Every year Govardhan Puja is performed on the second day of Diwali, however in 2024, due to Amavasya Tithi lasting for two days, Govardhan Puja will be performed on Saturday, 2nd November. Govardhan Mountain and Lord Krishna are worshiped on this day. People prepare many types of dishes to offer in puja, out of which the most important dish is Annakoot. Let us tell you that Govardhan Puja is also known as Annakoot. At present, ‘Annakoot’, which is offered as food, is no less than a boon for health, because it is made by mixing many vegetables, hence it is rich in nutrients. To make Annakoot, new vegetables coming in the market like cabbage, carrot are used. , Saggery, peas, beans, brinjal, radish, capsicum, gourd, raw banana etc. are used. Therefore, if we talk about nutrients, Annakoot is packed with nutrients. Know how many benefits there are of eating this vegetable.
digestion will be fine
Many types of vegetables are used in Annakoot which are rich in fiber, hence its consumption is good for digestion. Annakoot is beneficial in problems like indigestion, constipation etc.
strengthen immunity
By eating Annakoot, the body gets many types of vitamins and minerals together, hence apart from Govardhan, it can be prepared and eaten on other days, which will keep your immunity strong and this vegetable is also very beneficial for children.
Will be beneficial in diabetes
If vegetables like cabbage, potato etc. are left out in Annakoot vegetable, then all the other vegetables have low glycemic index and are rich in nutrients, hence including it in the diet can be very beneficial for diabetic people and helps in many health benefits of the body. Can also protect against other diseases.
Help full in weight loss
If you include vegetables like pumpkin, bottle gourd, radish, carrot, semi, radish leaves, okra in Annakoot vegetable then it will help you in weight loss. This vegetable is a power packed meal in itself, which you can have in dinner. This vegetable is a great option for those on a weight loss journey.
Eyes, hair and skin will remain healthy
If you consume Annakoot in your daily routine, it benefits your eyes because many vegetables contain Vitamin A. Apart from this, skin and hair also remain healthy, because iron helps in making blood in the body, whereas vegetables contain Vitamin C, A and many other vitamin-minerals which are very beneficial.