Last updated on October 14th, 2023 at 05:01 pm
Govardhan Pooja is a festival celebrated in India in honour of Lord Krishna. It is considered to be one of the most important festivals of the Hindus. The festival is celebrated on the day after Diwali, and is considered to be the day when Lord Krishna defeated the demon king Narakaasura.
What is Govardhan Pooja?
Govardhan Pooja is a festival celebrated on the fourth day of the Hindu month of Kartik. It commemorates the day when Lord Krishna saved the villagers of Vrindavan from a devastating storm by holding up the Govardhan Hill on his little finger. The festival is celebrated by offering worship to Lord Krishna, and by distributing food to the poor.
What is the history of Govardhan pooja?
Govardhan pooja is celebrated on the day after Diwali, which marks the end of the five-day long Diwali celebrations. The festival is also known as Annakut or Govardhan Puja. It is believed that on this day, Lord Krishna had defeated the Indra, the king of gods. Hence, the festival is also called Bali Pratipada.
The word ‘Govardhan’ means ‘cow dung’ in Hindi. It is believed that on this day, Lord Krishna had saved the villagers of Vrindavan from the wrath of Indra, by lifting the Govardhan hill on his little finger. The festival is celebrated as a thanksgiving to Lord Krishna.
On this day, people make small mountain like structures of cow dung, which is then decorated with flowers and fruits. These mountain like structures are called ‘Girirajs’. A puja is performed to these Girirajs and then they are taken on a procession around the village or town.
The Govardhan puja is also a time for feasting. Special dishes are prepared on this day and people indulge in feasting and merrymaking. The Govardhan puja is an important festival for the Hindus and is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm.
What is the Significance of Govardhan pooja?
Govardhan pooja is a very important festival in Hinduism. It is celebrated on the fourth day of the five-day Diwali festival. The festival commemorates the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon king, Indra.
Govardhan pooja is also known as Annakut pooja. On this day, Lord Krishna is worshiped with great devotion. Devotees offer him milk, curd, butter, flowers and fruits. They also prepare special dishes like Kheer and Puri to offer him.
Govardhan pooja has great significance in Hinduism. It is believed that by worshiping Lord Krishna on this day, one can attain all kinds of happiness and prosperity in life.
Why do we celebrate Govardhan Pooja?
Govardhan Pooja is a festival celebrated by Hindus to commemorate the occasion when Lord Krishna protected the people of Vraj from Indra’s wrath. According to legend, Indra became angry when he saw the people of Vraj worshipping Govardhan Hill instead of him, and decided to punish them by releasing torrents of rain. Lord Krishna came to the rescue, holding up the hill to shelter the people. Thus, Govardhan Pooja is a celebration of Krishna’s protection.
How do we celebrate Govardhan Pooja?
Govardhan Pooja is a very important Hindu festival that is celebrated to honour Lord Krishna. The festival is celebrated on the 18th day of the Hindu month of Kartik. On this day, Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan hill to protect the people of Vrindavan from a devastating storm. To celebrate this festival, devotees offer food to Lord Krishna and honour him with prayers.
The festival of Govardhan Pooja is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion by the Hindus all over India. It is considered to be a very important festival and is celebrated with lots of pomp and show. The festival commemorates the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon king Narakaasura.
