Top 8 Sweets Loved by Rural Communities During Festivals

Ghevar: A Rajasthani sweet made from deep-fried flour and soaked in sugar syrup, often enjoyed during festivals like Teej and Makar Sankranti.

Modak: A Maharashtrian delicacy made with rice flour and filled with coconut, jaggery, and nuts, commonly offered to Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi.

Pongal: A sweet rice and lentil dish flavored with jaggery and ghee, prepared in Tamil Nadu during the harvest festival.

Malpua: A deep-fried sweet pancake made from flour and soaked in sugar syrup, relished during festivals like Holi and Diwali.

Chhena Poda: A traditional Odia sweet made from fresh cottage cheese, sugar, and cardamom, a must-have during festivals in Odisha.

Gujiya/Karanji: A popular North Indian sweet dumpling filled with a mixture of khoya, dry fruits, and coconut, commonly prepared during Holi and Diwali.

Boondi Ladoo: Tiny gram flour droplets deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup, a festive favorite across India.

Kheer/Payasam: A creamy rice pudding cooked with milk, sugar, and various nuts, an essential sweet for celebrations in many Indian states.