Foods for Diwali celebrations
It is that time of the year when people decorate their homes and make lots of delicacies from savoury to sweet and exchange gifts with each other. Yes, we are talking about none other than the biggest festival of the year - Diwali, which is a 5-day long celebration. Starting from Dhanteras on October 23, this year Diwali will be celebrated on October 24 and the celebrations will end on October 26. Every year, we make lots of food to please Maa Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha to bring happiness, wealth and prosperity to our homes. Well, this year we bring you the list of foods that you can specifically make on certain days with their significance as well. Take a look.
Saffron Kheer for Dhanteras
Dhanteras is the first day of 5-day long Diwali celebrations and thus people finish off with their cleaning and decorations. This is a day of wealth on which people buy gold and silver along with steel. Also, it is on this day that people start preparing all the sweet dishes for offering to Goddess Lakshmi as part of the puja in the evening. It is said that on Dhanteras, one should offer yellow colour to Goddess Lakshmi in order to please her. Thus, one should make Saffron Kheer on this day to please as Maa Lakshmi loves Kheer. If not Kheer, one can make Boondi Ke Laddoo as well to please the goddess.
Gulgule for Narak Chaturdashi
On this day, ancient Indians used to make Gulgule for pleasing Mahakali or Shakti as the demon Narakasura was killed by Goddess Kali on this day. It is the only reason why this day is worshipped as Narak Chaturdashi.
Besan Laddoo for Diwali
It is the best sweet dish that one can make for Diwali celebrations as most people love to eat it. It is considered auspicious to offer Laddoo on the day of Diwali to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi and thus one should always make this sweet dish for Diwali.
Annakoot for Govardhan Puja
The fourth day of the Diwali celebration is known as Govardhan Puja, which is known to be the day on which Lord Krishna defeated Lord Indra. He saved the people of his village from the wrath of Lord Indra and held the Govardhan Parvat in his one hand. Thus, to pay respects to Lord Krishna, a mixed vegetable called Annakutta, is later offered to Lord Krishna and then enjoyed by the family members. This dish is made with as many veggies as possible.
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