ISKCON Visakhapatnam hosts Govardhan Puja on Nov 2 with 'annakoot' feast, honoring Lord Krishna's hill-lifting act.

ISKCON will celebrate Govardhan Puja on November 2 at their Visakhapatnam center, featuring an 'annakoot' feast symbolizing Govardhan Hill. This festival honors Lord Krishna's act of lifting the hill to protect villagers from Indra's wrath over 5,000 years ago. Rituals include worship, food offerings, and circumambulation of the hill. The event emphasizes gratitude for nature and the interconnectedness of life, concluding with shared prasadam for attendees.

October 30, 2024
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