The auspicious occasion of Ram Navami is just around the corner and devotees from across India are all set to mark the festival with much enthusiasm. Ram Navami typically falls on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri, celebrating the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. This year, it is on April 17, 2024 (Wednesday). Preparations for the celebration are in full swing at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, and thousands of devotees are expected to throng the temple area on that day to offer their puja to Lord Ram. As per a report in PTI, on this occasion, 1,11,111 kg (one lakh eleven thousand one hundred and eleven kilograms) laddus will be sent to Ram Temple in Ayodhya on April 17, as prasad for offering and distribution.
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The report further reads these laddus for prasad will be sent by Devraha Hans Baba Trust. "Atul Kumar Saxena, trustee of Devraha Hans Baba Trust, said that Devraha Hans Baba will send 1,11,111 kg (one lakh eleven thousand one hundred and eleven kilograms) of laddu prasad to the temple," PTI reports.
Atul Kumar Saxena also informed that on January 22, 2024, Devraha Hans Baba Ashram had sent 40,000 kg laddu for offering on the day of Pran Pratistha in Ayodhya.
If you plan to celebrate Ram Navami at home and offer puja to Lord Ram, we got you some classic laddu recipes to prepare and offer as bhog.
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Ram Navami 2024: 5 Laddu Recipes For Ram Navami Celebration:
1. Besan Laddu:
Besan roasted with ghee and flavoured with sugar, cardamom, and dry fruits, besan laddu is a classic Indian mithai usually made during the festive season. The best part is, if stored well, besan laddu can be kept for days and relished. Click here for the recipe.
2. Boondi Laddu:
Also known as motichoor ke laddu, it is a sweet treat made with boondi, cashews, raisins, saffron, and a light flavour of cardamom. It is soft, and delicate and melts in your mouth in no time. Click here for the recipe.
3. Atta Laddu:
It is possibly the simplest of the recipes that need just a few ingredients including atta, ghee, sugar, and dry fruits. But trust us, the taste and texture will make you fall for it time and again. Click here for the recipe.
4. Nariyal Laddu:
A popular mithai offered during pujas, it is made by cooking coconut with khoya and condensed milk. It is then shaped into round balls and stuffed with almonds and cashews. Click here for the recipe.
5. Murmura Laddu:
Made with puffed rice and molten jaggery, these laddus are crispy, and crunchy and can easily be stored for long. Click here for the recipe.