Devotees Perform Rituals and Serve Cows; Residents of Sadguru Kripa Apna Ghar Ashram Also Participate Enthusiastically in the Celebrations
Ranchi: Govardhan Puja was celebrated with great devotion, faith and enthusiasm at Shri Krishna Pranami Mangal Radhika Sadanand Sevadhham, located in Pundag, Ranchi. The religious programme was organised at the premises of Shri Krishna Pranami Seva Dham Trust (M.R.S.) under the divine guidance of Param Pujya Sant Shiromani Swami Sadanand Maharaj. The occasion witnessed traditional worship, cow service, devotional songs and prayers, reflecting the rich traditions of Indian culture and Sanatan Dharma.
On this auspicious occasion, Pandit Arvind Pandey, priest at Shri Krishna Pranami Gau Seva Dham, performed the traditional worship of Gau Mata with Vedic chants and rituals. Tilak was applied to the cows, flowers were offered, and aarti was performed with incense and lamps. After offering bhog and prasad, devotees lovingly fed the cows jaggery, chapatis, green vegetables and other food items, seeking their blessings through Gau Seva.
A special highlight of the programme was the enthusiastic participation of the destitute residents of Sadguru Kripa Apna Ghar Ashram, who joined the celebrations and participated in serving the cows. Everyone collectively performed Gau Mata's aarti and sang devotional bhajans. Prasad was distributed among the devotees and residents after the worship. The entire Gau Seva Dham premises was beautifully decorated with traditional lamps, creating a spiritual and devotional atmosphere.
Trust Vice-President Rajendra Prasad Agarwal and Spokesperson-cum-Media In-charge Sanjay Sarraf stated that Govardhan Puja is celebrated on Kartik Shukla Pratipada, the day after Diwali. According to religious beliefs, Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill on his little finger to protect the people of Braj from the wrath of Lord Indra. The tradition of Govardhan Puja began in remembrance of this divine event. The festival symbolises gratitude towards nature, cattle and food resources.
They further explained that Annakoot Mahotsav is also an important part of Govardhan Puja, during which a variety of delicacies and food preparations are offered to Lord Krishna. The festival conveys the message of environmental protection, ecological balance, cow welfare, respect for food, compassion and social harmony. They emphasised that serving cows and helping the needy are among the truest expressions of devotion.
