Originally published at: https://whatshelikes.in/dissecting-the-ashtami-bhog-prepared-for-durga-puja/48080/
The pujo prasad (the food offered to goddess Durga as bhog) that one gets to eat at the puja pandal is the most significant topic of discussion among Bengalis during the five-day Durga Puja festival, aside from festive greetings, dhunuchi puja, sandhi puja, and new clothing. People frequently line up at pujo pandals to eat…