Govardhan Puja has great religious significance in Sanatan Dharma. This festival is also known as Annakoot. This day is considered extremely auspicious, as it is dedicated to the worship of Lord Krishna and Govardhan mountain. According to the Panchang, Govardhan Puja is celebrated on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of every Kartik month. This year it is being celebrated today i.e. on 2 November 2024, so let us know the important things related to this day (Govardhan Puja 2024), so that there is no hindrance in your worship.

Govardhan Puja Bhog (Govardhan Puja 2024 Bhog)

On the day of Govardhan Puja, it is customary to offer 56 bhogs (56 Bhog List) and Annakut bhog to Lord Krishna which is a mixture of many types of vegetables and curry rice. If you are unable to offer these things for some reason, then you can also offer butter and sugar candy.

Lord Krishna's Favorite Flower

Lotus, Kumudini, Vyjayanti, Malti, Palash, Vanmala, Krishnakamal etc.

Auspicious time of Govardhan Puja (Govardhan Puja 2024 Shubh Muhurat)

According to the Hindu calendar, Govardhan Puja (Govardhan Puja 2024 Shubh Muhurat) is being celebrated on 02 November (Kab Hai Govardhan Puja 2024) i.e. today. At the same time, the auspicious time of worship on this day will be from 06:34 am to 08:46 am. Along with this, Tripushkar Yoga will be from 08:21 pm to 05:58 am. Also, the twilight time will be from 05:35 pm to 06:01 pm.

Method of worshiping Govardhan (Govardhan Pujan Vidhi)

• Devotees should wake up early in the morning, take a bath and take a vow to fast before starting the puja rituals.
• First of all clean your house and the place where you want to make the idol of Lord Krishna and Govardhan mountain.
• After cleaning, bring cow dung into the house and make a beautiful image of Lord Krishna along with Govardhan mountain.
• Light a lamp of pure ghee, apply tilak with roli and offer mauli, puffed rice, sweets, fruits etc.
• On this auspicious day, it is customary to prepare Annakoot, which is a mixture of many types of vegetables and curry rice, this special offering is offered to Lord Krishna.
• Give a bath to mother cow, offer her kumkum, flowers, incense, lamp, green fodder etc.
• Be sure to do charity and good deeds on this day.
• This festival is believed to symbolize the victory of Lord Krishna over Lord Indra.
• This occasion is considered the most important day to worship Lord Krishna.
• Avoid tamasic things on this day.
• In the evening, perform worship again and sing bhajans and kirtans.
• Illuminate your homes with lamps and lights.

Govardhan Puja Mantra (Govardhan Puja 2024 Mantra)

• Om Krishnay Namah
• Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay Namah