Sat Nov 02 06:41:50 UTC 2024: ## Govardhan Puja to be Celebrated on November 2nd
**New Delhi, India:** Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut Puja, will be celebrated on **November 2nd** this year. The festival, which usually falls a day after Diwali, will be observed on the 2nd due to the Udaya Tithi.
Govardhan Puja commemorates Lord Krishna’s act of lifting the Govardhan Hill to protect the villagers from torrential rains unleashed by the angered Indra. The festival symbolizes the powerful bond between devotees and the divine and emphasizes the importance of responsibility and duty.
The auspicious timings for the puja are from **6:14 AM to 8:33 AM** and **3:33 PM to 5:53 PM** on November 2nd.
This significant Hindu festival is a time for families to come together, offer prayers, and partake in a grand feast.
**Wishing you and your family a joyous and prosperous Govardhan Puja!**
First Piper 