Fri Nov 01 18:40:27 UTC 2024: ## Govardhan Puja Celebrated with Fervor Across India
**New Delhi, India – ** Govardhan Puja, a significant festival in Hinduism, was celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, including in Mathura, on [Date of Govardhan Puja 2024]. Devotees observed fasts and offered prayers to Lord Krishna and Mount Govardhan. They also meticulously followed traditional rituals.
Govardhan Puja commemorates Lord Krishna’s act of lifting Mount Govardhan to protect the people of Vrindavan from heavy rains sent by Indra. The festival is marked by the worship of cows and the preparation of special delicacies like “Annakut,” a feast of sweets and savory dishes offered to Lord Krishna.
This year, the festival saw widespread participation and joy, with communities across the nation joining in the celebrations.
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