Day 5 Diwali – Govardhan Puja/ Annakut
The fifth day of Diwali is celebrated as Govardhan Puja & Badi Diwali. This falls on 10th October 2017. Lord Krishna on this day had lifted entire Govardhan hill on his little finger to save the villagers from heavy rains. People offer a mountain of food on this day to Lord Krishna depicting Govardhan mountain on the remembrance of the day for saving them. This also marks the first day of Vikram Samvat (Hindu) Calendar.
The western states like Gujarat celebrate this day as “BestuBaras” which marks the New Year as per their calendar. People belonging to North India consider this day to worship Lord Krishna which is known as“Govardhan Puja”. Some celebrate this day as ‘Padwa’ or ‘Balipratipada’ which observes the defeat of King Bali by Lord Vishnu.
LEGENDS BEHIND GOVARDHAN PUJA
People of Gokul had worshiped the Govardhan mountain instead of Lord Indra for bringing rain to their crops. This made Lord Indra furious and he began heavy rains, causing a flood. To protect the people from torrential rains Lord Krishna had lifted the Govardhan hill on his little finger. Since than Krishna is also known as Giridhari.This day is also known as ‘Annakut’ (heap of food). People prepare a large variety of authentic vegetarian food and offer to Lord Krishna as a remembrance of the day and showing their faith and love on Lord Krishna.
Auspicious Time 2017
Govardhan Puja Pratahkal Muhurat = 06:17 to 08:37
Duration = 2 Hours 20 Mins
Govardhan Puja Sayankal Muhurat = 15:38 to 17:58
Duration = 2 Hours 20 Mins
Pratipada Tithi Begins = 00:41 on 20/Oct/2017
Pratipada Tithi Ends = 01:37 on 21/Oct/2017
Source: Drikpanchang
Pratipada Tithi Ends = 01:37 on 21/Oct/2017
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