Explorer

Govardhan Puja 2022: All You Need To Know About The Puja Samagri And Essentials Required

Before the major puja day, devotees should assemble all of the Govardhan puja samagri. Based on their health, some individuals may observe a full or partial fast.

New Delhi: Govardhan Puja honours the occurrence from the Bhagavata Puran when Shri Krishna raised Govardhan Hill to protect the residents of Vrindavan from the excessive downpours. Therefore, worshippers donate a "mountain" of food to symbolise the hill. It is a significant festival, particularly for Vaishnavas.

Preparation and Samagri required for the puja:

Before the major puja day, devotees should assemble all of the Govardhan puja samagri. Based on their health, some individuals may observe a full or partial fast. For this puja, one has to purchase all of the following puja samagri.

  • Items of decoration for Lord Krishna
  • Two sugarcane sticks
  • Grains, Ghee, Dhal, Batasha, and Chawal
  • Roli and Moli (Sacred Thread)
  • Copper/Brass Kalash and Earthen Lamp
  • Mud or Cow Dung
  • Payasam and Naivedyam 
  • Akshata (Raw unbroken rice mixed with turmeric)
  • Paachamrita (Milk, Sugar, Ghee, Honey, Curd)
  • A silver coin for Dakshina
  • A book for Krishna Puja
  • Betel Nuts, Mango Leaves, and Betel Leaf
  • A variety of sweets, such as Puris, Laddus, Rasagullas, Sandesh, and Halva

Constituents of Chhappan Bhog:

A meal of 56 food items known as the Chhappan bhog is presented to Shri Krishna. There are several delectable dishes in it, all cooked with pure desi ghee and without onions or garlic.

The exact number of components in the Chappan Bhog is 56.  People offer Krishna 56 (7x8) food preparations because he missed eight meals a day while lifting the mountain for a week (seven days).

The Chhappan Bhog usually consists of the following:

Bhakt (Rice), Soop (Dal), Praleh (Chutney), Sadika (Kadhi), Dadhishakaja ( Kadhi made of Shakh), Sikhrini, Svaleh (sweet drink) Balka (Bati), Ikshu Kherani (Murabba), Trikon, Batak (Vada), Madhu Sheershak, Phenika, Parishtachcha, Shatpatra, Sadhidrak, Chakram, Childika, Sudha Kundalika, Dhritapur, Vayupur Chandrakala, Dadhi (curd), Sthooli , Luangpuri, Khand Mandal, Godhum (Daliya), Parikha, Suphaladhaya, Dadhiroop, Modak, Shaakh, Saudhaan, Mandaka, Payasam, Dadhi (Raita), Goghrit , Makhan, Manduri, Kupika, Papad, Shaktika, Lasika, Sukta, Sanghaya, Suphala, Elaichi, Phal (fruits), Paan, Mohanbhog, Lavan, Kashaya, Madhur, Tikt, Kattu, Amla

(Disclaimer: The information provided here is based solely on assumptions and data. It is critical to note that ABPLive.com does not endorse any type of belief or information. Consult an expert before implementing any information or assumptions.)

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

3 'Khalistani' Terrorists Gunned Down In Encounter With Police In Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit
3 'Khalistani' Terrorists Gunned Down In Encounter With Police In Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit
Hyderabad Stampede: Police Make Fresh Revelation About Allu Arjun, Release CCTV Footage
Hyderabad Stampede: Police Make Fresh Revelation About Allu Arjun, Release CCTV Clip
Will Elon Musk Be The US President One Day? Donald Trump Has This Answer
Will Elon Musk Be The US President One Day? Donald Trump Has This Answer
'Teach Your Kids Ramayana, Else Someone Will Take Your Lakshmi': Kumar Vishvas' Veiled Dig At Sonakshi's Wedding
'Teach Your Kids Ramayana, Else...': Kumar Vishvas' Veiled Dig At Sonakshi's Wedding To Zahir
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Protests Outside Allu Arjun's House Over 'Pushpa 2' Stampede Incident, Accused Granted BailDelhi Elections 2025: Registrations for Mahila Samman Yojana and Sanjeevani Yojana Begin TodayDelhi Elections 2025: Registration for Mahila Samman Yojana and Sanjeevani Yojana Begins TodayPolice Gunned Down All Three Terrorists Involved in the December 18 Grenade Attack in Gurdaspur

Photo Gallery

Embed widget