When is Gopashtami 2024? Date, Shubh Muhurat, Significance, and Rituals to follow

Gopashtami, celebrated on the 8th day of Kartik Month, honors cows for their nourishing nature. The day commemorates Lord Krishna’s devotion to cows and his role as a cowherd. Hindus celebrate with rituals like bathing and adorning cows, offering special food, and dressing children as Lord Krishna. Vrindavan hosts particularly grand festivities, reflecting the deep reverence for cows in Hinduism.