Margashirsha month in traditional Hindu calendar followed in
North India is observed as Gopmaas in Braj, Vrindavan and by several Krishna sects especially Pushtimarg. Gop Maas 2023 is from November 28 to December 26. The month is considered dear to Sri Krishna.
Staunch Krishna devotees
offer daily prayers in Krishna Temples.
A unique feature of the month is the taking care of domestic
animals especially cow and ox.
Margashirsh is the ninth month in a traditional Hindu
calendar followed in North India .