Gopashtami 2025: Gopashtami is celebrated today in Ravi Yoga, know the auspicious time and method of worship...

Gopashtami 2025: Today, Thursday, October 30th, is Gopashtami. Ravi Yoga is formed on Gopashtami. Today, on Gopashtami, there is a combination of Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month and Shoola Yoga. On this day, Lord Krishna and Mother Cow are worshipped together. With their blessings, sufferings are eliminated and wishes are fulfilled. According to the Drik Panchang, on Thursday, the Sun will be in Libra and the Moon in Capricorn. Abhijit Muhurta is from 11:42 AM to 12:27 PM, and Rahukaal will be from 1:28 PM to 2:51 PM.

Gopashtami Muhurta and Yoga
Brahma Muhurta: 4:48 AM to 5:40 AM
Godhuli Muhurta: 5:37 PM to 6:03 PM
Ravi Yoga: 6:33 PM to 6:32 AM on October 31

Gopashtami Puja Vidhi
To perform the puja ritual on this day, one should bathe in the morning, wear clean clothes, and take a vow to perform the puja.

After this, decorate the place of worship with cow dung, flowers, lamps, and rangoli.
Install the idol of Lord Krishna. Bathe the cow and place a garland of turmeric, kumkum, and flowers on its horns.
Follow this offering by offering jaggery, green fodder, wheat, and fruits.
Finally, perform aarti and circumambulate the cow. If desired, you can also chant mantras like "Gomata ki Jai" and "Gopal Govind Jai Jai."

The Significance of Gopashtami
Gopashtami is mentioned in the Padma Purana and the Bhagavata Purana, according to which, Lord Krishna first took up the task of grazing cows on the eighth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartik. This festival is primarily celebrated in Mathura, Vrindavan, and Braj, where cows and calves are primarily worshipped. It is believed that they are very dear to Lord Krishna.

In Braj, cows are bathed and decorated on this day. On Gopashtami, money is donated to a cowshed for the care of cows, and they are fed jaggery and fodder, expressing respect and gratitude.
Also Read: When is Kartik Purnima? Fasting, bathing, and donation all on the same day; note the date and auspicious time.
This festival is celebrated every year on the eighth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartik, and its significance is linked to the beginning of Lord Krishna's cow herding.

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