Govardhan Puja is an important Indian festival. It is celebrated on the next day of Diwali by praying to Lord Krishna and worshipping cows. This festival is celebrated all across the country. Govardhan Puja has great cultural and traditional significance in the Hindu mythology. It is a unique festival that celebrates nature and its abundant power. 

Govardhan Puja is also known as Annakut or Annakoot, which means a mountain of food. This festival is celebrated on the next day of Diwali to remember the brave act of Lord Krishna and his undying love for his devotees. On this day, devotees worship Lord Krishna, Govardhan Parvat and cows. Making different varieties of food items and sweets is an important part of Gowardhan Puja.

According to the Vishnu Puran, Lord Krishna once asked his mother why people pray to Lord Indra. Lord Krishna was dissatisfied with the answer and started asking the people of Gokul to pray to Govardhan Hill, as it is the only source of rain. This act raised Lord Vishnu, and he poured almost 7 days of continuous rain in Gokul. When the residents of Gokul asked Lord Krishna to save them from Lord Indra‘s wrath, Lord Krishna single-handedly uprooted Govardhan Hill and provided a shelter under the hill for the residents of Gokul.

Since that day, Govardhan Puja is celebrated to mark the bravery of Lord Krishna and the abundant power of nature to protect human beings. 

Govardhan Puja is celebrated in different parts of India and many parts of Asia. Here is how you can celebrate Govardhan Puja 2025 with the right rituals and customs.

• Make a Symbolic Govardhan Hill

People make a symbolic Govardhan hill using cow dung and decorate it with colours, flowers and lights.

• Perform Parikrama

A parikrama (moving in a circle around the Govardhan hill) is performed by singing aartis and bhajans.

• Perform Aarti and Prayers

Aartis are performed to seek blessings from Lord Krishna, and prayers are made to the symbolic Govardhan hill to protect the devotee’s family from any evil and unfortunate events.

• Make Govardhan Puja Rangoli

Many people also make Govardhan Puja Rangoli around their house and in temples. 

• Offer 56 Varieties of Food and Sweets

Govardhan Puja is celebrated by cooking and offering 56 varieties of food and sweets (chappan bhog) to Lord Krishna.

• Participate in Bhajans

Bhajans and aartis are performed at all temples of Lord Krishna. Make sure to offer happy Govardhan Puja wishes to fellow devotees.

Govardhan Puja is celebrated on the second day of Diwali. Govardhan Puja 2025 date is on 22nd October, 2025.

Take a look at this table for the details on Govardhan Puja Muhurat:

Govardhan Puja has great cultural and traditional significance.

• Celebrates the Relationship Between God and Devotee: Govardhan Puja is celebrated to observe the faith, devotion, and undying love between Lord Krishna and his devotees.

• Celebrates Mother Nature: Govardhan Puja is a unique festival as it celebrates Mother Nature and reminds human beings how they are dependent on Mother Nature at all times.

• Unites Devotees: On the auspicious occasion of Govardhan Puja, devotees spend the entire day singing bhajans and Aartis that bring them closer.

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Govardhan Puja is celebrated in different parts of the country. However, in Mathura and Vrindavan, the day is celebrated in the most unique ways. There are different ways to travel to these destinations for the Govardhan Puja celebration:

• By Rail

Railways have vast connectivity in these areas from different parts of the country. Book your tickets with redRail for a seamless experience.

• By Air

For a convenient and comfortable experience, you can book flight tickets. Vrindavan and Mathura do not have their own airports, but Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Airport, Agra, are very close to these cities.

• By Bus 

Vrindavan and Mathura have buses operating from different parts of the country. Book your tickets with redBus for exciting discounts. Check out popular routes to Mathura on redBus. 

• Delhi To Mathura Bus

• Jaipur To Mathura Bus

• Jaipur To Mathura Bus

• Kanpur To Mathura Bus
  

• Gurgaon To Mathura Bus