Traditional Indian Sweets are the ‘heart and soul’ of all our special occasions and festivals
As a nation with a rich history and heritage, India is a mother source of delicious food and sweets linked to celebrations. Sweets are a major component of every Indian celebration. From south to north and from east to west, Indians not only express their love through food and sweets but without sweets, no celebration is complete. Every celebration is marked by different kinds of Indian sweets. Also, various regions prepare their own unique sweet dishes for celebrations. All sweets are associated with celebrations and events.
Delicious Sweets for All OccasionsAll Indian celebrations include delicious food, the majority of which is sweet. From the massive mix of Diwali desserts like Laddu, Kaju Barfi, and Gulab Jamun, to the Guijiya enjoyed on Holi and the Modaks that are served at Ganesh Chaturthi, to Rasgulla to celebrate Durga Pooja, and many more.
According to tradition, there is a belief that the first offering of prasad is made to the gods and, after that, to everyone else. Pure, unadulterated food is presented to the gods. This is why Indian mithai that contains sugar, ghee, and milk as the primary fixings (all of which are satvik) is usually the anointed one. Since all of the ingredients that go into creating desserts are free of any additives along the same lines, they are seen as safe to offer to the gods in the temples. This is why the ritual has been passed down through the ages. From the ancient rituals of believing mithai to be pure and giving it to other people before self-consumption, Indian desserts are found in every aspect that is good.