7 food items you can offer to Lord Krishna on Janmashtami
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Makhan Mishri
Considered one of Lord Krishna`s favourite dishes, Makhan Mishri is made using fresh butter and mishri. It is one of the most popular dishes for Janmashtami.
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Peda
Peda is another popular sweet dish for Janmashtami prasad. It is often flavoured with cardamom and garnished with almonds or pistachios.
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Laddoo
Laddoo is also a common offering during Janmashtami. Besan, boondi and coconut laddoos are especially popular.
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Kheer
Kheer is an important part of the bhog offered to Lord Krishna. Made using rice, milk and sugar, it is a common dish prepared on Janmashtami.
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Dhaniya Panjiri
This dish, made using coriander powder, ghee, sugar, and dry fruits, is commonly prepared during Janmashtami and offered to Lord Krishna.
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Gopalkala
A traditional Maharashtrian dish, Gopalkala is made using poha (flattened rice), milk, curd, cucumber, fruits and spices.
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Panchamrit
This mixture of five ingredients – milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar – is one of the most popular offerings to Lord Krishna on Janmashtami.
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