The festival of lights, better known as Diwali is preceded and followed by number of festivals. Govardhan Puja is celebrated on the next day after Diwali. This year Govardhan Puja falls on today 8th November, 2018. The festival is celebrated with pomp and gaiety in Hindu households, and is an extremely special day for the devout followers of Lord Krishna, who is also known as Govardhan dhari. The puja is tied to the great legend of Krishna and mount Govardhan.