The auspicious day of Vishwakarma Jayanti will be celebrated on Sunday, September 17. One of the most important parts of the sacred day is Vishwakarma Puja. This year, Vishwakarma Puja Sankranti Moment will be at 01:43 PM on September 17. Lord Vishwakarma is believed to be the deity who created all the palaces of the Gods, including the heaven itself. On this day, Lord Vishwakarma is invoked by the craftsmen, engineers and architects because he is believed to be the God of craftsmanship and architecture. As Vishwakarma Puja is just around the corner, here are some delicious Vishwakarma Bhog recipes to whip up. Vishwakarma Puja 2023 Invitation Card: Messages, Vishwakarma Jayanti Wishes To Invite Your Loved Ones.

1. Aloo Dum

The most common and most popular dish that is made on this day is Aloo Dum. Potatoes are cooked in a spicy and tangy tomato-based gravy with a blend of spices.

2. Chana Dal Curry

A thick and mouth-watering curry made from split chickpeas cooked with spices like ginger, garlic, and tomatoes. The curry is then garnished with fresh coriander leaves and served hot.

3. Kheer

Any sumptuous meal is not complete without kheer, a creamy rice pudding made by simmering rice, milk, and sugar. People also add cardamom pods and dry fruits to it after the mixture thickens to give it an authentic taste.

4. Sandesh

Sandesh is a popular dish from West Bengal made from paneer (cottage cheese) and sugar. It is then flavoured with cardamom or saffron to give it its unique taste.

5. Motichoor Laddu

Motichoor Laddu is one of the most popular dishes made on this day. It is an all-time hit on this occasion. The laddus are made with gram flour and milk and are garnished with dry fruits on the top.

Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated with great fanfare in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, and Tripura. A few traditional dishes are cooked on this day, which is distributed among the friends and family as a Prasad.

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