About This Transcendental Celebration
Commemorating Lord Krishna lifting the sacred Govardhan Hill. Featuring a hill of sweets and delicacies (Annakut), circumambulation of Giriraj Govardhan, Go-Puja (worship of sacred cows), and distribution of Annakut Mahaprasadam.
Join hundreds of congregation devotees and families in honoring this auspicious festival at ISKCON Bhopal. Experience ecstatic kirtan led by experienced kirtaniyas, deep spiritual discourses, divine deity darshan, and sumptuous Krishna Mahaprasadam.
Why We Celebrate This Festival
Govardhan Puja commemorates the enchanting pastime where child Krishna lifted the massive Govardhan Hill on the tip of the little finger of His left hand for seven continuous days, sheltering the residents of Vrindavan from the torrential wrath of King Indra. This festival teaches absolute surrender and faith in the Supreme Lord's unfailing protection, demonstrating that Krishna personally honors those who worship His devotees, sacred cows, and holy dham. We celebrate this day by offering the Annakut (a mountain of delicacies), circumambulating Giriraj Govardhan, and performing Go-Puja.
Festival Schedule & Program Flow
Mangal Aarti & Tulasi Puja
Awakening the deities and auspicious morning prayers
Shringar Darshan & Guru Puja
First revealing of the festival attire and floral garlands
Maha-Abhishekam & Yajna
Sacred bathing of the deities with fruit juices & kalashas
Gaura Aarti & Grand Prasadam Feast
Ecstatic kirtan followed by sumptuous free feast for all
Festival Seva Opportunities
80G Tax ExemptedSponsor fragrant flowers and garlands for Sri Gaura Radha Vallabha.
Offer 56 delicacies and sweets prepared with pure devotion.
Distribute pure vegetarian Mahaprasadam to hundreds of visitors.
Hare Krishna Land, ISKCON Bhopal, Srila Prabhupada Marg, Patel Nagar, Bhopal, MP 462022