Govardhan Puja in Aurangabad

Date and timing in this city

In Aurangabad (औरंगाबाद), India, Govardhan Puja falls on Tuesday 10 November 2026. The following year it falls on Saturday 30 October 2027. The observance is tied to Kartik Shukla Pratipada, the first tithi of the bright fortnight of Kartik, and the deity honoured is Krishna.

The city follows Asia/Kolkata as its time zone. Because the tithi is reckoned from the local sunrise and the local panchang, the date given here is the one computed for Aurangabad's own sunrise — not a generic national date. Readers in other cities should check their own local panchang, as the tithi may begin or end at a different moment relative to their sunrise.

Why the date can differ from India

Govardhan Puja is observed on Kartik Shukla Pratipada, and the day is fixed by the tithi prevailing at sunrise in a given place. Since sunrise occurs at different clock times across the country, the tithi can be current at sunrise in one city and not in another. This is why a single "all-India" date does not always match what a local panchang shows.

Traditions also differ in how the lunar month is counted. Some communities follow the amanta reckoning and others the purnimanta; Smarta and Vaishnava households may likewise mark the day with slightly different emphasis. These are longstanding regional and sampradaya conventions, and it is best to follow the practice of your own family or the panchang you trust rather than treating any one reading as universal.

Where and how the community celebrates

Govardhan Puja is observed across North India, and Aurangabad is no exception. The central act is the Annakut — an offering of food to Krishna, traditionally arranged as a mound or hill of prepared dishes in remembrance of Govardhan. Families prepare a variety of items, arrange them before the deity, and offer them with bhajans and prayer.

In many homes the day also includes a small representation of Govardhan Hill, made from food or clay, around which the family circumambulates. Devotees may read or recite the Govardhan story, and some observe a fast until the offering is complete. Customs vary from household to household, and there is no single prescribed form.

Practical tips

• Confirm the tithi against a local Aurangabad panchang, since the date is tied to local sunrise.
• Prepare the Annakut offering in advance so the main ritual is not rushed.
• If you keep a fast, follow your family's customary practice and your own health needs.
• For personal chart questions, consult a qualified jyotishi rather than relying on a general date.