New Delhi: After the radiant celebration of Diwali, another deeply spiritual day follows, Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut Puja. This festival honours Lord Krishna’s act of lifting the Govardhan Hill to protect the people of Gokul from torrential rains sent by Lord Indra. The day reminds devotees to be thankful for every element of nature, the mountains that shelter us, the food that sustains us, and the cows that nurture life. Govardhan Puja celebrates this eternal connection between humanity and the divine.
To worship Lord Krishna with complete devotion and receive his blessings, it is important to prepare every item of the Govardhan Puja samagri thoughtfully. Here is a detailed guide to help you perform the rituals with faith and care.
1. Cow dung or clay: For setting up the symbolic Govardhan hill.
2. Grass, flowers, and leaves: For decorating the hill.
3. Small idols or pictures of Lord Krishna and cows: To place around the mound.
4. Tulsi leaves: Considered sacred and essential in Krishna worship.
5. Kalash or copper pot: Filled with water and decorated with mango leaves for the main puja.
6. Puja thali: To hold the main offerings.
7. Diya: Preferably made of clay, for lighting during aarti.
8. Cotton wicks and ghee or oil: To light the diyas.
9. Agarbatti (incense sticks): For fragrance and sanctity.
10. Camphor: Used in aarti for purifying the space.
11. Sandalwood paste and kumkum: For the tilak during the rituals.
12. Rice grains (akshat): Used while offering prayers.
13. Betel leaves and betel nuts (paan-supari): Traditional offerings during worship.
14. Fruits and sweets: Symbolising gratitude for abundance.
15. Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar): Used for the ritual bath (abhishek).
16. Water and spoon: For purification and offering during the puja.
17. For the Annakut or food offering: Cooked rice, dal, chapati, vegetables, and khichdi to offer to Lord Krishna.
18. Sweets like laddoo, kheer, and halwa: For naivedya (food offering).
19. Milk products: Butter, curd, and ghee — Krishna’s favourite.
20. Dry fruits: Almonds, raisins, and cashews for decoration and offering.
1. Turmeric and vermillion (haldi and sindoor): For decorating the cow.
2. Garlands and cloth: To adorn the cow.
3. Grain, jaggery, and fresh grass: As offerings to the cow.
1. Aarti thali: With diya, flowers, and incense.
2. Bell: To ring during the aarti.
3. Holy water (Ganga jal): To sprinkle for purification.
4. Flowers and petals: To offer while performing parikrama.
5. Grains or barley: To sow symbolically during the ritual.
1. Clean the area where the puja will take place and draw a sacred space for the Govardhan hill.
2. Prepare the Govardhan mound with cow dung or clay and decorate it with flowers and leaves.
3. Place Lord Krishna’s idol near the mound.
4. Light the diya and incense sticks, then chant Krishna bhajans or mantras.
5. Offer Annakut (varieties of food) to the deity with devotion.
6. Perform aarti and circumambulate (parikrama) the Govardhan mound seven times while chanting Lord Krishna’s name.
7. Distribute prasad among family and neighbours.
1. Cow dung: Represents purity and earth’s nourishment.
2. Food (Annakut): Gratitude for nature’s abundance.
3. Tulsi and flowers: Sign of devotion and purity.
4. Lamp: Symbol of light and wisdom.
5. Cow worship: Honours the giver of health and prosperity.
Govardhan Puja 2025 is not only a ritual of devotion but also a reminder to live with gratitude toward nature, food, and divine blessings. Preparing the Govardhan Puja samagri in advance ensures that your worship is complete, pure, and filled with faith. By offering sincere prayers, performing cow worship, and celebrating Annakut with devotion, you can receive the divine protection and blessings of Lord Shri Krishna for prosperity, peace, and harmony in your home.
Written by: Tanya Singh, Astropatri.com. For any feedback, please contact hello@astropatri.com
