Govatsa Dwadasi, When is Govatsa Dwadashi in 2013?, Govatsa Dwadashi Date, Govatsa Dwadashi 2013, 31st October, 2013
Govatsa Dwadashi vrat is observed on the Dwadashi day (Twelth day) of the Krishna Paksha (Waning period of Moon) in the hindu lunar month of Ashwin. As per North Indian Purnimant calenders it falls in the month of Kartik. This year, Govatsa Dwadashi is on Thursday, 31st October, 2013.
Govatsa Dwadashi is dedicated cow and calf. This vrat is mentioned in Bhavishya Purana. On this day people worship cow and calf. In some area Govatsa Dwadashi marks the beginning of diwali celebrations.