The Art of Devotional Cooking

About the Workshop

Join Caitanyananda dasa for a special cooking workshop at the Bhakti School focused on preparing prasadam, or spiritually offered vegetarian food. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn traditional techniques and recipes to make delicious and adventurous prasadam that you can offer to the deities and share with others.

Our experienced instructors will guide you step-by-step through cooking staple prasadam dishes such as:

Samosas - Flaky pastries stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas

Pakoras - Crispy vegetable fritters

Jalebi - Sweet, crispy fried pastries soaked in syrup

Chutney - Spicy and tangy condiments

You'll get a chance to prepare and taste each dish, and bring home new skills and recipes. The workshop will cover how to source and choose ingredients, prep them properly, blend spices, and cook each item perfectly.

Making and sharing prasadam is a spiritually fulfilling practice that brings people together. This workshop is ideal for newcomers who want to learn the basics of cooking delicious vegetarian prasadam. Join us for a tasty experience!

About the Facilitator

Caitanyananda brings together his passions for bhakti yoga, architecture, and Indian vegetarian cooking to create an immersive experience for attendees of his cooking seminars. A practitioner of bhakti yoga for over two decades, Caitanyananda infuses spirituality and devotion into all his pursuits. He has lent his architectural expertise to assist in the design of Krishna temples across North America, working to create transcendental spaces for worship.

Caitanyananda also expresses his devotion through preparing prasadam. For many years, he has lovingly cooked delicious Indian vegetarian cuisine for temple gatherings and special events. His recipes reflect traditions passed down through generations while also catering to modern tastes.

In his cooking seminars, Caitanyananda's enjoyment of Krishna bhakti comes alive. He expertly instructs on cooking techniques while engaging attendees in chanting, storytelling, and philosophy. Participants come away nourished in body and spirit. Well-versed in both the practical and spiritual aspects of cooking, Caitanyananda offers a uniquely immersive Krishna conscious cooking experience.

Join him to discover the deep satisfaction that comes from preparing devotional meals.

Cost of the Workshop

The 3-hour workshop costs $25 per person and includes ingredients and take-home printed recipes. We look forward to welcoming you into the kitchen for a divine cooking experience!

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