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Gokulashtami Yatra at Saptakoteshwar Temple at Narve in Goa

Gokulashtami Yatra at Saptakoteshwar Temple is annually observed in Shravan month. It is the jatra or annual festival associated with Sri Krishna Janmashtami in the Saptakoteshwar Temple at Narve in Goa. Gokulashtami Yatra 2026 date is September 4.

Saptakoteshwar temple at Narve is considered to be one of the six important Shiva temples in Konkan area.

The annually yatra is noted for all the regular rituals associated with Sri Krishna Janmashtami festival in western parts of India. Dahi Handi and Gopalkala are famous in these regions on the day.

Gokulashtami Yatra is annually observed on Shravan Krishna Paksha Ashtami or the eighth day during the waning phase of moon in Shravan month.

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