Janmashtami 2023: 5 Prasads to Prepare for Krishna's Bhog  Thali 

By Deepali Verma

September 7, 2023

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Make a Bhog Prasad thali for Janmashtmi, the festival of the birth of Lord Krishna, and fill it with a delectable array of treats to please the lord. 

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Makhan Mishri 

Makhan Mishri, a beloved Janmashtmi bhog, features freshly churned butter (makhan) paired with sweet rock sugar (mishri), symbolizing Lord Krishna's love for dairy delights and sweetness. 

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Panchamrit

Panchamrit, a sacred offering for Janmashtmi bhog, blends five nectars—milk, yogurt, honey, ghee, and sugar—symbolizing purity and devotion, delighting devotees during Lord Krishna's celebration. 

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Kheer

Kheer, a creamy rice pudding, graces Janmashtmi bhog with its richness and sweetness. A symbol of devotion, it honors Lord Krishna's love for milk delights. 

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Dhaniya Panjiri 

Dhaniya Panjiri, a sacred offering during Janmashtmi bhog, combines roasted coriander seeds, sugar, ghee and lots of dry fruits. This sweet and aromatic treat symbolizes simplicity and devotion towards Lord Krishna. 

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Mawa Pak 

Mawa Pak, a delectable Janmashtami bhog prasad, features sweet, dense mawa (khoya) combined with nuts and sugar. A perfect treat to show love to Lord Krishna's birth celebration. 

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