Desk. The five-day Diwali festival has special significance for the people of Hindu religion. During these five days, a different kind of noise is seen in people’s homes. Gods and Goddesses are worshiped in the morning and evening. Dhanteras is celebrated on the first day of the five-day Diwali festival, Chhoti Diwali on the second day, Deepawali on the third day, Govardhan Puja on the fourth day and finally the festival of Bhai Dooj.
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According to the Panchang, Govardhan Puja is performed on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. Every year this day is celebrated on the next day of Diwali, but this year Diwali has also become a two-day festival, due to which there is confusion regarding the exact date of Govardhan Puja. Govardhan Puja is a major festival of Hindus. According to the belief, on this day Shri Krishna protected the villagers from the wrath of Lord Indra by lifting Govardhan Mountain.
Govardhan Puja is also called Annakoot Puja. On this day, dishes made from grains are offered to Lord Krishna, along with this, cows and bulls are also worshiped and Lord Govardhan is made from cow dung and worshiped and circumambulated. This year Govardhan Puja is celebrated on 1 November. It is not being done on 2nd November but is going to be done on 2nd November.
According to the Panchang, the Pratipada tithi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month will start from 6:16 pm on November 1 and this tithi will end on November 2 at 8:21 pm. In such a situation, Govardhan Puja will be performed on Saturday, November 2. The auspicious time of puja will be from 3:23 pm to 5:35 pm. Performing puja at this auspicious time is very beneficial.
