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From Labra to Mishti Doi: The Iconic Festive Foods of Bengali Durga Ashtami Bhog

A delicious journey through the flavors that make Durga Ashtami more than just a prayer, but a feast for the soul. Ever wondered what divine tastes like? For Bengalis during Durga Puja, it’s not a philosophical question—it’s a delicious, tangible reality served on a banana leaf. The culmination of this love affair with food is the Ashtami Bhog, the sacred food offered to Goddess Durga on the eighth day. This isn’t your everyday meal; it’s a symphony of flavors where simplicity meets divinity. So, let's pull up a chair and dig into what makes this feast so incredibly special. The Heart of the Feast: Niramish, But Never Bland (@365daysofeating/Instagram) First thing’s first: the bhog is strictly niramish. That’s the Bengali term for a lacto-vegetarian diet that also excludes onions and garlic. Wait, no onion and garlic? I know, I know. To any food lover, that sounds like a recipe for ...

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