56 Bhog Dishes Name: Know the 56 different types of food offered to Lord Krishna during Puja
56 Lord Krishna Bhog. Why does Lord Krishna serve 56 distinct food items? The full 56 Bhog menu is listed here, along with each dish’s name. The list of “Chhappan Bhog” items is described in English in this thread.
For seven days, Lord Krishna supported the Govardhan Parvat (mountain) on his little finger to protect his devotees from the wrath of Indra, the rain god. During that time, he didn’t consume anything. Since Lord Krishna used to eat eight meals a day, all the devotees offered him 56 (7 x 8) different types of food after seven days. Even today, the day following Diwali is observed as “Govardhan Pooja,” and the Govardhan mountain is revered.
56 different types of food are made and offered to Lord Krishna during the puja. The name of this unique meal is “Annakut.” The Bhog must also be prepared in a specific order, with milk products placed closest to Him. Then comes the salty meal, followed by foods made with besan. A final offering of illachi is made.
- 7 types of cereals
- 7 types of fruits
- 7 types of dryfruits
- 7 vegetables
- 7 sweets
- 7 drinks
- 7 namkeen
- 7 sauces or pickles
In another instance, one is offered.
- 16 kinds of namkeen’
- 20 kinds of sweets
- 20 kinds of dry fruit
Here is a list of 56 goods that are available in several parts of the world with some differences.
1) Saag( Spinach)
2) Dahi (curd)
3) kheer ( sweet rice and milk)
4) Chawal (rice)
5) Rasgulla
6) Rabri
7) Mathi
8) Daal
9) Chutney
10) Kadi
11) Malpuda
12) murabba
13) Shakkarpaara
14) Ghewar
15) Chila
16) Jalebi
17) Papad
18) Dalia
19) Laddoo
20) Ghee
21) honey
22) Mohanbhog
23) Mathha
24) Lassi
25) Butter
26) Malai
27) Moong Dal Ka Halwa
28) Khichadi
29) Pakode
30) Brinjal
31) Lauki
32) Coconut chutney
33) Poori
34) Kachori
35) Roti
36) Badam Milk
37) Coconut water
38) Mango
39) Banana
40) Shkanjvi
41) Grapes
42) Apple
43) Plum
44) Cashew nuts
45) Almonds
46) Raisins
47) Pistachios
48) Channa
49) Tikki
50) Sweet Rice
51) Bhujia
52) Pudina Chutney
53) Saunf
54) Paan
55) Supaari
56) Illaichi