Know These 7 Foods for Dussehra (Vijayadashmi) 2023, That Will Attract Good Luck
In India, food and festivals go together, which is why no celebration is complete without a lot of tasty home-cooked food. Dussehra, also called Vijayadashmi, is no different.
Dussehra (Vijayadashmi) is one of the most important Indian holidays, and it will happen on October 24 this year. Every state, from North to South and East to West, celebrates the festival with local foods that are thought to bring good luck.
Here are seven foods for Dussehra (Vijayadashmi) that are thought to bring good luck:-
Jalebi And Fafda
Gujarat is known for its Jalebi and Fafda. On Dussehra, it is said to be lucky to eat Jalebi and foods together. According to old stories, one of Lord Rama’s favourite sweets was Shashkuli, which is also called Jalebi. He ate Jalebi to celebrate his victory over Ravana. Also, Fafda is served with Jalebi because Hindus believe that you should eat something made with gramme flour to break your fast.
Paan (Betel Leaves)
People in UP and Bihar think it’s lucky to eat paan on Dussehra. People believe that Kumbhakana and Meghnath ate betel leaves on this day to celebrate Lord Ram’s victory over Ravana. Lord Hanuman was also given paan as a gift.
Rasgulla
The Delicious Rasgulla is a must-have on Dussehra. This sweet is popular in West Bengal, where it is believed to bring good luck.
Kheer and Dal Paratha
In Uttar Pradesh (UP), a festival isn’t complete without Dal Paratha and Kheer. During the morning prayer of Dussehra, parathas made with cooked chana dal, carom seeds, and salt are given to the deity along with rice kheer. It is believed that eating Dal Paratha and Kheer will bring good luck, health, and wealth to the family.
Laddoos
Everyone knows that Lord Hanuman loves laddoos. On Dussehra, motichoor laddoo is given to Lord Hanuman. It is believed that eating desi ghee motichoor laddoo on Dussehra will bring happiness and sweetness to your life.
Dahi
In India, it’s a tradition to eat Dahi-cheeni before starting something new. It is thought that this will bring good luck. The same thing happens during the Dussehra festival too. Curd is also offered to Goddess Durga.
Sweet Dosa
On Dussehra and Saraswati Puja, sweet Dosa is given as Prasadam in South India, especially in the state of Karnataka. It is made with coconut, jaggery, rice flour, and wheat flour. It is considered lucky to eat it on Vijayadashmi.
