---
title: "Govardhan Puja (Annakut)"
sanskrit_name: "गोवर्धन पूजा (अन्नकूट)"
tithi: "Pratipada (1st Lunar Tithi)"
canonical: "https://sattvalok.com/festivals/govardhan_puja"
attribution: "Source: SattvaLok (https://sattvalok.com/festivals/govardhan_puja)"
---

# Govardhan Puja (Annakut) (गोवर्धन पूजा (अन्नकूट))

> Govardhan Puja celebrates Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan Hill on His pinky finger for 7 days to protect the cows and inhabitants of Vrindavan from Lord Indra's torrential storm.

## Observance Tithi & Season
- **Tithi**: Pratipada (1st Lunar Tithi)
- **Season**: Sharad (Autumn)

## Spiritual Significance
Govardhan Puja celebrates Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan Hill on His pinky finger for 7 days to protect the cows and inhabitants of Vrindavan from Lord Indra's torrential storm.