Govatsa Dwadashi
Kannada
Govatsa Dwadashi
About Govatsa Dwadashi
Govatsa Dwadashi falls on the 12th day of the bright fortnight in the month of Ashwin (September-October). It is dedicated to the worship of cows and their calves.
Devotees offer prayers and special food to cows, seeking blessings for prosperity and the well-being of their families.
In Karnataka, the festival is celebrated at farms and temples, with devotees performing rituals and offering prayers.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe traditional rituals and worship cows on this day.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Offer prayers and special food to cows.
- Visit temples and perform special pujas.
- Distribute food to the needy.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the evening puja with a festive meal.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Prepare special food items for cows.
- Offer prayers and food to cows with devotion.
- Visit temples and perform special pujas.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is dedicated to the worship of cows and their calves, seeking blessings for prosperity and the well-being of families.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.