Major festival · Chicago, USA

Govardhan Puja / Annakut 2026 in Chicago

Name: Govardhan Puja / Annakut
Start: 2026-11-09
Location: Chicago

गोवर्धन पूजा

Monday 9 November 2026 Verified

Govardhan Puja / Annakut 2026 in Chicago falls on Monday, 9 November 2026. Govardhan Puja / Annakut, the day after Diwali, recalls Krishna lifting Mount Govardhan; a 'mountain' of food is offered and small hillocks of cow dung are worshipped.

In India (national reference)

10 Nov 2026

Where you are · Chicago

9 Nov 2026

The two differ because the tithi doesn't begin and end at midnight — it can start or finish on different calendar days in Chicago than in New Delhi. DevYatra observes the date correct for where you are, not an India-default calendar.

About Govardhan Puja / Annakut

Govardhan Puja / Annakut, the day after Diwali, recalls Krishna lifting Mount Govardhan; a 'mountain' of food is offered and small hillocks of cow dung are worshipped.

Also known as: Annakut · Padwa · Bali Pratipada · Gowardhan.

Presiding deity: Krishna.

Frequently asked

When is Govardhan Puja / Annakut 2026 in Chicago?

Govardhan Puja / Annakut 2026 in Chicago is on Monday, 9 November 2026, decided at the sunrise window.

Why is Govardhan Puja / Annakut on a different date in Chicago than in India?

Because a tithi doesn't start and end at midnight. In India (New Delhi) Govardhan Puja / Annakut 2026 is 10 Nov 2026, but the same tithi resolves to 9 Nov 2026 for Chicago's timezone. DevYatra shows the date correct for where you are.

What else is Govardhan Puja / Annakut called?

Govardhan Puja / Annakut is also known as Annakut, Padwa, Bali Pratipada, Gowardhan.

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