Chappan Bhog for Lord Krishna

Food has always been an integral part of any celebration in India. Chappan Bhog is one such pious ritual which comprises of 56 food items that are offered to Lord Krishna with love and devotion on auspicious occasions like Janmashtami, Gowardhan Puja (Annakut), Purushottam Maas (Adhik Maas) etc. The word chappan translates to 56 and bhog means food that is first offered to the deity and later on distributed among devotees as Prasad (blessed food). Chappan Bhog usually comprises of lord…