In 2024, Govardhan Puja is celebrated on November 2nd, Saturday, and its mythology is deeply rooted in Hinduism.
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Deepavali, a Hindu festival, is a 5-day celebration with Govardhan Pooja, a day after Diwali, focusing on wealth and prosperity prayers and deity blessings.
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Govardhan Puja, a significant Hindu festival, falls on the first lunar day of Shukla Paksha in Kartik month, according to the Hindu Calendar.
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Govardhan Pooja celebrates Lord Krishna's victory over Lord Indra, where he saved Gokul's people from Indra's wrath with Govardhan Parvat's assistance.
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Vrindavan people revered Lord Indra for abundant rainfall, while Lord Krishna taught them to preserve nature. Puja's significance lies in devotees' belief in their deity and God's protection.
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Gujarati New Year is celebrated on Govardhan Pooja, while Maharashtra celebrates it as 'Bali Padva' or 'Bali Pratipada', with legends suggesting Vamana defeated Bali.
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The puja begins with devotees creating cow dung hills representing Mount Govardhan and decorating them with flowers and kumkum.
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It is then followed by devotees performing 'Parikrama' (rounds) around the cow dung hillocks and worshipping Govardhan parvat to pray for the protection and happiness of their family.
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Govardhan Puja Vidhi involves bathing cows or bulls and worshipping them with saffron and garlands.
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Govardhan Puja Vidhi involves bathing cows or bulls and worshipping them with saffron and garlands.
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