India, Sept. 4 -- September 4 marks the holy occasion of Janmashtami in India. This festival is famously associated with Chappan Bhog) in which devotees prepare a feast of 56 dishes to offer to Lord Krishna. Apart from that, several special dishes are prepared to mark Lord Krishna's birth anniversary.

10 Traditional Dishes Prepared to Mark the Birth Anniversary of Lord Krishna

Makhan Mishri

Makhan Mishri includes freshly churned butter that's served with sugar crystals on top. It is traditionally considered to be the favourite dish of Lord Krishna.

Dhaniya Panjiri

Dhaniya or Coriander, is often associated with savoury dishes. But on Janmashtami, coriander seed powder is roasted and then mixed with powdered sugar, grated coconut, and ...