Govardhan Puja is a Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of Lord Krishna across the rain god Indra. It is said that Lord Indra was enraged by the villagers of Gokul for adoring Krishna rather than Lord Indra. In response, he resulted in heavy rains and thunderstorms flooding the residents of village.
Given this, Lord Krishna upped Mount Govardhan on his little finder protected the villagers beneath it for seven days till Indra relented. Per this Goverdhan Puja momento of the significance of nature and depth of devotion. As an observance of victory of good above evil. This act symbolizes his godly power and kindness for his believers.
As per the Astro, the Pratipada Tithi (the first day of the lunar month) starts at 2:56 PM on day Nov. 13 and ends at 2:36 on Nov.14 . Although the fortunate time for Govardhan Puja is today which starts from 6:43 to 8:52 Am which lasts for two hours and 9 minutes.
As these rituals had started before sunrise, devotees bathed the model of Balgopal with curd, honey, panchamrita, etc. They decorate it with jewelry and clothes.
These festivals the importance of unity and community spirit, also signify a strong bond of faith and belief between god and devotee. In this devotees made a miniature copy of Lord Krishna Govardhan’s hill out of cow dung, performing aarti, and made a meal of 56 dishes AKA chappan bhog offered to him.
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Celebration is about delivering the message as this festival conveys to be a good believer as there is always victory of good over evil, no matter how much time it takes, one day the truth always wins, and humanity should also remain alive. These temples are fully decorated with flowers, rangolis, and performing bhajans.
