Autumn · 9 November 2026
Govardhan Puja
गोवर्धनपूजा · Annakut and Govardhan
Festival details
About
ॐ गोवर्धनाय नमः
Govardhan Puja is a significant Sanatan observance centred on Govardhan. Devotees keep vows, worship, and give charity to purify daily life.
Origin
Both scripture and folk memory root Govardhan Puja deeply. Tithi, katha, and the traditions of Annakut give the day its meaning.
Why it is celebrated
The day is kept because Govardhan teaches duty, devotion, and balance. Families and communities express reverence together.
The katha
Puranic accounts linked to Govardhan Puja speak through Govardhan of protecting dharma and protecting the devotee.
Stories & episodes
In Annakut and beyond, folk stories of Govardhan Puja are told across generations, keeping the festival alive.
Rituals & customs
Bathing and worship, mantra japa, fasting or fruit, lamp offerings, and traditional prasad linked to Govardhan.
Where it is celebrated
Especially Annakut; also observed with devotion across India and in the diaspora.