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H H Maharaja Gaj
Singh ji II of Jodhpur &
HH Hemlata Rajye ji
sharing a celebrative
moment with Indian
master chef & author
Sanjeev Kapoor and the
authors Geeta & Arun
Budhiraja at the
unveiling of the book,
Bhog – Temple Food of
India at Mehrangarh
Fort, Jodhpur on 25th
November, 2012.
“Good collection of
recipes from temples
across India;
An honest attempt to
unravel the mystique
around bhog foods, a
collector’s piece.”
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor
TV host of Khaana Khazaana
“From the moment you hold
‘BHOG’ in your hands for
the first time, it transports
you to a spiritual journey. A
book, which embraces the
true spirit of
INDIA.
The sacredness, the
generosity, the traditions, the
ritual that rises like aroma off
every page, whenever I think of a heritage I
think of our roots, that hold the power of
togetherness which is the essence of Bhog –
Temple Food of India.”
Love
Vikas Khanna
Michelin Starred Chef & host of
Masterchef India.
The
Bhog - The Temple Food of
India documents the
practices and traditions
involved in daily temple
worship with a focus on
bhog: specially prepared
food, which is offered to
deities and thus infused
with blessings. After
ritual offering, this blessed
food, often called Prasad, is
distributed to devotees.
With over 100 recipes,
many of which are being
published for the first time,
you can now savor devotion,
knowing its time-honored
traditional context.
Indian spirituality places
such emphasis on food that
it has been called the
Kitchen Religion of
India
“kitchen religion.”
Bhog: Temple Food of India
beautifully illustrates and
explains the role of food in
daily temple worship. The
temple cooks or the ‘temple
kitchen treasurers’,
interviewed by the authors
share recipes and explain the
ways in which each dish
exhibits the five basic
principles of bhog:
Indigenous ingredients,
availability, seasonality and
concomitant health benefits,
nutritional benefit for the
given prahar, or time of day,
and bhaav, or required
attitude that seeks to pamper,
indulge and glorify the
beloved deity.
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Krishna Prerna Charitable Trust®
launches its fondest initiative by
bringing ancient wisdom to address
modern day challenges.
Under the Patronage of HH Maharaja Gaj
HH Maharaja Gaj Singhji talks to NDTV
Singh ji II of Jodhpur, and the royal family
of Jodhpur, Bhog - Temple Food of India
was unveiled on 25th November 2012
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur.
On 28th November 2012, Member of
Parliament Dr. Karan Singh presided over
the unveiling of Bhog - Temple Food of
India at Sri Ramayan Vidyapeeth Karan
Bhawan, New Delhi. India’s most (item read # XXXX) food blogger $000.00 and
food writer Rushina M. Ghildiyal in
conversation with the author .
India’s leading realtor Shri Pradeep Jain,
MD of Silverglades wishes the author
success at the launch of Bhog.
The royal family of Jodhpur and Gourmand
Award winner (Paris) (ite m Rashmi # XXXX) Uday $000.00 Singh
(R) with the authors.
Dr. Karan Singh unveils
Bhog – Temple Food of India.
Shri Suresh Goel ji Director General ICCR cuts the Bhog cake to honor
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the authors on 28 November B 2012 Lodi Road New Delhi.
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The Delhi Gymkhana Club held a
book club event on 30th November
2012 where the authors recounted
special moments on their
beautiful journey in writing Bhog –
Temple Food of India & members of
DGC exclusively & freely
interacted with the authors.
Shri Martand Singh former chairman of
INTACH & member royal family Kapurthala
takes a minute to enjoy the book.
From L – R: Saher Motiwala, NDTV
Good Times, Rama Sreekant, Jade
Magazine, Kainaz Contractor, BBC
Good Food, food writer Saee Khandekar,
Farzana Behram Contractor editor at
Upper Crust all enjoy the Chhappan
Bhog presented to guests at the launch
of Bhog – Temple Food of India.
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D h u a n C h a a c h
Chaach is traditionally one of the most cooling
drinks in summers. The smoking process used to make
Dhuan Chaach, from the Braj region, infuses warmth
into the chaach, which then can be had in winters as well.

Nei Payasam
It is not only the first food of the day,
but also the first solid food offered to
an infant, i.e Annaprasam.
The unexpected savory taste of
cumin seed (zeera), enhances the
syrupy sweetness of this delicate dish.
Raita
Ubiquitous name for a dish that is
truly ambrosial. A very popular
offering at Jagannath Temple, Puri.
The characteristic flavor of Amba
Kori Ada mango flavored ginger
native to Puri, is the secret ingredient.
Radha Ashtami Arbi
The favorite dish of Krishna’s
spirited consort, Radha. This is
offered on Radha Ashtami celebrated
during the monsoon period in Braj.
No kife is used on the Arbi, the dark
outer skin is rubbed off on the bori
cloth to retain the fragile pink layer
Pokharo
Made with left-over rice gruel with the
addition of citrus fruits, ginger and
spices this is the perfect antidote to
the humid weather.
Tangy and bursting with flavor, this is
a delightful way to start Raj Bhog.
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“Here it is. Divine bliss. A first of its kind, unique and beautiful book. It’s the result of
enterprising Arun and Geeta Budhiraja’s years of travel and research to the temples
across India. The ancient wisdom of our ancestors is served up in rare recipes, which
are based on local produce, seasonality, nutritive requirements according to the prahar
(8 divisions of the day) Presentatio n and Bhaav. Jai ho!”
– Rashmi Uday Singh, Award winning author and TV host
"Bhog Temple Food of India is a fascinating and delicious read. Devotees of cuisine and culture
alike will find enlightenment in its lovingly put together pages brimming with wonderful recipes,
verses, legends and temple lore."
Sona Bahadur, Editor BBC Good Food
Authors
Geeta and Arun Budhiraja spent three years travelling to 56 temples throughout India,
documenting recipes and ritual food practices at each location. They are happy to
share the fruits of their journey with you as a way to support the community & cultural
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welfare activities of Krishna Prerna Charitable Trust .
Bhog – Temple Food of India
Dimensions - 12” x 11” hardbound
Pages - 252 with over 100 recipes and 200 photos.
Patron - HH Maharaja Gaj Singh ji II of Jodhpur
Foreword - Member of Parliament Dr. Karan Singh
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Publisher – Krishna Prerna Charitable Trust
Distributor - Variety Book Depot Connaught Place, Delhi.
Price - Rs 3900 or 70 USD
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Krishna Prerna Charitable Trust registered in 2006 was formed to create
awareness, promote and encourage Indian cultural practices and tradition.
At Krishnaprerna we are committed to identifying and supporting projects
that preserve or rediscover tangible and intangible cultural heritage to
provide access, exposure and enjoyment to the public through various forms
including the performing arts.
From its inception in 2006, Krishnaprerna has amongst its objectives to
further the cause of Indian culture through the performing arts and cuisine.
The inspired motive is to facilitate a re-surgence of our glorious traditions
but with the aid of modern tools and a creative prism. To this end, the
brand Raasrang was developed. Today we proudly own 2 branded
festivals—the Raasrang Holi Utsav and the Raasrang World Flute Festival.
After completion of several projects we now take a step in the direction of
cuisine in our present endeavor - Bhog: Temple Food of India.
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including the much needed hospital expansion in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.