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Must-Visit Temples In Vrindavan & Mathura For Govardhan Puja 2024

Govardhan Puja, a Hindu festival on Diwali's fourth day, commemorates Lord Krishna's lifting of Govardhan Hill to safeguard Vrindavan's people from heavy rains.

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Govardhan Puja attracts devotees to the Dwarkadhish temple, renowned for its intricate architecture, filled with prayers, songs, and rituals, and revered as the King of Dwarka.

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Govardhan puja, a November worship of Lord Krishna at Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, is believed to have occurred when Krishna appeared on Govardhan Hill to accept offerings.

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Prem Mandir, a picturesque Vrindavan temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha Rani, is a popular destination for devotees during Govardhan Puja due to its stunning architecture and special rituals.

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The ISKCON temple in Vrindavan hosts the grand Govardhan Puja, attracting devotees and international pilgrims with special prayers, bhajans, and Annakut ceremony. 

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ShreeNathji Mukharvind at Jatipura, Shri Govardhan, this temple attracts numerous daily worshippers, often initiating Govardhan Parikrama.

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The Shri Radha Raman Temple, revered by Gaudiya Vaishnavism followers, is set to host Diwali and Govardhan Puja celebrations from October 31 to November 1, 2024, from 6 pm to 9 pm.

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The Hari Radha Damodar Temple in Vrindavan, dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha Rani, hosts Govardhan Puja celebrations, featuring special darshan, decorations, abhishekam, pujas and aartis.
 

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Hindu devotees perform Govardhan Puja at Madan Mohan Temple, a festival where they offer a variety of vegetarian food to Lord Krishna in gratitude for his protection from floods.

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Govardhan Puja at Sri Radha Vrindavan Chandra Temple involves devotees circumambulating a sweets and rice hill, offering it to Sri Giriraj, and distributing it to all.

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