Govardhan is a sacred Hindu site in India that includes a hill, a town, and a pilgrimage center: Govardhan Hill: A sacred hill in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is also known as Mount Govardhana and Giriraj. The hill is about 8 kilometers long and is considered a natural form of Krishna. Govardhan town: A municipal town in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is also the seat of an MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly). Govardhan pilgrimage center: A key pilgrimage center in India. Govardhan is also associated with a mythical story about Lord Krishna: In the story, Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill on his finger to provide shelter for the people of Vrindavan during a heavy rainfall. The story teaches that ego, anger, pride, and hatred lead to suffering. The Govardhan Puja festival commemorates this story and celebrates the connection between environmental awareness and spiritual wisdom