Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Nisha Dubey
Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Nisha Dubey
Each region in India has its unique way of celebrating Janmashtami. Here are some regional Janmashtami sweets that you must try.
Panjiri (North India)
It is a traditional sweet from North India, particularly popular in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Panjiri is made from whole wheat flour, ghee, sugar, and an assortment of dry fruits and seed
Makhan Mishri (Uttar Pradesh)
Makhan Mishri reflects on the simplicity of Lord Krishna's childhood. It is also symbolic of the innocence and purity associated with the deity. The butter is churned from cream or curd, ensuring it is fresh and soft. Once the butter is ready, it is mixed with sugar crystals and offered to Lord Krishna as bhog.
Sundal (Tamil Nadu)
Sundal is a traditional South Indian that has a savoury-sweet quality. It’s made from various legumes like chickpeas, black-eyed peas, or green gram.
Taler Bora (West Bengal)
A traditional Bengali sweet fritter made from the pulp of the Asian palmyra fruit, locally known as "taal." This sweet is especially popular during Janmashtami and the month of Bhadra.
Jeuta Bhog (Odisha)
It includes a combination of items like puffed rice (muri), flattened rice (chire), jaggery (gur), ripe bananas, grated coconut, and sometimes curd (dahi).