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Janmashtami special: 10 must-have delicacies on Lord Krishna’s birthday
Updated: August 24, 2016 3:59:25 pm- 1 / 11
Janmashtami, Lord Krishna's birthday is celebrated all over India, albeit in slightly different ways. This is the reason it has many names like Krishnashtami, Saatam Aatham, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, Sree Jayanti apart from Janmashtami. In Maharashtra it is called Dahi Handi. In Tamil Nadu, it is called Gokulashtami. Janmashtami is also celebrated in Nepal. Hindus celebrate Janmashtami by fasting, worshipping the god Krishna and staying up until midnight to offer prayers. In Maharashtra, people celebrate by making a human pyramid and breaking an earthen pot filled with curd that's tied at a height. As is the case with all festivals, food forms a huge part of the celebrations, and sweets especially so. Click through to see 10 recipes that you might try making at home this time on the festival. (Source: YouTube)
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Vermicelli Coconut Burfi Click here for the recipe.
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Mohan Thal Click here for the recipe.
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Rava Laddoo Click here for the recipe.
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Sukku Vellam Click here for the recipe.