Govardhan Puja · United States
Govardhan Puja 2026 in Washington
In Washington, United States, Govardhan Puja is on Monday, 9 November 2026, by Washington's own sunrise and moonrise. Govardhan Puja: 06:44 AM to 08:47 AM. In India (New Delhi) it is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, a day later.
Govardhan Puja
Govardhan Puja muhurat and timings in Washington
Timings for Washington, United States · EST (UTC−5) · Sunrise 06:44 AM · Sunset 04:59 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
04:59 PM
Best time for Govardhan Puja
Govardhan Puja: Pratah Kaal (morning)
06:44 AM – 08:47 AM
Duration 2 h 3 min
Other auspicious timings
Govardhan Puja: Sayahna Kaal (evening)
02:56 PM – 04:59 PM
Tithi, nakshatra and key moments
Abhijit Muhurat
11:31 AM – 12:12 PM
Amrit Kaal
01:19 PM – 03:03 PM
Inauspicious times: traditionally avoided for starting the puja
Rahu Kaal
08:01 AM – 09:18 AM
Yamaganda
10:35 AM – 11:52 AM
Gulika Kaal
01:09 PM – 02:26 PM
Varjyam
03:13 AM, 10 Nov – 04:58 AM, 10 Nov
Choghadiya for the day and night
Day
- Amrit06:44 AM – 08:01 AM
- Kaal08:01 AM – 09:18 AM
- Shubh09:18 AM – 10:35 AM
- Rog10:35 AM – 11:52 AM
- Udveg11:52 AM – 01:09 PM
- Chal01:09 PM – 02:26 PM
- Labh02:26 PM – 03:42 PM
- Amrit03:42 PM – 04:59 PM
Night
- Chal04:59 PM – 06:43 PM
- Rog06:43 PM – 08:26 PM
- Kaal08:26 PM – 10:09 PM
- Labh10:09 PM – 11:52 PM
- Udveg11:52 PM – 01:36 AM, 10 Nov
- Shubh01:36 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 Washington, 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 Washington: questions
When is Govardhan Puja 2026 in Washington?
Monday, 9 November 2026, by Washington'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 Washington?
06:44 AM to 08:47 AM on Monday, 9 November 2026, local time in Washington.
Why is Govardhan Puja on a different day in Washington 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). Washington'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 Washington on 9 November 2026?
Sunrise 06:44 AM and sunset 04:59 PM, local time.
Which times should be avoided for the Govardhan Puja puja in Washington?
Rahu Kaal 08:01 AM to 09:18 AM; Yamaganda 10:35 AM to 11:52 AM; Gulika Kaal 01:09 PM to 02:26 PM; Varjyam 03:13 AM, 10 Nov to 04:58 AM, 10 Nov.
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