On the eve of the sacred festival of Govardhan Puja, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the countrymen and wished for the happiness, prosperity and well-being of all. Prime Minister’s greetings to the countrymen on Govardhan Puja. I would like to extend my good wishes to those celebrating the sacred festival all over the country.

Significance of Govardhan Puja in India: Govardhan Puja is observed the day after Diwali in various parts of the country and has a special emphasis among Lord Krishna devotees. The festival also celebrates the story of Lord Krishna lifting up the entire Govardhan Hill to shield his followers from the falling rains of Lord Indra. This day celebrates gratitude and appreciation towards our protectors.

Annadas (Mountain of Food): On this day, devotees prepare a whole mountain of food consisting of various vegetarian dishes and offer it to Lord Krishna in the temple as a mark of love and thankfulness. Temples are beautifully decorated, prayers are held, and additional rituals are performed.

The festival is widely celebrated in regions of Northern India (including Rajasthan, Gujarat, and northern Uttar Pradesh). In some places, devotees prepare the symbolic form of the Govardhan Hill with cow dung, adorning it with flowers and doing religious puja, and cows are worshipped on this day.

Govardhan Puja: Apart from the religious aspect, Govardhan Puja is a reminder of the value of the environment and how to preserve it. Lord Krishna and Govardhan Hill remind us to love and respect Nature and not to be proud of her.

Prime Minister Modi’s wishes resonated with the spirit of celebration, making this festival all the more special with a reminder to imbibe the spirit of togetherness, faith and positivity. Govardhan Puja: As families and communities unite to celebrate, Prime Minister Modi’s wishes added to the spirit of celebration Prime Minister Modi’s wishes brought the spirit of celebration to life.