The festival of Janmashtami is celebrated with great pomp. It is said that Kanha was born on this day and came to earth to save the universe. Therefore, from children to adults, everyone is seen dressed in the colors of Shri Krishna and small children become little Kanha and Radha.
At the same time, the elders are engaged in preparations to worship Shri Krishna according to the rules and regulations. On this special occasion, houses and temples are decorated with full devotion and gaiety. The tableaux of Shri Krishna held on this day fascinate everyone. There is special recognition of 56 types of enjoyment in this and it has been going on for centuries.
What is the recognition of Chappan Bhog?
- It is said that Shri Krishna is very pleased with Chappan Bhog. After being pleased, he fulfills every wish of the devotees. However, a legend behind 56 bhogs being offered to its deity is also famous. It has a different importance, it is believed that when little Kanha lived with his mother Yashoda in Gokul Dham.
- During this time, his mother used to give him food every day at eight o’clock. Kanha used to take this food from his mother’s hands. But after this, such a calamity occurred in Gokuldham that Kanha had to remain hungry for several days continuously.
- Gokul residents started getting worried due to continuous rain. On this, to protect the people of Gokul, Krishna lifted Govardhan Parvat on one of his fingers and stood like this for 7 consecutive days, until the rain stopped.
- It is said that he usually ate 8 dishes every day. Therefore, at the end of the seventh day, the people of Vrindavan cooked 56 dishes and served them as Prasad. Since then it became a tradition to serve 56 thali.
These food items are included in 56 Bhog
56 dishes are included in the offering plate for Shri Krishna. Every year on the night of Janmashtami, in the joy of the birth of God, rice, parika, bilsaru with fennel, laddu, greens, soup, chutney, curry, curd vegetable curry, sikhran, sherbet, balka, ikshu, mathri, feni, puri, Dishes like Ghevar, Malpua, Chola, Jalebi, Rasgulla, Pagi Hui, Maharaita, Thuli, Clove Puri, Khurma, Dalia, Moth, Kheer, Curd, Butter, Malai, Rabdi, Papad etc. are included.
Apart from panjiri, different food items like cereals, fruits, dry fruits, sweets, beverages, namkeens and pickles are also included in 56 Bhog.
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