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Govardhan Puja

Monday, November 9, 2026

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

    • Amavasya

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    • Shukla Pratipada

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    Purnima or Amavasya — full or new moon. A potent day for devotion, completion, and intention-setting.

  • Monday

    Monday — ruled by the Moon. A gentle, reflective day; suited for family, water-related work, and learning.

  • AmantaAshwin
    PurnimantaKartik

Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana

    • Swati

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    • Vishakha

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    Movable nakshatra — favours travel, transitions, and changes of scenery.

    • Saubhagya

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    An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.

    • Naga

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    • Kimstughna

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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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Monday, November 9, 2026