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Govardhan Puja 2026: date and Puja time

गोवर्धन पूजा (अन्नकूट)

In Washington DC, Govardhan Puja is on Monday, November 9, 2026. In India (New Delhi) it is on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:44–8:47 AM in Washington DC.

  • Washington DC

    Monday, November 9, 2026

    Washington DC. Smarta rule (Dharmasindhu), for all traditions.

  • India

    Tuesday, November 10, 2026

    New Delhi, same rule.

Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning)

6:44–8:47 AM

Washington DC Monday, November 9

Not in Washington DC? Find your city in the table below.

The days of Diwali 2026

Dates for Washington DC. India’s date is shown where it differs.

Some of these days fall on the same date.

  1. Dhanteras, Friday, November 6, 2026.5:02–7:46 PM
  2. Naraka Chaturdashi (abhyanga snan), Saturday, November 7, 2026.5:09–6:42 AMIndia: Sun 8 Nov
  3. Choti Diwali, Saturday, November 7, 2026.5:01–7:45 PM
  4. Diwali (Lakshmi Puja), Sunday, November 8, 2026.5:00–7:45 PM
  5. Govardhan Puja, Monday, November 9, 2026.6:44–8:47 AMIndia: Tue 10 Nov
  6. Bestu Varas (Gujarati New Year), Monday, November 9, 2026.India: Tue 10 Nov
  7. Bhai Dooj, Tuesday, November 10, 2026.12:53–2:55 PMIndia: Wed 11 Nov

Bestu Varas (Gujarati New Year): Monday, November 9, 2026 in Washington DC; Tuesday, November 10, 2026 in India (New Delhi). The new year is Vikram Samvat (Kartikadi) 2083. Gujarati tradition.

Labh Pancham: Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Washington DC, the same day as in India (New Delhi). Gujarati tradition.

Why the dates differ

Kartika Shukla Pratipada. The day Pratipada prevails at sunrise, if it lasts at least 9 of that day's 15 muhurtas after sunrise; otherwise the day Pratipada begins (purva-viddha), with the puja in the evening (sayahna) (Dharmasindhu).

The times that decide it (Washington DC): Shukla Pratipada 2:02 AM, 9 Nov to 3:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:44 AM, 9 Nov. Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.

The times that decide it (India, New Delhi): Shukla Pratipada 12:32 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:39 AM, 10 Nov. Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.

Each date is worked out for its own place and rule. Neither is wrong.

Govardhan Puja 2026 in each city

US

City Date Times that decide it Also
New York Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 2:02 AM, 9 Nov to 3:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:35 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:35 AM – 8:37 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Edison, NJ Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 2:02 AM, 9 Nov to 3:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:37 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:37 AM – 8:38 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Washington DC Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 2:02 AM, 9 Nov to 3:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:44 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:44 AM – 8:47 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Atlanta Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 2:02 AM, 9 Nov to 3:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 7:04 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 7:04 AM – 9:10 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Boston Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 2:02 AM, 9 Nov to 3:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:27 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:27 AM – 8:27 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Philadelphia Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 2:02 AM, 9 Nov to 3:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:38 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:38 AM – 8:41 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Chicago Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 1:02 AM, 9 Nov to 2:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:32 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:32 AM – 8:33 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Houston Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 1:02 AM, 9 Nov to 2:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:41 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:41 AM – 8:50 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Dallas Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 1:02 AM, 9 Nov to 2:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:52 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:52 AM – 8:59 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Los Angeles Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 11:02 PM, 8 Nov to 12:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:20 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:20 AM – 8:26 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
San Jose, CA Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 11:02 PM, 8 Nov to 12:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:40 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:40 AM – 8:44 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Fremont, CA Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 11:02 PM, 8 Nov to 12:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:41 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:41 AM – 8:45 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Sunnyvale, CA Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 11:02 PM, 8 Nov to 12:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:41 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:41 AM – 8:45 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Cupertino, CA Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 11:02 PM, 8 Nov to 12:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:41 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:41 AM – 8:45 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Seattle Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 11:02 PM, 8 Nov to 12:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 7:05 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 7:05 AM – 9:00 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov

UK

City Date Times that decide it Also
London Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 7:02 AM, 9 Nov to 8:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 7:08 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 7:08 AM – 8:58 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Birmingham, UK Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 7:02 AM, 9 Nov to 8:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 7:18 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 7:18 AM – 9:07 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Leicester Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 7:02 AM, 9 Nov to 8:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 7:15 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 7:15 AM – 9:04 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Manchester Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 7:02 AM, 9 Nov to 8:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 7:23 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 7:23 AM – 9:10 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov

Canada

City Date Times that decide it Also
Toronto Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 2:02 AM, 9 Nov to 3:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 7:03 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 7:03 AM – 9:02 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Brampton Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 2:02 AM, 9 Nov to 3:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 7:05 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 7:05 AM – 9:04 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Vancouver Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 12:02 AM, 9 Nov to 1:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 8:13 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 8:13 AM – 10:06 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov
Calgary Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 1:02 AM, 9 Nov to 2:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 8:42 AM, 9 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 8:42 AM – 10:33 AM
In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov

Australia

City Date Times that decide it Also
Sydney Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 6:02 PM, 9 Nov to 7:30 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 5:47 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 5:47 AM – 8:32 AM
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Melbourne Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 6:02 PM, 9 Nov to 7:30 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:04 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:04 AM – 8:52 AM
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Brisbane Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 5:02 PM, 9 Nov to 6:30 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 4:51 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 4:51 AM – 7:31 AM
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Perth Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 3:02 PM, 9 Nov to 4:30 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 5:12 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 5:12 AM – 7:55 AM
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India

City Date Times that decide it Also
New Delhi Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 12:32 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:39 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:39 AM – 8:49 AM
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Mumbai Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 12:32 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:43 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:43 AM – 8:58 AM
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Kolkata Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 12:32 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 5:45 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 5:45 AM – 7:59 AM
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Chennai Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 12:32 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:05 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:05 AM – 8:24 AM
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Bengaluru Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 12:32 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:16 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:16 AM – 8:35 AM
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Hyderabad Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 12:32 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:18 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:18 AM – 8:34 AM
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Ahmedabad Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 12:32 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:49 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:49 AM – 9:03 AM
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Surat Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 12:32 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:46 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:46 AM – 9:00 AM
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Pune Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 12:32 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:38 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:38 AM – 8:54 AM
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Jaipur Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 12:32 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:42 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:42 AM – 8:53 AM
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Lucknow Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 12:32 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:21 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:21 AM – 8:33 AM
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Varanasi Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 12:32 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:11 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:11 AM – 8:23 AM
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Patna Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 12:32 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:03 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:03 AM – 8:15 AM
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Chandigarh Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 12:32 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:44 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:44 AM – 8:53 AM
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Bhopal Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 12:32 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:30 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:30 AM – 8:44 AM
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Thiruvananthapuram Tue 10 Nov Shukla Pratipada 12:32 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:13 AM, 10 Nov
Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 10 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.
Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:13 AM – 8:34 AM
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Panchang for Govardhan Puja day: Monday, November 9, 2026, Washington DC

Tithi
Shukla Pratipada (ends 3:30 AM +1 day), then Dwitiya (ends 5:23 AM +2 days)
Nakshatra
Vishakha (ends 10:50 PM), then Anuradha (ends 1:08 AM +2 days) Name letters for this nakshatra
Yoga
Saubhagya (ends 4:28 PM), then Shobhana (ends 4:40 PM +1 day)
Karana
Kimstughna (ends 2:43 PM), then Bava (ends 3:30 AM +1 day), then Balava (ends 4:24 PM +1 day)
Weekday
Monday (सोमवार)
Month
Kartika (Amanta) · Kartika (Purnimanta)
Tamil month
Aippasi 24 (solar month)
Year
Vikram Samvat 2083 (Chaitradi) · Vikram Samvat (Kartikadi, Gujarati) 2083 · Shaka Samvat 1948
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
4:59 PM
Moonrise
7:19 AM
Moonset
4:46 PM
Rahu Kaal
8:01 AM – 9:18 AM
Yamaganda
10:34 AM – 11:51 AM
Gulika Kalam
1:08 PM – 2:25 PM
Abhijit Muhurta
11:31 AM – 12:12 PM
Brahma Muhurta
4:54 AM – 5:49 AM

Open this day on Washington DC’s panchang page

About the festival

Govardhan Puja is kept on the first day of the bright half of Kartika, usually the day after Lakshmi Puja. It remembers how Krishna lifted the hill Govardhan to shelter the people and cattle of Vraja from a storm.

Written for Pujadeep and checked against the sources listed. See the sources

Read the Govardhan Puja guide: what, why and how

Questions families ask

Why is Govardhan Puja 2026 on a different day in India?

The date follows the tithi at a set time of day, and that moment falls on a different local day in each place. Washington DC: Monday, November 9, 2026. India (New Delhi): Tuesday, November 10, 2026. In Washington DC: Shukla Pratipada 2:02 AM, 9 Nov to 3:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:44 AM, 9 Nov. Shukla Pratipada holds sunrise on 9 Nov and lasts 9 muhurtas or more after it.

What are the Govardhan Puja 2026 timings in my city?

Each city in the table above has its own times, computed for that city. In Washington DC, Govardhan Puja muhurat (pratahkala, morning): 6:44 AM – 8:47 AM. Find your city’s panchang

When is Govardhan Puja 2027?

The date moves with the Hindu calendar. In 2027, Govardhan Puja is on Friday, October 29, 2027 in Washington DC. Govardhan Puja 2027

How is the date found for my city?

Each city’s date is computed for that city, from its own sunrise and sunset and the times the tithi begins and ends, with the rule named below. Find your city in the table above.

Which rule sets the date of Govardhan Puja?

Kartika Shukla Pratipada. The day Pratipada prevails at sunrise, if it lasts at least 9 of that day's 15 muhurtas after sunrise; otherwise the day Pratipada begins (purva-viddha), with the puja in the evening (sayahna) (Dharmasindhu). How we compute dates

The rule and its sources

Tradition: all traditions.

  • The Dharmasindhu keeps the oil bath, new clothes and the lamp-waving (nirajana) on the day Pratipada prevails at sunrise; when that day differs, it is shown as the other date.

Rule sources

Related

Computed for 43 cities on Monday, November 9, 2026

Rule: Kartika Shukla Pratipada. The day Pratipada prevails at sunrise, if it lasts at least 9 of that day's 15 muhurtas after sunrise; otherwise the day Pratipada begins (purva-viddha), with the puja in the evening (sayahna) (Dharmasindhu).

What the words mean: Paksha: Shukla and Krishna · Muhurat (muhurta) · Pratahkala, madhyahna and aparahna

Calculated for your location from NASA JPL's DE440 ephemeris and Astronomy Engine (MIT licence), with the Lahiri ayanamsa. Times can differ by a minute or two from printed panchangs. For vrat and puja timings, follow your family or temple tradition.

How we calculate

Source and licence

Our explanation
Written for this site from the sources listed here, and checked against them. Free to quote with credit.
Checked
Checked against the sources listed, October 27, 2026.
Updated
October 28, 2026

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