Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Puja is a Hindu major festival celebrated on Monday 9 November. The day after Diwali — devotees offer annakut to Bhagwan, recalling Krishna's lifting of Govardhan.

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Govardhan Puja

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The day after Diwali — devotees offer annakut to Bhagwan, recalling Krishna's lifting of Govardhan.

When is Govardhan Puja?

Govardhan Puja falls on Monday 9 November.

Puja Vidhi

Puja Vidhi for this festival
1. Bathe early and wear clean clothes.
2. Purify the puja space by sprinkling Gangajal.
3. Install the image or murti of your ishta devata; offer flowers, akshat, and a lit lamp.
4. Offer incense, naivedya, and arghya (water).
5. Chant the mantra or stotra associated with this festival 108 times.
6. Perform aarti with family and sound the conch.
7. Distribute prasad and offer dana (charity) to those in need.

Note: The day after Diwali — devotees offer annakut to Bhagwan, recalling Krishna's lifting of Govardhan.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Govardhan Puja?

Govardhan Puja falls on Monday 9 November.

What is Govardhan Puja?

The day after Diwali — devotees offer annakut to Bhagwan, recalling Krishna's lifting of Govardhan.

How is Govardhan Puja celebrated?

Govardhan Puja is observed as a major festival — with puja, fasting, mantra-jap and kirtan. The full puja vidhi is on this page below.

Why is Govardhan Puja important?

The day after Diwali — devotees offer annakut to Bhagwan, recalling Krishna's lifting of Govardhan.