Govardhan Puja Rituals

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Govardhan Puja 2024

Celebrating the revered Govardhan Puja today, especially in Braj Bhoomi - Mathura, Vrindavan, and Gokul.

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Key Muhurats Today

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Worshipping Lord Krishna and Govardhan Mountain

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Create a cow dung mound symbolizing Govardhan, place Lord Krishna’s idol, and offer Annakut with devotion.

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Devotees prepare various dishes for Lord Krishna and perform Aarti for cows, honoring them as a form of Goddess Lakshmi.

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Child Blessing Remedy

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Ritual for Prosperity

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The Legend Behind Govardhan Puja

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Tradition of Annakut Feast

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Govardhan Puja Rituals

Govardhan Puja 2024

Key Muhurats Today

Worshipping Lord Krishna and Govardhan Mountain

Create a cow dung mound symbolizing Govardhan, place Lord Krishna’s idol, and offer Annakut with devotion.

Method of Govardhan Puja

Devotees prepare various dishes for Lord Krishna and perform Aarti for cows, honoring them as a form of Goddess Lakshmi.

Child Blessing Remedy

Ritual for Prosperity

Bathe a cow, apply tilak, and circumambulate it seven times, offering fruits and fodder for happiness and wealth.

The Legend Behind Govardhan Puja

Lord Krishna humbled Indra’s pride, protecting Gokul by lifting Govardhan mountain with his little finger.

Tradition of Annakut Feast

Devotees prepare 56 types of food to honor Lord Krishna, celebrating the tradition of Govardhan Puja and Annakut each year.

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