Archive · 25 May 2025
Mysore Pak Renaming Sparks Controversy: Family Defends Original Name
Some sweet shops in Jaipur changed the name of a popular sweet, Mysore Pak, to Mysore Shree.
This upset many people, including the family of the person who first made Mysore Pak.
The family believes the sweet's name is important because it shows where the sweet came from, Mysore, and is known all over the world.
They make and sell Mysore Pak in Mysuru.
Mysore Pak is made with gram flour, sugar, and ghee and is an important part of the culture.
The family wants everyone to keep calling it Mysore Pak because that's its real name.
Some sweet shops in Jaipur renamed Mysore Pak to Mysore Shree.
The renaming move drew criticism from the great-grandson of Mysore Pak's inventor.
The inventor's family continues to sell the original Mysore Pak.
The family states Mysore Pak is a symbol of Mysuru and Kannada culture.
Mysore Pak is made with gram flour, sugar, and ghee and is a popular treat.
- Who
- S Nataraj, great-grandson of Mysore Pak's inventor, and Sumegh S, a fourth-generation family member.
- What
- Sweet shop owners renamed 'Mysore Pak' to 'Mysore Shree'.
- When
- Following rising tensions between India and Pakistan after a terror attack last month.
- Where
- Jaipur, India, with the sweet's origin in Mysuru, Karnataka.
- Why
- The renaming was done by some sweet shops in Jaipur and triggered criticism.
Criticism
Support
Impact of Renaming
Criticism
Altering the name of a well-known dish disrespects its origins and historical significance.
Support
The renaming reflects the importance of culture and traditions.
- Sweet Name Change
- Mysore Pak to Mysore Shree
- Location of Renaming
- Jaipur
- Original Sweet Origin
- Mysuru
- Primary Ingredients
- Gram flour, sugar, ghee
- Inventor's Descendant
- S Nataraj