– Today is Annakuta Maha-Mahotsava of Giriraja Govardhana. – The Garga-samhita beautifully describes the glories of Giriraja Maharaja. – Giriraja shila immediately transformed a demon into a devata by touching his body. – Giriraja is higher than Vrinavana. – Govardhana is the setting for Govardhana vasantika-rasa. – Verse: ‘Hantāyam adrir abalā Hari-dāsa-varyo…’ (SB 10.21.18). – Giriraja was once tall. Now he is gradually losing his...