Janmashtami 2022: Krishna Janmashtami is one of the most loved and celebrated festivals in India, mostly celebrated by Hindu devotees. On this occasion people prepare a list of 56 special food items for Lord Krishna which is also known as Chappan Bhog. It is said that to prepare these bhoga, Krishna devotees get up early in the morning and start preparing for it. They believe that these 56 bhog items which are a mixture of grains, fruits, dry fruits, sweets, drinks, snacks and pickles are the favorites of Lord Krishna.
Here is a list of 56 foods
- Maize Mishri
- Kheer
- Rasagulla
- cumin laddu
- Jalebi
- rabrik
- Mathri
- Malpua
- tempted
- sauce
- marmalade
- greens
- Curd
- rice
- team
- Kadi
- Ghewar
- Chila
- peda
- papad
- Moong Dal Halwa
- pakoras
- A dish in South Asian cuisine made of rice and lentils
- Eggplant
- Gourd
- Complete
- Badam Milk
- tikiso
- Cashew
- Almond
- Pista
- Cardamom
- Panchamrit
- marmalade
- shakkarpara
- dalia
- Ghee
- Honey
- butter
- cream
- Shortbread
- bread
- coconut water
- Common
- banana
- shikanji
- grapes
- Apple
- plum
- Raisin
- Channa
- sweet rice
- Bhujia
- Betel
- Fennel
- paan
On this Janmashtami, offer these 56 bhog items to Lord Krishna with love and devotion to receive his divine blessings. But, one thing should be kept in mind that the food should be pure and essentially sattvik. (without garlic and onion).
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