The 56 food items prepared for Annakut are typically called what?

The 56 food items prepared for Annakut are typically called chappan bhog.

The Hindi expression chappan bhog literally refers to a devotional offering of 56 foods. During Annakut, devotees arrange a large vegetarian spread before Krishna or other Vaishnava deities, often building it in tiers so that the display resembles a mountain of food.

The offering connects with the Govardhan Puja story in the Bhagavata Purana. Krishna is said to have lifted Govardhan Hill to shelter the people and cattle of Braj from Indra’s storms. The food mountain symbolically recalls that hill and expresses gratitude for divine protection.

Chappan bhog should not be confused with panchamrit, a sacred mixture commonly made from five ingredients, or with mahaprasad, a broader term for sanctified food after it has been offered. Recipes vary by temple and region, so the 56 items are a traditional count rather than one universally fixed menu.