511 quintals of Chhappan Bhog offered to Maa Annapurna on Annakoot

Varanasi: The Annakoot Mahotsav was celebrated with grandeur and devotion at the Maa Annapurna Temple on Tuesday. The special darshan of the golden idol of Maa Annapurna, which began on Nov 6, concluded with the Maha Aarti on Tuesday.After the Maha Aarti performed by Mahant Shankar Puri, the temple doors of the goddess were closed for one year.On the occasion of Annakoot, Chhappan Bhog was offered to Maa Annapurna during the midday Bhog Aarti. This year, a total of 511 quintals of food items were offered in the temple. The grand offering included both cooked and uncooked preparations, with 40 varieties of sweets and 20 varieties of savoury items. A special attraction of this year was the suran laddoo in the bhog.Devotees offered prayers to the goddess for prosperity, abundance and well-being. After the Chhappan Bhog Aarti, Mahant served prasad to the devotees. A large number of devotees gathered to receive the Mahaprasad.The preparation of the Annakoot prasad starts from the day of Dussehra Sthapana Puja. Around 121 artisans prepared the offerings this year, including nearly 30 women artisans.Temple manager Kashi Mishra said that a large number of devotees from India and abroad visited the temple during the five-day darshan period. More than 10 lakh devotees visited the temple and offered prayers, and thousands received Mahaprasad on the day of Annakoot. The temple administration made well-organised arrangements for prasad distribution, keeping the convenience and safety of the devotees their priority.A team of doctors was also deployed for the convenience of devotees during the darshan period. The medical team provided on-the-spot treatment to thousands of devotees.The temple premises were decorated with colourful lights and fragrant flowers for the Annakoot festival. The entire atmosphere remained filled with devotion and festive spirit.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Varanasi | Silver Rate in Varanasi | Bank Holidays in Varanasi | Public Holidays in Varanasi | Varanasi AQI | Weather in Varanasi | Petrol Price in Varanasi | Diesel Price in Varanasi | CNG Price in Varanasi | LPG Price in VaranasiStay updated with the latest Varanasi news. Download the TOI App.