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Vegan Prasad? The New Trend in Chhath Puja Offerings

When tradition embraces compassion: Chhath Puja goes vegan. Chhath Puja, one of India’s most spiritually intense and eco-conscious festivals is known for its deep connection with nature and purity. For generations, devotees have offered thekua, fruits, sugarcane, and milk-based sweets as prasad to Surya Dev (the Sun God). But in recent years, a quiet yet powerful shift has begun to glow across ghats and balconies alike: Vegan Prasad. From replacing cow’s milk with almond or coconut milk to baking thekua in jaggery and oil instead of ghee, modern devotees, especially millennials and Gen Z, are giving traditional offerings a compassionate, plant-based makeover. Is this just a fad or the next step in conscious spirituality? Let’s find out. Why the Shift to Vegan Offerings? At first glance, it might seem unconventional to “change” offerings in a ritual as ancient as Chhath. But at its core, Chhath Puja is about purity and ...

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