PM Modi, Amit Shah Extend Govardhan Puja Wishes; Pray For Prosperity

PM Modi, Amit Shah Extend Govardhan Puja Greetings, Wish Prosperity and Well-being

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended Govardhan Puja greetings on Tuesday, wishing citizens happiness, prosperity and good health on the auspicious occasion.

In a post on X, PM Modi prayed that the festival would bring fresh energy and enthusiasm into people’s lives, along with good fortune and prosperity.

“Heartiest greetings to all my fellow countrymen on the occasion of Govardhan Puja. May this sacred festival infuse new energy and enthusiasm into all your lives. I pray for the well-being, good fortune and prosperity of everyone,” the Prime Minister wrote.

सभी देशवासियों को गोवर्धन पूजा की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। यह पावन पर्व आप सभी के जीवन में नई ऊर्जा और नए उत्साह का संचार करे। सभी के सुख, सौभाग्य और समृद्धि का विस्तार हो, यही मंगलकामना है।

आभीरनगरीप्राणप्रियं सत्यपराक्रमम् ।

स्वभृत्यभयभेत्तारं गोवर्धनधरं भजे ॥ https://t.co/m4RELRBfsO

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2026

Modi also shared a Sanskrit verse from the Shri Govardhanadharashtakam, a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Krishna. The verse praises Krishna as the beloved of Braj, a symbol of valour and the protector who removes his devotees’ fears.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his wishes through his official X account, seeking Lord Krishna’s blessings for every family.

“Heartfelt wishes to all fellow citizens on Govardhan Puja. May the grace of Lord Shri Krishna bring happiness, prosperity and well-being to everyone’s life,” Shah wrote.

समस्त देशवासियों को गोवर्धन पूजा की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।

भगवान श्रीकृष्ण की कृपा से सभी के जीवन में सुख, समृद्धि और खुशहाली बनी रहे।
जय श्री कृष्ण! https://t.co/8gRyU8pdP5

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 10, 2026

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna lifted Mount Govardhan on his little finger to protect the people of Braj from heavy rains sent by Lord Indra, earning the title Govardhan-dhari.

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