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The festival of Janmashtami is celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout the country as the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Krishna. On this day, devotees decorate Kanha and also offer him various types of dishes. It is believed that Lord Krishna was very fond of milk, curd, butter and sweets. This is the reason why dishes made from these things are given a special place in the offerings of Janmashtami.

If you also want to make something special for Laddu Gopal at home this Janmashtami, then you can try these 5 easy bhog recipes.

1. Butter-Mishri

As soon as Kanha's name comes, the first thing that comes to mind is butter and sugar candy. You do not need much effort to make it. It can be prepared as bhog by mixing sugar candy in fresh homemade white butter. If you wish, you can also add some chopped nuts on top.

How to prepare:
Take fresh butter and add sugar candy to it as per taste. Mix it well and offer it to Lord Krishna.

2. Coriander Panjiri

Panjiri is also offered in many homes on Janmashtami. Apart from being delicious, Dhaniya Panjiri is also very easy to make.

How to prepare:
Lightly fry the coriander powder. Add ghee, powdered sugar, chopped almonds, cashews and other dry fruits to it. After mixing everything well, Panjiri is ready.

3. Makhana Kheer

Kheer made from milk can be a delicious option to offer to Lord Krishna. On the occasion of Janmashtami, Makhana Kheer can be prepared and offered.

How to prepare:
Lightly fry the makhanas in ghee and cut them into small pieces. Now boil the milk and add makhana to it. While cooking on low flame, add sugar, cardamom and chopped nuts. When the milk thickens, turn off the gas.

4. Coriander Panjiri Laddus

If you want to make something different this time, you can also prepare small laddus of coriander panjiri. These also look beautiful and make the bhog plate special.

How to prepare:
Mix powdered sugar, ghee and finely chopped dry fruits in roasted coriander powder. Mix the mixture well and make small laddus with your hands.

5. Makhana-Mishri Bhog

Apart from butter, delicious food can also be prepared for Lord Krishna from Makhana. Lightly fry the makhana in ghee and add sugar candy and some dry fruits to it. This is a quick preparation and it does not take much time to prepare.

Keep these things in mind while offering food

While preparing food on Janmashtami, try to ensure that the food is fresh and pure. Before making Bhog, clean the kitchen and the utensils used thoroughly. After the Bhog is prepared, first offer it to Lord Krishna and then distribute it among the family members as Prasad.

The importance of offering food on the occasion of Janmashtami is not just limited to taste, but it is also considered a way of expressing reverence and love towards God. Therefore, you can prepare any or all of these bhogs at home as per your convenience.