Annakut

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Annakut is a Hindu festival, especially prominent in Swaminarayan tradition, in which a grand variety of vegetarian foods is ceremonially offered to God as an expression of gratitude and devotion.

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instanceOf Hindu festival
religious observance
alsoKnownAs Annakoot
Govardhan Annakut
linked to: Govardhan Puja
associatedWith Diwali
Govardhan Puja
Swaminarayan Sampradaya
Vaishnavism
category Festivals associated with Krishna
Hindu festivals related to food
Swaminarayan festivals
centralTheme devotional worship
gratitude to God
offering of food to God
dietaryRule vegetarian food only
emphasizes bhakti (devotion)
community participation
seva (service)
etymology Sanskrit term meaning "mountain of food"
features ceremonial food offering
collective darshan of food offerings
decorative food arrangements
devotional singing
grand variety of vegetarian foods
ritual prayers
notableIn BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan
performedFor God
Krishna
Swaminarayan
practicedBy Swaminarayan devotees
Vaishnava Hindus
linked to: Vaishnavism
practicedIn Hindu temples worldwide
India
Swaminarayan temples
religion Hinduism
ritualAction arranging food before the deity
distribution of prasad to devotees
offering food with mantras and prayers
preparation of numerous food items
significance celebration of God as sustainer of life
expression of gratitude for divine protection and sustenance
renewal of devotion and surrender to God
symbolism abundance provided by God
community sharing of divine blessings
dependence of humans on divine grace
timeOfYear Kartik month (Hindu lunar calendar)
day after Diwali in many regions

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