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MAKAR SANKRANTI [[14 Jan 11] |
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Makar Sankranti is celebrated with fervour all over India though in different names and forms. It is considered as the most auspicious day by the Hindus. Makar Sankranti is an Indian festival, celebrated almost everywhere in the country
Festival Special Sweets : Jaggery based sweets are traditional and popular sweets made for the festivals like Gajjak and Rewri.
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HOLI [20 Mar 11] |
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Holi is the most colourful festival of the Hindus and falls in the month of March. This spring festival of India is a festival of colours & friendship. People sprinkle Gulal (coloured powder) on each other, exchanging good wishes and eating sweets
Festival Special Menu : Gujia, Thandai
Our sweets for the occasions : Kesar Gujia, Long Lata, Chandarkala, Sindhi Gujia, Samosa Gujia
Syrups : Rose, Khus, Thandai, Badam, Aam Panna, Jeera Shikanji
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NAVRATRAS/ RAM NAVAMI [04 Apr 11 - 12 Apr 2011] |
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Ram Navami commemorates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, on the ninth day of the Hindu month Chaitra -- that is why this day is called Ram Navami. In some parts of India , it is a nine-day festival known as Vasanta Navratri. Ram Navami is celebrated with religious fervour with people observing fast on all these nine days.
Festival Special Menu : Special fasting menu is created for th occasion comprising of the Navratra Thali, snacks, namkeens, chaat & beverages.
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| BAISAKHI - THE HARVEST FESTIVAL [13 Apr 11] |
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Baisakhi is a harvesting festival of North India , more prominently in Punjab . The festival falls on April 14 and marks the beginning of the Hindu calendar. It is celebrated with joyous music and dance.
Our sweets for the occasion : Moti Choor Laddu, Pinni, Besan laddoo, Panjeeri laddoo, Dhoda, Khoya Burfi, Coconut ladoo,Cocunut Burfee
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| HARYALI TEEJ [02 Aug 11] |
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Teej (celebrated in July-August) heralds the arrival of the rains as a sign of happiness, prosperity and love. Married women idolise Parvati and pray for a happy and long married life. The festivities, revolving around singing and dancing with new dresses and jewellery.
Festival Special Sweets : Ghever, Feni
Our sweets for the occasion : Milk Ghevar, Kesar Ghevar, Malai Ghevar, Laccha Ghevar, Kaju Ghevar and Feni |
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| RAKHI - THE THREAD OF LOVE [13 Aug 11] |
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Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi celebrates the chaste bond of love between brother and sister. It comes every year in August, the full moon day in the month of Shravan according to the Hindu calendar. Prayers and sweets are an essential part of all Hindu festivals. Raksha Bandhan is a day for feasting. Sweets of all kinds, mainly Laddoos, Jalebis, Barfi, Balushai, Gulab Jamuns and Rasgullas are the favourites.
Festival Special Sweets :Pinni, Laddu, Burfee , Kalakand, Rasgulla
Our sweets for the occasion : Kaju Burfi, Badam Burfi, Pista Lauj, Kaju Roll, Kaju Kalash |
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| JANMASHTAMI [22 Aug 11] |
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Sri Krishna Janmashtami marks the celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna - the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu - who gave the message of the Bhagwat Gita. Devotees keep daylong fasts, and chanting bhajans offer prayers and flowers and sweets to Lord Krishna.
Festival Special Sweets : Laddu, Kheer
Our sweets for the occasion : Chappan Bhog, Dhaniya Panjeeri, Gound Pak, Lachha Rabri, Makhan Mishri, Mathura Peda, Shrikhandh
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| NAVRATRI [28 Sep 11 - 05 Oct 2011] |
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The festival of Navratri - beginning on the first day of Aswina's bright fortnight -- lasts for 9 days. During the nine days of Navratri, feasting and fasting take precedence over all normal daily activities amongst the Hindus.
Festival Special Sweets : Special fasting menu is created for th occasion comprising of the Navratra Thali, snacks, namkeens, chaat & beverages.
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| KARVA CHAUTH [15 Oct 2011] |
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Karva Chauth is a fast undertaken by married Hindu women who offer prayers seeking the welfare, prosperity, well-being, and longevity of their husbands. Karva Chauth falls about nine days before Diwali.
Festival Special Sweets : Ghewar, Feni.
Our sweets for the occasion : Milk Ghevar, Kesar Ghevar, Malai Ghevar, Laccha Ghevar, Kaju Ghevar and Feni
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| DIWALI [26 Oct 2011] |
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On the 15th day of the dark fortnight of Ashwin (October/ November) every year, the sound of firecrackers announces the celebration of Diwali, the favourite festival of all Indians. Homes are decorated, sweets are distributed by everyone and thousands of lamps lit to create a world of fantasy. Diwali is a traditional and important festival of India.
Festival Special Sweets : Besan Laddu, Kaju Burfi, Rasmalai, Shakkar Pare, Gujhia, Malpua, Kalakand, Rasgulla, Khoya Burfi, Malpua, Diwali Mix, Bikano Mix.
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| CHRISTMAS - THE BIRTH OF JESUS [25 Dec 11] |
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Christmas is an annual holiday celebrated on December 25 that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Modern customs of this festival include gift-giving, Church celebrations, and the display of various decorations?including the Christmas tree, lights, mistletoe, nativity scenes and holly. Santa Claus (Christmas Father) is popular mythological figure often associated with bringing gifts at Christmas for children.
Festival Special Sweets :Cakes, Pastries and Chocolates
Our packs for the occasion : Visit our gift pack section |
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| NEW YEAR [01 Jan 12] |
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The New Year is an event that happens when a culture celebrates the end of one year and the beginning of the next year. Cultures that measure yearly calenders all have New Year celebrations
Festival Special Sweets :New year eve celebrations, Parties with buffet menu at Bikanervala outlets & Bikano Chat Cafe showrooms and gift packs.
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