Panjiri | Did you know that Panjiri, a sweet dish of Punjab origin, considered a powerhouse of nutrition, is one the 'chappan bhog' offered to Lord Krishna on this Krishnjanmashtami day?
Panjiri Did you know that Panjiri, a sweet dish of Punjab origin, considered a powerhouse of nutrition, is one the 'chappan bhog' offered to Lord Krishna on this Krishnjanmashtami day? Panjiri, one of the quintessential delights of Krishna Janmashtami bhog, is an offering to Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. According to Hindu legends, in the Lunar calendar, Lord Krishna was born in Shravana month on midnight of the eighth day of Krishna Paksha. Hindus celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna with great fervour by observing fasts and performing puja rituals. A variety of naivedyam or prasad is prepared on Krishna Janmashtami to be offered to the lord. Panjiri, however, is considered the most popular sweet among the "Chappan bhog" (56 sweet and savoury dishes) offered to the lord. Panjiri, a staple sweet dish from the Punjab region, is treated as a nutritional supplement. It is made from wh...
