Janmashtmi 2023: Lord Krishna's Favourite Foods

By Niveditha Kalyanaraman

September 3rd, 2023

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Janmashtami is celebrated in honour of Lord Krishna's birthday. Here are some foods that He loves according to  Indian mythology.

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Makhan

Lovingly called Makhanchor, we all know that Lord Krishna loves his makhan. He used to steal it from the Gopis.

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Chipped Rice

Krishna's best friend Sudama gave him chipped rice as a gift and He loved it as a true, heartfelt gift.

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Jamun

Krishna used to steal bangles from Gopis and sell them to buy jamun..

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Taler Bora

Taler bora kheye Nondo nache - a Bengali saying which means Lord Krishna dances with joy after eating palm fritters.

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Charnamrit

Once Krishna fell sick and only the water with which Gopis' feet were washed could cure him. So, charnamrit with gud, dahi is made in Janmashtami.

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