Makar Sankranti, or Poush Parbon to Bengalis, is about a steaming bowl of Dudh Puli or Dudh Chitoi that symbolises the love and devotion from East Bengal's fertile plains to West Bengal's bustling ...

As winter blankets Barak Valley, the beloved 'chunga pitha' makes its grand appearance. This cherished treat, crafted from sticky rice roasted in bamboo, heralds the festive spirit of Magh Bihu and ...

A two-day Pitha festival was held in Kuwait at the beginning of winter for expatriate Bangladeshis. A variety of pithas were prepared at the festival, combining the traditions and culture of ...

NAOGAON, Nov 10, 2025 (BSS) - A colorful Pitha Festival and Entrepreneur Fair was held in the district today as part of the Youth Festival celebrations, drawing enthusiastic participation from local ...

In Bengal, festivals are incomplete without sweets. Summers or winters, the state has a sweet for each and every wind of change. The 12-month Bengali calendar mentions 13 festivals across it. Each has ...

Starting your day with the right kind of breakfast can make a big difference to your energy levels, focus and overall health. While many of us often grab something quick and convenient, choosing a ...

The traditional rice cake of Odisha is called Chitau Pitha. Shristi Sahoo says it is often prepared during Odia festivals, especially during Chitalagi Amavasya or Chitau Amavasya celebrations. Made ...

India is a country of so many cultures and cuisines. Yet, there's always a touch of similarity. So we find South India's Idli replicated in Assam's Pitha. They look the same but taste so, so different ...

Country’s popular electronics brand ‘Vision’ organised Pithanondo Utshab on January 26 to uphold the Bangali pitha-puli culture among the urban people. This year, ten contestants won the Pithanondo ...

In the heart of a Bengali winter, the arrival of Nolen Gur aka date palm jaggery marks a season of sweetness. This delicacy is an integral part of Sankranti celebrations in West Bengal, where families ...

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu harvest festival that is celebrated across India. It is known by different names in different parts of the country, however, the basis of the festivals is the worship of the ...