FOOD LOVED BY HINDU GODS

Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity, is said to enjoy modak, a sweet dumpling filled with jaggery and coconut.

MODAK

BUTTER

Krishna, is associated with various foods, especially dairy products. He is known to have a particular fondness for butter (makhan) and milk-based sweets like rasgulla and kheer.

BANANA

Hanuman, the devoted monkey god and an ardent devotee of Lord Rama, is often depicted holding a bundle of bananas. It's believed that he loved bananas, which are still offered to him as a symbol of devotion.

RICE

Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, is often associated with rice and grains. Offerings of cooked rice (annakut) are made to her as a symbol of abundance and prosperity.

WOOD APPLE (BAEL)

Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is often associated with bael (wood apple) leaves and fruits. Bael leaves are used in worship, and bael fruit is considered sacred and offered to him.

TULSI (BASIL)

Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, is said to be fond of tulsi (holy basil) leaves. Tulsi leaves are often used in worship and offered as a symbol of devotion.

MANGO

Kartikeya, the warrior god and son of Shiva and Parvati, is often associated with fresh fruits, especially mangoes. Mangoes are considered a symbol of abundance and are offered during certain festivals.

CHICKPEAS

Rama, the hero of the epic Ramayana, is often associated with chana (chickpeas). It's believed that he subsisted on a diet of berries and chickpeas during his exile.

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