Govardhan Puja 2022 On the next day of Diwali Pratipada of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month, the holy festival of Govardhan Puja is celebrated. But this year it will not happen. Know the reason and timing of Govardhan Puja.
Govardhan Puja 2022 is celebrated by Hindus who believe that it was on this day that Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan hill and protected his devotees from a devastating rainstorm sent by Indra, the King of the demigods, who were jealous of the growth of Jambudweep.
The festival symbolises the victory of good over evil and Lord Krishna’s omnipotence.
Govardhan Puja or Annakoot 2022
Govardhan Puja is performed on the next day of Diwali. It is also known as Annakoot in some parts of the country. But this year due to the solar eclipse, Govardhan Puja will not happen on the next day of Diwali. Diwali is on October 24, but Govardhan Puja will be performed on October 26. Lord Krishna, Govardhan Parvat and cows are worshipped on the day of Govardhan Puja. It is considered auspicious to offer 56 or 108 types of dishes to Lord Krishna on the day of Govardhan Puja. These dishes are called ‘Annakoot’.
When is Govardhan Puja or Annakoot celebrated?
Govardhan Puja is celebrated on Pratipada of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. Annakoot is celebrated on the very next day of Diwali. But this year due to a solar eclipse, Govardhan Puja will be celebrated on 26 October. The festival of Bhai Dooj will also be celebrated on this day.
Auspicious time for Govardhan Puja-
Govardhan Puja Morning Muhurta – 06:29 AM to 08:43 AM
Duration – 02 hours 14 minutes
Pratipada date start – October 25, 2022, at 04:18 PM
Pratipada date ends – October 26, 2022, at 02:42 PM
Mythology related to Govardhan Puja
The festival of Govardhan Puja is celebrated on the fourth day of the five-day Diwali celebrations. On this day, Hindus worship Govardhan, a mountain in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The mountain is considered to be a symbol of strength and stability.
The mythology behind the Govardhan Puja is that, during the time of the Mahabharata war, the Pandavas were in exile and living in the forests. One day, they came across a huge mountain. They were unable to climb it, so they asked Lord Krishna for help. Krishna lifted the mountain on his little finger and placed it on top of the Pandavas’ heads. The Pandavas were amazed and grateful for Krishna’s strength and power.
Since then, Hindus have been celebrating Govardhan Puja as a way to thank Krishna for his help. On this day, they build small mountains out of cow dung and worship them. This is done to remember Krishna’s act of lifting the Govardhan mountain.
Method of Govardhan Puja
The Govardhan Puja is a Hindu festival that is celebrated every year on the day after Diwali. It is also known as the Annakut Puja and is observed by Hindus in many parts of India and Nepal. The festival is celebrated by preparing a special puja (worship) table, which is decorated with flowers, fruits, and other offerings. The puja is performed by Lord Krishna and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
Conclusion
Govardhan Puja 2022 is a festival that is observed by Hindus in India and other countries. It is one of the most important festivals in India and is observed from the fourth to the tenth day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu month of Kartik (October-November). In some regions, the festival is also known as Annakut and it is marked by a massive feast, where people gather together to eat and celebrate.
The Govardhan Puja is an important festival celebrated in Hinduism. It is a celebration of the life of Krishna and his protection of the citizens of Vrindavan. The Govardhan Puja is celebrated on the fourth day of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Bhadrapada according to the Hindu calendar. It is a celebration of the return of Krishna to Dwarka after the winter season. The symbol of the Govardhan Puja is a hill that is made of seven or nine tiers that represent the seven hills of Vrindavan and the nine planets of the universe.
This hill is decorated with fresh flowers and fruits. The Govardhan Puja is celebrated with a lot of fanfare and is a public holiday in India. Participants in the Govardhan Puja must perform several rituals to celebrate and commemorate the occasion. They must also fast on the day of the celebration.