Govardhana Puja
Sunday, 10.30.2011, 11AM-2PM
Following Diwali, on Sunday, October 30th, at 11 AM we will celebrate the Lifting of Govardhan Hill by Lord Krishna, the highlight of this year's celebration is the worship of Sri Giri Govardhan and Srimati Radharani. Lord Krishna inaugurated Govardhana Worship about 5000 years ago when He was performing His pastimes in Vrindavan. Ever since then this festival is celebrated every year by offering numerous food items to Giri Govardhan and circumambulating around Him with devotion. Giri Govardhan is an expansion of Lord Krishna Himself and in Srimad Bhagavatam He is glorified as the foremost servant of Lord Krishna. Our acaryas have glorified Giri Govardhan with chosen words and pressed the need to seek His blessings to attain love for the divine couple Sri Sri Radha and Krishna.
Sri Visvanatha Cakarvarti in his Govardhanastakam writes:
vina bhavet kim hari-dasa-varya- padasrayam bhaktir atah srayami yam eva saprema nijesayoh sri- govardhano me disatam abhistam
"WIthout taking shelter of the feet of the hill that is the best of Lord Hari's servants and full of love for the divine king and queen, how is it possible to attain pure devotional service? May Govardhana Hill fulfill my desire"
Please join us on Sundary October 30, 2011, 11:00AM to worship Giri Govardhna, hear His glories and take a tour of various places on and around Him. There will be arati at 12:30 PM followed by sumptuous Govardhana prasadam! |