Janmashtami Special Chappan Bhog Thali

Are you also eagerly waiting for Krishna Janmashtami 2025?

Janmashtami is the most loved festival among Indians. On this day we celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. Devotees decorate temples, sing bhajans, and prepare special foods as offerings on this day. And the Janmashtami Special Chappan Bhog Thali is one of the most famous among all the traditions. If you have ever seen this offering, you know it’s not just food—it’s devotion served on a plate!

What is Chappan Bhog?

Chappan Bhog indicates 56 different food items to cook and offer to Lord Krishna during Shree Krishna Janmashtami.

There is a beautiful story behind this tradition. It is being said that during his childhood, Lord Krishna used to have eight meals a day.

Once, to protect the villagers from heavy rain, he lifted the Govardhan Parvat for seven days, and as a result he couldn’t eat those meals.

Once the rain stopped, the villagers prepared 8 meals × 7 days = 56 dishes to make up for his missed food. This became the Janmashtami special chappan bhog tradition.

Chappan Bhog List – Popular Items

While every household or temple may have its variations, here’s a common Chappan Bhog list for Shree Krishna Janmashtami:

Sweets (Chappan Bhog Sweets)

1.     Makhan Mishri (Butter with sugar crystals)
2.     Mathura Peda
3.     Gulab Jamun
4.     Rasgulla
5.     Sandesh
6.     Malpua
7.     Kheer (Rice Pudding)
8.     Rabri
9.     Shrikhand
10. Ladoo (Besan, Motichoor, Coconut)
11. Barfi (Kaju, Pista, Badam)
12. Jalebi
13. Balushahi
14. Kalakand

Snacks Items

15. Poha
16. Sabudana Khichdi
17. Aloo Tikki
18. Dahi Vada
19. Makhana Namkeen
20. Singhare ke Pakode
21. Samosa
22. Kachori
23. Paneer Tikka
24. Chivda

Beverages

25. Lassi
26. Chaas (Buttermilk)
27. Badam Milk
28. Aam Panna
29. Rose Sharbat

Fruits & Dry Fruits

30. Banana
31. Apple
32. Pomegranate
33. Grapes
34. Dates
35. Almonds
36. Cashews
37. Pistachios
38. Walnuts

Rice & Bread Items

39. Jeera Rice
40. Sama Rice Pulao (Vrat-friendly)
41. Poori
42. Paratha
43. Thepla (Without onion/garlic)

Other Delicacies

44. Chhena Payas
45. Gopalkala (Krishna’s favourite mixture of curd, poha, and fruits)
46. Rajgira Halwa
47. Lauki Halwa
48. Sabudana Vada
49. Aloo Curry (Vrat style)
50. Paneer Curry
51. Curd Rice
52. Coconut Chutney
53. Tomato Chutney (Vrat-friendly)
54. Moong Dal Halwa
55. Banana Chips
56. Mawa Gujiya

Janmashtami Special Food across India

Different states prepare Janmashtami special food in their own styles, like

• Vrindavan is the birthplace of Krishna, and temples prepare chappan bhog using local ingredients.
• In Gujarat people prepare shrikhand, panchamrit, and savories like fafda.
• In Lucknow, sweet shops offer Chappan Bhog sweets in a royal style.
• In South India seedai, payasam, and appam are offered.

Janmashtami Special Cake—A Modern Twist

While traditional offerings dominate Krishna Janmashtami 2025, many people now also prepare Janmashtami special cakes at home or in baking classes. These cakes are eggless and often decorated with butter, makhan handi themes, or Krishna flutes.

Bakeries and top cooking colleges also teach how to blend tradition and modernity—imagine a peda-flavored cake or a rabri cheesecake!

Learn Janmashtami Special Cooking with NFCI

If you want to sharpen your cooking skills to create the perfect Chappan Bhog thali or prepare Janmashtami special food, NFCI (National Finishing and Cookery Institute) can help you. NFCI is one of the top cooking institutes in India, where we offer professional cooking courses.

You can join:

•   Cooking Classes in Dehradun
•   Cooking Institutes in Haryana
•    Cooking Classes in Panchkula
•    Cooking Classes in Ludhiana Model Town
•    Dhanda Cooking Classes Ludhiana
•    Cooking Classes in Lucknow Hazratganj
•    Cooking Classes for Kids in Chandigarh
•     Cooking Classes Chandigarh Sector 22
•     Cooking Classes in Karnataka

NFCI expert chefs teach you how to balance tradition with creativity, so you can prepare authentic festive thalis and also give them a unique twist. NFCI also offers practical training about traditional sweets, vrat recipes, or Janmashtami special cakes.

Conclusion

The Janmashtami special chappan bhog thali is a feast for the soul than just the stomach. Every dish tells a different story, which makes it one of the most loved traditions during Shree Krishna Janmashtami.

Are you not sure how and what to cook for this Krishna Janmashtami?

Then NFCI is here to help you!

Let’s prepare this special chappan bhog thali together and celebrate Krishna Janmashtami with dedication and delicious food.