyam
12:13 AM, 10 Nov – 01:58 AM, 10 Nov

Choghadiya for the day and night

Day

Amrit06:44 AM – 08:01 AM
Kaal08:01 AM – 09:19 AM
Shubh09:19 AM – 10:36 AM
Rog10:36 AM – 11:53 AM
Udveg11:53 AM – 01:11 PM
Chal01:11 PM – 02:28 PM
Labh02:28 PM – 03:46 PM
Amrit03:46 PM – 05:03 PM

Night

Chal05:03 PM – 06:46 PM
Rog06:46 PM – 08:28 PM
Kaal08:28 PM – 10:11 PM
Labh10:11 PM – 11:54 PM
Udveg11:54 PM – 01:37 AM, 10 Nov
Shubh01:37 AM, 10 Nov – 03:19 AM, 10 Nov
Amrit03:19 AM, 10 Nov – 05:02 AM, 10 Nov
Chal05:02 AM, 10 Nov – 06:45 AM, 10 Nov

Calculated for San Francisco, United States (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.

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Govardhan Puja in San Francisco: questions

When is Govardhan Puja 2026 in San Francisco?

Monday, 9 November 2026, by San Francisco's own sunrise and moonrise. In India (New Delhi) it is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, a day later.

What is the govardhan puja time in San Francisco?

06:44 AM to 08:48 AM on Monday, 9 November 2026, local time in San Francisco.

Why is Govardhan Puja on a different day in San Francisco than in India?

A festival's date follows the tithi in force at the right moment of the local day (sunrise, Pradosh, midnight or moonrise). San Francisco's day starts at a different instant from New Delhi's, so the same tithi can fall on Monday, 9 November 2026 there and Tuesday, 10 November 2026 in India. Both are correct for their place.

What time is sunrise and sunset in San Francisco on 9 November 2026?

Sunrise 06:44 AM and sunset 05:03 PM, local time.

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

Rahu Kaal 08:01 AM to 09:19 AM; Yamaganda 10:36 AM to 11:53 AM; Gulika Kaal 01:11 PM to 02:28 PM; Varjyam 12:13 AM, 10 Nov to 01:58 AM, 10 Nov.