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.