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First day of the bright fortnight in the month of Kartika
Govardhan Puja
Lord of the Govardhan Hill
Trust in Krishna's Protection
This festival teaches us to place our complete faith in Krishna’s protection and to honor Mother Cow and the sacred landscape of Vrindavan. Lifting the hill on His little finger, Krishna showed His supreme power controlled by love.
Annakut Festival
Devotees create a mountain of various food preparations (Annakut), circumambulate a symbolic Govardhan Hill, and worship the cows (Go-Puja), celebrating the abundance provided by the Lord.
Festival Information
When
First day of the bright fortnight in the month of Kartika
Status
Annual Celebration