Sat Nov 02 20:06:35 UTC 2024: ## Govardhan Puja 2024: Celebrate Nature’s Bounty on November 2nd

**New Delhi, October 28, 2024:** The festival of Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut Puja, will be celebrated on November 2nd, 2024. This auspicious occasion marks the day Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan mountain to protect the people of Vrindavan from torrential rains. The festival is observed on the first day of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the Kartik month, a day after Diwali.

Govardhan Puja is a testament to the importance of respecting and conserving natural resources. The festival involves the worship of Govardhan mountain, a symbol of nature’s power and abundance. It is believed that performing Govardhan Puja during the auspicious time of 3:22 PM to 5:34 PM on November 2nd will bring immense blessings and prosperity.

This year, devotees will celebrate the festival by preparing a variety of delicious food offerings for Lord Krishna, known as Annakut. These offerings symbolize the bounty of the harvest season and the gratitude people feel towards nature.

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