56 Bhog Items for Govardhan Puja: On the auspicious occasion of Govardhan Puja, there is a special tradition of offering 'Annakoot' and '56 Bhog' (56 food items) to Lord Krishna. Celebrated the day after Diwali, this festival sees a wide variety of dishes being prepared in homes and temples.

According to religious beliefs, offering 56 different types of food items to Lord Krishna brings His blessings upon the devotees. 'Annakoot' includes a diverse array of vegetables, sweets, fruits, grains, and preparations made from milk.

If you are planning to prepare '56 Bhog' for Lord Krishna (Kanha) this Govardhan Puja, this article is for you. Discover the complete list of the 56 food items, including traditional dishes, sweets, and savory snacks. Also, learn about the religious significance of the 'Annakoot' offering.

Complete List of the 56 Bhog Items for Lord Krishna

The '56 Bhog' offered to Lord Krishna during Govardhan Puja can include a variety of sweets, milk-based preparations, fruits, savory snacks, and traditional dishes. 

Sweets and Sweet Dishes

1. Makhan-Mishri (Butter and Rock Sugar)
2. Peda
3. Motichoor Ladoo
4. Besan Ladoo (Gram Flour Ladoo)
5. Barfi
6. Rasgulla
7. Gulab Jamun
8. Jalebi
9. Balushahi
10. Kheer (Rice Pudding)
11. Rabri
12. Malpua
13. Suji ka Halwa (Semolina Pudding)
14. Shrikhand
15. Kalakand
16. Kaju Katli
17. Imarti
18. Boondi
19. Gujiya
20. Ghevar

Milk and Dairy Products

21. Cow’s Milk
22. Dahi (Yogurt/Curd)
23. White Butter
24. Desi Ghee (Clarified Butter)
25. Chhach (Buttermilk)
26. Malai (Cream)
27. Sweet Lassi
28. Makhan (Butter)

Savory and Traditional Dishes

29. Puri
30. Kachori
31. Moong Dal (Split Green Gram)
32. Kadhi
33. Aloo ki Sabzi (Potato Curry)
34. Kaddu ki Sabzi (Pumpkin Curry)
35. Mix Veg (Mixed Vegetables)
36. Paneer ki Sabzi (Cottage Cheese Curry)
37. Plain Rice
38. Khichdi
39. Chana Dal (Split Bengal Gram)
40. Besan ke Pakode (Gram Flour Fritters)
41. Mathri
42. Papad

Fruits, Nuts, and Other Offerings

43. Banana
44. Apple
45. Pomegranate
46. Grapes
47. Guava
48. Coconut
49. Orange
50. Mango
51. Almonds
52. Cashews
53. Raisins
54. Dried Dates (Chhuhara)
55. Mishri (Rock Sugar)
56. Tulsi Dal (Holy Basil Leaves)

There is no single, universally accepted list for the '56 Bhog' (56 offerings). The names of the dishes may vary across different temples and Vaishnava traditions. Placing a Tulsi leaf when offering food (*bhog*) to Lord Shri Krishna is considered especially auspicious. Therefore, be sure to include it.