Govardhan Puja 2025: How to please Lord Krishna on Govardhan Puja? Learn about the 56 offerings and worship methods..

Govardhan Puja 2025: Govardhan Puja is a highly sacred and important festival in Sanatan Dharma, celebrated the day after Diwali. This festival commemorates Lord Krishna's worship of Mount Govardhan. According to religious beliefs, the tradition of celebrating this day as "Govardhan Puja" dates back to the time when Lord Krishna lifted Mount Govardhan on his little finger to save the people of Braj from the wrath of Lord Indra. On this day, devotees worship Lord Krishna and Giriraj Govardhan and seek their blessings.

On the day of Govardhan Puja, it is customary to offer 56 offerings to the Lord. These offerings are prepared from the Lord's favorite items, including sweets, fruits, grains, and various dishes. It is believed that by offering 56 offerings with devotion on this day, Lord Krishna is deeply pleased and showers his blessings upon his devotees. In 2025, this festival will be celebrated on October 22nd, and the auspicious time for worship is from 6:30 am to 8:47 am.

Why are 56 offerings made to Lord Krishna?
The tradition of offering 56 types of dishes to Lord Krishna is based on a very emotional and interesting story related to his childhood in Braj. According to the story, when Indradev became angry and started pouring torrential rain on Braj, Lord Krishna lifted Mount Govardhan on his little finger to protect his devotees. During this amazing act, he held the mountain without food or water for seven days, ensuring the safety of the people of Braj and the cattle.

When the rain stopped on the seventh day and the crisis ended, the people of Braj and Mother Yashoda realized that little Krishna had not eaten anything for seven days. They became very concerned about their son's hunger. Then, out of devotion, love, and gratitude, Mother Yashoda and all the residents of Braj prepared food for Lord Krishna for seven days, according to the eight watches of the day. Thus, 7 days × 8 watches = 56 dishes. Since then, this tradition has been established as "Chhappan Bhog," which is still offered to the Lord as a symbol of devotion and love.

Chhappan Bhog Contains 6 Tasas

The Chhappan Bhog tradition is not limited to religious beliefs; it is also a beautiful symbol of food diversity, balance, and Ayurvedic knowledge in Indian culture. Devotion, love, and respect are expressed through these 56 dishes offered to Lord Krishna. It is believed that these 56 dishes fully embody the six primary tastes of the world: sweet, sour, salty, acidic, bitter, and astringent. These six tastes are not only important from a taste perspective, but according to Ayurveda, they also help balance the body and mind.
Chhappan Bhog (six-four offerings) consists of a variety of dishes prepared keeping in mind the favorite things of Lord Krishna. The main sweets include Makhan-Mishri, Kheer, Panjiri, Rasgulla, Rabri, Moong Dal Halwa, Jalebi, Malpua, Ghevar, Mohanbhog, Peda, Cashew-Almond Burfi, Pistachio Burfi, and Panchamrit.

Savory and sour dishes include Mathri, Shakkar Para, Pakodas, Chutney, Kachori, Khichdi, Kadhi, Cheela, Dal, Vegetables (such as bottle gourd and eggplant curry), Saag, Rice, Puri, Roti, Papad, and Bhujia.

Fruits such as mango, banana, grapes, apple, raisins, and plums are offered, while beverages include coconut water, buttermilk, lemonade, almond milk, and honey. White butter, fresh cream, porridge, tikki, chickpeas, betel nut, fennel, betel leaf, and dry fruits are also included in the offerings. Through these 56 dishes, complete love, devotion, and respect are offered to Lord Krishna.

Govardhan Annakoot Puja and Bhog Offering Method

Before the puja, prepare 56 offerings made from various dishes to offer to Lord Krishna.
Create the Govardhan mountain from cow dung in the courtyard or main entrance.
Draw the figure of Lord Krishna holding the mountain in the center of the mountain.
Offer roli, rice, sugar candy, and water before the figure of Lord Krishna.
Offer milk, betel leaf, saffron, and flowers to the Lord with devotion, respectively.
Light a lamp before the Lord and meditate on Him.
Offer all 56 dishes to Lord Krishna with love and reverence.
Worship Nandi and Mother Cow. Apply a turmeric tilak at their feet.
Offer green grass and jaggery to the cows and calves, which are Krishna's favorite things.
Finally, perform aarti to Lord Krishna and conclude the puja.

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