Govardhan Puja in Agra

Date and timing in this city

In Agra (आगरा), India, Govardhan Puja falls on Tuesday 10 November 2026. The following year it falls on Saturday 30 October 2027. Both dates are computed for Agra's own sunrise, in the Asia/Kolkata time zone.

The observance belongs to Kartik Shukla Pratipada — the first tithi of the bright fortnight of Kartik. The deity honoured is Krishna, and the day's central observance is Annakut.

Because the tithi is reckoned from local sunrise, the Agra date is the one to follow if you are observing in Agra. A panchang printed for another city may show a different day for the same festival.

Why the date can differ from India

Festival dates are not fixed by the civil calendar. They are derived from the tithi, and the tithi is tied to sunrise at a given place. India spans a wide longitude, so sunrise in Agra does not coincide with sunrise at the eastern or far western edges of the country. When a tithi begins or ends close to a sunrise boundary, cities can end up observing on different days.

This is why a general "India" date and an Agra date may not always match. The dates above are the ones computed for Agra itself. Traditions also differ in how the lunar month is counted — amanta in parts of the south and west, purnimanta in much of the north — and Smarta and Vaishnava households may sequence the day's rites differently. Where customs differ, families usually follow their own lineage and local panchang.

Where and how the community celebrates

Govardhan Puja is widely observed across North India, and Agra sits within that belt. The day is associated with Krishna's lifting of Govardhan hill, and the Annakut offering — a spread of foodstuffs set out as an offering — is the characteristic observance. Households and neighbourhood gatherings prepare dishes, arrange them before the deity, and share prasad afterwards. Some devotees build small hill-like forms in dough or clay to represent Govardhan. Customs vary by family and region, so the details of the day are best learned from your own household tradition or local elders.

Practical tips

• Note the Agra date for your year: Tuesday 10 November 2026 or Saturday 30 October 2027.
• Follow a panchang computed for Agra's sunrise rather than a general national listing.
• Confirm the tithi window with your local panchang if your family observes a specific muhurta.
• Prepare the Annakut according to your household's customary dishes and method.
• For anything tied to your personal chart, consult a qualified jyotishi.