Fri Nov 01 06:59:30 UTC 2024: ## Govardhan Puja 2024: Celebrate the Festival of Abundance on November 2nd

**New Delhi:** Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut, will be celebrated on November 2nd, 2024, the day after Diwali. This auspicious festival marks the beginning of the new year according to the Gujarati calendar.

The festival commemorates Lord Krishna lifting Mount Govardhan to protect the people of Vrindavan from the wrath of Indra, the god of rain. On this day, devotees offer a grand feast, known as ‘Annakoot’ (mountain of food), to Lord Krishna, hoping for a year of abundance and prosperity.

The auspicious timings for Govardhan Puja are as follows:

* **Pratipada Tithi begins:** 01 November, 6:16 PM
* **Pratipada Tithi ends:** 02 November, 8:21 PM
* **Govardhan Puja Muhurat (Morning):** 6:33 AM to 8:55 AM
* **Govardhan Puja Muhurat (Evening):** 3:22 PM to 5:34 PM

The most auspicious time for the puja is between 7:56 AM to 9:18 AM.

This year, Annakut will be celebrated a day later due to the Amavasya (new moon) falling on the day after Diwali.

Govardhan Puja is a significant festival celebrated across India, especially in the state of Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. It is a day for thanking Lord Krishna for his protection and seeking his blessings for a prosperous year ahead.

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