Basant Panchami 2024: 8 Traditional Foods Offered To Goddess Saraswati

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Welcome to Basant Panchami 2024, a festival dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, and arts. Slide

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On this auspicious day, devotees offer traditional foods to seek blessings from Goddess Saraswati. Slide

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The first offering is 'Khichdi', a dish made with rice, lentils, and vegetables, symbolizing unity and harmony. Slide

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Next is 'Kheer', a sweet rice pudding, representing prosperity and abundance in life. Slide

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Offering 'Malpua', a deep-fried sweet pancake, signifies the triumph of good over evil. Slide

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Devotees also offer 'Gulab Jamun', a popular Indian dessert, as a symbol of devotion and gratitude. Slide

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Another traditional food offered is 'Puri', a deep-fried bread, representing the cycle of life and death. Slide

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'Boondi Ladoo', a round-shaped sweet made with gram flour, is offered for good luck and success. Slide

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Offering 'Saffron Rice', a fragrant and colorful dish, symbolizes purity and enlightenment. Slide