ഗോവർധന പൂജ — പ്രാധാന്യം
Govardhan Puja is celebrated the day after Diwali. It commemorates Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan Hill to protect the people of Vrindavan from Indra's wrath. Annakut (mountain of food) is offered to the deity.
ഗോവർധന പൂജ — പ്രാധാന്യം
As narrated in the Bhagavata Purana, Krishna asked the people of Vrindavan to worship Govardhan Hill instead of Indra. Indra sent torrential rain in anger. Krishna lifted the Govardhan Hill with his finger and sheltered the people and cattle for seven days until Indra conceded.
ഗോവർധന പൂജ — പൂജാ വിധി
- In the morning, make a small hill of cow dung or mud to represent Govardhan.
- Offer a variety of vegetarian food (Annakut) around the hill—56 or 108 items in some traditions.
- Circumambulate the hill; offer flowers, incense, and milk.
- Chant Krishna mantras and perform aarti; distribute prasad.
- In the evening, light diyas and continue Diwali celebrations.
ഗോവർധന പൂജ — മന്ത്രങ്ങൾ
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva
ഗോവർധന പൂജ — പരമ്പരാഗത വിഭവങ്ങൾ
- ●Annakut (variety of prasad)
- ●Chappan bhog
- ●Sweets
- ●Savouries
ഗോവർധന പൂജ — മറ്റ് പേരുകൾ
North India
Annakut, cow dung hill
Gujarat
Bestu varsh (New Year)
ഗോവർധന പൂജ — ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ / ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ
- ✓Offer Annakut
- ✓Worship Govardhan
- ✓Feed cows
- ✓Distribute prasad
ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
- ✗Do not offer non-veg
- ✗Avoid wasting food
- ✗Do not skip the hill puja
ഗോവർധന പൂജ — FAQ
- ഗോവർധന പൂജ എന്താണ്?
- Govardhan Puja is celebrated the day after Diwali.
- ഗോവർധന പൂജ 2026 എപ്പോൾ?
- 2026ൽ ഗോവർധന പൂജ 2026, നവംബർ 9, തിങ്കളാഴ്ചന് വരും.
- What are the ഗോവർധന പൂജ puja rituals?
- In the morning, make a small hill of cow dung or mud to represent Govardhan.; Offer a variety of vegetarian food (Annakut) around the hill—56 or 108 items in some traditions.; Circumambulate the hill; offer flowers, incense, and milk.; Chant Krishna mantras and perform aarti; distribute prasad.
- What to eat on ഗോവർധന പൂജ?
- Annakut (variety of prasad), Chappan bhog, Sweets, Savouries
- What should you do on ഗോവർധന പൂജ?
- Offer Annakut; Worship Govardhan; Feed cows
- What should you avoid on ഗോവർധന പൂജ?
- Do not offer non-veg; Avoid wasting food; Do not skip the hill puja
- ഗോവർധന പൂജ ദിവസം ഏത് ദേവതയെ ആരാധിക്കണം?
- ഗോവർധന പൂജ Krishnaക്ക് സമർപ്പിതം.
Upcoming ഗോവർധന പൂജ Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
ഗോവർധന പൂജ is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 നവം 9 | തിങ്കളാഴ്ച | 06:35 am | — |
| 2027 ഒക്ടോ 30 | ശനിയാഴ്ച | 07:11 am | — |