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Gopashtami
17th
November 2026
Tuesday / मंगलवार
Gopashtami celebrates Lord Krishna becoming a cowherd. Cows and calves are worshipped and decorated, honouring their sacred place in dharma.
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TITHI
Ashtami
PAKSHA
Shukla
MASA
Kartika
NAKSHATRA
Dhanishta
SUNRISE / SUNSET
06:18 / 17:49
SIGNIFICANCE
Why Gopashtami is observed
Gopashtami celebrates Lord Krishna becoming a cowherd. Cows and calves are worshipped and decorated, honouring their sacred place in dharma.
AT A GLANCE
ObservanceVrat (fast) + puja
Lunar monthKartika · Shukla
TithiAshtami
Pujas bookable1 pujas
THE RITUALS
What devotees do on this day
01
Gau Puja
Worship of cows, sacred to Krishna.
02
Govinda Aarti
Honouring Krishna as the cowherd.
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Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The festival typically falls on the 8th day (Ashtami) of the Hindu lunar month of Shravana (August/September) and is observed with great fervor and devotion.In many temples and homes, the deity of Lord Krishna is bathed, dressed in new clothes, and placed in a cradle, simulating the event of his birth. This is followed by the offering of sweets and fruits to Lord Krishna, and the distribution of prasad (sacred food) among the devotees.Janmashtami is a major festival in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, and is also celebrated with great enthusiasm in other parts of India and Nepal. It is also celebrated by the followers of the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) all over the world.
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PANCHANG
Timings · November 17, 2026
Ashtami Tithi Ends6:05 AM
PakshaShukla
Masa (lunar month)Kartika (कार्तिक)
NakshatraDhanishta · ends 4:34 AM
Sunrise / Sunset06:18 / 17:49
Timings in local time of Bengaluru, India. In Panchang, the day begins and ends with sunrise.
CHOGHADIYA
Auspicious muhurat
Brahma Muhurta4:39 AM – 5:29 AM
Pratah Sandhya5:30 AM – 6:18 AM
Abhijit Muhurta11:41 AM – 12:27 PM
Amrit Kalam12:04 PM – 1:30 PM
Vijaya Muhurta1:59 PM – 2:45 PM
Godhuli Muhurta5:25 PM – 6:13 PM
Sayahna Sandhya5:49 PM – 6:37 PM
Nishita Muhurta11:39 PM – 12:29 AM
Dur Muhurtam8:37 AM – 9:23 AM
Yamaganda9:11 AM – 10:38 AM
Varjyam10:38 AM – 12:04 PM
Gulika Kaal12:04 PM – 1:30 PM
Dur Muhurtam 21:13 PM – 1:59 PM
Rahu Kaal2:57 PM – 4:23 PM
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Gopashtami
When is Gopashtami 2026?+
Gopashtami 2026 is on Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
What is the tithi and paksha for Gopashtami 2026?+
Gopashtami 2026 falls on the Ashtami tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Kartika masa.
What are the auspicious muhurat timings on Gopashtami 2026?+
The auspicious muhurat on Gopashtami 2026 include Brahma Muhurta (4:39 AM–5:29 AM), Pratah Sandhya (5:30 AM–6:18 AM), Abhijit Muhurta (11:41 AM–12:27 PM). Timings are for Bengaluru, India and vary slightly by city.
Which pujas can I book for Gopashtami?+
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How do I book a pandit for Gopashtami 2026?+
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