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Every year on Govardhan we go to ISKCON temple for the Govardhan puja. The temple is beautifully decorated with strings of flowers and lights. So few may ask, What is a Govardhan puja? As you all know by now (if you have read my articles on Diwali ) that Diwali/ Deepavali is one of the biggest festivals celebrated and is celebrated for 5 days starting on the 13th day after the full moon or "Poornima" (is the word for full moon in Sanskrit). Day 1- Dhanteras. People worship Goddess Lakshmi ( Goddess of wealth) and Lord Kubera (God of wealth). Day 2 - On 14th day we celebrate Narak Chaturdashi or "Choti" Diwali which commemorates Lord Krishna and Satyabhama's victory over the demon king Narakasura. Day 3 - On 15th day which is Amavasya (or No moon day) we celebrate Diwali. Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped everywhere.  Day 4 - On 16th day we celebrate Govardhan Puja and we worship Lord Krishna.  Day 5- On 17th day we celebrate Bhai Doo

Hey, It’s Diwali time !!! 🪔🪔 Do check out my last year's article about how I celebrate this amazing dazzling festival every year 😍- https://sk-digilance.blogspot.com/2021/11/celebrating-dazzling-deepavali.html But to give you all some highlights, Diwali is one of my favorite festival where I do enjoy variety of homemade/ store bought lip smacking sweets and savories at least for few days during this festivities in-short a face full of sweets and a home full of diyas. 😋😋 One of the best part of Diwali is the way it can bring many people ( from North- South- East- West) together, often only at this time of year to share a feast together dressing in colorful traditional clothing with lights decorated both inside and outside of homes. Hope you all agree with me....🎆🎆 Deepavali or Diwali symbolizes "positivity" is a Sanskrit term - Deepa - Lamps (Preferably Clay) or lights Avali -  Row So, its "Row of lamps/ lights" symbolizing the vict

Today, we visited this beautiful temple  "ISKCON Vedic Cultural Center"  centrally located with rich architectural in Sammamish, Washington dedicated to Lord Radha Krishna   centered around the Krishna Consciousness based on Vedic culture of living and Dharma.  International Society for Krishna Consciousness known as ISKCON is a religious organization with core beliefs based on the Vedic scriptures, Bhagavad Gita, Bhagavat Purana, and the Vaishnava tradition (Vaishnava means 'worship of Vishnu).  This temple has peaceful atmosphere, beautiful décor of the deities and of course their divine blessings. We were offered Prasadam / Food for "To-Go" since we are still in between Pandemic and temple still doesn't allow Eat-in yet. Temple sells Variety of religious Books for adults and children.  Ps: You need to book your visiting slot "online" completely free to av