Dussehra: 5 foods offered to deities

In many parts of South India, Dussehra or Vijayadashami is celebrated in a different style. Here, Kosambari and Panakam are prepared in Prasad and it is distributed among the people as Prasad. Kosambari is a food item, and Panakam is a drink. The taste of both of these is excellent.

In Karnataka, there is a Dosa made from jaggery, which is served as an offering to the gods and goddesses. It is prepared from coconut, rice and flour. The taste of this sweet dosa which is distributed as prasad on Dussehra is also excellent. You can also try it this Vijayadashami.

Do you know that offering a betel leaf to Lord Hanuman is auspicious? Betel leaf is considered a symbol of love and respect. In UP-Bihar, there is a tradition of offering paan and eating it as Prasad on Dussehra. It brings auspiciousness to the family.

Generally, Rice Kheer is offered as bhog in Prasad as it is loved by almost all the gods and goddesses. This Dussehra, you can offer Kheer made from makhana to Lord Ram and include saffron in it to bring in that light orange colour. You can also add nuts of your choice to it. Lord Rama can be pleased with such Prasad or Bhog.

Halwa is one of the popular sweet dishes offered to the deities. This Vijayadashami, apart from semolina, you can also prepare halwa with gram flour. On this day, you can make yellow and orange-coloured foods to offer to the deities, and Besan Halwa is one such dish that can help you get the blessings of Maryada Purushottam Ram.