Question: why govardhan puja is celebrated?
Answer: Govardhan Pooja, one of the auspicious festival of the Hindus, is celebrated a day after the Diwali in the month of Kartik. Also known as Bali Pratipada, on this occasion, devotees offer puja to Lord Krishna. According to Hindu religion, this pooja marks the victory of Lord Krishna over the arrogance of Lord Indra.