Govardhan Puja 2024: The festival of Govardhan Puja is celebrated on the Pratipada date of Kartik Shukla Paksha, which will be on 2 November this year in 2024. The festival of Govardhan Puja is especially dedicated to Lord Krishna and Mother Cow. Therefore, Shri Krishna and cows are worshiped in it. Along with this, there is a provision for worshiping Indra Dev, Varun Dev and Agni Dev.
Annakut is also made in the worship of Govardhan. Annakoot is a special offering of 56 types, which is offered to Shri Krishna. It is believed that by making Annakoot on the day of Govardhan Puja, Mother Annapurna is also pleased and with her grace the food store of the house is always full.
Why is Annakoot made on Govardhan Puja?
It is said that the reason behind making Annakoot on Govardhan Puja is that when Indradev was causing heavy rain in the entire Brij, then to protect the people of Brij and their cows and calves, Lord Krishna covered Govardhan Parvat with his little finger. finger) and made a camp for everyone. At last Indra’s pride broke and he stopped raining and apologized to Shri Krishna.
After this, the people of Brij prepared many types of dishes and offered them to Lord Krishna, which is called Annakoot. Since then, every year the festival of Annakoot is celebrated on Pratipada of Kartik Shukla and fifty-six offerings are offered to Lord Krishna.
Religious importance of Annakut Puja (Annakut Importance)
Annakoot festival has special significance in Hindu religion. Devotees worship on this day by building Govardhan Parvat from cow dung. On the day of Annakoot, the child form of Lord Krishna is worshiped and the Lord is also adorned. At many places, the staging of Krishna Bal Leela is also organized on this day.
Annakut Puja Vidhi (Annakut Puja Vidhi 2024)
On this day, one should make Govardhan Parvat from cow dung in the house, courtyard, balcony or any open and big place and worship it with flowers, Roli, Akshat etc. Make beautiful shapes around the shape with rice flour and rolli. Besides, a figure of Krishna lying down is also made from cow dung and a lamp is placed in the navel. The idol or picture of Lord Krishna is also kept at this place. Offer incense, naivedya, flowers, fruits etc. in the puja and after the puja, one should circumambulate Lord Govardhan seven times. The time from 06:33 am to 08:55 am on November 2, 2024 will be auspicious for Govardhan Puja or Annakoot Puja. Cattlemen also worship their cows and bulls on this day.
Annakoot Puja brings blessings of Mother Annapurna.
In Annakoot, 56 bhogs are prepared for Lord Krishna especially from vegetables and grains etc. It is also celebrated as a thanksgiving ceremony to Mother Earth. The belief behind this is to use whatever food is received from Mother Earth properly. By preparing Annakoot as per the rituals and offering it to God, with the blessings of Maa Annapurna, there is never a shortage of food in the family and the food store remains full.
Also read: Govardhan Puja 2024: There are many benefits of Govardhan Puja, it is also mentioned in Skanda Purana.
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