People of Sanatan Dharma eagerly wait for the festival of Diwali (Diwali 2024). This festival lasts for five days. It starts from Dhanteras and ends on the day of Bhai Dooj. The festival of Govardhan Puja is celebrated on the next day of Diwali, which is also known as Annakoot festival. On the day of Govardhan Puja, Lord Krishna is worshiped methodically. Also, 56 types of offerings are offered. It is a religious belief that by worshiping, the seeker gets freedom from all the sorrows and sorrows of life. This time people are getting very confused about the date of Govardhan Puja. Some people are saying that Govardhan Puja is on November 01. At the same time, some people are talking about celebrating this festival on November 02. Let us tell you in this article according to the Hindu calendar what is the correct date of Govardhan Puja (Govardhan Puja 2024 Date) and will know how this festival started being celebrated?

Govardhan Puja 2024 Date and Time

According to the Panchang, the Pratipada date (Govardhan Puja Time) of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month will start from 06:16 pm on 01 November. At the same time, it will end on 02 November at 08:21 pm. In such a situation, the festival of Govardhan Puja will be celebrated on 02 November (Kab Hai Govardhan Puja 2024). The auspicious time to worship on this day is as follows-  

Govardhan Puja 2024 auspicious time

Morning auspicious time - from 06:34 am to 08:46 am.

Evening time - from 03:23 pm to 05:35 pm.

Tripushkar Yoga - from 08:21 pm to 05:58 am on 3 November.

This is how Govardhan Puja started

According to legend, on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month, Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan mountain (Govardhan Puja Significance) on his little finger to protect himself from the wrath of Indra Devta. This saved the people of Braj from the effects of Indra Devta. From this day onwards, people started worshipping Govardhan mountain and Lord Krishna.