Govardhan Puja 2025: A Celebration of Faith, Nature, and Devotion (Source: AI)
There is lots of buzz on social media for the confirm date of Govardhan Puja as the confirm date will be Wednesday, October 22, 2025, says Drik Panchang. The festival celebrates the bravery of Lord Krishna and his teaching of humanity.
Govardhan Puja will be on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, says Drik Panchang.
Pratipada Tithi: Starts at 5:54 PM on October 21 and concludes at 8:16 PM on October 22.
Morning Puja (Pratahkala): 6:26 AM to 8:44 AM — a period of 2 hours 18 minutes.
Evening Puja (Sayankala): 3:38 PM to 5:56 PM, also 2 hours 18 minutes.
Both of these time periods are auspicious for making prayers and performing the Annakut rituals in a bid to attain the blessings of Lord Krishna.
Shivani, an astrologer also shared confirmed dates of Govardhan Puja on X.
Govardhan Puja, or Annakut or Annakoot, is observed on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of Kartika, the fourth day after Diwali. On this day, devotees worship Govardhan Hill and present a multitude of vegetarian foods to Lord Krishna as an expression of love and gratitude.
In the Bhagavata Purana, this festival celebrates the divine moment when Lord Krishna raised Govardhan Hill onto his tiny finger to protect the villagers of Vrindavan and their cattle from rains dispatched by Lord Indra.
This law became a symbol of God's protection demonstrating that faith and humility can conquer pride and fear. Believers prepare a mountain of food, symbolizing the hill itself, and present it before God to reaffirm their faith and thankfulness for nature's bounty.
The celebration is celebrated throughout India and by Hindu communities all over the world, particularly among Vaishnavas, who view it as a holy reminder of surrender and trust in God.
Devotees on this day worship cows, fields, and Govardhan Hill and present Annakut (Food) as a token of gratitude for survival and protection of life. Houses and temples are adorned with flowers, sweets, and tiny food hills, representing prosperity, belief, and the triumph of humility over haughtiness.
Govardhan Puja is not just a festival of divine protection but also a belief and love towards nature. Lord Krishna's eternal message that the relationship between man and nature is an extension of divine grace and immortal.
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