Govardhan Puja 2025: Date, Time, and Significance

Govardhan Puja 2025: Govardhan Puja is also known as Annakut Puja, it is celebrated a day after Diwali, honoring Lord Krishna’s victory over Indra. Falling on Pratipada Tithi of Kartik month, this auspicious day may occasionally coincide with Amavasya depending on the lunar calendar. Devotees prepare and offer a variety of foods made from cereals, grains and vegetables to Lord Krishna, symbolizing gratitude and abundance.

Govardhan Puja 2025 Date, Time and Muhurat

In Maharashtra, the day is observed as Bali Pratipada, commemorating Lord Vishnu’s Vamana avatar defeating King Bali, who visits the earthly realm from Patala Lok due to the divine boon. In Gujarat, Govardhan Puja often coincides with Gujarati New Year, celebrated on Shukla Paksha Pratipada of Kartik.

Govardhan Puja 2025: Rituals

The highlight of Govardhan Puja is the Annakut offering, where devotees arrange a mountain of food, representing the Govardhan Hill that Lord Krishna lifted to protect villagers from torrential rains. This puja is a mark of devotion, gratitude, and prosperity. Families and communities gather to perform prayers, sing bhajans, and engage in Dyuta Krida (traditional gambling), a symbolic ritual for luck and prosperity.

Govardhan Puja: Significance