Food
‘Pithes and Pulis’ and All That’s Delicious!
In West Bengal, Makar Sankranti is synonymous with the preparation of ‘pithe-puli‘, a delightful array of traditional sweets made from freshly harvested rice.
January 13, 2026
In West Bengal, Makar Sankranti is synonymous with the preparation of ‘pithe-puli‘, a delightful array of traditional sweets made from freshly harvested rice.
My master used to say that these names, as Hindu, Christian, etc., stand as great bars to all brotherly feelings between man and man.
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Moments of warmth, resilience, and togetherness – that together form a larger narrative of the city celebrating Christmas in its own distinctive way.
