Govardhan Puja 2023, check date, timing, importance, Rituals

Mark your date for Govardhan Puja 2023, a significant event occurring on the fourth day of the five-day Diwali festival. Celebrated on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha in the Kartik month. This festival serves as a reminder of nature's importance. The day involves the creation of Govardhan Parvat in homes, along with crafting an idol of Lord Krishna. Evening festivities include the worship of Govardhan Mountain and Lord Krishna, with offerings of annakoot and kadhi rice.

Although Diwali was celebrated on November 12 (Sunday), there has been confusion about the Govardhan puja date. Let's clarify when Govardhan puja will take place and the auspicious time for the puja.

Govardhan Puja 2023: Date and Timing

According to astrologer Dr. Arvind Mishra, the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha in the Kartik month begins at 02:56 pm on Monday, November 13, concluding the next day on Tuesday, November 14, at 02:36 pm. Udaya Tithi holds special significance in Hinduism, indicating that Govardhan puja will be celebrated on November 14 this year. The construction and worship of Govardhan Parvat are slated for the evening, with the auspicious time for Govardhan puja falling between 05:25 pm and 09:36 pm.

Govardhan Puja 2023: Significance

Govardhan Puja, dedicated to nature, commemorates the day when Lord Shri Krishna humbled Indradev's pride. Krishna saved the lives of Braj's people by lifting Govardhan Mountain on his little finger, emphasising the importance of serving and worshipping nature.

This day, observed on the Pratipada (first day) of Shukla Paksha in Kartik month, involves the worship of Govardhan Mountain and offering annakoot prepared from various seasonal vegetables.

Govardhan Puja 2023: Rituals

On Govardhan Puja Day, Govardhan is crafted from cow dung and adorned with flowers. The evening ceremony includes the offering of incense, lamps, flowers, roli, akshat, and prasad to Govardhan. Additionally, kheel, batashe, and annakoot are presented. The Govardhan puja story is read, followed by joyful chants while circumambulating Govardhan seven times.