Why is Ghevar eaten in Sawan? Know the tradition and importance behind it


2025/08/02 11:17:59 IST

Special relationship between Sawan and sweets

    The month of Sawan is not only a time for worship but also for delicious dishes. Ghevar is most popular in this season, especially in North India.

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Ghevar's connection with Teej

    Ghevar is mainly eaten on festivals like Hariyali Teej and Rakshabandhan. This sweet is especially sent to women as a gift from their maternal home.

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Tradition and religious significance

    It is believed that offering sweets along with worshiping Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati in Sawan is auspicious.

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Seasonal Dishes

    Ghevar is made from ghee and sugar, which gives energy to the body. The trend of eating light and crispy sweets in the rainy season is also a reason behind this.

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Cultural identity

    Ghevar has become a cultural sweet in states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. It is not only special in taste but is also a symbol of traditional festivals.

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Ghevar—A confluence of taste, tradition and love

    Ghevar is not just a sweet, but a delicious medium to connect love, harmony, and tradition between families, which makes every festival of Sawan special.

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