Govardhan Puja

Marathi

Also known as: Annakut, Govardhan Puja

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Govardhan Puja

About Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Puja is celebrated on the first day of the bright fortnight in Kartik (October-November). It commemorates Lord Krishna's lifting of Mount Govardhan.

Devotees prepare a mountain of food (Annakut) and offer it to Lord Krishna. The festival emphasises the importance of nature and divine protection.

In Maharashtra, temples are beautifully decorated and special celebrations include the offering of 56 or 108 dishes to Lord Krishna.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Govardhan Puja is a day of celebration and offering food to Lord Krishna.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Prepare a variety of dishes for the Annakut offering.
Offer the food to Lord Krishna with devotion.
Circumambulate the Govardhan mountain (or a symbolic representation).
Distribute the prasad among family and community.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is Annakut?

Annakut means 'mountain of food'. It is a traditional offering of a large variety of dishes to Lord Krishna, symbolising the Govardhan mountain that Krishna lifted to protect the villagers of Vrindavan.

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