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Gopashtami 2024: Know The Date, Deity Worshipped, And More About This Festival

Gopashtami 2024: The festival of Gopashtami is associated with Lord Krishna and cows. Worshipping cows on this day fulfills the desires for happiness and prosperity. Know when is Gopashtami in 2024.

Gopashtami 2024: Worshipping cows holds special significance after Diwali. In Hinduism, the cow is regarded as a mother. Those who perform cow worship never face sorrow. Gopashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik.

On this day, the worship of cows is considered particularly important. Gopashtami is a famous festival in Mathura, Vrindavan, and other regions of Braj. In 2024, check here for the date of Gopashtami, the auspicious timing for worship, and its significance.

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Gopashtami 2024 Date

Gopashtami falls on November 9, 2024, Sunday. On Gopashtami, cows and their calves are adorned and worshipped with the desire for happiness and prosperity. It is believed that on this day, Lord Krishna and Balram began their divine play with the cows.

Gopashtami 2024 Muhurat

The eighth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik will begin on November 8, 2024, at 11:56 PM and end on November 9, 2024, at 10:45 PM.

  • Morning Puja: 08:01 AM - 09:22 AM
  • Afternoon Puja: 12:05 PM - 04:09 PM

Significance Of Worshipping Cow On Gopashtami

On Gopashtami, people express gratitude and respect towards cows. It is believed that 33 crore deities reside within the cow. Worshipping them helps eliminate defects from the nine planets in life and resolves financial difficulties.

Gopashtami Puja Vidhi

  • On Gopashtami, one should wake up during Brahma Muhurat, take a bath, and light a lamp in front of Lord Krishna.
  • Bath the cow and calf to prepare them, and adorn the cow with ornaments like bells. Color the cow's horns and tie a cloth around them.
  • Now feed the cow. After that, circumambulate the cow. In the evening twilight, perform the worship of the cow again and feed her jaggery, green fodder, and other treats.

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