Arpan Karke Tan Man Dhan Govardhan
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Offering our body, mind and wealth, let's perform a circumambulation (Parikrama) of the Govardhan mountain. We will sing the glories of Srī Rādhā and do the Parikrama by dancing. 1) First after reaching the Dān Ghati (donation valley, where little Krishna used to collect taxes from gopis), we say the Name of Giridhārīji by bowing down our heads. Then offer prostration. Have no fear in your heart and get ready for the Parikrama. Here, all give donations heartily. 2) We start by meditating on Giridhārīji. Then we receive the darshan of the deity at Poonchhari ka Lautha temple to seek the blessings of Lota Baba. After coming to the Jatipura village, you happily offer milk at the temple. You continue the Parikrama of the Govardhan mountain with all devotion. 3) At Rādhā Kund, we meditate on Srī Rādhā. After that, take a bath at the sacred lake Manasi Ganga (which purifies one’s sins and offers loving devotion to Srī Krishna). When the soul is pure, then one attains the supreme Lord. With the nectarous voice sing the glories of the Lord and perform the Parikrama of the Govardhan mountain.