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Govardhan Puja, also called Annakut means the pile of grain which is celebrated to remember the victory of Lord Krishna over the arrogant Indra. Lord Krishna taught people to worship the Supreme Controller of nature, God, specifically Govardhan, as Govardhan is a manifestation of Krishna, and to stop worshiping the God of Rains, Lord Indra. For Annakut a mountain of food is decorated symbolizing Govardhan Mountain said to be lifted by Lord Krishna to save the people from the wrath of Lord Indra, the demigod in charge of rain. It is considered that at this day Lord Krishna had defeated the Lord of heaven Indra. Lord Krishna told the people of Vrindavan dham to worship the Nature because only the Nature is nurturing you. He taught people that worship the Govardhan Mountain which brings rain
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