Govardhan Puja: Know everything about the Chhappan Bhog and its significance in Govardhan Puja..

Govardhan Puja Chhappan Bhog Food List: Govardhan Puja is celebrated the day after Diwali, also known as Annakut or Chhappan Bhog festival. On this day, 56 dishes, or "Chhappan Bhog," are offered to Lord Krishna. According to religious belief, when Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan mountain on his little finger to save them from the wrath of Lord Indra, the people of Braj were unable to eat for seven days. After seven days, when everything returned to normal, people prepared and offered 56 dishes to the Lord as a token of gratitude. This began the tradition of offering 56 dishes, which is still observed with devotion and love.

The dishes included in Chhappan Bhog are very diverse, ranging from sweets to savories, fruits to grains. The offerings typically include puris, kheer, halwa, laddus, dahi-vada, papad, chutney, sev, namkeen, rabri, makhan-mishri, fruits, and various vegetables. In some places, milk-based dishes such as mawa, peda, rasgulla, malpua, and doodhpuri are also included. All these dishes are prepared with pure ghee and sattvic ingredients. The purpose is not just to enjoy the taste, but to express complete devotion and gratitude to God.

Here's a list of 56 offerings:

Makkhan Mishri
Kheer
Rasgulla
Cumin Laddoo

Jalebi
Rabri
Mathri
Malpua
Mohanbhog
Chutney
Jammu
Saag
Curd
Rice
Dal
Kadi
Ghevar
Chila
Peda
Papad
Moong Dal Halwa
Pakora
Khichdi
Eggplant
Lauki
Puri
Almond Milk
Tikki
Cashews
Almonds
Pistachios
Cardamom
Panchamrit
Murabba
Shakarpada
Dalia
Ghee
Honey
Butter
Cream
Kachori
Roti
Coconut Water
Mango
Banana
Shikanji
Grapes
Apple
Plums
Raisins
Channa
Sweet Rice
Bhujia
Betel Nut
Fennel Seeds
Paan

The offering of the Chhappan Bhog during Govardhan Puja also has deep spiritual significance. It is believed that Lord Krishna is very fond of grains and delicious food. This puja teaches us that food is not just a means of filling the stomach, but a medium of expressing gratitude to God. Furthermore, the inclusion of all kinds of grains, fruits, vegetables, and milk products in the Chhappan Bhog also aims to maintain balance and variety in life. On this day, people worship a symbol of Govardhan mountain in their homes or temples, and then the Chhappan Bhog Prasad is distributed among all.

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