Overview
- Drik Panchang and astrologers note Pratipada runs from the evening of Oct. 21 to the evening of Oct. 22, leading most to observe the puja on Wednesday.
- Published muhurats include a morning window around 6:26–8:42 am and an evening window around 3:29–5:44 pm for New Delhi, with local adjustments by region.
- Central rituals focus on Annakut, with devotees shaping a symbolic Govardhan hill and offering a mountain of vegetarian dishes, often the 56‑item Chappan Bhog.
- Large gatherings were reported at major temples such as Mathura’s Dwarkadhish and ISKCON centers, featuring aarti, parikrama and distribution of prasad.
- Regional practices were highlighted in coverage, including Ujjain’s century‑old Gauri Pujan in which cows run over devotees, reported by local outlets.