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Importance of Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Puja 2025: After the celebration of Diwali, Govardhan Puja is celebrated with reverence especially in Mathura and Govardhan. On this day, Annakoot is offered to Lord Krishna, a special dish prepared from various seasonal vegetables and grains. This traditional dish is not only important from spiritual point of view but is also beneficial for health.

Meaning and content of Annakoot

Annakoot, meaning ‘mountain of food’, includes millet khichdi, kadhi, puri and curry of seasonal vegetables. In many families, people prepare a nutritious and delicious meal by adding green leafy vegetables to Bajra Khichdi. This dish is offered as bhog to Lord Krishna and is also extremely beneficial for health.

protection from infection

Protects from infection: In the month of Kartik, when there is a change in the weather, diseases like cold, cough, fever and skin infections increase. In such a situation, Annakoot, being rich in fiber and vitamins, helps in keeping the body warm and protecting it from infection.

increase immunity

Increases immunity: Bajra Khichdi is rich in protein and naturally warming. It is helpful in protecting from cold and strengthening the immunity. The curry served with it increases the amount of calcium, but people with cough problems should take it in limited quantities.

medicinal properties

Works like medicine: Vegetables included in Annakoot like spinach, fenugreek, radish, carrot, peas and brinjal are rich in vitamins and fiber. These provide essential nutrients to the body and protect from seasonal diseases. Thus, Annakoot is not just a religious food, but it acts like a natural medicine for health.

symbol of abundance

Symbol of abundance: The belief associated with this food is that by offering Annakoot to Lord Krishna, there is never any shortage of food or vegetables in the house. Therefore, devotees make it every year with love and devotion.