Govardhan Puja 2024: Also known as Annakut Puja, Govardhan Puja is observed a day after Diwali. This year, Diwali falls on October 31. Govardhan Puja will be observed on Saturday, November 2.
Govardhan Puja is observed to commemorate the triumph of Lord Krishna over the god of rain, Lord Indra. As we gear up to celebrate the auspicious day, here’s all that you need to know. Govardhan Puja 2024: Date, shubh muhurat This year, Govardhan Puja will be observed on November 2.
According to Drik Panchang, Pratipada Tithi will begin at 6:16 PM on November 1 and will end at 8:21 PM on November 2. The Pratahkala Muhurat for Govardhan Puja is from 6:14AM to 8:33 AM on November 2. The Sayankala Muhurat for the puja is from 3:33 PM to 5:53 PM on November 2.
ALSO READ: Diwali 2024: Know the date and shubh muhurat of Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj Govardhan Puja 2024: Story Lord Krishna spent most of his childhood in Braj. According to Hindu scriptures, people residing near to the Govardhan Hill in Braj started celebrating the autumn season by worshipping Lord Indra, the god of rain. However, Lord Krishna did not approve of it, and asked the villagers to worship only one Purna Parmatma.
When the villagers obliged to it, it made Lord Indra angry, who initiated thunderstorms and torrential downpour. To protect the people of Braj, lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Hill with his little finger and provided shelter to everyone. After seven days of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, L.