Once in Braj, people were preparing many varieties
of food to offer to god Indra, the king of the celestial abodes, so
that he would provide plenty of rain for their crops and cattle. The
little son of Nand, Krishn, told them to stop worshipping celestial
god Indra and to direct their devotion to Govardhan hill which is
the embodiment of God Himself. Thus, all the food that was prepared
to be offered to Indra, was offered to Govardhan hill. At that
moment Lord Krishn appeared on the hilltop as Govardhan God and
accepted all the offerings.
Govardhan Puja is celebrated the day after Divali.
Devotees celebrate this function in Mangarh every year. They create
a small hill-like structure in the Sadhana Hall and cover it with
tree branches and flowers. Shree Maharajji sits on the top of it and
is offered varieties of food. Then all the devotees circumambulate
the decorated hill while singing the glories of Govardhan and
dancing joyously.
