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Govardhan Puja 2024 date, timings and significance: When and how to celebrate

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Last updated: 1 November, 2024 11:47 AM
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Govardhan Puja 2024 date, timings and significance: When and how to celebrate

Mumbai: Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut Puja, is an important festival in the Hindu calendar, celebrated a day after Diwali. This year, Govardhan Puja 2024 falls on Saturday, 2nd November. The festival honours Lord Krishna for protecting the villagers of Vrindavan by lifting Govardhan Hill and represents gratitude towards nature’s bounty and protection. Devotees celebrate by making offerings and creating replicas of Govardhan Hill, often with cow dung, symbolising nature’s nurturing qualities and Lord Krishna’s blessings.

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Govardhan Puja 2024 Date and TimingsWhy is Govardhan Puja Celebrated?Rituals and Offerings on Govardhan PujaCultural Significance of Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Puja is steeped in mythological significance. According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill to shield his devotees from a torrential storm unleashed by Lord Indra. This act of compassion and protection is celebrated to this day, with devotees making symbolic gestures to honour both nature and the divine. Here’s all you need to know about Govardhan Puja 2024, including timings, rituals, and its deeper cultural significance.

Govardhan Puja 2024 Date and Timings

Govardhan Puja will be observed on 1st November 2024, with the Pratipada Tithi starting on 1st November at 6:16 PM and concluding on 2nd November at 8:21 PM. Here are the auspicious muhurats for the day:

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Muhurat Time Duration
Pratahkala Muhurat 6:34 AM to 8:46 AM 2 hours 12 mins
Sayankala Muhurat 3:23 PM to 5:35 PM 2 hours 12 mins

The Pratahkala Muhurat is preferred for performing puja rituals, though many devotees also consider the Sayankala Muhurat convenient for family gatherings.

Why is Govardhan Puja Celebrated?

Govardhan Puja celebrates Lord Krishna’s act of compassion towards his devotees and symbolises protection, gratitude, and respect for nature. According to legend, Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill to protect the villagers of Vrindavan from a torrential downpour sent by Lord Indra. Today, the festival is marked by creating replicas of Govardhan Hill using cow dung, symbolising both nature’s nurturing role and traditional values.

This symbolic ritual highlights the importance of cow dung in rural life, traditionally valued for its purifying properties and its role in agriculture. As devotees celebrate Govardhan Puja, they pay homage to nature’s gifts, acknowledging the festival’s agricultural and spiritual significance.

Rituals and Offerings on Govardhan Puja

  • Devotees create a small model of Govardhan Hill using cow dung, decorating it with figurines and placing it near idols of Lord Krishna as an offering.
  • Annakut, or a feast of cereals, greens, and gram-flour dishes, is prepared as an offering to Lord Krishna. This meal is symbolic of nature’s abundance and is shared among family members.
  • Devotees walk around the Govardhan Hill replica, offering rice, sweets, and puffed rice. This ritual signifies a prayer for prosperity and happiness in the coming year.
  • Some communities observe Dyuta Krida, traditional games that bring people together and add a festive spirit to the occasion.

Cultural Significance of Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Puja is more than a festival; it is an expression of gratitude toward nature and a reminder of Lord Krishna’s protection over his devotees. The rituals not only celebrate mythological traditions but also reinforce values of environmental respect and gratitude. By observing the puja and creating replicas of Govardhan Hill, devotees reflect on nature’s gifts and the protection Lord Krishna offers.

Govardhan Puja 2024 is a time to come together, reflect on the blessings of nature, and strengthen family and community bonds through shared rituals. This sacred day serves as a reminder of our connection to the earth and our responsibility to cherish its gifts, as exemplified by the timeless story of Lord Krishna and Govardhan Hill.

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