Govardhan Puja 2024 Why is Govardhan Puja considered incomplete without cow dung, know how it started, watch video.

Govardhan Puja is an important festival in Hindu religion, which is celebrated as the lifting of Govardhan mountain by Lord Krishna. The use of cow dung has a special significance in this puja. Govardhan Puja is considered incomplete without cow dung. There is a belief that cow dung is considered sacred. It is used in cleaning houses, performing puja and offering it to deities. When Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Mountain, he also saw it in the form of cow dung. That is why the use of cow dung has special importance in Govardhan Puja. Cow dung is considered an important part of nature. Govardhan Mountain is also a form of nature. Therefore, gratitude towards nature is expressed by using cow dung. Cow dung is used as fertilizer in fields. On the day of Govardhan Puja, the importance of agriculture is shown by building Govardhan Mountain made of cow dung. Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month will start at 6.16 pm on 1st November and will start at 8.21 pm on 2nd November. would end. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, Govardhan Puja will be performed on Saturday, 2 November 2024 only. The auspicious time of Govardhan Puja on this day is from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm on 2nd November. You will get 2 hours 45 minutes time for Govardhan Puja.

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Govardhan puja is considered incomplete without worshiping Govardhan mountain made of cow dung. On the day of Govardhan Puja, the shape of Govardhan Mountain is made from cow dung and the idol of Lord Shri Krishna is kept near it. It is believed that a mountain made of cow dung solves all the problems of the house and is a symbol of happiness and prosperity.

On the day of Govardhan Puja, Annakoot and Chhappan Bhog are offered to Lord Krishna.
On the day of Govardhan Puja, Govardhan Mountain is circumambulated seven times.
While doing parikrama, kheel and batasha are offered.
Govardhan Puja should always be performed at home with family, relatives, or neighbors.
Lord Shri Krishna and Govardhan Mountain are worshiped on the day of Govardhan Puja.

How did the tradition start?
The tradition of Govardhan Puja originated from a mythological story related to Lord Krishna. When Lord Indra troubled the people of Braj by raining on them, Lord Krishna saved the people of Braj by lifting the Govardhan mountain on his little finger. Govardhan Puja is performed in memory of this incident. The construction of Govardhan Mountain made of cow dung is a symbol of this event. It shows that Lord Krishna protected the people of Braj by using the power of nature. That is why this tradition is continuing. On the day of Govardhan Puja, a small mountain is made from cow dung and it is worshiped in the form of Lord Krishna. Houses are illuminated by lighting cow dung lamps. Some people apply cow dung paste on their body. Various types of artefacts are made from cow dung and they are worshipped.