Govatsa Dwadashi

• It is dedicated to worshiping cows as a thanksgiving gesture for their help in sustaining human life.
• It is also popularly known as ‘Nandini Vrat’ and is observed on the ‘Dwadashi’ (12th day) of the ‘Krishna Paksha’ in the ‘Ashwin’ month. In the north, it falls during Karthik Month
• It falls one day before the celebrations of ‘Dhanteras’.
• On this day devotees worship ‘Nandini’, the divine cow. It is believed that by doing so all their wishes will be fulfilled.
• In Maharashtra, this day is observed as ‘Vasu Baras’ and is the first day of the Deepavali festivities.
• On this day ‘Sripada Vallabha Aradhana Utsav’ is held at Pithapuram Datta Mahasamsthan in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

• In Gujarat, it is celebrated as ‘Vagh Baras’.
• The significance of this day is mentioned in  ‘Bhavishya Purana’.
• In some parts of Northern India, this day is also referred to as ‘Vagh’, which implies repaying one’s financial debts.
• Business People Clear their account books on this day in the North States.
• People who worship cows on this day will be bestowed with abundance and healthy life.

Things to do :

•  Cows are decorated with clothes and flowers
• Apply Turmeric and Kumkum to cows and claves
• An aarti is performed on cow
• Devotees worship lord Srikrishna and visit temples
• In Some areas people won't drink cow milk on this day.
• Women observe fast for the long life of their children
• It is a popular belief that if a childless couple performs the Govatsa Dwadashi puja will be blessed with a child.

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2024 Date: October 28.