Why is Govardhan Puja done?

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Why is Govardhan Puja done?



By a Staff Reporter: Mount Govardhan is worshiped in Hinduism. But do you know why Govardhan mountain is worshiped? Govardhan mountain is located in Gokul town of Uttar Pradesh. It is said that, once the god Indra was very angry with the people of Braj. As a result heavy rains started. At that time, Krishna lifted the entire Govardhan mountain on his little finger. 

শ্রীকৃষ্ণ ও গোবর্ধনপর্বত | Shree Krishna The Almighty God

The people of Braj lived by sheltering under Govardhan mountain. As because Braj People saved from the wrath of Indra By living under Govardhan mountain, They started Govardhan Puja by obeying Lord Krishna.