<span style="color: #222222;">Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakoot, is being celebrated throughout the country today. In accordance with the Hindu calendar, this puja is carried out on Kartik Shukla Pratipada. The Govardhan Puja involves the preparation of annakuts, and the worship of cows. Legend has it that Lord Indra was defeated on this day by Lord Krishna. Lord Indra became enraged when Shri Krishna commanded the Braj people to worship the Govardhan mountain and cows. He unleashed such torrential rain in his rage that Braj's residents' lives were perilous. Then, in order to safeguard the Braj people, Brajwasis, and animals, Shri Krishna lifted the Govardhan mountain with his little finger. They took refuge beneath this mountain for seven days. This is why during Govardhan Puja, people worship this mountain and the Govardhan and circumambulate it seven times.</span><br />