November
Kartik Amavasya / Govardhan Puja
कार्तिक अमावस्या / गोवर्धन पूजा
9 November 2026
About this festival
New moon day and worship of Govardhan mountain
अमावस्या और गोवर्धन पर्वत की पूजा
Key significance
- Cow worship
- Govardhan parikrama
- gir (cow dung) decorations
How to observe
- Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
- Include: Cow worship.
- Include: Govardhan parikrama.
- Include: gir (cow dung) decorations.
- Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.
November guidance
Light, prosperity, and family harmony.
- Deep daan and home worship
- Lakshmi-Ganesha prayer
- Acts of sharing and forgiveness