Govardhan Puja 2026 in the USA — date and local timings by city
Govardhan Puja 2026 USA: 2026-11-09. India date: 2026-11-10 (some cities differ). Annakut and Govardhan worship while Pratipada prevails — usually the morning after Diwali, but the evening before where Pratipada is too short after local sunrise.
USA date
Timings by city
| City | Local date | Key window | Tithi (local) | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkDiffers from India | 2026-11-09 | Pratahkala muhurat06:36 – 08:38 Eastern Time | प्रतिपदा02:03 – 03:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| ChicagoDiffers from India | 2026-11-09 | Pratahkala muhurat06:33 – 08:34 Central Time | प्रतिपदा01:03 – 02:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| HoustonDiffers from India | 2026-11-09 | Pratahkala muhurat06:42 – 08:52 Central Time | प्रतिपदा01:03 – 02:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| San JoseDiffers from India | 2026-11-09 | Pratahkala muhurat06:41 – 08:46 Pacific Time | प्रतिपदा23:03 – 00:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| EdisonDiffers from India | 2026-11-09 | Pratahkala muhurat06:38 – 08:39 Eastern Time | प्रतिपदा02:03 – 03:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| DallasDiffers from India | 2026-11-09 | Pratahkala muhurat06:53 – 09:00 Central Time | प्रतिपदा01:03 – 02:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Washington, D.C.Differs from India | 2026-11-09 | Pratahkala muhurat06:45 – 08:48 Eastern Time | प्रतिपदा02:03 – 03:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| AtlantaDiffers from India | 2026-11-09 | Pratahkala muhurat07:05 – 09:12 Eastern Time | प्रतिपदा02:03 – 03:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Jersey CityDiffers from India | 2026-11-09 | Pratahkala muhurat06:36 – 08:38 Eastern Time | प्रतिपदा02:03 – 03:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Los AngelesDiffers from India | 2026-11-09 | Pratahkala muhurat06:21 – 08:27 Pacific Time | प्रतिपदा23:03 – 00:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| SeattleDiffers from India | 2026-11-09 | Pratahkala muhurat07:06 – 09:01 Pacific Time | प्रतिपदा23:03 – 00:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| PhiladelphiaDiffers from India | 2026-11-09 | Pratahkala muhurat06:39 – 08:42 Eastern Time | प्रतिपदा02:03 – 03:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| San FranciscoDiffers from India | 2026-11-09 | Pratahkala muhurat06:44 – 08:48 Pacific Time | प्रतिपदा23:03 – 00:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| BostonDiffers from India | 2026-11-09 | Pratahkala muhurat06:28 – 08:28 Eastern Time | प्रतिपदा02:03 – 03:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| FremontDiffers from India | 2026-11-09 | Pratahkala muhurat06:42 – 08:46 Pacific Time | प्रतिपदा23:03 – 00:32 | Festival · Panchang |
Why the date or time can differ from India
Hindu festival dates follow the tithi at local sunrise, not a fixed Gregorian date and not a simple IST conversion. USA sits in a different timezone from India, and sunrise happens at a different longitude — so the same Kartika tithi can name a different civil morning. Muhurat windows (Pradosh Kaal, Aparahna, moonrise, Arghya) are always recomputed from this place's coordinates.
What to do at home
Prepare a simple annakut of grains, fruits and sweets. Offer it to Krishna with gratitude for protection. Many households also feed cows or offer green fodder as Gau Seva on this day.
FAQ
- When is Govardhan Puja 2026 in the USA?
- Govardhan Puja 2026 is on 2026-11-09 in the USA. India observes it on 2026-11-10.
- Why can the USA date differ from India?
- Hindu festival dates follow the tithi at local sunrise, not a fixed Gregorian date and not a simple IST conversion. USA sits in a different timezone from India, and sunrise happens at a different longitude — so the same Kartika tithi can name a different civil morning. Muhurat windows (Pradosh Kaal, Aparahna, moonrise, Arghya) are always recomputed from this place's coordinates.
- What is the key timing for Govardhan Puja?
- Annakut and Govardhan worship while Pratipada prevails — usually the morning after Diwali, but the evening before where Pratipada is too short after local sunrise. Open your city's row for the exact local window, or the city festival page for nearby metros.
- How should I observe Govardhan Puja at home abroad?
- Prepare a simple annakut of grains, fruits and sweets. Offer it to Krishna with gratitude for protection. Many households also feed cows or offer green fodder as Gau Seva on this day.
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