Jalebi and Dusshera Connections: Dussehra has a tradition of eating jalebi. This sweets filled with juice are eaten because our Shri Ram loved food. When he returned to Ayodhya after killing Ravana, this dessert was made to welcome him.
This time Dussehra is being celebrated on 2 October. Dussehra means the festival of victory of good over evil. On this day, happiness is celebrated throughout the country with Ravana combustion and delicious dishes also have special significance. Like every festival festival, some special dishes are also connected to Dussehra, and one of them is Jalebi. People like to eat jalebi on this day. Many houses smell the formation of it. People in the market will also see it and see accounts. But do you know why the tradition of eating jalebi is played on Dussehra? What is the story behind it. So let’s say, Jalebi and Shri Ram’s connection.
It is said that Lord Rama loved Jalebi. In the ancient scriptures, it is called Shashkuli, which was made from gram flour and fried in ghee. It is believed that when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after conquering Ravana, he was served his beloved Shashkuki to welcome him. Since then, the tradition of eating Jalebi started on Vijayadashami.
What does Chef Sanjeev Kapoor say?
According to the famous chef Sanjeev Kapoor, Dussehra is considered incomplete without cuisine like Jalebi, Fafda and Srikhand. Especially in Gujarat, the combination of Fafda-Jalebi on Dussehra is part of a cultural tradition.
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Conquest and prosperity
The round and spiral shape of Jalebi is considered a symbol of life cycle and infinity. It is also a symbol of sweetness and prosperity, which comes into our life with Vijay.
Aspect of health
The weather starts changing during Dussehra, light cold is felt in the morning and evening. In this season, oily and sweet dishes give energy and heat to the body. Therefore, food is not only a tradition, but in seasonal changes, it is also considered a way to give strength to the body.
Sweetness related to Navratri and Dussehra
Devotees follow the practice and restraint for 9 days of Navratri. Dussehra is a symbol of the conclusion of that penance. Therefore, sweet festival is celebrated on this day. The tradition of eating jalebi still reminds people that good is always heavy on evil. We should defeat negativity in our life and move towards happiness and sweetness.
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