Why do we worship cow dung after Diwali? How and why does worshipping it remind us to be grateful to Mother Nature? All these questions are the building blocks of a greater leela of Shri Krishna. One that unfolds beautifully during Govardhan Puja 2025.
Just a day after Diwali’s grand celebrations, another heartwarming festival arrives, and that is Govardhan Puja. Rooted in gratitude and the eternal bond between nature and divinity. Not just that, this day also reminds us of Lord Krishna’s message that faith and humility can truly move mountains.
Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut Puja, is celebrated to honor Govardhan Parvat and express gratitude for nature’s blessings. Families prepare Chappan Bhog as an offering to Lord Krishna and the sacred parvat.
Key Insights Before You Begin
- Celebrated on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, celebrated a day after Diwali.
- Also Known As Annakut Puja or Bali Pratipada.
- Honors Govardhan Parvat and expresses gratitude to Mother Nature for her abundance.
- Building the symbolic Govardhan hill, offering Chappan Bhog, and performing parikrama while chanting Govardhan Puja mantras.
- It teaches us the sacred balance between humanity and nature, as shown in Krishna’s divine act of lifting Govardhan Hill.
Govardhan Puja 2025 – Date, Timings, and Rituals
For Govardhan Puja 2025, the correct observance day and muhurats are as follows:
| Detail | Govardhan Puja 2025 Information |
| Festival Day | Wednesday, October 22, 2025 |
| Pratipada Tithi Begins | 05:54 PM on Oct 21, 2025 |
| Pratipada Tithi Ends | 08:16 PM on Oct 22, 2025 |
| Pratahakala Muhurat (Morning) | 06:26 AM to 08:42 AM (Duration: 02 hrs 16 mins) |
| Sayankala Muhurat (Evening) | 03:29 PM to 05:44 PM (Duration: 02 hrs 16 mins) |
| Also Known As | Annakut Puja / Bali Pratipada |
What is Govardhan Puja?
Govardhan Puja is a festival celebrated on the fourth day of Diwali, symbolizing devotion to Lord Krishna and the Mother Earth. On this day, devotees worship Govardhan Parvat, the hill that protected the villagers of Gokul, and offer prayers, food, and gratitude.
The day signifies the importance of respecting nature, protecting the environment, and living in harmony with it, just as Lord Krishna taught through his divine act.
The Story of Govardhan Hill
According to the Shrimad Bhagwat Puran, the Govardhan Puja story, the people of Vrindavan used to worship Lord Indra, believing he brought rains for their crops. But Lord Krishna questioned this practice.
He said that villagers don’t need to worship him as it is his divine task and advised them to worship Govardhan Hill, which truly sustained their lives by providing water, fruits, and shelter.
Angered, Indra unleashed a massive storm over Vrindavan. To protect everyone, Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill on his little finger, giving shelter to the villagers and animals beneath it for the entire seven days. And that’s where the epic depiction of Krishna holding a mountain with his pinky finger came in front of us.
Realizing Krishna’s true and ultimate divine power, Indra bowed down, and the day became known as Govardhan Puja, a celebration of faith, humility, and the victory of devotion over ego.
What are the Rituals of Govardhan Puja 2025
The rituals of Govardhan Puja 2025 blend devotion, creativity, and deep symbolism:
- Creating the Govardhan Parvat: Devotees make a small hill using cow dung, clay, or soil, symbolizing Govardhan Hill. It’s decorated with flowers, diyas, and grains.
- Offering Annakut (Chappan Bhog): A lavish spread of 56 dishes, Chappan Bhog, is prepared and offered to Lord Krishna as a symbol of gratitude for nature’s abundance.
- Performing the Puja: Prayers are offered to Krishna, and devotees do parikrama of the symbolic hill while singing bhajans and chanting Govardhan Puja mantras.
What is the Spiritual Meaning of Govarshan Puja?
Govardhan Puja carries a timeless spiritual message. It teaches us that:
- True devotion lies in faith, not fear.
- Nature is supreme and divine. So, it must be respected and protected.
- Gratitude is the highest form of prayer.
Govardhan Puja reminds us to thank the forces of nature, such as the hills, rivers, soil, and rain, for nurturing life. It’s a day to celebrate balance and the unity of all beings under divine protection.
Conclusion
Govardhan Puja 2025 is about reviving a deeper connection with nature and faith. Every diya lit and every offering made conveys the same message Lord Krishna once shared. That love can make life truly divine.
As you perform your Annkut Puja this year, remember Shri Krishna lifting Govardhan parvat, and standing tall as a symbol of protection and everlasting faith.
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