Gowatsa Dwadashi
NepaliAlso known as: Govatsa Dwadashi
Gowatsa Dwadashi
About Gowatsa Dwadashi
Gowatsa Dwadashi falls on the 12th day of the dark fortnight in Kartik (October-November) and is dedicated to the worship of cows and calves.
Devotees offer special prayers and food to cows and their calves, thanking them for the nourishment they provide through milk.
The festival emphasises the sacred role of cows in Hindu tradition.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a light fast and worship cows and calves.
- Wake up early and prepare for cow worship.
- Bath and decorate the cows and calves.
- Offer special treats and prayers to the cows.
- Share the festive meal with family and neighbours.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the cow worship with festive food.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Bath the cows and calves and decorate them.
- Offer grass, treats, and prayers to the cows.
- Perform worship with milk and ghee offerings.
- Distribute prasad and share festive food.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is a day to thank cows and calves for the nourishment they provide through milk.
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.
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