Govardhan Puja 2026 in Detroit

Monday, November 9, 2026· In 75 days

In short

Govardhan Puja 2026 falls on Monday, November 9, 2026 in Detroit. It is Kartik Shukla Paksha Pratipada in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 7:16 AM and sunset 5:14 PM.

India: Nov 10, 2026

Also known as: Annakut · Padwa · Bali Pratipada

Detroit timings

Date
Monday, November 9, 2026
Monday
Lunar date
Kartik Shukla Paksha Pratipada
Sunrise
7:16 AM
Sunset
5:14 PM
Moonrise
7:51 AM
Moonset
5:03 PM
Today’s Panchang in Detroit

What is Govardhan Puja?

Govardhan Puja recalls Krishna lifting Mount Govardhan on a fingertip to shelter Braj from Indra’s storm. It falls the day after Diwali, on the first of the waxing moon in Kartik.

How it is observed

A hill of food — the annakut, "mountain of grain" — is built before the deity and shared out. In Gujarat the same day is kept as the new year.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Govardhan Puja 2026 in Detroit?

Govardhan Puja 2026 in Detroit is on Monday, November 9, 2026. It falls on Kartik Shukla Paksha Pratipada.

Is Govardhan Puja 2026 on the same day in Detroit as in India?

No. Govardhan Puja is on Nov 9, 2026 in Detroit but Nov 10, 2026 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.

What else is Govardhan Puja called?

Govardhan Puja is also known as Annakut, Padwa, Bali Pratipada. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.