Govardhan Puja 2022: What is the correct date - October 26 or 27? Here's Shubh Muhurat, time, rituals, food

Govardhan Puja 2022: Govardhan Puja, also spell as Gowardhan Puja, is a Hindu festival. It is celebrated as the day when Lord Krishna defeated God Indra by lifting Gowardhan Mountain on his small finger to save the disciples from Indra’s wrath. 

In some places, it is also known as Annakut Puja. It should be noted that Govardhan Puja is a part of a 5-day-long Diwali celebration. This year, there has been confusion over the correct date and shubh muhurat regarding the Govardhan Puja festival. 

Govardhan Puja 2022: Correct Date 

Generally, Govardhan Puja is performed on the following day of Diwali Puja but this year there is a one-day gap between Diwali and Govardhan Puja. This year Govardhan puja is being celebrated on October 26, 2022. 

Govardhan Puja 2022: Shubh Muhurat, Time 

Pratahkala Muhurat - 06:29 AM to 08:43 AM 

Duration - 02 Hours 14 Mins 

Govardhan Puja 2022: Rituals 

In Govardhan Puja, Godhan means cows are worshipped. Cow is also said to be the form of Goddess Lakshmi. Just as Goddess Lakshmi provides happiness and prosperity, in the same way, the cow provides wealth in the form of health through her milk, metaphorically.  

There is also a belief, wherein people worship Govardhan mountain on this day. 

Govardhan Puja 2022: Food 

On this auspicious day, food made of cereals is cooked and offered to Lord Krishna. This may include wheat, rice, curry made of gram flour, leafy vegetables and more. 

Here are some lovely wishes, and messages to share on Govardhan Puja 2022: 

Govardhan Puja 2022: Wishes 

Wishing you all a very Happy Govardhan Puja. 

May This Govardhan Puja Bring the Hope of Happy Times for You Are Your Family! 

A very Happy Govardhan Puja to you and your family. 

May Lord Krishna Shower Blessing and Love on the Occasion of Govardhan Puja. 

Govardhan Puja 2022: Messages 

This Govardhan Puja, may Lord Krishna shower you with their choicest blessings. Wish you a very Happy Govardhan Puja. 

May this auspicious day bring warmth, peace, and joy into your life. Wishing you a very Happy Govardhan Puja. 

May Lord Bless You on This Auspicious Day of Govardhan Puja, and May It Be a New Beginning of Greater Prosperity, Success, and Happiness. Greetings on Govardhan Puja. 

Hope health, wealth, luck, and love find their way to you in abundance. Wish you a very happy and blissful Govardhan Puja. Jai Shree Krishana.