Delhi. The festival of Govardhan Puja is being celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm across the country. On this auspicious occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the countrymen through social media platform X. The special thing is that along with congratulating Govardhan Puja, PM Modi also shared a Sanskrit verse describing the glory of the Govardhandhari form of Lord Krishna. At the same time, many leaders including Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President Nitin Naveen and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also congratulated the countrymen on the festival.
Praised Shri Krishna through Sanskrit verses
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote in his post, “Many congratulations to all the countrymen on Govardhan Puja. May this holy festival infuse new energy and enthusiasm in the lives of all of you. May everyone's happiness, good fortune and prosperity expand, this is my good wish.”
Along with this, he recited the Sanskrit verse 'Aabhirnagaripranapriyam satyaparakramam. Swabhrityabhayabhettaram govardhandharam bhaje. shared. Its meaning is that I worship Lord Shri Krishna, who is dear to the lives of the people of Braj, is truly mighty and removes the fears and troubles of his devotees.
This verse has been taken from Sri Govardhandharashtakam. In this, the glory of the Govardhandhari form of Lord Shri Krishna has been described. According to religious belief, when Lord Indra caused heavy rain in Braj, Lord Shri Krishna protected the people of Braj and their livestock by lifting Govardhan Mountain on his little finger. After this leela, Lord Shri Krishna became famous by the name of Govardhandhar.
Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah also congratulated
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, while giving his greetings on X, wrote that the festival of Govardhan Puja reminds us of our respect for nature, the importance of food and our responsibilities towards cow service. This occasion inspires to adopt the values of gratitude, collectivism and public welfare. He prayed to Lord Krishna for the happiness, prosperity of all the countrymen and the continued progress of the country.
At the same time, Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote, “Heartiest wishes to all the countrymen on Govardhan Puja. May there be happiness, prosperity and prosperity in everyone's life by the grace of Lord Shri Krishna.”
Nitin Naveen and Nitin Gadkari gave the message of nature conservation
BJP National President Nitin Naveen also congratulated the countrymen on Govardhan Puja by sharing Sanskrit verses. He said that Lord Shri Krishna protected the people of Gokul by lifting Govardhan Mountain and gave the message of gratitude towards nature, cows and food. The festival of Annakoot inspires to express respect and gratitude towards the earth, nature and the farmers who provide food.
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari also posted on Instagram and wrote, “Heartiest greetings to all the countrymen on the holy festival of Govardhan Puja, a symbol of cow protection.”
Chief Ministers also gave best wishes for the festival
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described Govardhan Puja as a symbol of gratitude towards nature and rich folk traditions. He gave the message of environmental protection, cow conservation and maintaining balance with nature. Also wished for happiness, peace, prosperity and health in everyone's life.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that in Sanatan culture, Govardhan Puja is a symbol of gratitude towards nature, environment, cow progeny and agricultural tradition. On this occasion, he appealed to take a pledge to conserve nature and cow progeny.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai also extended best wishes for the state's folk festival Gaura-Gauri along with Govardhan Puja. He said that Govardhan Leela of Lord Shri Krishna gives the message of nature, cow progeny and environmental protection, while Gaura-Gauri festival is a symbol of folk tradition, faith and social harmony.
At the same time, Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat Harsh Sanghvi also extended hearty greetings to the countrymen on this festival associated with devotion to Shri Krishna and gratitude towards nature.
Why is Govardhan Puja celebrated?
The festival of Govardhan Puja is celebrated on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month, the next day of Diwali. It is also called Annakoot festival. Lord Shri Krishna, Govardhan Mountain and cow progeny are worshiped on this day. According to religious beliefs, Lord Krishna saved the people of Braj from the wrath of Devraj Indra by lifting Govardhan Mountain. This festival gives the message of understanding the importance of nature, livestock and food and expressing gratitude towards them.