Gopashtami

Gopashtami
Gopashtami celebration
Observed byHindus

Major celebrations by:

Gaudiya Vaishnavism, Radha Vallabha Sampradaya
TypeReligious, Cultural
FrequencyAnnual
Related toVaishnavism

Gopashtami (IAST: Gopāṣṭamī) is a Hindu festival occurring on Ashtami (eighth day) of Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) of Kartik month, in which cows and bulls are rendered worship. It is the coming-of-age celebration when Krishna's father, Nanda, gave Krishna the responsibility for taking care of the cows of Vrindavan.

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