Manish Puri/Bharatpur. Bharatpur district of Rajasthan is included in the Braj region. And many natural symbols like the idol of Braj’s worshipable deity Giriraj Dharan and his eternal power Shri Radha are present in the entire Braj region. The most important form of these is the worship of Shri Giriraj, which is the cultural base of Braj. Their different forms are worshiped in different ways and offerings are made to them in different ways. The most prominent among them is Annakoot Maah Prasad, which holds an important place among all the offerings.
At the confluence of summer and winter, the phase of preparation of Annakoot Prasad begins on the festival of Diwali, which continues throughout the entire Phus Maha. Annakoot festivals are in full swing these days in Bharatpur town and rural areas. During the winter season, here There is a tradition of organizing Annakoot festivals at various places by various religious and social organizations. In which a huge crowd of people and devotees from nearby villages gather. Apart from this, Annakoot Prasad is also distributed to the passengers by stopping the passenger vehicles passing through there. Here, every year during the winter season, with collective cooperation, is held.
Annakoot festival has special religious significance
On this occasion, programs like Havan Yagya etc. are also organized. Annakoot festivals have special religious and spiritual significance in Braj region. And the Prasad food of Annakoot is prepared in special religious and scientific methods. Annakoot organizer Banwari Lal Sharma said that according to religious and spiritual beliefs, distributing Annakoot Prasad and eating food frees both the person distributing it and the recipient of food Prasad from all sins and sufferings. And good health and healthy life. The food of Annakoot Prasadi is also said to be especially dear to the revered deity of Braj, Shri Govardhan Giriraj Maharaj.
This is Annakoot Prasad
Millet is mainly included in making Annakoot Prasad. Millet is hot in nature. Therefore it is considered very beneficial for health in winter season. Along with this, Kadi Pakora Kheer and mixed vegetables are also offered to the Lord. After that it is distributed among the devotees. Not only this, at many places Annakoot Prasad is distributed intermittently to the drivers on the roadside. Is. This is such an offering. Which everyone stops and wants to receive with great love and devotion.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: January 8, 2024, 10:04 IST
