DIWALI & GOVARDHAN PUJA
Sat, Nov 14
|New Vrindaban
Festival of Lights & Festival of Krishna Lifting Govardhan Hill—Weekend Celebration


Time & Location
Nov 14, 2020, 5:00 AM – Nov 15, 2020, 9:00 PM
New Vrindaban, New Vrindaban, WV, USA
About This Event
Diwali or Dipavali (meaning “a row of lamps”) is synonymous with light and divinity. It is a jubilant occasion celebrated by Hindus and Vaishnavas throughout the world, signifying the triumph of light over darkness, of goodness over evil. It was first celebrated by the citizens of Ayodhya many thousands of years ago to welcome Lord Rama back to His kingdom after His fourteen-year exile. At another time, this was the day when Lord Krishna broke pots of yogurt and was chastised by His mother, Yashoda. She then caught Him and bound Him to a grinding mortar, signifying that Krishna is only bound by the pure love of His devotee. On Diwali many extravagant food preparations are offered to the Lord, fireworks are ignited, and lamps and candles are lit as a symbol of divine peace and joy.
Govardhana Puja and Go-puja
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