Govardhan Puja celebrated on today
Posted on: 24/Oct/2014 11:09:44 AM
Govardhan Puja celebrated on today 24 October 2014 (Friday). Gowardhan Puja or Annakut Puja on the next day after Diwali (Amayasya Tithi) is Lord Krishna defeated Lord Indra. Govardhan Puja is celebrated during Pratipada Tithi of Karthigai month.
Govardhan Pujai Muhurat :
Govardhan Pujai Pratahkal Muhurat = 06:31 am to 08:44 am
Govardhan Puja Sayankal Muhurat = 15:25 pm to 17:38 pm
Why Govardhan Pooja is Celebrated:
A great mountain of the food, called the Govardhan Mountain, is adorned by the people at this occasion. It is considered that the Govardhan Mountain was lifted by the Lord Krishna in order to save the life of people from the arrogant Indra. Lord Indra was throwing thunder and a lot of rain over the earth and lord Krishna had saved the millions of life by lifting the Govardhan mountain on his little finger.
