Many don’t know about govardhan pooja, as it is a very unpopular or unknown in many parts of in India, but very popular in many parts of India as well.
Govardhan pooja is near the corner it is coming on Friday, 5 November which is celebrated just after the day of Diwali. Govardhan pooja is celebrated with outmost joy and enthusiasm in many parts of india. Every year Govardhan Puja is celebrated for the history of Govardhan Parbat, which is known for saving lives of several people from rain.
Many believe that the people of Gokul used to worship God Indra, also known as God of rain. But it was Lord Krishna who wanted to change that and hoped people prayed to Annakut hill or Govardhan Parbat as that is the real God. Consequently, they worshipped mountain instead of God Indra which made him very angry.
As a result, he made it rain a lot. It was Lord Krishna who came to people’s rescue and saved lives by lifting the Govardhan hill on his little finger.
The day is then celebrated as Govardhan Puja and devotees offer homage to Govardhan Parbat. It is celebrated as Padva or Bali Pratipada in Maharashtra and many believe that Lord Vishnu had pushed demon King Bali to Patal Loka.Bali Pratipada or Govardhan Puja is held on the day after Diwali. It falls in the month of Kartik and will be celebrated on November 5th Friday. People offer cereals like wheat, rice, and curry of gram flour and leafy, green vegetables to Lord Krishna.
