While Govardhan Puja is usually celebrated a day after Diwali, there might be a day’s gap, depending on the Pratipada Tithi. The day commemorates the day when Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Hill to shield the people of Gokul village from Lord Indra’s fury, which led to heavy rain and floods.



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