Govardhan Puja 2025 Do's and Don'ts: What to Offer Lord Krishna in Bhog on This Day

Govardhan Puja 2025 Do's and Don'ts: Govardhan Puja is also called Annakut Puja, will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the day after Diwali. This day honors Lord Krishna’s victory over Indra. On the same day, devotees also observe Dyuta Krida, a traditional ritual involving friendly games. Depending on the Pratipada Tithi, the festival may sometimes coincide with Amavasya or fall a day apart from Diwali. Govardhan Puja is significant for offering food to Lord Krishna and performing rituals that bring prosperity, happiness, and blessings for the family.

Significance of Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Puja commemorates the day Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill to protect villagers from torrential rains sent by Indra. The festival symbolizes devotion, humility, and gratitude. In Maharashtra, the day coincides with Bali Pratipada, celebrating Lord Vishnu’s Vamana Avatar and the return of King Bali from Patala Lok to bless devotees.

Do’s on Govardhan Puja 2025

• Offer Annakut (a variety of foods made from cereals, grains, rice, and leafy vegetables) to Lord Krishna.


• Decorate the Govardhan hill replica with flowers and cow dung for traditional rituals.


• Perform puja early in the morning and chant Krishna mantras to seek blessings.


• Invite family and friends to participate and share prasad.


• Follow vegetarian diet and avoid negativity or conflicts on this auspicious day.

• Do not consume non-vegetarian food on the day of Govardhan Puja.


• Avoid arguments or disputes, as this day focuses on harmony and devotion.


• Do not ignore offerings to Lord Krishna, as the Bhog is central to the celebration.


• Avoid wasting food or offerings; distribute them as prasad to family and neighbors.

Offerings should include:

• Rice, wheat, gram flour curry, and leafy vegetables


• Sweets like ladoos, pedas, and kheer


• Seasonal fruits and dry fruits

In Gujarat, Govardhan Puja often coincides with Gujarati New Year, celebrated on Shukla Paksha Pratipada of Kartik. Devotees perform Annakut Puja in temples and homes, offering an array of food items and seeking prosperity and spiritual blessings for the year ahead.