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Janmashtami 2025 Bhog: On the day of Krishna Janmashtami, certain types of substances are offered and later distributed like Prasad. These are special dear to Kanha and on this day, decorating his plate with him has special significance. Know what you can offer Krishna to Krishna and how to prepare him quickly.
On the occasion of Janmashtami, Makhan-Mishri has special significance, because it is considered to be the favorite dish of Lord Krishna. Devotees prepare fresh Makhan and Mishri in the house on this day and offer bhog.
To make Makhan, the cream released from fresh milk is prepared by churning white and soft Makhan, then small sugar candy is added to it. Some people also enhance taste and purity by adding basil leaves or dry fruits. This prasad is not only delicious but also a symbol of devotion and reverence. It is considered auspicious to share Makhan-Mishri on Janmashtami.
On Janmashtami, the nuts of the dry fruits are considered a special dish for offering Lord Krishna. To make it, dry fruits like cashew nuts, almonds, pistachios, walnuts are roasted and finely cut. Then it is mixed with lost and pure desi ghee and roasted on low flame.
To enhance the taste, cardamom powder and sugar candy or sugar are added to it. Laddus are made by giving a round shape to the prepared mixture. These laddus are not only delicious and full of energy but are also considered a symbol of devotion and love when distributed as prasad.
Honey is also offered to Lord Krishna on Janmashtami, because it is considered a symbol of natural sweetness and purity. Honey is offered directly in the form of indulgence or special offerings are prepared by mixing it with milk, curd and dry fruits.
In many places, honey is also mixed with Panchamrit and Krishna is also offered to Krishna. It is believed that offering honey brings sweetness and happiness and prosperity in life. This prasad is not only beneficial for health but also increases the sweetness of devotion and reverence.
It is considered very auspicious to offer Panchamrit to Lord Krishna on Janmashtami. Panchamrit is prepared from five holy substances – milk, curd, honey, ghee and Ganga water or sugar candy. The mixture of these five is not only delicious but is also very important from religious point of view.
To make it, pure milk and curd are first mixed, then add honey and ghee to it and whisk it well. Finally, Panchamrit is prepared by adding Ganga water or sugar candy. This indulgence is distributed as offerings to devotees after offering it to God, which is a symbol of purity and prosperity.
Coriander registrary has special significance on Janmashtami and it has a tradition to offer it to Lord Krishna. Devotees who observe the fast also receive it as offerings. To make it, the coriander powder is first fryed in pure ghee.
Then it adds ground sugar or sugar candy, dried fruits like almonds, cashews, raisins and coconut. It is beneficial for health as well as health and helps in maintaining energy during fasting. After offering to God, it is distributed among the devotees in the form of offerings.
