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Monday, 27 October 2155

Today’s festivals

27Oct

Govardhan Puja

Major festival

Worship of Govardhan Hill — Krishna lifted it to protect Braj from Indra's wrath

  • Annakut (mountain of food offered)
  • Cow worship
27Oct

Bali Pratipada

Major festival

King Bali's return from netherworld; New Year in some regions

27Oct

Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya)

Major festival

Sister-brother bond celebration — Yama visits sister Yamuna

  • Tilak ceremony
  • Sister's prayers for brother
  • Gift exchange