- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:38 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Krishna Chhathi 2025 is being observed on 21st August 2025. According to Hindu customs, a Chhathi pujan is performed on the sixth day after a child’s birth to ensure his/her safety and well-being. Hence, devotees who dearly worship Lord Krishna in his baby form perform his Chhathi Pujan on the sixth day after Janmashtami. According to the Panchang, Chhathi is observed on the Trayodashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. One of the most significant customs on this day is to perform the Snan of Laddu Gopal with Panchamrit and the preparation of Kadhi Chawal, which is traditionally offered as bhog and even in the Bhandaras at local temples.
However, have you ever wondered why Kadhi Chawal is prepared on Kanha Ji Ki Chhathi? Let us know the significance and reason behind this cherished custom below:
Why Kadhi Chawal Are Offered As Bhog On Krishna Chatti?
Hindu legends suggest that Lord Krishna loves curd, butter and kadhi. This is the major reason why kadhi-chawal is traditionally prepared on Krishna Shashthi or Krishna Chhathi. The use of curd and gram flour to make kadhi makes it a pure, sattvic and nutritious dish that is easy to digest and prepare. This combination is not only delicious but also provides a balanced meal.
Kadhi Chawal is traditionally prepared and offered on Krishna Chhathi and distributed among the devotees. (Image Source: Canva)
Since Lord Krishna enjoys Kadhi, devotees have been traditionally preparing Kadhi Chawal on Krishna Shashti following the Hindu customs. The simplicity and purity of this dish make it a perfect offering to please Laddu Gopal. Additionally, it is a reminder that Lord Krishna accepts the love of his devotees in the simplest form, as the preparation of Kadhi Chawal doesn’t require any fancy ingredients.
Krishna Chhathi 2025: How To Perform Chhathi Pujan Of Lord Krishna
The Krishna Chhathi puja vidhi begins by bathing the idol of Bal Gopal with Panchamrit. Thereafter, Laddu Gopal Ji is dressed in new clothes and adorned with peacock feathers and ornaments. A bansuri or flute is also offered to the Lord. Offerings of chandan, kesar, haldi, fruits, flowers, incense, and ghee diya are additionally made to the deity. The Chhathi pujan culminates with Krishna Ji ki Aarti and the offering of kadhi-chawal, peda, makhan and mishri as bhog. In the temples, bhandaras are organised where Kadhi Chawal are further distributed among the devotees and the needy ones.