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Govardhan Puja, also known as Annkoot Pooja, is a Hindu festival that usually occurs on the fourth day of the Diwali festival. On the day of Govardhan Puja, the Govardhan made by gobar (Cow Dung) and a small idol of Lord Krishna lifting a Govardhan hill is prepared. Continue reading to learn more about this festival and understand its significance.
Once, in a village named Vrindavan, Lord Krishna saw that the people of the village were preparing several food items as an offering for Lord Indra, who is considered the lord of rain. However, Krishna suggested the village people worship Govardhan Hill, providing them fruitful soil and raising their cattle.
Hearing that, the villagers agreed to follow Krishna's instructions and offered food to Govardhan Hill. Looking at the people offering food to Govardhan Hill, Lord Indra got jealous and angry. So, in anger, he sent heavy rain and flood that troubled the villagers of Vrindavan.
However, looking at the helpless people, Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan hill on his little finger for seven days to protect the villagers and provide shelter. Later, Indra Dev realised his mistake, and he stopped the rain and asked Lord Krishna for forgiveness.
The celebration of Govardhan Puja significance revolves around the story of Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill on his little finger. He saved his devotees from being harmed due to the rain and stood still, lifting the hill for seven days. Since then, devotees realised the powers of Lord Krishna and started celebrating Govardhan Puja to thank Shree Krishna.
The celebration of Govardhan Puja also marks the bond between human beings and nature. On the day of Govardhan Puja, many people also observe Puja at home and chant bhajans and kirtans, celebrating Govardhan Puja with great joy and happiness.
The celebration of Govardhan Puja is incomplete without the rituals, remedies and puja ceremony. So here are some of the rituals and remedies that can be performed on the day of Govardhan Puja.
