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
Shukla Pratipada
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Shukla Dvitiya
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Pratipada — the first day. Considered auspicious for beginnings and laying foundations.
Wednesday
Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.
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Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Swati · Pada 2
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Movable nakshatra — favours travel, transitions, and changes of scenery.
Priti
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An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
Kimstughna
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Bava
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Balava
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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