Fri Nov 01 04:01:41 UTC 2024: ## Govardhan Puja to be Celebrated on November 2nd, 2024

**New Delhi, India:** The festival of Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut, is celebrated on the fourth day of Diwali, which falls on the Pratipada Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Kartik month. This year, there was confusion regarding the exact date due to the Diwali dates.

While Kartik Pratipada Tithi begins on November 1st, 2024 at 6:16 PM and ends on November 2nd, 2024 at 8:21 PM, the Udaya Tithi dictates that Govardhan Puja will be celebrated on **Saturday, November 2nd, 2024**.

The auspicious time for the puja falls between 6:30 PM and 8:45 PM on the same day, providing a window of 2 hours and 45 minutes for the rituals.

During Govardhan Puja, devotees worship Lord Krishna for protecting them from the wrath of Indra by lifting Mount Govardhan. The festival is also marked by the preparation of a special offering called Annakut, consisting of a variety of dishes, and a traditional 56 bhog prasad for Lord Krishna.

The festival signifies the importance of nature and its role in sustaining life.

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