Govardhan Puja 2023: A celebration honoring Lord Krishna and Govardhan Parvat, held the day after Diwali
Govardhan Puja, observed after Diwali and before Bhai Dooj, is a Hindu festival during which devotees express their love for Lord Krishna and Govardhan Parvat. This festival, also known as Annakoot Puja, is celebrated in Maharashtra as Bali Pratipada or Bali Padwa.
This year Govardhan Puja will be held on November 14
It is a significant Hindu festival that takes place during the Pratipada tithi of Kartik month, usually the day after Diwali Puja. However, the exact date may vary depending on the start of Pratipada Tithi, occasionally resulting in a one-day gap. According to Drik Panchang, Govardhan Puja will be held on November 14, 2023.
Muhurat for Govardhan Puja
The 2023 Govardhan Puja will take place on November 14 at 6:43 a.m. and end at 8:52 a.m., lasting a total of 2 hours and 9 minutes. The Pratipada tithi begins on November 13 at 2:56 p.m. and ends on November 14 at 2:36 p.m.
How Govardhan Puja is performed?
Devotees are advised to use cow dung to create a representation of Govardhan Parvat in their courtyard to perform Govardhan Puja. The worship then entails lighting a lamp and making offerings to Lord Govardhan, including rice, kheer, batashe, water, milk, paan, Kesar, and flowers. Following the preparation of all required samagri, devotees are urged to offer prayers to Lord Krishna.
Lord Krishna is offered with special kind of 'Prasad'
Devotees cook 56 or 108 different kinds of food as part of the bhog offerings, including rice, roli, cow dung, flowers, incense sticks, and sweets for the deity. The Chappan Bhog, a meal consisting of 56 dishes, is a highlight of the festivities. Panchamrit, a blend of sugar, curd, and honey, is also a part of the ceremony.
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On this day, devotees offer heartfelt worship by preparing offerings of grains that include wheat, rice, and a curry made from gram flour and leafy vegetables. As a token of devotion, these acts of worship are then presented to Lord Krishna.
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