Govardhan Puja comes after Diwali day and is popular
as Annakut among Hindu worshippers. In
some places, it is also referred to as Badi Diwali or the fourth day of Diwali.
This also signifies the first day of Vikram
Samvat (Hindu) Calendar. Goverdhan Puja also marks the New Year for the western
states like Gujarat and hence celebrates this day as “Bestubaras”. Some celebrate this day as Padwa or Balipratipada which
solemnizes the victory of Lord Vishnu over King Bali.
Goverdhan
Muhurat timings- Puja timings:
This will be celebrated on 15th November (Thursday) in the year 2020.
Govardhan
Puja Sayankal Muhurat = 03:19 Pm to 05:27 Pm
Duration
= 2 Hours 09 Mins
Pratipada
Tithi Begins = 10:36 on 15/Nov/2020
Pratipada Tithi Ends = 07:37 on 16/Nov/2020
Mythology
associated:
It is a belief that on this distinguished
day; Lord Krishna had held the Govardhan parvat (hill) on his small finger for
seven days to save the villagers from massive rainfall in Mathura under which
the Gopi Gopika remained seven days
happily. On the seventh day, God kept Govardhan
Mountain down and said to celebrate Annakoot
festival by worshiping Govardhan
every year. From then onwards, this festival was celebrated in the name of Annakoot among the Brajwasi and nearby places.
Rituals
on Goverdhan Puja:
. It has a special
significance in Hindu mythology as cows are worshiped in Govardhan Puja and they have been fed their favorite foods.
. By feeding cows followed by
doing aartis are considered special
rituals. In this day, bhog (food)
made from wheat, rice, grains, kadhi (made with gram flour) and vegetables are
also cooked.
. After making Goverdhan Mountain by cow dung,
worshipping that Govardhan with water mouli, roli rice, and bhog.
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