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Mountain

Govardhana

Hill lifted by Krishna to shelter the cowherds from Indra's storm.

Bhagavata PuranaGirirajaGovardhan Hill
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Govardhana is the hill Krishna raises on his little finger for seven days, ending Indra's pride and establishing Govardhana-puja among the Vraja folk.

Primary sources

  • Bhagavata Purana · Skandha 10 · ch. 25