Janmashtami 2021: From Gopalkala to Mathura ka Pedha, try these delicious food recipes

Janmashtami 2021 is being celebrated today (August 30). Krishna devotees all across the globe observe fast, sing his songs and pray to him seeking his blessings on this day.

New Delhi: Janmashtami is the festival that marks Shri Krishna's birthday, who is believed to be the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu is today (August 30). Krishna devotees all across the globe observe fast, sing his songs and pray to him seeking his blessings. The festival also marks the preparation of scrumptious treats like Pedha, Gopalkala, Coconut burfi among other things. Check out the recipes for some treats that you can prepare at home. The yummy Gopalkala has an endearing story from the life of Shri Krishna behind it.  According to the Puranas, after grazing cattle with his cowherd friends, Krishna would have lunch with them where he would mix all the available food together into a mixture or ‘kala’.