Jan21,2024
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'Chappan' means the number 56 in Hindi while the term 'Bhog' means food offering
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Krishna devotees prepare this 56 bhog on the eve of his birthday or Janmashtami.
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Food items like makhan mishri, kheer, rabri, jalebi, mathri, ghewar, poori, tikkis, cashews, chhila, khichdi, pakoda are a common part of the bhog.
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Dedicated to Lord Krishna, this bhog is prepared during special and auspicious occasions dedicated to Lord Krishna
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Legend has it that the Govardhan Mountain was held by Lord Krishna from torrential rains and thunderstorms. It was Krishna who held up the mountain for seven days consecutively.
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As the rains abated, the villagers made sure to offer their thanks by preparing Annakuta or a mountain of food. The mountain of food consisted of a combination of 8 meals. These eight meals were further multiplied by 7 days.
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The Bhog which is offered after the sunder Kaand Katha is different from the one being made during Janmashtami. Second aspect for its preparation depends on the region where it’s being prepared.
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Actual Chappan Bhog varies across the region based on their culinary practices, customary beliefs, spiritual practices and the availability of core ingredients.
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Although there are variations to the food, that one thing that binds all is that the food is completely sattvic, which means pure vegetarians meals without onion or garlic
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