Govardhan Puja 2024: Step-By-Step Rituals, Essential Dos And Don'ts For Blessed Celebration

Govardhan Puja is also known as Annakoot Puja that symbolises power of faith and devotion. This day marks victory of Lord Krishna over Lord Indra, and is dedicated to Goddess Krishna nd Govardhan Mountain. 

According to Drik Panchang, Govardhan Puja festival is celebrated during Pratipa Tithi of Kartik month.

Step-By-Step Rituals For Govardhan Puja

Set up an altar: Create a space to place an idol or picture of Lord Krishna.

Feasting: Prepare dishes using wheat, rice, gram flour, and a variety of leafy vegetables.

Perform puja: Light diyas and lamps, n offer fresh flowers, sweets, and fruits to Lord Krishna. Chant mantras and recite prayers for blessings.

Aarti: Complete puja by singing and performing aarti.

Sharing blessings: Distribute sweets to family and friends, exchanging blessings with m.

Dos For Govardhan Puja

Start your day with a bath to purify yourself before puja.

Light diyas, candles, and lamps to invite blessings of prosperity, protection, wealth, and health.

Participate in Parikrama trition by circumambulating totem with family members to mark unity and blessings.

Food plays an important role in Govardhan Puja; prepare a variety of dishes to offer to Lord Krishna.

Don'ts For Govardhan Puja

Avoid moon gazing on this day, as it is tritionally believed that it could hinder blessings.

Avoid preparing food indoors. Inste, prepare it in an open space to allow positivity to flow freely.

Avoid wearing untidy clos, as this can be seen as disrespectful.

Avoid worshipping alone; it is encouraged to perform puja with family and friends.

Avoid using unkind words to prevent misunderstandings and keep flow of positivity moving.