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⬤ LOW 18 Oct 2026, 05:10 UTC

From fafda-jalebi to puran poli: The regional foods that define Dussehra across India

In Gujarat, Dussehra morning may mean a plate of hot fafda and jalebi. In Maharashtra, it could be puran poli. In Karnataka, the festival is marked by elaborate food traditions surrounding Mysuru Dasara, while in eastern India, the final days of Durga Puja bring bhog to the centre of the celebration
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