Overview
- In 2025 the festival is set for Thursday, October 30, according to both Times Now and News18.
- The Ashtami Tithi begins on October 29 at 9:23 a.m., with sources placing its end on October 30 at either 10:06 a.m. (Times Now/Drik Panchang) or 11:13 a.m. (News18).
- Devotees perform Gau Puja by bathing, decorating, and worshipping cows, offer prayers to Lord Krishna, feed cattle, and donate to gaushalas or the needy.
- Times Now lists shubh muhurta windows on October 30, including Abhijit Muhurta from 11:42 a.m. to 12:27 p.m. and Vijay Muhurta from 1:55 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.
- Astrologers cited by Panchang sources note a Ravi–Shivavas Yoga on the tithi, which they describe as especially auspicious for worship.