Govardhan Puja, celebrated a day after Diwali, holds a special place in Indian culture and religious tradition. This festival is especially celebrated to remember the devotion of Lord Shri Krishna and the legend of his amazing miracle of lifting the Govardhan mountain on his little finger and protecting the Gokul residents and their cattle. Govardhan Puja is not only an occasion to express reverence for Lord Krishna, but it is also a medium to express gratitude towards nature, cows and food.
Annakoot festival is specially organized on this day, in which 56 types of dishes are offered to God. Devotees observe fast on this day, worship cows and pray for the happiness, peace and prosperity of the family. The message of Govardhan Puja is not limited to religious devotion only, but it also teaches us the lesson of respect and responsibility towards the environment, nature and living beings. On this day, devotees across India perform special prayers in their homes and temples, making this festival very important from religious and cultural point of view.
Govardhan Puja will be celebrated in the year 2025 on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. This Tithi will start from 22nd and its Tithi will end on 23rd.
Govardhan Puja morning time – 06:26 am to 08:42 am on 22 October 2025
Govardhan Puja evening time – 03:29 pm to 05:44 pm on 22 October 2025
According to the belief, when the people of Gokul left the worship of Indradev and started worshiping Govardhan Mountain, Indradev got angry and sent torrential rains. Lord Shri Krishna kept all the Gokul residents and their cattle safe for seven days by lifting Govardhan Mountain on his little finger. Govardhan Puja is celebrated remembering this incident.
Keeping the fast of Govardhan Puja increases a person’s devotion, dedication and faith. This fast is observed to seek the blessings of Lord Shri Krishna and for the happiness, peace and prosperity of the family. On this day, devotees observe fast, offer Annakoot and worship cows.
