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 ...

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’ ...

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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 ...

Sweets are a treasured part of many holidays – and Diwali is no different. Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists ...