Janmashtami 2022: 5 Sweets To Offer Lord Krishna To Please Him On The Auspicious Occasion

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If you have been wondering what sweets to prepare this Janmashtami, then we have got you covered.

Janmashtami 2022: 5 Sweets To Offer Lord Krishna To Please Him On The Auspicious Occasion

Highlights

  • Lord Krishna enjoyed sweets!
  • Prepare these delicious offerings for Lord Krishna
  • Find the recipes down below

Janmashtami is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. Also known as Krishna Janmashtami and Gokulashtami, the auspicious occasion is being commemorated on the 18th and 19th of August this year. We have all grown up listening to stories of all the kinds of mischief the Lord would do as a child. According to legends, he was a big fan of sweets and was often caught by his foster-mother Yashoda stealing kheer and makhan. Thanks to the myths and stories, we have been able to get a better idea of all the sweets Lord Krishna liked. Why not celebrate Janmashtami by preparing an offering that Lord Krishna enjoyed? If you have been wondering what sweets to prepare this Janmashtami, then we have got you covered.

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Janmashtami 2022: 5 Sweet Offerings For Lord Krishna

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1. Makhan Mishri

Makhan mishri is super easy to make. To prepare this offering for Lord Krishna, all you have to do is churn white butter and mix mishri and it is ready! You can also add some chopped dry fruits if you want to.

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Click here for the full recipe for Makhan Mishri.

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2. Dhaniya Panjiri

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Another popular prasad, dhaniya panjiri is extremely popular in North India. This unique offering is a flavourful combination of coriander powder, powdered sugar, ghee, dry fruits and mishri. This dhaniya panjiri tastes sweet and delicious.

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Click here for the full recipe for Dhaniya Panjiri.

3. Peda

The peda is one of the most popular mithais in Indian cuisine; peda is also a popular offering to Lord Krishna. This sweet is prepared using mawa, milk, ghee, cardamom powder and sugar. The simplicity of this mithai is what makes it so delicious.

Click here for the full recipe for Peda.

4. Rabdi

The creamy rabdi is one sweet that impresses almost everyone. This creamy sweet makes for a delicious offering to Lord Krishna. All you need is milk, dry fruits, and sugar and you'll enjoy a thick and decadent sweet at home.

Click here for the full recipe for Rabdi.

5. Kheer

Who doesn't love kheer?! Well, it seems like Lord Krishna also enjoyed this delicacy. Kheer is also an excellent offering to impress the God on Janmashtami. This milky pudding is a combination of rice, milk, sugar, fry fruits, kesar and cardamom powder.

Click here for the full recipe for Kheer.

Prepare these sweets as offerings to Lord Krishna and let us know which one is your favourite in the comments section below!

Happy Janmashtami 2022!

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