Bharat Devotion

Annakut

(अन्नकूट)

Literal Meaning

Mountain of food

Etymology & Sanskrit Root

From 'anna' (food) + 'kuta' (heap, mountain). Observed with Govardhan Puja on the day after Diwali.

Spiritual Insight & Context

A great offering of many dishes heaped before the deity on the fourth day of Diwali, in memory of Govardhana and in gratitude for the harvest.

Where Annakut Comes Up