Festivals In Pune
Ganesh Festival
Ganesha festival is the most famous one in Pune. During this festival time you could listen to a loud mantra from morning till night. There are so many Lord Ganesha temples in the central area and it gets so crowded. They always say “Ganpati Bappa Morya Mangal Murti Morya” for this festival.
They started to celebrate around 1600 and nowadays this celebration goes on domestically and publicly. Lord Ganesha is known as the God of wealth, sciences, knowledge, wisdom and prosperity. Usually this date is August-September according to Hindu calendar.
Foods And Sweets Which Made In Ganesh Festival
Steamed Modak
Modak is Lord Ganesha’s favorite sweets. There are so many variations to make modak and steamed dough made by rice flour is a bit difficult to make.
Rava Modak
Made with semolina. By using mold and no need to steam makes this an easy variation.
Fried Modak
Made with atta flour and deep fried modak is a crispy version. This is also easier than steamed one.
Festival of Colors (Holi)
Holi marks the arrival of spring and the end of winter. It is usually celebrated in March. People of all ages have fun by smearing each other with paint and throwing coloured water.
Foods And Sweets Which Made In Holi
Thandai
This is an Indian refreshing and cooling beverage and popular in Northern India. Ingredients are nuts, spices and milk.
Puran Poli
Sweet flatbread stuffed with a filling made from chana dal and jaggery
Gujiya
Crescent shaped crispy fried pastry filled with khoya (milk solids) and nuts stuffing
Dussehra
This festival on the last day of Navratri marks the triumph of Rama over the 10-headed demon king Ravana, who kidnapped Rama’s wife, Sita. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
Foods And Sweets Which Made In Dussehra
Basundi
This is a rich and creamy dessert made with milk and dry fruit.
Puran Poli
Sweet flatbread stuffed with a filling made from chana dal and jaggery
Kanda Bhaji
Bhaji in Maharashtra is the same as pakora in North India. Kanda is onion in Marathi so this is onion fritters.
Puri Bhaji
This is popular combination with puri and wet potato sabji.
Amrakhand
Shrikhand is hung curd based sweets and Amrakhand is added with some mangos.
Veg Pulao
Rice and vegetables are cooked with spices and herbs. The aroma gives you satisfaction.
Diwali
This is Hindu New Year celebration. after Rama (good) defeated Ravana (evil), Rama and his wife Sita returned home at night. At that time people welcome them by lighting lamps on the way. This is why Indian people light lamps on Diwali. Diwali is known as the ‘festival of lights’. Houses, shops and public places are decorated with small oil lamps called ‘diyas’ and they enjoy fireworks.
Foods And Sweets Which Made In Diwali
Motichoor Ladoo
Small size of boondi, which is made from besan batter, is soaked in syrup and formed in a round shape.
Shankarpali
Easy, crispy and tasty cookies are best for a tea time snack.
Karanji
Half-circle shaped crispy fried pastry filled with dry stuffing mixed with coconut, sugar and nuts.
Anarsa
Deep fried snack made with rice, jaggery and poppy seeds. Rice needs to be soaked for at least 3 days.
Chakali
This classic crispy fried snack is made with a blend of flours and spices. This needs a Chakali maker to be round.
Besan Ladoo
Maybe this is the most popular ladoo in India. Besan, ghee and sugar make tasty ladoo.
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