Govardhan Puja (Annakut)

Lord Krishna / Govardhan Parvat

Hindu

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The day after Deepawali, Govardhan Puja commemorates Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan Hill with his little finger to shelter the people of Vrindavan from Indra's wrath. It is a day of joy, feasting, and gratitude — the only day in the Deepawali cluster where fasting is not traditional

Dates 2026–2027

November 10, 2026October 30, 2027

Mantra

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya — I bow to Lord Vasudeva, Krishna, the lord of all being

✦ Special Note

Govardhan Puja celebrates the abundance of nature and the protection of Lord Krishna. Many families cook dozens of dishes and create an 'annakut' (mountain of food) in their puja room, symbolising the Govardhan Hill itself. The food is offered first, then shared as prasad with the entire family and neighbours. Dates per Drik Panchang Govardhan Puja / Annakut calendar for Delhi.

Foods Allowed

56 varieties of food (Chhappan Bhog) — offered to Lord KrishnaAnnakut (mountain of cooked food) — the highlight of this pujaRice, dal, sabzi — all grains are eaten on this day (not a fasting day)All dairy — milk, ghee, butter, curdSweets — peda, kheer, makhan mishriSeasonal vegetables and fruits

Foods to Avoid

Meat and eggsAlcoholOnion and garlic (in the offering)

Meal Idea

Annakut — a grand vegetarian feast with dozens of dishes offered to Krishna and then shared with all

🪔 Aarti

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki

आरती कुंज बिहारी की, श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की ॥ गले में बैजंती माला, बजावे मुरली मधुर बाला । श्रवण में कुण्डल झलकाला, नंद के आनंद नंदलाला ॥ गगन सम अंग कांति काली, राधिका चमक रही आली । लतन में ठाढ़े बनमाली, भ्रमर सी अलक, कस्तूरी तिलक, चंद्र सी झलक, ललित छवि श्यामा प्यारी की ॥ कनकमय मोर मुकुट बिलसे, देवता दरसन को तरसे । गगन सों सुमन राशि बरसे, बाजे मुरचंग, मधुर मृदंग, ग्वालिन संग, अतुल रति गोप कुमारी की ॥ जहां ते प्रगट भई गंगा, कलुष कली हारिणि श्री गंगा । स्मरण ते होत मोह भंगा, बसी शिव सीस, जटा के बीच, हरे अघ कीच, चरण छवि श्री बनवारी की ॥ चमकती उज्ज्वल तट रेणु, बज रही वृंदावन बेणु । चहुं दिसि गोपी ग्वाल धेनु, हंसत मृदु मंद, चांदनी चंद, कटत भव फंद, टेर सुन दीन भिखारी की ॥

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