| Gopashtami | |
|---|---|
 Gopashtami celebration | |
| Observed by | Hindus
Major celebrations by: Gaudiya Vaishnavism, Radha Vallabha Sampradaya |
| Type | Religious, Cultural |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Vaishnavism |
Gopashtami (IAST: Gopāṣṭamī) is a Hindu festival occurring on Ashtami (eighth day) of Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) of Kartik month,[1] in which cows and bulls are rendered worship.[2][3] It is the coming-of-age celebration when Krishna's father, Nanda, gave Krishna the responsibility for taking care of the cows of Vrindavan.[4]
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- ^ "The 'Splainer: What makes the cow sacred to Hindus?". Washington Post. Retrieved 2018-07-16.