Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut Puja, is one of the auspicious festivals which is observed on the fourth day of the five-day-long Diwali celebrations. Govardhan Puja is observed on the first day of Shukla Paksha in the auspicious month of Kartik. The day is also celebrated as Vishwakarma Day in some parts of the country.

As the auspicious event is celebrated today here is information of Shubh Muhurat for carrying out the festivities.

Govardhan Puja 2022: Shubh Muhurat

According to Drik Panchang, the Pratipada Tithi will begin at 04:18 PM on October 25 and end at 02:42 PM on October 26, 2022.

Shubh Muhurat: 6:12 am on October 26 to 8:32 am on October 26.

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Govardhan Puja Significance

• The Govardhan Puja is held to commemorate Lord Krishna’s triumph over Lord Indra.
• According to the Bhagavata Purana, Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan hill on his right hand’s little finger to protect the residents of Vrindavan from excessive rainfall.
• After 5-8 days of incessant rain, Lord Indra admitted defeat to Lord Krishna and brought an end to the rain and even expressed regret for his violent actions towards the people of Vrindavan.
• Since then, puja has been held on this day in honour of Mount Govardhan.

Govardhan Puja Vidhi

• Get up at Brahma Muhurat on the day of Govardhan Puja, take a bath, and wear clean clothes.
• Prepare 56 dishes for Lord Krishna and create several hillocks out of cow dung where you can perform puja.
• Put diyas, candles, and incense sticks in the open area, and do circumambulation of the cow dung hillocks.
• Pray to Lord Krishna to bless you and your family.

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By: Kritika Bobal

Govardhan Puja is the most prominent festival among Hindus. It is celebrated every year on the fourth day of Deepavali’s five-day celebrations. In different regions of the nation, Govardhan Puja is known by different names. This day is also known as Vishwakarma Day in various regions of India, and it is dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the creator of many magnificent weapons for the gods.

Govardhan Puja commemorates the victory of Lord Krishna over Indra. This day commemorates the occurrence described in the Bhagavata Purana in which Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill to offer shelter to the residents of Vrindavan during excessive rains.

According to a Hindu belief, Lord Vishwakarma is also known as the Divine Engineer of the World because it is said that he constructed the holy city of Dwarka where Krishna ruled, the palace of Indraprastha for the Pandavas, and also created many weapons for the gods.

The festival is primarily observed by shops, factories, and industries. Workers in factories and industrial regions on this day worship their tools and pray to Lord Vishwakarma to protect their livelihoods. The day of worship is observed not only by engineers and architects, but also by artisans, craftsmen, mechanics, smiths, welders, industrial workers, factory employees, and others as a symbol of respect.

They pray for the smooth operation of the machines and refrain from using their tools on Vishwakarma Puja day. They wish for a brighter future, safe working conditions, and, most importantly, success in their areas. Workers also pray for the smooth functioning of various machines. Images and magnificent idols of Lord Vishwakarma are exhibited at industries and workplaces on this day.

This year Vishwakarma Day is celebrated on the 5th of November.

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