Govardhan Puja, for Lord Krishna as Giridhari (Annakut Puja, Govardhan Pujan)
- 1 to 2 hours
- At home or online
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About this puja
- Worship of Lord Krishna and Govardhan Parvat on the day after Diwali, with a hill of cow dung or food and the Annakut offering of many dishes.
- Experienced Pandit for the Govardhan puja
- Sankalp, puja, parikrama and aarti
- Guidance on the Annakut offering
Also known as: Annakut Puja, Govardhan Pujan, Annakoot
Diwali 2026: Govardhan Puja dates
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Puja details
- Deity
- Lord Krishna as Giridhari
- Category
- Deity Pujas
- Duration
- 1 to 2 hours
- Mode
- At home or online
- Starting dakshina
- On WhatsApp
- Also known as
- Annakut Puja, Govardhan Pujan, Annakoot
What is Govardhan Puja?
Govardhan Puja is celebrated on Kartik Shukla Pratipada, the day after Diwali. It remembers Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Parvat on his little finger to shelter the people and cattle of Vraj from the rains sent by Indra.
Families make a small Govardhan of cow dung or clay in the courtyard, decorate it with flowers, and worship it with Krishna. In temples and many homes, an Annakut, literally a mountain of food, is prepared with a great variety of dishes and offered to the Lord before being shared as prasad.
A Pandit can lead the Govardhan puja and parikrama at home, guide the Annakut offering, and perform the worship of cows, which is closely connected with the day.
Significance
The story of Govardhan is remembered as Krishna's lesson in gratitude to nature and the land that sustains life, and his protection of those who take refuge in him.
The Annakut offering expresses thanks for the harvest and for food, and the worship of cows reflects their place in the life of Vraj.
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Who and when to perform
Who performs it
- Families celebrating Diwali who keep the Govardhan tradition
- Krishna devotees and families from Vraj, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
- Temples, societies and business families preparing an Annakut
When to perform
- Kartik Shukla Pratipada, the day after Diwali
- Muhurat as per the Panchang for your city
Traditionally associated with
- Traditionally performed in gratitude for food, harvest and prosperity
- Devotees associate the worship with Krishna's protection of the family
- Brings the family together after Diwali for a shared offering
These are traditional beliefs associated with the ritual. Pujas are acts of devotion and are not a substitute for medical, financial or professional advice.
How Govardhan Puja is performed
- 1Making the GovardhanA small hill is shaped from cow dung or clay and decorated with flowers, with a figure of Krishna placed at its centre.
- 2Sankalp and pujaThe Pandit takes the sankalp and leads the worship of Govardhan and Krishna with water, roli, akshat, flowers and diyas.
- 3Annakut and parikramaThe Annakut dishes are offered, and the family performs parikrama of the Govardhan while singing bhajans.
- 4Go puja and aartiWhere possible, cows are worshipped and fed. The puja ends with aarti and distribution of prasad.
The exact vidhi varies by region and family tradition; your Pandit will follow your customs.
Samagri (puja materials)
- Cow dung or clay for the Govardhan
- Image or idol of Krishna
- Flowers, tulsi leaves and garlands
- Roli, akshat and haldi
- Ghee diyas and incense
- Dishes for the Annakut
- Milk, curd and sweets
We share a samagri list suited to your vidhi before the day. Samagri is not included in the dakshina; it is at an additional cost, agreed after discussion with Pandit ji.
What is included
Usually included
- Experienced Pandit for the Govardhan puja
- Sankalp, puja, parikrama and aarti
- Guidance on the Annakut offering
Not included
- Samagri and Annakut dishes (additional cost, agreed with Pandit ji)
- Travel beyond the service area
- Dakshina customs, which vary by family and are discussed openly
At home or online
In person, at your home
A Pandit performs the ritual at your home, office or venue in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune. We help with muhurat and preparation; samagri is extra, at a cost agreed with Pandit ji.
Online, live on video
- · Share your name, gotra and city on WhatsApp
- · Join the puja live on a video call
- · Keep a small Govardhan or an image of Krishna, diyas and a food offering ready
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Govardhan Puja across regions
The same ritual goes by different names in different traditions. Whichever name your family uses, we can help.
- Govardhan PoojaSpelling variant
- Annakut PujanHindi
- Annakut MahotsavGujarati
- Gowardhan PujaSpelling variant
- Govardhan Parikrama PujaHindi
- Padwa Govardhan PujaMarathi
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What is Annakut?
Annakut means a mountain of food. Many dishes are prepared and offered to Krishna on Govardhan Puja, then shared as prasad with family and guests.
Can we do Govardhan Puja in a flat without cow dung?
Yes. Many families shape the Govardhan from clay or arrange the offering around an image of Krishna. The Pandit will guide you.
Can a Pandit come for a temple or society Annakut?
Yes. Share the venue and the number of people and we will arrange a Pandit for the puja.
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