Govardhan Puja 2025: Auspicious Timings, Significance, and Rituals to Worship Lord Krishna Today
Devotees across India are celebrating Govardhan Puja also known as Annakut Puja today, marking the day when Lord Krishna defeated the rain god Indra by lifting the Govardhan mountain to protect the people of Vrindavan. The festival, observed a day after Diwali, carries deep religious importance and is celebrated with elaborate rituals, prayers, and offerings of food to Lord Krishna.
In Maharashtra, the same festival is celebrated as Bali Pratipada (or Bali Padva), honoring Lord Vishnu’s Vamana avatar and his victory over King Bali. The day also coincides with the start of the Gujarati New Year, making it doubly joyous for many devotees.
Govardhan Puja 2025 Muhurat (Auspicious Timings)
According to Drikpanchang.com, the most auspicious times to perform Govardhan Puja rituals today are:
Morning (Pratahkala) Muhurat:
- Start: 6:26 AM
- End: 8:42 AM
- Duration: 2 hours 16 minutes
- Evening (Sayankala) Muhurat:
- Start: 3:29 PM
- End: 5:44 PM
- Duration: 2 hours 16 minutes
Govardhan Puja 2025 Tithi
- The festival falls on the Pratipada Tithi of the Kartik month.
- Pratipada Tithi Begins: 5:54 PM on October 21, 2025
- Pratipada Tithi Ends: 8:16 PM on October 22, 2025
Why Govardhan Puja Is Celebrated
- Lord Krishna’s Triumph Over Indra: The festival signifies the day Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Hill on his little finger, shielding the people of Vrindavan and their cattle from the storm sent by Indra. It symbolizes the victory of devotion and humility over pride and aggression.
- Annakut Puja: Also called the “Mountain of Food,” devotees prepare a feast of cereals, rice, and vegetables, offering it to Lord Krishna. The practice represents gratitude for harvest and abundance while promoting the spirit of sharing and community.
- Bali Pratipada: In states like Maharashtra, the day is celebrated as Bali Pratipada, symbolizing Lord Vishnu’s victory as Vamana over the demon king Bali. It is believed that on this day, King Bali revisits Earth to bless his devotees.
Govardhan Puja thus blends mythology, devotion, and cultural joy — a day of faith, gratitude, and new beginnings following Diwali’s brightness.
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