Fri Nov 01 17:46:41 UTC 2024: ## Govardhan Puja 2024: Date Confirmed, Celebrations to Begin on November 2nd

**New Delhi, India:** Govardhan Puja, a significant festival celebrating Lord Krishna’s victory over Indra, will be observed on **November 2nd, 2024**. The festival marks the day Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan mountain on his little finger, saving the inhabitants of Vrindavan from torrential rains.

According to astrological calculations by the Shri Kailkh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, the auspicious time for the puja falls between **6:20 AM to 8:44 AM on November 2nd**. The “Pratipada Tithi,” on which the puja is performed, begins on November 1st at 6:17 PM and ends on November 2nd at 8:22 PM.

The day will see elaborate celebrations across India, with temples adorned with special decorations. The highlight of the festivities is the “Annakut” offering, where 56 different kinds of delicacies are presented to Lord Krishna as a token of gratitude. This tradition stems from the seven days Lord Krishna held up the Govardhan mountain, during which he remained without food.

**Govardhan Puja rituals include:**

* **Morning Worship:** Devotees wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean clothes.
* **Govardhan Creation:** A symbolic mountain made of cow dung is constructed, or a statue of Lord Krishna is installed.
* **Aarti and Offerings:** Lamps are lit, prayers are offered, and the Govardhan mountain is circumambulated.
* **Annakut:** An assortment of 56 dishes, including sweets, fruits, and savory treats, are presented to Lord Krishna.
* **Distribution of Prasad:** After the puja, the prasad (blessed offerings) are distributed amongst the devotees.

Govardhan Puja is a time for joy, thanksgiving, and reflection. It reminds us of Lord Krishna’s divine power and his unwavering love for his devotees.

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