Gopashtami
Major FestivalTuesday, 17 November 2026 Kolkata
Gopashtami: next dates · Kolkata
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 17 November 2026Next | Tuesday | — |
Gopashtami — Significance
Festival of Krishna's promotion from calf-tender to cow-herder (when he was 6 years old). Kartika Shukla Ashtami. Cows worshipped at Gaudiya temples; major celebration at Vrindavan.
Krishna becomes cow-herder.
Gopashtami — FAQ
- What is Gopashtami?
- Festival of Krishna's promotion from calf-tender to cow-herder (when he was 6 years old).
- When is Gopashtami 2026?
- In 2026, Gopashtami falls on Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
- What is the significance of Gopashtami?
- Krishna becomes cow-herder.