Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Dussehra Delights: A Culinary Journey Across India
Dussehra is a big festival in India, and people celebrate it differently in each place!
In some cities, like Mysuru, they eat Mysore Pak, a sweet treat.
In Gujarat, they eat Fafda and Jalebi for breakfast.
In Varanasi, people eat Kachoris with a spicy sauce, and in Maharashtra, they eat Puran Poli, a sweet flatbread.
In Kolkata, they enjoy Sandesh, a sweet fudge.
Each dish and tradition is a way of celebrating Dussehra!
Dussehra celebrations feature unique regional food specialities across India.
Mysuru is known for Mysore Pak, a sweet made with gram flour, ghee and sugar.
In Gujarat, people eat Fafda-Jalebi, a sweet and savory combination, for breakfast.
Varanasi celebrates with Kachori, a stuffed lentil snack, with tamarind chutney.
Maharashtra enjoys Puran Poli, a sweet flatbread made with chana dal and jaggery.
- Who
- People across India
- What
- Celebrate Dussehra with unique regional foods
- When
- Dussehra
- Where
- Across India, including Mysuru, Ahmedabad, Varanasi, Maharashtra, and Kolkata
- Why
- To celebrate the triumph of good and enjoy cultural traditions
- Event
- Dussehra
- Focus
- Regional foods and traditions
- Key Dishes
- Mysore Pak, Fafda-Jalebi, Kachori, Puran Poli, Sandesh
- Significance
- Celebrating the triumph of good over evil
