Dated 5-11-2021
*Happy New Year*
*Govardhan Puja* is celebrated as the day when *Lord Krishna* defeated *God Indra.*
Govardhan Puja is dedicated to *Govardhan Hills* & *Lord Krishna.*
Gowardhan Puja is also known as *Annakut Puja.*
On this day food made of cereals like wheat, rice, curry made of gram flour and leafy vegetables is cooked and offered to *Lord Krishna.*
The same day is celebrated as *Bali Pratipada* Or *Bali Padva.*
The day commemorates victory of *Vamana,* an incarnation of *Lord Vishnu,* over *King Bali* and subsequent pushing of Bali to *Patal Lok*(the underworld).
It is believed that due to boon given by Lord Vamana, Asura King Bali visits the *Prithvi Lok* from the Patala Lok on this day.
*New Year* is the time to close old account books and to open new account books.
*New Chopda(s)* are inaugurated in presence of *Goddess Maha Lakshmi* to seek Her blessing.
*Happy Deepavali & Happy New Year To You & Your Family*
