Sawan Purnima 2023: Here Are 5 Bhog Recipes To Prepare

One of the most important days in the Hindu calendar is Purnima. During the month of Sawan Purnima, which falls on August 1, this year, is a highly significant religious festival for Hindus. Many religious rituals, including the Satyanarayan fast and the offering of hawan or yajna, are carried out on this day and offered to Lord Vishnu. Many devotees also keep fast for Sawan Purnima which is supposed to begin on August 1, 2023, as predicted by the Drik Panchang. 

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Starting at 3:51 am on Tuesday, August 1 is the full moon day of Shukla Paksha in the Sawan Adhik month. At 12:01 am on August 2, this period will come to an end. The Moon and Lord Vishnu are the focus of worship on Purnima Tithi. Many cultures celebrate this day as a time to worship the moon in the hope of improving their horoscopes and eliminating any negative effects that the moon may have had. However, following a Vishnu devotion path is believed to make you happy. Here are 5 bhog recipes to offer to lord Vishnu and celebrate the day with great harmony and joy.  

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Panchamrit 

Satyanarayan Katha, Bhagwad Puja, and Krishna Janmashthami are all occasions where Panchamrit Panjeeri Prasad is offered. Charanamrut is another name for it. Panchamrit gets its name from the five components used to create it.  

Recipe: Put 500 grams of the fresh curd into a large bowl. Stir in the milk, sugar, and honey to the curd. Makhane should be cut into four pieces before being added to the mixture. Tulsi leaves should also be added and stirred thoroughly. The Charnamrit or Panchamrit is prepared. 

Panjiri 

Panjiri is a traditional Indian sweet made with wheat flour, ghee, sugar, and various nuts and dried fruits. It is often offered as bhog (offering) during religious ceremonies and festivals, and is considered a nutritious and energy-packed treat. 

Recipe: To make Panjiri, heat ghee in a pan and roast whole wheat flour until it turns golden and aromatic. Add crushed nuts, raisins, and grated coconut, stirring well. Next, add powdered sugar, cardamom, and edible gum (gond). Mix everything thoroughly, and your delicious and nutritious Panjiri is ready to be offered! This traditional Indian sweet is not only tasty but also a great source of energy and essential nutrients. 

Kheer 

Kheer is a traditional Indian dessert that is frequently served as bhog during festivals. Rice or vermicelli can be boiled in milk until the mixture thickens. Sweeten it up with some sugar and cardamom and then add some almonds and saffron for a delicious dessert. It's a wonderful way to join in the celebration and have fun. 

Besan ladoo 

One common type of sweet presented as bhog at celebrations is besan ladoo. Ladoos are made by toasting chickpea flour in ghee until fragrant, then mixing in sugar and cardamom and shaping the dough into balls. These mouthwatering delicacies are a must-have during the festival. 

Halwa 

Halwa, a sweet dessert traditionally served as bhog at Indian celebrations, is made by roasting semolina or wheat flour in ghee until it turns a golden brown. Cook until the sugar, water, and cardamom mixture thicken, stirring frequently. Serve this sweet and fragrant halwa with a garnish of nuts on special occasions.