Govardhan Puja

When Govardhan Puja is celebrated:

Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut, is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is a Hindu festival celebrated on the first lunar day of the fortnight of the month of Kartika, on the fourth day of Diwali. Devotees worship Govardhan Hill and offer a large variety of vegetarian food to Lord Krishna. It will be celebrated on November 2, 2024. 

What is the story behind the Govardhan puja:

It is a religious belief that Lord Krishna told the people of Vrindavan to worship Govardhan mountain instead of offering prasad to Indradev, the rain god. When Indradev came to know about this, he became angry and started pouring heavy rain on Vrindavan. Then Lord Krishna saved the people of Vrindavan from the anger of rain god Indra. He lifted the entire Govardhan hill with his little finger and provided shelter to people and animals. Since then, the festival is celebrated as Annakut to offer prayer on Govardhan hill.  After seven days of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, Lord Indra accepted defeat. Since then, Govardhan Puja is observed on this day. 

Rituals of Govandhan Puja:

 A pile of cow dung, shaped like the mountain Govardhan, is made on this day and is decorated with flowers. The pooja is done offering water, incense sticks, fruits, and other oblations. This is done either in the early morning or late in the evening.

Here are some heartfelt Govardhan Puja quotes that emphasize love, care, and gratitude for animals:

Govardhan Puja Wishes and Greetings: 

Govardhan Puja is not just a celebration for humans but a reminder that every living creature has its place in nature's sacred circle. Cherish and protect the animals who bring balance and harmony.

May this Govardhan Puja inspire us to show kindness and compassion to every creature, as Lord Krishna taught us to see divinity in all forms of life.

Govardhan Puja is not just a celebration for humans but a reminder that every living creature has its place in nature's sacred circle. Cherish and protect the animals who bring balance and harmony.

On this day of Govardhan Puja, let us extend our prayers and blessings to the animals who are part of our lives, honoring their role in the world with kindness and love

On this auspicious day of Govardhan Puja, let us honor and cherish the animals who share our world, reminding us of the sacred bond between all living beings.

As we celebrate Govardhan Puja, let us offer our gratitude to the animals who enrich our lives and ecosystems, showing that all beings deserve love and respect.

Bhai phonta or Bhai Dooj 2024

Bhai dooj Or Bhatri dwitiya, bhai/bhatri means Brother and dooj/dwitiya means the 2nd day after the new moon. This festival is celebrated by Hindus on the second lunar day of the shukla Paksha of kartika according to the Hindu calendar.  This festival is also known by different names like Bhai phonta, Bhai Tika, Bhaubeej,  Bhatri Dwitiya. 

Date and Timing: This year 2024 it falls on 3rd November and the auspicious time for performing the tilak ceremony is from 1:10 pm to 3:22 pm

Why celebrate Bhai Dooj:

After Killing Narakasura, Lord Krishna visited his sister Subhadra who gave him a warm welcome with sweets and flowers, also applied tika on Krishna's forehead for his long life according to Hindu religion. So some believe this is the origin of this Festival.

Gifts you can give to your beloved sister:

Makeup kits, sweets boxes (soan papri, cakes, chocolates, desserts), coffee/tea, cups, dresses, jewellery, 

Gifts you can give to your beloved brother:

Watches, clothes, phone cover,  purse,  chocolates, drinks(tea/ coffee/ health drinks), some home made healthy food he likes. 

Here are some wishes and greetings for your beloved sisters and brothers and make the day more beautiful for them

Bhai Phota Wishes

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Kalipuja wishes in Bengali

 Kali puja, also known as Shyaama Puja or Mahanisha Puja, dedicated to the Hindu Goddess kali. It is celebrated on the new moon day of the Hindu calendar month of Kartika. This year 2024 this festival falls on 31 October. It is a time for Self-reflection and seeking the divine guidance of the mother goddess. 

Here are some Kali puja wishes in bengali with images for your family, relatives and friends.. 

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Diwali Greetings In Bengali

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Another name of Dhanteras and what to buy on that day

Dhanteras is the first day of the festival of Diwali. It's also called "Dhana trayodashi". "Dhan" means weath and "Teras/ Trayodhashi" refers to the thirteenth day of lunar month. This year 2024 it falls on Tuesday, October 29. Dhanvantari, who is also worshipped on Dhanteras, is the god of Ayurveda who brought and shared the wisdom of Ayurveda for the betterment of mankind and to bring relief from the suffering of disease with Ayurvedic remedies.

What to buy on Dhanteras :

Lakshmi and Ganesha Idols

Idols promote harmony and blessings, devotees must bring new idols of Lord Ganesha as he removes all the obstacles and Goddess Lakshmi, who bring auspiciousness, wealth and luxury in life.

Gold- It is believed that buying Gold items on Dhanteras will bring wealth, luxury and stability.

Silver- Silver is a symbol of calmness, purity and protects against evil energy.

Utensils- Some people who do not like to spend money in some kind of expensive things they can purchase useful utensils like brass and steel as it brings good health and abundance but they should avoid purchasing knife, sharpen tools or chopping machines. 

Broom:The broom is considered the most auspicious thing to buy on Dhanteras as it symbolizes the removal of bad energy and poverty. Purchasing a new broom is believed remove all the obstacles success.

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All about Diwali- The Story and Pujan Samagri

There are so many different stories in Diwali.

1. On the day of Diwali Satyabhama (avatar of Bhumi mata)The wife of Krishna attacked Narakasura and Krishna killed him with his Sudarshana Chakra and freed the people of his kingdom And it is to celebrate this victory of good over evil, that we celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights.

Traditional oil bath: After returning from the battle covered in blood and grime, Krishna and Satyabhama needed to be cleaned with sandal paste and scented oils. This is why people take an oil bath on Diwali. 

2. In Ramayana, Lord Rama, his wife Sita and brother Lakshman were exiled from Ayodhya for 14 years. on this time of period King of Lanka Ravana abducted Sita. Rama defeated him with the help of Hanuman and an army of monkeys. When Rama returned to Ayodhya, the people lit oil lamps to celebrate his victory. That Day is Diwali.

Diwali puja Samagri:

• Idol of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi
• Diya( earthen Lamps)
• Ghee or oil
• Cotton Wicks
• Inccnse sticks
• Diwali puja books or mantras
• Panchamrit (honey, sugar, milk, curd and ghee)
• Vermilion(kumkum)
• Rice
• Haldi
• Kalash(water vessel)
• Coins
• Flowers / Garlands
• Fruits (5 types)
• Sweets
• Betel leaves and nuts
• Moli(sacred thread)
• Dry coconut
• Jaggery and sesame seeds
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