Govardhan Puja (Annakoot) Vidhi
Govardhan Puja is on Kartik Shukla Pratipada, the day after Diwali. Lord Krishna made the Braj people worship Govardhan Hill to break Indra's ego. On this day, a Govardhan replica is made with cow dung and 56 food items (Chhappan Bhog) are offered as Annakoot.
Kartik Shukla Pratipada (day after Diwali)
Morning or evening
Puja Samagri (Items Required)
- Cow dung for Govardhan replica
- Flowers, garland
- 56 food items for Annakoot
- Milk, curd, butter, mishri
- Sugarcane
- Lamp, incense
- Roli, akshata
Puja Procedure — Steps
Building the Govardhan Hill
Make a Govardhan hill shape with cow dung in the courtyard. Place a Krishna idol in the center. Decorate with flowers.
Annakoot (Chhappan Bhog) Preparation
Prepare 56 types of dishes or as many as possible. Arrange all before the Govardhan replica.
Govardhan Pujan (Worship)
Offer tilak, akshata, flowers to Govardhan and Krishna. Light lamp. Chant "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya." Circumambulate the Govardhan.
Go-Puja (Worship of the Cow)
Worship the cow — apply tilak, garland, feed jaggery and fodder. The cow is an essential part of Govardhan Puja.
Prasad Distribution
Distribute the Annakoot prasad to family, neighbours, and the needy.
Main Mantra
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya ।
Benefits of this Puja
Govardhan Puja brings abundance of food-wealth, merit of cow-worship, nature protection, family prosperity, and Krishna's grace. Offering Annakoot ensures the household never lacks food or wealth.
Important Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Govardhan Puja (Annakoot) Vidhi performed and what is the muhurat?
Kartik Shukla Pratipada (day after Diwali) — Morning or evening
What samagri (items) are needed for Govardhan Puja (Annakoot) Vidhi?
Cow dung for Govardhan replica, Flowers, garland, 56 food items for Annakoot, Milk, curd, butter, mishri, Sugarcane, Lamp, incense, Roli, akshata
Which mantra is chanted during Govardhan Puja (Annakoot) Vidhi?
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya ।
What are the benefits of Govardhan Puja (Annakoot) Vidhi?
Govardhan Puja brings abundance of food-wealth, merit of cow-worship, nature protection, family prosperity, and Krishna's grace. Offering Annakoot ensures the household never lacks food or wealth.