Celebrate the Festival Today, Check Puja Timings and Worship Method (Ganeshaspeaks)
New Delhi: The festival of Govardhan Puja is being celebrated today, Tuesday, 10 November 2026. This festival, celebrated on the next day of Diwali, has special significance in Hindu religion. This festival is celebrated on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. According to religious beliefs, on this day Lord Shri Krishna lifted Govardhan Mountain on his little finger to break the arrogance of Lord Indra and protect the people of Gokul. Lord Krishna and Govardhan Mountain are worshipped across the country on this day.
According to the Panchang, this year Kartik Shukla Pratipada Tithi started on November 9 at 12:31 pm and will end on November 10 at 2 pm. Govardhan Puja is being celebrated on 10th November based on Udaya Tithi.
The auspicious time of puja in New Delhi will be from 6.40 am to 8.50 am. During this time devotees can worship Lord Krishna and Govardhan Mountain.
Annakoot Mahotsav is also celebrated on the day of Govardhan Puja. 'Annakoot' means 'heap of grains'. On this occasion, devotees prepare various types of vegetarian dishes and offer them to Lord Krishna.
At the same time, 56 types of dishes are included in Chhappan Bhog. According to religious belief, when Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Mountain for seven days, he was not able to get food for eight hours every day. After this, the people of Braj had prepared 56 types of dishes for him. Due to this tradition, the tradition of offering Chhappan Bhog on Govardhan Puja is prevalent.
On the day of Govardhan Puja, after taking bath in the morning, the shape of Govardhan Mountain is made with cow dung or soil. It is decorated with flowers, leaves, roli and akshat. The idol of Lord Shri Krishna is installed near it.
After this, fruits, sweets and Annakoot are offered to the Lord by lighting a lamp. Aarti and mantras of Lord Shri Krishna are chanted during the puja. Devotees also circumambulate Govardhan Mountain.
Worshipping cows and calves on this day also has special significance. Tilak is applied to them and green fodder and jaggery are fed. There is a religious belief that performing Govardhan Puja brings happiness and prosperity to the house and the blessings of Lord Shri Krishna remain.
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