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Govardhan Puja 2026 to be Observed on Nov 9, Not Nov 10, Says Economic Times
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 09:04 AM
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The Economic Times confirms that Govardhan Puja in 2026 will be celebrated on November 9, with the puja muhurat and timings released.
Govardhan Puja, the concluding ceremony of the ten‑day Diwali festivities, is slated for 9 November 2026, according to the date sheet published by The Economic Times. The newspaper clarified the confusion that had arisen after some sources suggested 10 November as the observance day.
The puja muhurat – the auspicious time window for performing the rituals – has been fixed based on the traditional Hindu calendar, and detailed timings for the ceremony have been made available to devotees and priests.
Across North India, especially in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi, thousands of worshippers are expected to gather at the foot of Govardhan Hill to offer prayers, prepare the symbolic hill of food, and recite verses praising Lord Krishna’s protection of the mountain.
Religious organisations and media outlets have urged the public to follow the announced schedule to ensure uniform observance and to avoid any further misinformation about the festival’s date.
The puja muhurat – the auspicious time window for performing the rituals – has been fixed based on the traditional Hindu calendar, and detailed timings for the ceremony have been made available to devotees and priests.
Across North India, especially in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi, thousands of worshippers are expected to gather at the foot of Govardhan Hill to offer prayers, prepare the symbolic hill of food, and recite verses praising Lord Krishna’s protection of the mountain.
Religious organisations and media outlets have urged the public to follow the announced schedule to ensure uniform observance and to avoid any further misinformation about the festival’s date.