Jai Shree Radhey..Jai Shree Krishna..
Janmashtami 56 Bhog, also known as Chhappan Bhog, is a traditional offering of 56 delicious vegetarian food items to Lord Krishna. Devotees prepare these special dishes on Krishna Janmashtami as a symbol of love, devotion, and gratitude. The traditional Braj list includes different types of rice, dal, vegetables, sweets, dairy products, fruits, drinks, and the six tastes.
Here is a list of 56 Bhog items for Lord Krishna:
- Bhakta – Rice
- Supa – Dal
- Praleha – Chutney
- Sadika – Kadhi
- Dadhishakaja – Curd-based vegetable/kadhi
- Sikharini – Sikharan
- Avaleh – Sharbat
- Balaka – Bati
- Ikshu Kherini – Murabba
- Trikona – Traditional sweet preparation
- Batak – Bada
- Madhu Shirshaka – Mathri
- Phenika – Pheni
- Parishtashcha – Puri
- Shatapatra – Khaja
- Sadhidraka – Ghevar
- Chakram – Malpua
- Childika – Chola/Cheela
- Sudha Kundalika – Jalebi
- Dhritapura – Mesu
- Vayupura – Rasgulla
- Chandrakala – Chandrakala
- Dadhi – Raita
- Sthuli – Thuli
- Karpuranadi – Laung Puri
- Khanda Mandala – Khurma
- Godhuma – Wheat preparation
- Parikha – Traditional preparation
- Sufaladhya – Fennel preparation
- Dadhirupa – Bilsaru
- Modaka – Ladoo
- Shaka – Green vegetables/Saag
- Saudhana – Pickle
- Mandaka – Moth
- Payasa – Kheer
- Dadhi – Curd
- Goghrita – Cow’s Ghee
- Hayangapinam – Fresh Butter
- Manduri – Malai
- Kupika – Rabri
- Parpata – Papad
- Shaktika – Seera
- Lasika – Lassi
- Suvata – Traditional preparation
- Sanghaya – Mohan
- Suphala – Supari
- Sita – Cardamom
- Phala – Fruits
- Tambula – Paan
- Mohan Bhog – Traditional sweet offering
- Lavana – Salty taste
- Kashaya – A dry, slightly bitter taste
- Madhura – Sweet taste
- Tikta – Bitter taste
- Katu – Pungent/Spicy taste
- Amla – Sour taste
Chhappan Bhog is more than just a collection of 56 food items. It represents love, devotion, gratitude, and abundance offered to Lord Krishna.
The traditional list also includes the six tastes (Shad Rasa)—sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent—making the offering complete in terms of different flavors.
The exact dishes may vary slightly between different temples and family traditions in Mathura, Vrindavan, and the wider Braj region. However, the traditional names and concept of Chhappan Bhog remain an important part of Krishna worship.
According to popular tradition, the 56 Bhog tradition is associated with Lord Krishna and Govardhan Hill. Krishna is believed to have held Govardhan Hill for seven days, and the 56 offerings are traditionally linked with eight meals per day for seven days.
The exact 56 Bhog list may differ between regions, temples, and families. What matters most is the devotion with which the food is prepared and offered to Lord Krishna.
Celebrate Janmashtami with faith, joy, and the blessings of Shri Krishna!
