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‘Go’ means cow and ‘vardhan’ means ‘nourishment’. Another meaning is ‘Go’ means ‘senses’ and ‘vardhan’ means ‘to increase’, meaning ‘increasing one’s senses’ and worshipping Lord Krishna. It is believed that one who worships Govardhan hill, also increases his devotion and belief towards Lord Krishna.
Govardhan Puja is also referred to as Annakoot puja. People prepare chappan bhog, 56 varieties of food, which are offered to God. People place an image of Govardhan and worship it.