Sri Govardhana Puja 2023 | ISKCON Bangalore | Hare Krishna Hill скачать в хорошем качестве

Sri Govardhana Puja 2023 | ISKCON Bangalore | Hare Krishna Hill

ISKCON Bangalore celebrates Sri Govardhana Puja on 14th November 2023 to commemorate the pastime of Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhana Hill to protect the residents of Vrindavan from the wrath of Indra. At the Hare Krishna Hill temple, the Deity of Lord Krishna is decorated in Giridhari alankara, holding the Govardhana Hill on the little finger of His left hand. The devotees of ISKCON Bangalore make a replica of the Govardhana Hill with a sattvic cake and various delicacies. The cake is then offered to the Deities of Sri Sri Krishna Balarama and later distributed to all the devotees. A grand arati is performed to Sri Sri Krishna Balarama while the devotees sing Sri Govardhanashtakam – eight verses glorifying the Govardhana Hill. Devotees also worship the cows on the day of Govardhana Puja. Krishna is known as Gopala – the protector of cows. There is also a prayer in Vishnu Purana (1.19.65) that states: namo brahmanya-devaya go-brahmana-hitaya ca. Here Krishna is described as the well-wisher of the cows and the Brahmanas. The cows are decorated and fed sumptuously. An arati is also offered to the cows. When the Supreme Lord Krishna saw the residents of Vrindavan preparing for Indra-yajna, He suggested that they should forgo the worship of Indra and instead worship the Govardhana Hill, which provides all the necessities of their life. On coming to know of this, Indra became angry and sent a devastating rainfall over Vrindavan. Krishna lifted the Govardhana Hill with His little finger and gave shelter to all the inhabitants of Vrindavan. Indra’s attempts failed, and he became conscious of his offence and begged for forgiveness from Krishna. Thus, the Supreme Lord established that a devotee who is surrendered to the Supreme Lord and engaged in devotional service is freed from all obligations and need not worship any demigods for material favour. This pastime is known as Govardhana Lila and is described in the tenth canto of Srimad Bhagavatam. As per the instructions of Krishna and following in the footsteps of the residents of Vrindavan, this festival is celebrated every year in the month of Kartika (October – November). Devotees prepare varieties of foodstuffs with grain and ghee (like rice, dhal, halva, pakora, puri, etc.) and various milk preparations (such as sweet rice, rabri, sweet balls, sandesh, rasagulla and laddu). The food is stacked like a small hill and offered to the Lord. Then, it is distributed to everyone as prasadam. Hence, this festival is also called Annakuta Festival. 00:00 Kirtans 38:43 Welcomed Address 42:43 Arati to Sri Sri Krishna Balarama and Go Puja 55:59 Video Presentation on the Significance of Govardhana Puja 1:19:37 Acknowledging the Distinguished Guests and Sevakartas 1:22:07 Description of the replica of Sri Giriraja 1:23:39 Description of the Govardhana cake 1:29:47 Arati to Sri Govardhana Hill 1:30:02 Kirtans and Govardhana Parikrama