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Most collage pages explain the 12 sweet names printed in the image. The across-India page uses the broader visual collage as an identification guide.
Diwali Sweets Across India: A Visual Mithai Guide
A visual guide to Diwali sweets across India, with the featured collage and explanations of the iconic mithai shown in the hero image.
12 Traditional Maharashtrian Diwali Sweets: Anarsa to Sheera
Explore 12 Maharashtrian Diwali sweets shown in the collage, including Anarsa, Karanji, Shankarpali, Chirote, Besan Ladoo, Puran Poli, Shrikhand and Modak.
12 Traditional Andhra Diwali Sweets: Ariselu, Pootharekulu and More
Explore 12 Andhra Diwali sweets shown in the collage, including Ariselu, Pootharekulu, Kakinada Kaja, Bandar Laddu, Bobbatlu, Palakova and Kajjikayalu.
12 Bengali Diwali Sweets: Rasgulla, Rajbhog, Sandesh and More
Explore 12 Bengali Diwali sweets shown in the collage, from Rasgulla and Rajbhog to Pantua, Langcha, Cham Cham, Rasmalai, Sandesh and Kheer Kadam.
12 Types of Diwali Burfi: Kaju Katli to Tri-Color Burfi
Explore 12 types of Diwali burfi shown in the collage, including Kaju Katli, Pista, Coconut, Chocolate, Badam, Mango, Rose, Mawa, Anjeer and Besan Burfi.
12 Traditional Gujarati Diwali Sweets: Mohanthal to Kansar
See the 12 sweets shown in the Gujarati collage, featuring Mohanthal, Magaj, Sukhdi, Ghughra, Adadiya Pak, Sutarfeni, Basundi, Shrikhand, Lapsi, and more.
12 Traditional Karnataka Diwali Sweets: Mysore Pak, Kunda and More
Explore 12 Karnataka Diwali sweets shown in the collage, from Mysore Pak and Dharwad Peda to Holige, Chiroti, Karjikai, Hayagreeva, Jangiri and Badusha.
12 Types of Diwali Laddoos: Besan, Motichoor, Gond and More
Explore 12 types of Diwali laddoos shown in the collage, including Besan, Motichoor, Boondi, Rava, Coconut, Atta, Dry Fruit, Gond, Rajgira and Makhana Ladoo.
12 Traditional Rajasthani Diwali Sweets: Ghevar, Mawa Kachori and More
See the 12 sweets named in the Rajasthani collage, from Ghevar and Rabri Ghevar to Mawa Kachori, Besan Chakki, Churma Ladoo, Feeni, and Gajak.
12 Traditional Bihari Diwali Sweets: Thekua, Khaja and More
Explore 12 Bihari Diwali sweets shown in the collage, including Thekua, Khaja, Anarsa, Balushahi, Malpua, Pedakiya, Tilkut, Kala Jamun and Parwal Ki Mithai.
12 Traditional Tamil Nadu Diwali Sweets: Adhirasam to Paal Kozhukattai
Explore 12 Tamil Nadu Deepavali sweets shown in the collage, including Adhirasam, Mysore Pak, Jangiri, Badusha, Thengai Burfi, Palkova and Somas.
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Burfi, laddoo and the across-India guide
Diwali Sweets Across India: A Visual Mithai Guide
A visual guide to Diwali sweets across India, with the featured collage and explanations of the iconic mithai shown in the hero image.
12 Types of Diwali Burfi: Kaju Katli to Tri-Color Burfi
Explore 12 types of Diwali burfi shown in the collage, including Kaju Katli, Pista, Coconut, Chocolate, Badam, Mango, Rose, Mawa, Anjeer and Besan Burfi.
12 Types of Diwali Laddoos: Besan, Motichoor, Gond and More
Explore 12 types of Diwali laddoos shown in the collage, including Besan, Motichoor, Boondi, Rava, Coconut, Atta, Dry Fruit, Gond, Rajgira and Makhana Ladoo.
REGIONAL MITHAI
Eight regional Diwali sweets guides
Open a regional collage to see all 12 named sweets and a short explanation of each one.
12 Traditional Maharashtrian Diwali Sweets: Anarsa to Sheera
Explore 12 Maharashtrian Diwali sweets shown in the collage, including Anarsa, Karanji, Shankarpali, Chirote, Besan Ladoo, Puran Poli, Shrikhand and Modak.
12 Traditional Andhra Diwali Sweets: Ariselu, Pootharekulu and More
Explore 12 Andhra Diwali sweets shown in the collage, including Ariselu, Pootharekulu, Kakinada Kaja, Bandar Laddu, Bobbatlu, Palakova and Kajjikayalu.
12 Bengali Diwali Sweets: Rasgulla, Rajbhog, Sandesh and More
Explore 12 Bengali Diwali sweets shown in the collage, from Rasgulla and Rajbhog to Pantua, Langcha, Cham Cham, Rasmalai, Sandesh and Kheer Kadam.
12 Traditional Gujarati Diwali Sweets: Mohanthal to Kansar
See the 12 sweets shown in the Gujarati collage, featuring Mohanthal, Magaj, Sukhdi, Ghughra, Adadiya Pak, Sutarfeni, Basundi, Shrikhand, Lapsi, and more.
12 Traditional Karnataka Diwali Sweets: Mysore Pak, Kunda and More
Explore 12 Karnataka Diwali sweets shown in the collage, from Mysore Pak and Dharwad Peda to Holige, Chiroti, Karjikai, Hayagreeva, Jangiri and Badusha.
12 Traditional Rajasthani Diwali Sweets: Ghevar, Mawa Kachori and More
See the 12 sweets named in the Rajasthani collage, from Ghevar and Rabri Ghevar to Mawa Kachori, Besan Chakki, Churma Ladoo, Feeni, and Gajak.
12 Traditional Bihari Diwali Sweets: Thekua, Khaja and More
Explore 12 Bihari Diwali sweets shown in the collage, including Thekua, Khaja, Anarsa, Balushahi, Malpua, Pedakiya, Tilkut, Kala Jamun and Parwal Ki Mithai.
12 Traditional Tamil Nadu Diwali Sweets: Adhirasam to Paal Kozhukattai
Explore 12 Tamil Nadu Deepavali sweets shown in the collage, including Adhirasam, Mysore Pak, Jangiri, Badusha, Thengai Burfi, Palkova and Somas.