26 October 2022 is the Fourth day of Diwali (Bali Padyami or Bali Pratipada, Annkut, Govardhan Puja).
On this day, Govardhan Puja is performed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and some other states of North India. It believed on this day, Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan giri (Mount Govardhan) to protect the Gokul from heavy rains.
Bali Pujan is also performed in South Indian states on this day. On this day, demon King Maha Bali was pressed down to Pathala loka by Lord Vamana.
Annakut Puja (Chappan Bhog) is observed on Swaminarayan temples and Sri Krishna Mandirs in Gujarat, and some other places of India. Kartik Sud 1 marks the beginning of Gujarati New Year (Vikram Samvat 2079).
Panchang, Bali Pratipada – 26 October 2022
Suryodayam (Sunrise) : 06:12 AM
Suryastama (Sunset) : 05:36 PM
Chandrodayam (Moonrise) : 06:50 AM
Chandrastama (Moonset) : 06:18 PM
Today’s Panchangam:
Tithi : Pratipada upto 02:42 PMDwitiya
Nakshatra : Swati upto 01:24 PMVishakha
Karana : Bava upto 02:42 PMBalava upto 01:45 AM, Oct 27Kaulava
Yoga : Priti upto 10:09 AMAyushmana
Weekday : Budhawara
Paksha : Shukla Paksha
Samvatsaram:
Shaka Samvatsaram : 1944 Shubhakrutha
Chandramasa : Kartika – Purnimanta; Kartika – Amanta
Vikram Samvat : 2079 Rakshasa
Gujarati Samvat : 2079 Aananda
Shubh Muhurat:
Abhijit Muhurat : None
Amrita Kalam : 03:50 AM, Oct 27 to 05:21 AM, Oct 27
Time to avoid:
Rahu Kalam : 11:54 AM to 01:19 PM
Yamaganda : 07:37 AM to 09:03 AM
Gulikai Kalam : 10:28 AM to 11:54 AM
Dur Muhurtam : 11:31 AM to 12:17 PM
Varjyam : 06:43 PM to 08:14 PM
Today’s – Festivals / Vratam / Pooja / Jayanthi – Bali Pratipada (Balindra Puja, Bali Padyami Poojan), Deepavali Padva, Vikram Samvat 2079 Samvatsar begins, Abhyanga Snana, Annakut, Govardhan Pooja.