Panchamrut: A Traditional Indian Holy Drink for Pujas & Festivals

Name: Panchamrut
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup Fresh Milk; 2 tbsp Fresh Curd (Dahi); ¼ tsp Ghee; ½ tbsp Sugar; ½ tsp Honey; Fresh Tulsi (Holy Basil) leaves

Satyam's Kitchen — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:39:18 +0000

Also Known As

Charanamrit (चरणामृत) – Often used in North India, meaning “nectar of the Lord’s feet,” commonly served in temples
Panchamrutha (ಪಂಚಾಮೃತ) – Used in Karnataka and some parts of South India
Panchamrutham (பஞ்சாமிர்தம்) – Tamil Nadu and Kerala, sometimes referring to a slightly different version with added ingredients like bananas and dry fruits
Panchamritam (పంచామృతం) – Telugu variation
Panchamrita (पंचामृत) – Sanskrit-based spelling used interchangeably

DifficultyBeginner

Yields5 Servings

Prep Time5 minsTotal Time5 mins

Ingredients for Panchamrut

½ cup Fresh Milk

2 tbsp Fresh Curd (Dahi)

¼ tsp Ghee

½ tbsp Sugar

½ tsp Honey

For Garnish

Fresh Tulsi (Holy Basil) leaves

Directions for Panchamrut

In a clean, deep bowl, pour fresh milk. Add fresh curd, ghee, sugar and honey.

Using a spoon or whisk, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the sugar dissolves completely, ensuring a uniform mixture.

Garnish the Panchamrut with fresh tulsi leaves to enhance its sacredness and aroma.

Offer the prepared Panchamrut during your puja rituals. After the ceremony, distribute it as prasad to the devotees.

Ingredients

½ cup Fresh Milk

2 tbsp Fresh Curd (Dahi)

¼ tsp Ghee

½ tbsp Sugar

½ tsp Honey

For Garnish

Fresh Tulsi (Holy Basil) leaves

Directions

In a clean, deep bowl, pour fresh milk. Add fresh curd, ghee, sugar and honey.

Using a spoon or whisk, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the sugar dissolves completely, ensuring a uniform mixture.

Garnish the Panchamrut with fresh tulsi leaves to enhance its sacredness and aroma.

Offer the prepared Panchamrut during your puja rituals. After the ceremony, distribute it as prasad to the devotees.

Notes

Panchamrut

Ingredients Directions

Storage Tip

Due to the inclusion of curd, Panchamrut has a limited shelf life of approximately 3 to 4 hours at room temperature. It is advisable to prepare it fresh and consume it promptly to maintain its sanctity and taste.

Embrace the tradition of preparing Panchamrut during your religious ceremonies to invoke divine blessings and share this sacred nectar with all participants.

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