Akshaya Tritiya 2025: 5 Bhogs To Offer Goddess Lakshmi

Akshaya Tritiya, falling on April 30 this year, is one of the most sacred festivals in the Hindu calendar. Celebrated on the third lunar day of the bright half of the Vaisakha month, it is believed that any venture or puja performed on this day brings eternal prosperity, success, and good fortune. It is especially dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and abundance. Devotees perform Lakshmi Puja, offer prayers, and prepare special bhogs (offerings) to seek her divine blessings.

Here are five traditional and auspicious bhogs you can offer to Goddess Lakshmi this Akshaya Tritiya:

Kheer

Kheer, made with rice, milk, and sugar, is a classic Indian sweet that symbolises purity and prosperity. It is often flavored with cardamom, saffron, and garnished with dry fruits like almonds and cashews. Offering kheer on Akshaya Tritiya is believed to please Goddess Lakshmi and invite her blessings of abundance and happiness into the household.

Use full-fat milk and cook it on low heat for a creamy texture. Add a few strands of saffron for auspiciousness.

Panchamrit

Panchamrit, a sacred mixture made of five ingredients-milk, curd, honey, sugar, and ghee-is often used for 'abhishekam' of idols and also served as prasad. Each ingredient represents purity, health, and spiritual elevation. Offering Panchamrit symbolises complete devotion and spiritual surrender to Goddess Lakshmi.

Use organic ingredients and stir with a tulsi leaf for added sanctity.

Coconut Ladoo

Coconut, considered a symbol of prosperity in Hindu rituals, is often used in sweets. Coconut ladoos made from desiccated coconut and condensed milk are delicious and simple to prepare. Their white color also represents purity, making them an ideal bhog.

Sweet Pongal

Sweet Pongal, or Chakkara Pongal, is a South Indian delicacy made with rice, jaggery, and moong dal. It is a traditional offering to deities during festivals and is rich in both flavor and spiritual significance. Jaggery, being a natural sweetener, is considered highly auspicious. Add cardamom, cashews, and raisins fried in ghee to elevate the taste and aroma.

Fruits and Dry Fruits

Offering seasonal fruits and a mix of dry fruits like almonds, pistachios, raisins, and dates is a timeless tradition. Fruits symbolize nature's bounty, while dry fruits represent richness and vitality.