Govardhan Puja, a significant Hindu festival celebrated primarily in Mathura, Vrindavan, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, falls on October 22, 2025, a Wednesday. Observed a day after Diwali, this auspicious occasion is also known as Annakut. It commemorates Lord Krishna's act of lifting the Govardhan Hill to protect the villagers from the wrath of Lord Indra. Devotees construct a symbolic Govardhan mountain from cow dung and offer elaborate prayers, while
Govardhan Puja 2025: Date and Muhurat
The Pratipada Tithi begins on October 21 at 5:54 PM and concludes on October 22 at 8:16 PM. According to Udaya Tithi, Govardhan Puja will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, while there are two auspicious timings for performing the puja:Morning Muhurat: 6:26 AM to 8:42 AM. Afternoon Muhurat: 3:29 PM to 5:44 PM.
Annakut Prasad and Puja Essentials
Annakut Prasad is a crucial part of Govardhan Puja, where a 'mountain of food' comprising various vegetable dishes is offered to Lord Krishna. This symbolizes gratitude and abundance. Essential puja materials include cow dung, roli, akshat (rice grains), flowers, incense, lamps, batashas, kalash, curd, honey, Gangajal, garlands, kheer, sweets, and an idol or picture of Lord Krishna. Panchamrit and 56 varieties of food (Chappan Bhog) are also prepared.
Rituals and Mantras for Govardhan Puja
To perform Govardhan Puja at home, create a Govardhan mountain shape from cow dung and place a Lord Krishna idol or picture on it. Make a small pit in the 'navel' of the mountain for a lamp or bowl. Begin with purification rituals. Meditate on Lord Krishna chanting "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya. " Recite the main Govardhan mantra: "Govardhan Dharadhar Gokul Tranakaraka. Vishnubahu Kritochchraya Gavam Kotiprabho Bhava, while " 108 times. Light a lamp and offer milk, curd, honey, sweets, and other delicacies. Conclude with Aarti and perform 7 or 11 circumambulations (parikrama) of the Govardhan mountain with family. During parikrama, chant the mantra: "Govardhan Dharadhar Gokul Tranakaraka, Vishnubahu Kritochchraya Gavam Kotiprabho Bhava. "
Do's and Don'ts on Govardhan Puja
On this day, make the Govardhan mountain in your courtyard, offer 56 bhog, worship cows by bathing them and offering green fodder. Consume only sattvic food, visit a Krishna temple in the evening, and wear red, yellow, or orange attire. Avoid plucking Tulsi leaves, wearing black or blue clothes, keeping doors/windows closed, consuming non-vegetarian. Food or alcohol, and cutting any trees, as this day signifies respect for nature.
