Gopaashtami 2024: Know All About The History, Significance, Timings Of This Auspicious Festival

Gopaashtami celebrates divine connect that lies between Lord Krishna, and cows he looked after in Gokul. which translates to cow herd. This HIndu festival falling on eight day of Kartik Shukla, hours pertinence of cattle herd in rural India. This day also holds special place given it's only time Shri Rha Rani grants a divine glimpse of her lotus feet or Charan Darshan

Gopashtami 2024: Date and Timings

festival of Gopashtami will be observed on Saturday, vember 9. As per Drik Panchang, holy timings are as follows:

Ashtami Tithi Starts - 11:56 PM on vember 08, 2024

Ashtami Tithi Concludes- 10:45 PM on vember 09, 2024

Gopashtami: 2024: History

According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Krishna once stopped people of Braj from offering ir annual tribute to Lord Indra. Angered by this, Indra unleashed a torrential downpour over Braj, intending to flood region. To protect people and animals, including cows, Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Mountain on his little finger, sheltering everyone from rains for seven continuous days. Realizing his mistake, Indra finally accepted defeat and sought Krishna's forgiveness on day of Gopashtami.

Gopashtami 2024: Rituals

Devotees start day early by cleaning house before beginning puja rituals.

2. After bathing, y perform a puja for Lord Krishna, lighting a desi ghee diya and offering flowers, Tulsi leaves, and homeme sweets.

Those with cows ba m, n decorate m with turmeric, roli, flowers, and bells.

Cows are fed with green grass, chapati, and jaggery.

Devotees without cows visit Gaushalas to offer food re.

In evening, ar puja for Lord Krishna includes offerings of various foods, savoury items, and panchamrit.

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