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1. Govardhan Puja, a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Krishna, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion.
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2. It falls on November 14, 2023, this year, and holds a special place in the hearts of Vaishnavas.
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3. The festival’s essence lies in its connection to the incident described in the Bhagavata Puran.
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4. It narrates the story of Shri Krishna lifting the Govardhan Hill to protect the villagers of Vrindavan from relentless rains.
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5. In reverence to this legend, devotees offer a symbolic ‘mountain’ of various vegetarian dishes.
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6. According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious Govardhan Puja Pratahkala Muhurat falls between 6:43 am to 08:52 am on November 14.
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7. The Pratipada tithi for the puja commences at 2:56 pm on November 13 and concludes at 2:36 pm on November 14.
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8. Devotees perform various versions of Govardhan Puja.
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9. In one variant, an idol of Lord Krishna is crafted from cow dung in a horizontal position.
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