The festival began with the sacred Gau Puja, during which Krishna Prasadam was offered to cows and calves in the temple goshala: Reports. HYDERABAD: Sri Govardhana Puja and Karthika Deepotsavam were celebrated at the Hare Krishna Golden Temple on Wednesday. The highlight of the event was the replica of Govardhan Hill and the Annakuta offering, which included 56 varieties of sweets and savories.