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Padwa or Govardhan Puja marks the
4th day of Diwali. Padwa is also known
as the New Year or ‘Varsha pratipada’,
which marks the coronation of King
Vikramaditya and Vikaram-Samvat. Indeed,
it celebrates the second last celebration
day of Diwali. On this day people
perform pujas for Lord Govardhan Parvat.
The festival commemorates the incident
of Lord Krishna lifting the huge Mount
Govardhan. This auspicious day is
also known as ‘Bali pratipada’. Besides,
the day marks the celebrations of
Gudi Padwa and ‘Annkoot’ or the Mountain
of Food.
A weeklong Diwali celebration has
special significance for each day,
and so therefore, Padwa and Govardhan
puja also has a special significance.
Let us know about the historical background
of Padwa and Govardhan puja at celebrationsonnet.com.
According to the mythological story,
it is believed that Lord Krishna saved
his hometown, Gokul from the terrible
rainstorm sent by furious Lord Indra
by lifting the Mount Govardhan on
his little finger and shielding the
village people with it like an umbrella.
Actually, Lord Indra was angry because
Lord Krishna stopped the villagers
from praying to him. Instead, he asked
them to pray to Mount Govardhan and
so, Lord Indra sent thunderstorm to
destroy the village of Gokul. Hence,
Govardhan puja was initiated all across
the northern India. Yet another significant
celebration on the 4th day of Diwali
is Gudi Padwa. It is celebrated on
the first day of the chaitra month
of the Hindu calendar. In fact, Gudi
Padwa is observed as the New Year
day in the state of Maharashtra. Known
as Ugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh,
this festival welcomes spring season.
Basically as well as traditionally,
it is the symbol of love and commitment
between the couples.
Annkoot or the Mountain of Food is
also observed on this day after Diwali.
Mathura and Nathadwara is known for
offering special delicacies to deities
on this day. Early in the morning
they are bathed in milk and then dressed
in shining attires embellished with
dazzling diamonds, pearls, rubies
and other precious stones. Finally,
after the puja, varieties of delicious
sweets are placed in the form of a
‘mountain’ before the gods and offered
as ‘bhog’. At the end of the religious
ceremony, the devotees take the prasada
from the Mountain of Food.
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