🌼 Govardhan Puja and Gujarati New Year (Bestu Varas) – October 22, 2025
1. Govardhan Puja 2025 – Wednesday, October 22
Description:
Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut Puja, is celebrated on the next day after Diwali. On this day, devotees worship Lord Krishna for lifting the Govardhan Hill to protect the people of Vrindavan from heavy rain. People prepare Annakut (a mountain of food) and offer it to Krishna in gratitude.
Houses and temples are decorated beautifully, and in many places, symbolic Govardhan hills made of cow dung are worshipped.
Rituals:
- Prepare Annakut and offer it to Lord Krishna.
- Light lamps and perform Govardhan Parikrama.
- Feed cows and offer grains as part of Go Seva.
2. Gujarati New Year 2025 (Bestu Varas) – Wednesday, October 22
Description:
The Gujarati New Year, also called Bestu Varas, marks the start of a new year according to the Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar. It follows the day after Diwali and is considered highly auspicious for starting new ventures, business transactions, and house blessings.
People visit temples, seek blessings from elders, and greet each other by saying “Saal Mubarak” or “Nutan Varshabhinandan.”
Celebration Highlights:
Homes are decorated with rangolis and diyas.
Business owners perform Chopda Pujan (account book worship).
Families visit temples and exchange sweets.
❓ FAQ – Govardhan Puja & Gujarati New Year 2025
Q1. When is Govardhan Puja in 2025?
A1. Govardhan Puja will be celebrated on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, the day after Diwali.
Q2. Why do we celebrate Govardhan Puja?
A2. It commemorates Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan Hill to protect villagers from Indra’s wrath.
Q3. What is Gujarati New Year known as?
A3. The Gujarati New Year is known as Bestu Varas and marks the start of the Vikram Samvat calendar.
Q4. How do Gujaratis celebrate their New Year?
A4. People perform Chopda Pujan, decorate homes, visit temples, and exchange sweets and New Year greetings.
Q5. What greeting is used on Gujarati New Year?
A5. People greet each other with “Saal Mubarak” or “Nutan Varshabhinandan.”
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