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.