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Govardhan Pūjā · Annakūṭ, the day after Diwali

Govardhan Pūjā stories for children

The day the village thanked a hill instead of a god — and a seven-year-old held that hill over their heads for a week while the rain came down.

The story behind the mountain of food. If your child has ever asked why the hill gets the offering, this is the answer.

1 story for this night

The Mountain Held Up by SticksBhāgavata Purāṇa · Skandha 10, chapters 24–25 · ages 5+A seven-year-old holds a hill over a village for seven days. A cowherd puts his stick up to help.Read it →