Ashadhi Ekadashi, which is celebrated on the 11th day of the Hindu month of Ashadha (June-July) this is an occasion that is more than a ritual. The spiritual hearts of India hold significance on this day. It is a day of devotion, fasting, and surrender to Lord Vishnu, in his form as Vitthala or also called Vithoba. More than a lakh of Warkaris from parts of the country walk for days every year to reach the feet of their beloved Lord Vishnu in Pandharpur, Maharashtra.
Ashadhi Ekadashi is more than beats and vibrant chants; it is also about sattvic food and purity. Devotees prepare special offerings showing their love, gratitude, and spiritual.
Not just being about the recipe, it is about ingredients, the intention, and the joy of serving.
Shreeji Foods will help you make these offerings with unmatched purity, authenticity, and devotion. Let us see the three recipes you can offer to Lord Vishnu.
The significance of Ashadhi Ekadashi:
It is one of the most auspicious Ekadashi out of the 24 that occur in the Hindu Calendar.
A 21-day journey is taken by 1000’s of Warkaris on foot to be a part of it, not just because it is a religious ritual, but it is a spiritual festival of love, equality, and devotion
Naivedyam is one of the central parts of Ashadhi Ekadashi. According to scriptures, Lord Vishnu loves simple, sattvic, and pure food, which is prepared with love and devotion.
Recipes to offer to Lord Vishnu on Ashadhi Ekadashi
1. Makhane ki Kheer
A creamy kheer made with makhana, dry fruits, and love, without any grain and added sugar.
All you will need is Makhana, Desi Ghee, Cashews & Almonds, Raisins, Jaggery, and Cardamom Powder.
Start by roasting makhana in Shudh Desi Gir Cow Ghee by Shreeji, and then crush it lightly, boil in a pan, and add makhana to it. Cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes, and then add chopped fresh almonds, cashews, and cook until it is thick and creamy. Then turn off the flame, and let it cool for a bit before adding jaggery. Then garnish it with raisins before serving it.
2. Sooji ka halwa
A classic and sattvic dish made with jaggery and ghee, perfect for a prasad offering.
All you are going to need is Rawa, Desi Ghee, Jaggery, Cashews, Raisins, and cardamom powder.
Roast sooji (rawa) in shudh desi ghee on a low flame until it is golden and fragrant. Then, in another pan, take some jaggery in water and bring it to a boil. In the next step, add jaggery water to the sooji while hot. Stir the halwa until the consistency of it is thick, and lastly add chopped almonds, cashews, raisins, and cardamom powder.
Serve while warm.
3. Dry Fruit Laddu
A devotional powerhouse
For this recipe, you will require dates, almonds, cashews, raisins, pistachios, desi ghee, and cardamom powder from Shreeji Foods.
Start with dry roasting and chopping cashews, almonds, and pistachios. Then heat dates until soft in ghee, mix chopped dry fruits along with raisins and cardamom. Cook for another 3-4 minutes. Light it cools slightly, and then shape them into laddus with your hands greased by ghee. Offer the wholesome laddus as Naivedyam to Lord Vishnu.
Chant mantras, walk with faith, or simply sit and pray. Let the food you eat reflect your intention.
Let every bite of food be soaked in love and sincerity, whether you are preparing a bowl of Sabudana Khichdi for your loved ones, offering rajgira chikkis to Lord Vishnu.
This is a great chance to align your heart with the universe and let go of your ego and desires. As Lord stands patiently, waiting for his devotees, may we learn to wait in patience and purity, and serve in devotion.
