DIWALI
- Diwali is the festival of lights, crackers and sweets. Days before the festival, the females of the family start preparing traditional delicacies for the family and friends. On Diwali, there is a custom to exchange sweets to the friends and neighbors that is why Diwali can’t even be imagined without sweets and savories that are specially made at home.
- The list of Diwali special sweets is exhaustive. Gulab Jamun, Gajar Ka Halwa, Besan Ke Ladoo, Karanji and Jalebis are the most commonly made sweets on this occasion. Click here for more food of Diwali festival.
HOLI
- Holi, the festival of colours, falls on the full moon day in the month of Phalgun. It is a glorious spectacle, a riot of colors. Different communities in India celebrate Holi by preparing special food.
- Maharashtrains prefer Puran Poli. North Indians prepare Shakarpara and gujjias - a sweet samosa filled with mava, coconut, dry fruits which is fried and dipped in a sugar syrup. Gujaratis make sweet khichidi and sweets like kheer, basundi and halva. Click here for more food of Holi festival.
DURGA POOJA
- The dates of Durga Puja celebrations are set according to the traditional Hindu calendar and the fortnight corresponding to the festival is called Devi Paksha.
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