The festival of Labh Panchami (Hindi: लाभ पंचमी, Gujarati: લાભ પાંચમ) or Labh Pancham marks the final day of Diwali celebrations. It is observed on the Panchami (5th day) during the ‘Shukla Paksha’ ...

This traditional Gujarati snack is made with 5 ingredients such as plain flour, semolina and basic spices. It is the perfect ...

Often used interchangeably with Narak Chaturdashi, Kali Chaudas (Hindi: काली चौदस, Gujarati: કાલી ચૌદશ) is part of Diwali festival and comes a day before Diwali. Unlike Narak Chaturdashi which is ...

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Gujarati Vanva, or Fafda, is a well-loved traditional snack often prepared during Diwali. Made from gram flour (besan), urad dal flour, and a mix of common spices, this crispy and crunchy treat is ...

People attending Blacktown Diwali Mela on a rainy Sunday (14th October), were seen making the most of atmosphere, food choices and cultural performances. SBS Gujarati spoke to some of the ...