Govardhan Puja 2025 Shubh Muhurat: Morning & Evening Timings
After the sparkling festivities of Diwali, India welcomes yet another auspicious celebration — Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut Puja. This sacred day marks Lord Krishna’s divine act of lifting the Govardhan Hill to protect the people of Vrindavan from torrential rains. It is a festival that honors gratitude, nature, and humility, symbolizing our eternal bond with the environment and faith in divine protection.
In 2025, Govardhan Puja will be observed on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, with auspicious muhurat timings that make this day especially powerful for spiritual and household prosperity.
Govardhan Puja 2025: Date, Tithi, and Timings
According to the Hindu Panchang, Govardhan Puja falls on the Pratipada Tithi of the Kartik month — the day following Diwali and Lakshmi Puja.
Here are the detailed Govardhan Puja 2025 muhurat timings:
- Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
- Govardhan Puja Pratahkala Muhurat: 06:26 AM to 08:42 AM
- Duration: 2 hours 16 minutes
- Govardhan Puja Sayankala Muhurat: 03:29 PM to 05:44 PM
- Duration: 2 hours 16 minutes
- Pratipada Tithi Begins: 05:54 PM on October 21, 2025
- Pratipada Tithi Ends: 08:16 PM on October 22, 2025
This day is also associated with Dyuta Krida — a symbolic remembrance of the friendly dice game once played by Lord Krishna and Goddess Parvati.
The Story Behind Govardhan Puja: The Divine Lesson from Lord Krishna
The origins of Govardhan Puja lie in a beautiful story from the Bhagavata Purana. When the people of Vrindavan prepared to offer grand sacrifices to Lord Indra, the God of Rain, young Lord Krishna advised them to instead worship Mount Govardhan, which provided them with shelter, food, and resources.
Angered by this act, Indra unleashed a devastating storm upon Vrindavan. To protect his devotees, Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Hill on his little finger, providing shelter to the villagers and animals for seven days. Realizing his mistake, Indra bowed before Krishna, understanding that humility and devotion are far greater than pride.
Since then, devotees across India and abroad celebrate Govardhan Puja to honor this divine act and express gratitude for nature’s gifts.
Govardhan Puja Rituals and Traditions
Govardhan Puja is performed with deep devotion and joy. Here’s how devotees traditionally celebrate this festival:
1. Preparing the Annakut (Mountain of Food)
The highlight of the festival is the Annakut — a grand offering of food symbolizing Mount Govardhan. Devotees prepare a variety of vegetarian dishes, sweets, rice, and dals, which are beautifully arranged in the form of a hill.
Later, the food is distributed as prasad among family and community members.
2. Creating Govardhan Symbol from Cow Dung
In many regions, especially in rural India, devotees craft a small Govardhan hill replica using cow dung, decorated with flowers, lamps, and colorful rangoli.
This symbolizes purity, fertility, and the cycle of life — a reminder of the sacred connection between humans and nature.
3. Performing the Govardhan Puja Ritual
During the Pratah (morning) or Sayankal (evening) Muhurat, devotees perform puja with cow dung idols, Govardhan parikrama (circumambulation), and offerings of sweets, milk, and incense.
Special mantras like “Om Govardhanay Namah” and “Govardhan Dharanaya Namah” are chanted to seek blessings.
4. Worship of Cows and Nature
Cows, considered sacred in Hinduism, are washed, decorated, and worshipped as part of the ritual. Many families offer food to cows and other animals, symbolizing love and respect for all living beings.
Significance of Govardhan Puja
Govardhan Puja teaches us timeless values that remain relevant even today:
- Gratitude to Nature: Acknowledging the resources that sustain our lives — food, water, shelter, and the earth itself.
- Humility and Faith: Lord Krishna’s act teaches us to have faith in righteousness and humility over arrogance.
- Community and Sharing: The Annakut feast promotes unity, compassion, and the joy of sharing.
- Balance with the Environment: It reminds us to live harmoniously with nature, nurturing rather than exploiting it.
How Govardhan Puja is Celebrated Across India
- In Mathura and Vrindavan: The birthplace of Lord Krishna witnesses grand festivities. Thousands of devotees perform Govardhan Parikrama, walking around the Govardhan Hill while chanting hymns.
- In Gujarat and Rajasthan: People decorate homes with rangoli and diyas, and prepare Annakut offerings for local temples.
- In Maharashtra: Govardhan Puja is observed as Bali Pratipada, celebrating King Bali’s return to earth.
- In South India: The day is often associated with Balipadyami, carrying similar themes of prosperity and gratitude.
Spiritual Message of Govardhan Puja
Beyond rituals, Govardhan Puja is a reminder that faith in divine protection and respect for nature can overcome even the fiercest storms. Lord Krishna’s act was not merely a miracle — it was a message of selfless service, humility, and the balance between humanity and the environment.
As lamps glow and families gather for Annakut offerings this October 22, 2025, may the spirit of Govardhan Puja fill every home with gratitude, protection, and prosperity.
Conclusion
Govardhan Puja 2025 is not just a ritual; it’s a way of life — a moment to pause and give thanks for all that sustains us. Whether you celebrate it through traditional Annakut offerings, temple visits, or simple prayers at home, may this festival remind us of the sacred bond between humanity, divinity, and the earth.
Jai Shri Krishna!
