On October 31, 2024, Diwali was celebrated with pomp and grandeur across the country. Govardhan Puja 2024 will take place on Saturday, November 2. Govardhan Puja is held to honor Lord Krishna’s victory over the God of Rain, Lord Indra. As we prepare to celebrate the significant Hindu festival, learn how it evolved from Diwali and everything else you need to know.
Govardhan Puja 2024 Date and Timings
Diwali celebrations begin with Dhanteras. Chhoti Diwali is celebrated the day before Diwali. However, this year, Chhoti Diwali and Diwali fell on the same day, according to Drik Panchang.
Govardhan Puja is performed the day following Diwali. However, this year’s Govardhan Puja will be held on November 2. According to Drik Panchang, Pratipada Tithi will start at 6:16 PM on November 1 and end at 8:21 PM on November 2. On November 2, the Pratahkala Muhurat for Govardhan Puja is 6:14AM to 8:33AM. The puja will take place between 3:33 PM and 5:53 PM on November 2.
Govardhan Puja is significant for Hindus
Govardhan Puja is celebrated on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha in the Kartik month. On this day, people worship cows by making a Govardhan Parvat out of cow dung outside the house’s entryway. The tradition of celebrating Govardhan Puja on the day following Diwali has existed for generations. There is an intriguing story behind how Govardhan Puja began to be celebrated.
According to Hindu mythology, a worship programme and its preparations were going on in Brij. When Lord Krishna asked his mother Yashoda about the worship programme, she told him that the preparations of worshiping Lord Indra Dev are going on. To this, Lord Krishna asked, why should they worship him. Yashoda replied that Indra Dev causes rain and it gets fodder for the cows, hence he is being worshipped.
To this, Lord Krishna questioned that instead of Lord Indra, the Govardhan mountain should be worshipped as the cows graze there. He further added that it is Indra Dev’s responsibility to cause rain. Then, the people of Brij started to worship the Govardhan mountain. To this, Indra Dev got angry and caused so much rain that it led to floods. But, to break his ego, Lod Krishna lifted the Govardhan Mountain with his single finger and let the residents of Brij take shelter under it. Then Indra Dev understood his mistake and stopped the rain. Since then, Govardhan Puja came to be celebrated.
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Source: HT
