Gopashtami, celebrated on the eighth day of the bright fortnight of the Kartik month, is an auspicious day in the Hindu faith. The celebration honours Mother Cow and Lord Krishna. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna raised Govardhan Hill on his Kanishtha (little finger) on the day of Gowardhan Puja to protect the Braj people from Indra's wrath. The Braj area was relentlessly flooded for seven days before God Indra accepted defeat on Gopashtami.

Gopashtami 2025: Date and Tithi

In 2025, Gopashtami will be celebrated on Thursday, October 30. It takes place during the month of Kartik on the Ashtami tithi, the eighth lunar day of the Shukla Paksha, or waxing moon fortnight. According to Drik Panchang, the Ashtami tithi for Gopashtami in 2025 begins on October 29 at 09:23 am and ends on

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