Archive · 15 Jan 2026
3,000 served khichri in 97-year-old tradition
In a small town called Tattapani in Himachal Pradesh, a very old tradition of 97 years was kept alive.
On a special day called Makar Sankranti, a group of people organized a big community meal where they served a yummy dish called ghee khichri to about 3,000 people.
This meal was held by the side of a river named Sutlej, and many people came to enjoy the food and be part of this special tradition.
The Durga Devi Bihari Lal Birochan Lal Charitable Trust (DDBL) organized a 'khichri bhandara' on Makar Sankranti.
The event was held at Tattapani, on the banks of the Sutlej River, about 55 km from Shimla.
Around 3,000 people were served ghee khichri (rice and lentil porridge).
The tradition has been ongoing for 97 years.
The event saw overwhelming participation from devotees and the local community.
- Who
- Durga Devi Bihari Lal Birochan Lal Charitable Trust (DDBL) and local community
- What
- Organized a 'khichri bhandara' (community meal) on Makar Sankranti
- When
- Wednesday, January 14
- Where
- Tattapani, on the banks of the Sutlej River, 55 km from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To keep alive a 97-year-old tradition
- Event
- Khichri Bhandara
- Location
- Tattapani, Himachal Pradesh
- Distance from Shimla
- 55 km
- River
- Sutlej
- Participants
- 3,000
- Food Served
- Ghee Khichri (rice and lentil porridge)
- Organizer
- Durga Devi Bihari Lal Birochan Lal Charitable Trust (DDBL)
- Tradition Age
- 97 years