Govardhan Puja 2023:How Shri Krishna Conveyed the message of Worshiping Nature through Govardhan Puja? , Written By-Dr.Rashmi Vajpayee

The Story behind Govardhan Puja-

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According to Mahabharata, Lord Krishna once asked Yashoda the reason for worshipping God Indra. Yashoda told that people worship God Indra to get enough rain for farming, feeding cows, or getting seeds from nurtured lands. Young Krishna opposed Yashoda Maa and advised the villagers to end worshipping God Indra, instead of it he requested them to worship the Govardhan mountain, as the mountain would help the villagers to bring sufficient rain. Lord Krishna stopped the customs to offer huge amounts of food to God Indra and further urged the villagers to utilize it for feeding their families. 

following Lord Krishna, when the Brajvasis stopped worshiping Lord Indra and started worshiping Govardhan, angry with this, Lord Indra submerged the entire Braj with heavy rain to frighten the Brajvasis. When people were afraid of Indra's anger, Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Mountain on his little finger for 7 days and broke Indra's Pride. Lord Krishna protected the people from heavy rain and all the villagers lived happily in his shadow. Then Lord Indra was very ashamed of this act and apologized to Lord Krishna. Indra urged Shri Krishna to always take care of his son Arjuna. This is why Shri Krishna supported Arjuna in every situation.

Govardhan Pooja Muhurat -

Govardhan Puja is celebrated on the next day of Diwali i.e. Pratipada of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. In 2023 the festival of Govardhan Pooja will be Celebrated on 14th November .

'Chhappan Bhoga' Offered to Shri Krishna-

Govardhan is also known as ‘Annakoot Puja’. Annakoot festival is celebrated on the next day of Deepawali on Kartik Shukla Pratipada. Govardhan Puja originated from the Dwapar period after an incarnation of Lord Krishna. On this day, various types of food are prepared and offered to Shri Krishna which is called 'Chhappan Bhoga'.

Significance of Govardhan Pooja-

By celebrating the Annakoot festival, one can attain long life, good health and remains happy and prosperous throughout his life.

On this day, Shri Krishna, Gwal-Bal, and the Govardhan mountain are made up of cow dung are worshiped by lighting a lamp. It is believed that if a person remains unhappy on this day, he will remain unhappy throughout the year, so every person should remain happy on this day and celebrate the Annakoot festival dearly and joyfully to the Lord Shri Krishna.

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About Rashmi Vajpayee

Hello friends I am DrRashmi Vajpayee,PhD Awardee,Assistant professor and founder of Rashmi Vajpayee's Confessions on Culture.Here I share everything about Indian Culture and Festivals.I hope you guys enjoy my content so keep reading!.

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