Govardhan Puja 2025: Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan mountain on his finger to subdue Indradev's arrogance. This year, Govardhan Puja falls on October 22, 2025. Learn what to do with the cow dung left after the puja.

What to do with cow dung after Govardhan Puja?

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Govardhan Puja is one of the five-day festivals of Diwali. It is celebrated on Balipratipada, the day after Diwali. Celebrated in memory of Lord Krishna's highly popular leela, this festival involves worshipping symbols of Lord Krishna and Mount Govardhan. This festival is celebrated on the Pratipada (first day) of the bright fortnight of the Kartik month. On this day, a mountain of cow dung is made from cow dung and worshipped. But now the question is, what should be done with the dung after worshipping Mount Govardhan?

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Govardhan Puja is also known as the Annakut festival because fifty-six offerings, or 56 types of dishes such as lentils, rice, sweets, fruits, and vegetables, are offered to the deity on this day. These offerings symbolize gratitude and love for the deity. This year, the festival will be celebrated on October 22, 2025.

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Cow dung is considered extremely sacred in Hinduism. It is not only considered a symbol of purity, but is also said to be the abode of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu. The Govardhan mountain, made of cow dung, is believed to symbolize Mother Earth and Lord Krishna. It teaches us that it is our responsibility to protect nature and our livestock.

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It is believed that after Govardhan Puja, you should plaster the courtyard of your house with some cow dung to ensure the continued presence of Goddess Lakshmi and the blessings of Lord Krishna. Women can prepare cow dung cakes from the remaining cow dung cakes after the puja and use them for any household purpose. These cakes can also be used for cooking in winter. Burning them in the house can also purify the atmosphere.

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After the puja, cow dung from Mount Govardhan can be used as fertilizer in the fields. This will increase crop yields and enhance the fertility of the soil.