Govardhan Puja 2025 – Annakuta Seva Appeal

Hare Krishna!

On 22 October 2025 (Kartik month), ISKCON Gangasagar will celebrate Govardhan Puja, the divine pastime where Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill to protect the residents of Vrindavan from Indra’s wrath. Narrated in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (10th Canto), this lila reveals Krishna as the Supreme Protector and the one who provides all necessities of life.

Festival Highlights at ISKCON Gangasagar

• Annakuta Mahotsava – Hundreds of delicious preparations (rice, dhal, halva, puris, pakoras, laddus, rasagollas, sandesh, rabri, and more) arranged as a sacred food hill
• Giridhari Alankara – Sri Krishna beautifully decorated as the lifter of Govardhan Hill
• Go Seva (Cow Worship) – Cows honoured with decoration, feeding, and puja
• Kirtan & Kathā – Soulful singing of Sri Govardhanashtakam and narrations of Krishna’s pastime
• Mass Prasadam Distribution – Thousands of pilgrims, villagers, and guests nourished with sanctified food

“No one within ten miles of our temple should go hungry.”
— Śrīla Prabhupāda, Govardhan Puja 1974, Mayapur

Inspired by Srila Prabhupada’s vision, ISKCON Gangasagar will distribute thousands of plates of prasadam during this festival.

Seva Opportunities for Devotees Worldwide

• Sponsor the Annakuta Bhoga Offering – ₹15,555
• Support Prasadam Distribution – ₹11,111 (for 100 plates)
• Go Puja: Cow Seva – ₹3,333
• Festival Arrangements (altar, flowers, lamps, decorations, kirtan) – ₹5,555
   

Online Sponsors will also receive special prasadam at home as our gratitude

📞 Contact & Online Booking

Phone: +91 97353 33511 / 85094 05093
Email: iskcongs@gmail.com
Website: www.iskcongangasagar.com

The Story Behind Govardhan Puja

The day after Diwali is celebrated as Govardhan Puja (Annakuta). In ancient Vrindavan, residents once worshipped Indra, the demigod of rain. But Krishna taught them to worship Govardhan Hill, which nourishes cows, devotees, and crops.

Angered, Indra unleashed torrential storms. To protect His devotees, Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill with His little finger and sheltered everyone for seven days. Realizing his mistake, Indra surrendered, glorifying Krishna as the Supreme Lord.

Later, Srila Madhavendra Puri installed the self-manifest Gopala Deity atop Govardhan Hill, establishing this sacred festival for generations to come.

Annakuta – The Festival of Offerings

Devotees prepare a mountain of offerings—rice, puris, chapatis, halva, milk sweets, and more—to replicate Govardhan Hill. With love and devotion, these offerings are presented to Giriraj and then joyfully distributed to all as prasadam—nourishing both body and soul.

Let us unite on 22 October 2025 in devotion to Giriraj Govardhan—offering bhoga, serving cows, feeding pilgrims, and glorifying Krishna’s divine pastime.

Jai Giriraj Maharaj ki Jaya!
Jai Śrī Govardhan Puja Mahotsava ki Jaya!