Govardhan Puja 2023: Guidelines for do's and don'ts

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By Chayanika Das

Published on Nov 13, 2023 02:38 pm IST

Govardhan Puja is a Hindu festival celebrated by dedicated Lord Krishna devotees with great zeal and enthusiasm after Diwali and before Bhai Dooj.

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Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut Puja, occurs on the day following Diwali and Lakshmi Puja, right before Bhai Dooj. This year, it falls on November 14. On this auspicious day, devotees express their reverence to Lord Krishna and Govardhan Parvat. Here are some guidelines to follow on this special occasion. (PTI)

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Do'sStart your day by taking an oil massage, followed by a bath. Head to the place of worship early in the morning and offer your prayers to Lord Krishna.(PTI)

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Do'sPresent 56 varieties of food as an offering to Mother Nature (Govardhan Parvat) and Lord Krishna.(Food consultant Kamini Patel/Chef Ranveer Brar)

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Do'sCreate a Govardhan Parvat out of cow dung outside your house before initiating the worship of Lord Krishna.(File Photo)

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Do'sLight a lamp in the northeast direction, as it is believed to bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to the family members and the household.(Twitter/@alishakataria12)

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Don'ts:It is considered inauspicious for family members to perform Govardhan Puja separately; it should be conducted collectively.(PTI)

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Don'ts:It is advised not to perform the Annakut and Govardhan puja in a closed room.(File Photo)

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Don'ts:Ensure to avoid food wastage, particularly with the Annakut offerings.(AP)

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Don'ts: It is not advisable to gaze at the moon on this day.(X/@NASA)

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Govardhan Puja 2023: Guidelines for do's and don'ts

Govardhan Puja is a Hindu festival celebrated by dedicated Lord Krishna devotees with great zeal and enthusiasm after Diwali and before Bhai Dooj.

Do'sStart your day by taking an oil massage, followed by a bath. Head to the place of worship early in the morning and offer your prayers to Lord Krishna.(PTI)

Do'sPresent 56 varieties of food as an offering to Mother Nature (Govardhan Parvat) and Lord Krishna.(Food consultant Kamini Patel/Chef Ranveer Brar)

Do'sCreate a Govardhan Parvat out of cow dung outside your house before initiating the worship of Lord Krishna.(File Photo)

Do'sLight a lamp in the northeast direction, as it is believed to bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to the family members and the household.(Twitter/@alishakataria12)

Don'ts:It is considered inauspicious for family members to perform Govardhan Puja separately; it should be conducted collectively.(PTI)

Don'ts:It is advised not to perform the Annakut and Govardhan puja in a closed room.(File Photo)

Don'ts:Ensure to avoid food wastage, particularly with the Annakut offerings.(AP)

Don'ts: It is not advisable to gaze at the moon on this day.(X/@NASA)

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