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Chandigarh Celebrates Govardhan Puja with Unique Creations
Chandigarh, November 14, 2024 – The city of Chandigarh is immersed in festive fervor as devotees prepare to celebrate Govardhan Puja with elaborate displays and community feasts.
A highlight of the celebrations is at the Sector-45 Gaushala (cow shelter), where the Gauri-Shankar Sewadal is constructing an impressive Govardhan Parvat (mountain) entirely from cow dung. The structure, measuring 8 feet wide and 15 feet tall, is a testament to the community’s dedication and artistic skill. Puja will commence at noon, followed by a Langar (community kitchen) offering food to all. The day will also see a Vishwakarma Puja after the Govardhan Puja rituals conclude around 4 PM.
Beyond the Sector-45 Gaushala, other temples across Chandigarh are also gearing up for the celebrations. The Gaudiya Math temple in Sector-20 is creating a Govardhan Parvat from rice, while a “talab” (pond) of curry is being prepared for the festivities. Similarly, the ISKCON temple in Sector-36 is making special arrangements for Govardhan Puja, with prayers and a community feast planned for the afternoon.
The Gaushala in Sector 45 is also adding artistic touches to its display by creating figures of cows and Lord Krishna, depicting the deity holding the mountain on his little finger. Volunteers are using cow dung mixed with vibrant rangoli colors to bring these figures to life.
This year’s Govardhan Puja comes amid broader celebrations across India, where the holiday emphasizes the importance of cows in Hinduism.
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