Who can protect us as wonderfully as Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
tasmān mac-charaṇaṁ goṣṭhaṁ
man-nāthaṁ mat-parigraham
gopāye svātma-yogena
so ’yaṁ me vrata āhitaḥ
I must therefore protect the cowherd community by My transcendental potency, for I am their shelter, I am their master, and indeed they are My own family. After all, I have taken a vow to protect My devotees.
When Indra sent torrential rains upon Vṛndāvana, Kṛṣṇa lifted Govardhana Hill with His little finger, giving shelter to the residents of Vraja. For seven days, they remained safely beneath the hill, experiencing the Lord’s loving protection.
“When it was needed to protect the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana, He lifted a big hill, and since then His name is Giri-vara-dhārī.”
On this auspicious day, let us come together to worship Giri-Govardhana, remember Kṛṣṇa’s loving protection, and offer our gratitude through service.
Govardhana Puja Programme
4:30 AM — Maṅgala Ārati
7:00 AM — Darśana Ārati
11:00 AM — Mahā Abhiṣeka
11:40 AM — Bhoga Ārati, followed by Annakūṭa
1:00 PM — Prasādam Distribution
Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Class
By HG Rāmeśvara Prabhu
Devotees who feel inspired to contribute towards the offerings and arrangements are warmly invited to participate in this seva, according to their desire and capacity, for the pleasure of the Lord.
May we all find shelter at the lotus feet of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, Giri-Govardhana-dhārī!
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Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Source: https://www.mayapur.com/en/blog/govardhana-puja-mayapur
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