Siliguri, 10th November: Govardhan Puja was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the ISKCON temple in Siliguri, drawing thousands of devotees to the temple premises. The occasion was marked by special puja rituals, bhajans, kirtans and the offering of special Mahabhog.
According to religious belief, during the Dwapara Yuga, Lord Krishna advised the residents of Vrindavan to worship Govardhan Hill instead of Lord Indra. Angered by this, Lord Indra unleashed heavy rain and storms over the region.
To protect the residents of Braj and their cattle, Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill on his little finger and sheltered them for seven consecutive days.
On this special occasion, devotees worship the symbolic representation of Govardhan Hill and offer Annakoot Mahabhog to Lord Krishna.
The Govardhan Puja celebrations at the Siliguri ISKCON temple also witnessed great enthusiasm and devotion among the devotees.
