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Govardhanadhari

गोवर्धनधारी
Also known as: Govardhana Giridhāri, Giridhārī

About

Form of Krishna who lifted Govardhan Hill on his little finger to protect the people of Vrindavan from Indra's rains. Represents divine protection and the superiority of pure devotion over ritual sacrifice.

Attributes

Divine protectionDevotionGovardhan hill

Symbols

Govardhan hillLittle fingerVrindavan

Associated Mantras

Om Govardhanadhārāya namaḥ
Govardhan Puja mantra

Festivals

Govardhan PujaAnnakut

Scriptures

Bhagavata Purana

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaVrindavanBraj region

Iconography

Krishna holding Govardhan Hill aloft on his left little finger. Standing with one leg crossed. Cowherds, cows, and gopis sheltered under the hill. Sometimes depicted with a gentle smile.