saptaham evacyuta hasta-pankaje bhrngamanam phala-mula-kandaraih
samsevyamanam harim atma-vrndakair govardhanaadrim sirsa namami
"I bow my head to Sri Govardhana, who rested upon the lotus-had of Lord Acyuta for seven days, who is surrounded by the humming of bumble-bees, and who expertly serves Hari and His dearest associates by providing caves and gardens which supply an abundance of a variety of flowers for their enjoyment." (Srila Sanatana Gosvami)
Sri Narasingha Caitanya Matha celebrated the most auspicious occasion of Sri Govardhana Puja on Saturday 13th November. About 100 devotees and guests took part in the festival including Mr. Chudiah, MLA for Mandya District.
The morning was spent in decorating Sri Sri Radha-Madhava and Giriraja by the pujaris, then at midday following the morning Deity arati, Srila Narasingha Maharaja spoke on Govardhana-lila from Bhagavatam. Maharaja also explained to the guests the preeminent position of Sri Krsna as opposed to the Devas and illustrated this by telling how Indra's pride was crushed by the Lord during His pastime of lifting Govardhana.
After the lecture, the devotees and guests assembled at Govardhana Hill and bathed Giriraja with milk and rose-water. After the abhiseka, devotees all brought bhoga from the kitchen and placed the items in front of Giriraja for His transcendental pleasure. Srila Visnu Maharaja then offered arati to the Lord as Madhava Maharaja led the devotees in singing 'Yasomati-nandana.' Lastly, everyone circumambulated Govardhana Hill and made their way to the prasadam hall to honor Sri Giriraja's remnants.
