Govardhan Puja Bhog: Today Govardhan Puja is being celebrated across the country. On this day, not only worship is done, but 56 offerings are also made to the Govardhan form of Lord Shri Krishna. In such a situation, if you are not able to offer 56 bhog, then definitely include these 5 things in the bhog.
Govardhan Puja, celebrated on the next day of Diwali, is dedicated to the divine form of Lord Krishna, when he lifted the Govardhan mountain with his tiny hands and protected the people of Vrindavan. In Hindu religion and in some places of India, grand Annakoot and Govardhan Puja are organized on this day. People also prepare Govardhan and worship it at home, and devotees prepare Annakoot Khichdi or vegetable and offer it to Giriraj ji. This puja symbolizes prosperity, protection and gratitude. The dishes prepared at home on this day are not just for taste, but are an association of reverence and devotion. So let us see 5 traditional offerings made on the day of Govardhan Puja, without which this festival is incomplete.
Annakoot vegetable
The main prasad of Govardhan Puja is Annakoot, which contains various satvik vegetables. In this, gourd, potato, ridge gourd, brinjal, drumstick, cabbage, peas and green vegetables are mixed and cooked in a big pan without onion and garlic. It is offered to God by adding a little desi ghee, cumin seeds and rock salt. This vegetable is believed to be a symbol of prosperity and unity, as it includes every type of vegetable. In many places, grains like rice, wheat and pulses are also added to it.
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khichdi or bhog rice
Khichdi or plain rice is also prepared with Annakoot. The taste of Khichdi made from desi ghee, moong dal and rice is simple as well as delicious. At some places, it is also cooked by adding lots of green vegetables, which enhances both the taste and aroma. This Khichdi Prasad is considered a symbol of simplicity and purity.
butter sugar candy
The most favorite offering of Lord Krishna is butter and sugar candy. To prepare it, sugar candy is mixed in homemade white butter. While offering food to Lord Govardhan, keep Tulsi leaves in it and offer it. This offering is very dear to the Lord’s Baal Gopal form and without it Baal Bhog, 56 Bhog, everything is incomplete.
Offering of milk, curd and boora
Milk and curd have special significance on Govardhan Puja. In the worship of Giriraj ji, offer a mixture of curd, milk, boora (ground sugar) and ghee. It is considered as pure as “Panchamrit”. Prepare a mixture of milk, curd, sugar, honey and ghee and offer it to Govardhan Giriraj.
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Sweet Potato and Gujiya
At many places, sweet potatoes, Gujhiya or Mathri are also offered during Govardhan Puja on this day. Sweet potatoes are boiled or baked in tandoor and offered with pure ghee and jaggery. At the same time, Khoya’s Gujiya is also very dear to Bal Gopal.