Govardhan Puja
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Commemorates Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill to shelter the villagers of Vrindavan. Devotees prepare an Annakut — a 'mountain of food' — offered to Krishna.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Shukla Pratipada
Prev day 17:55 Same day 20:17
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Shukla Dvitiya
Same day 20:17 Next day 22:47
Pratipada — the first day. Considered auspicious for beginnings and laying foundations.
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Wednesday
Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.
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Kartik · Margashirsha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Swati · Pada 2
Prev day 22:58 Next day 01:51
Movable nakshatra — favours travel, transitions, and changes of scenery.
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Priti
Same day 03:15 Next day 04:04
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Kimstughna
Prev day 17:55 Same day 07:04
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Bava
Same day 07:04 Same day 20:17
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Balava
Same day 20:17 Next day 09:31
A fixed karana — these occur only at month-end and mark transitions. Often used for finishing pending matters.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025