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- Govardhan Puja is a festival, remembered for the victory of Lord Krishna over Indra.
- It is celebrated on the next day of Diwali.
- On this day Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan hill on his little finger and saved people from the anger of Lord Indra.
- The devotees worship Lord Krishna for being the savior.
- The holy Govardhan Hill is located in Mathura in UP, India.
- The festival is celebrated on the first day of Shukla Paksha of Karthik month in Hindu calendar.
- It is mostly celebrated in northern India.
- All the Lord Krishna temples are decorated with flowers and lights.
- Devotees prepare Bhog Prasad to offer Lord Krishna.
- Every year this festival is celebrated with great pomp and show.