Harsha Mithani inaugurates 56Bhog

HOUSTON – On Saturday Oct 14, Harsha Harshad Mithani’s new book 56 BHOG was launched. Celebration has taken place at Gauranga Hall of Hare Ram Hare Krishna Temple.This book which is entirely based on Indian Sweets with fancy designs and colorful photographs of 56 varieties has attracted and stunned the audience in developing a new trend in sweet making. Mithais and sweets are part of every culture and society.

When celebrating any occasion, Indian tradition dictates sweets and mithais as part of the meal.56 BhogIndian sweets or Mithai, consist of many different kinds of milk, sugar, dry fruits, nuts, and flour-based confectioneries originating from the Indian sub-continent. They also come in a large variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Indian sweets also have a significance in Indian culture. Indian sweets are often presented during weddings and Deepavali(Diwali) as something symbolic.Keeping those themes in mind, Houston resident Harsha Mithani has created a book called 56 Bhog.

In Hindu religion, 56 ‘chhapan’ bhog is an auspicious event where 56 food items are served to Lord Krishna. In Hindu religious history, after the Govardhan Pooja all the villagers brought 56 food items to serve Lord Krishna. In accordance to this history, Harsha Mithani has created 56 varieties of mithai in her book.Harsha carries her traditional Indian culture in her Mithai.

She has created Navratri’s ‘garbo,’ Diwali ‘diyas,’ India’s flag for independence, the historical Taj Mahal, range of fruits and Flowers and many more confections for birthdays, weddings, and various occasions. Her book, 56 Bhog has been published by London-based Gujurat Sam-achar. A book inauguration was held in London two weeks ago with Gujurat Samachar’s editor, Mrs. Kokila Patel, Lady Mohini Kent, and many other dignitaries.

Through Gujarat Samachar 56 Bhog will be available in six other countries other then U.S.A and Canada.56 Bhog is not only a recipe book but is an ideal gift to give away to friends and families and is available at all major Indian grocery stores.As time has shaped and sculpted a changing Indian culture, one aspect has remained steadfast and constant: the tradition of mithai – yet another link to the rich heritage of the Indian subcontinent.