Janmashtami is a joyous celebration of Lord Krishna's birth and is celebrated across many parts of India. Many devotees observe a fast on this auspicious day. This spiritual practice is believed to purify the body and mind, bringing devotees closer to the divine. The food consumed during the fast is simple and rooted in tradition. 

This year, Janmashtami is being celebrated on August 27. If you’re looking to make something easy and delicious to elevate your fasting feast, these are some recipes of a few traditional sweets from ‘The Taste of India' podcast on Audible to get you started.