The fourth day of the five-day-long Diwali festival is celebrated as Govardhan Puja in India. Also known as Annakut Puja, it is an important Hindu festival celebrated on the next day after Diwali. Mostly, it falls on the next day after Diwali, but sometimes there can be one day gap between the two festivals. This year, Govardhan Puja will be marked on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

On this day, devotees worship Lord Krishna and offer a variety of food items to commemorate the lifting of Govardhan Hill to protect the people of Gokul from torrential rains. Food made of cereals like wheat, rice, curry made of gram flour and leafy vegetables is cooked and offered to Lord Krishna. As rituals are observed at specific auspicious times, knowing the Govardhan Puja muhurat (timing) is essential for d

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