Gurugram: Govardhan Puja and Annakut Mahotsav were celebrated with devotion and traditional fervour at Shri Shakti Mandir, Sector-23, under the aegis of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Tuesday. The event witnessed the participation of devotees, VHP office-bearers and workers from across the region.
Addressing the gathering, Neeraj Dhanoriya, Organisation Minister of VHP’s Indraprastha Region, said that Govardhan Puja is not merely a religious observance but an important festival symbolising cow protection, conservation and promotion within India’s Sanatan cultural tradition.
He noted that cattle have historically formed the backbone of India’s agrarian economy and rural life. Referring to Lord Krishna’s Govardhan Leela, Dhanoriya said the episode conveys a timeless message of protecting nature, livestock and all living beings. He added that the Annakut festival reflects gratitude towards food and highlights the spirit of collective participation and social harmony.
Speaking on the occasion, Yashwant Shekhawat, Haryana State Minister of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, said that Govardhan Puja reminds devotees of the teachings and ideals embodied in the life of Lord Krishna and the values of Sanatan culture.
He described the Annakut festival as a symbol of respect for food, gratitude and societal unity, adding that such programmes serve as an effective medium for connecting the younger generation with India’s cultural heritage.
Several VHP functionaries and dignitaries were present at the event, including Thanmal Sharma, State Dharma Acharya Contact Head; Pandit Gopal Kaushik, temple priest and Contact Head; B.N. Lal, District Special Contact Head; Atar Chand Yadav, District Vice-President; and Praveen Hindustani, District Minister, among others.
As part of the celebrations, devotees performed ceremonial worship of Lord Govardhan in accordance with traditional rituals and later undertook the parikrama of Govardhan Maharaj, seeking blessings. The religious proceedings were followed by the distribution of Annakut Prasad among devotees.
A large number of devotees and VHP workers participated in the programme, which concluded with prayers for the well-being and prosperity of society while reiterating the cultural significance of nature conservation and reverence for cattle in Indian tradition.
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