Introduction-

Govardhan Puja is an annual Hindu festival. This festival has significant value because it has an association with food and nourishment. Also, it is known to people as Annakut Puja.

On this day, people cook 56 varieties of food and present as an offering to Lord Krishna. Devotees perform this ritual to show their thankfulness towards God.

In the ancient tales, this is the day when Lord Krishna lifts Govardhan Parvat (mountain) to provide shelter to all the people and animals that live in Vrindavan. Furthermore, this incident is a representation of how LordKrishna fulfills his duty towards his devotees.

Moreover, on the festival of Govardhan Puja, a large gala is organized and people cook numerous varieties of food to offer their Gods. This day commemorates Lord Krishna’s love for His devotees.

In point of facts, people prepare worship idols of Lord Govardhan on this day and offer him food and seek his blessings. Also, this day is a remembrance to show gratefulness of devotees towards Gods.

Furthermore, this festival has a huge followingacross in the country and the globe. People from several different region and religion pray on this day.

This festival occurs in the month of Kartik on the first lunar day of Shukla Paksha according to the Hindu calendar. In accordance with the Gregorian calendar, it falls in the month of October or November each year. It is celebrated on the next day of the celebration of Deepawali.

Meaning of Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Puja falls while the Holy week of Deepawali celebration. It is celebrated on the fourth day of a week-long festivity of Diwali every year.

The word Govardhan is an amalgamation of two words, first is Go which means, Cow and Vardhan which means Nourishment. The festival of Govardhan Puja is dedicated to worship of Lord Krishna. On this day, people worship Govardhan hill along with Lord Krishna.

The commencing of Govardhan Puja relies on the beginning on Pratipada. Mostly, the time of Govardhan Puja correspond with Gujarati New Yearday.

Significance of Govardhan Puja

People show gratitude towards Lord Krishna by worshiping him on Govardhan Puja. In the Hindu religion, it has always been important to worship Mother Nature.

The celebration of Govardhan Puja is dedicated to the preserving of a natural resource. It also gives us a message on how nature protects us.

The major reason behind worshipping Govardhan Parvaton Govardhan Puja is to commemorate how nature shields one and all at the time of a hazard.