Modak, made of rice flour, coconut, and jaggery, is offered to Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi for prosperity.
Rasgulla, a syrupy delight, is linked to Odisha’s Jagannath Temple rituals and later became Bengal’s iconic dessert.
Ghewar, a festive sweet from Rajasthan, is made during Teej and Raksha Bandhan, symbolizing joy and celebration.
Petha, made from ash gourd, originated in Agra’s Mughal kitchens. It remains a famous delicacy and local souvenir.
Mysore Pak was created in Mysore’s royal kitchens. This rich, ghee-filled sweet remains Karnataka’s cultural symbol.
Ariselu, a jaggery-rice sweet, is made during Sankranti and Diwali, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.