{"id":993,"date":"2024-01-12T05:58:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T05:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/?p=993"},"modified":"2024-01-12T06:09:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T06:09:21","slug":"delicious-sweet-dishes-to-try-out-for-pongal-makar-sankranti-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/delicious-sweet-dishes-to-try-out-for-pongal-makar-sankranti-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Delicious sweet dishes to try out for Pongal &#038; Makar Sankranti 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"993\" class=\"elementor elementor-993\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2324660 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2324660\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2455c4c\" data-id=\"2455c4c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dc76c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"1dc76c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Celebrate this Harvesting Season with Sri Annapurna\u2019s special sweet recipes. Sri Annapurna is a renowned sweet shop in Varanasi. For the last 20 years, Sri Annapurna has been providing deliciously tempting delicacies made with 100% quality ingredients & and fresh materials.\">\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ccd734 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ccd734\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.6 - 08-06-2022 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Delicious sweet dishes to try out for Pongal & Makar Sankranti 2024<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8898cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8898cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.6 - 08-06-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Makar Sankranti signifies the Sun&#8217;s entry into the zodiac sign of Makar. This celebration heralds the arrival of sunny days and the end of the winter season, with lengthy, foggy evenings. January 14 or January 15 are the dates of Makar Sankranti.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee99c11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ee99c11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.6 - 08-06-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1120\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blog.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blog.png 1120w, https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blog-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blog-1024x580.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blog-768x435.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75c03cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75c03cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Because India is a nation with a diverse culture, Makar Sankranti is observed differently in every state.\u00a0 Pongal is another name for this harvest festival in Tamil Nadu. <strong>Makar Sankranti festival<\/strong> is the soul of northern India, &amp; <strong>Pongal celebration<\/strong> is the essence of southern India,\u00a0<\/p><p>The Solar Equinox (Uttrayana Punyakala) is another significant astrological event during the <strong>Pongal <\/strong>\/ <strong>Makar Sankranti festival<\/strong>. This event is billed as the &#8220;Uttarayana,&#8221; or &#8220;northward journey&#8221; of the sun because the sun is moving toward the north during it. The days get longer and the temperature starts to rise at this time.\u00a0 Hindus believe that Uttrayana Punyakala is an extremely favorable period to hold ceremonies and other religious rites. During this exciting time, people are urged to begin new endeavors and establish new enterprises. The celebration is also observed to express gratitude to Surya, the sun god.<strong> Makar Sankranti<\/strong> and <strong>Pongal <\/strong>will be falling on 15th January 2024.<\/p><p>Whether Makar Sankranti or <strong>Pongal<\/strong>, both are equally important Hindu festivals that welcome the harvesting season (i.e. spring). Festivals are associated with celebrations, and Indian celebrations are incomplete without sweets. Every festive season in India has special sweet items (Like Diwali &amp; Kaju Katli, Holi &amp; Gujiya, Raksha Bandhan &amp; Ghewar). In this blog, we will be sharing five Pongal sweets with you that will add tastefulness to your winter season.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eaf8b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7eaf8b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1120\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/till-laddoo.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/till-laddoo.png 1120w, https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/till-laddoo-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/till-laddoo-1024x296.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/till-laddoo-768x222.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2674b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2674b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>1. Til Laddu &#8211;<\/strong> Sesame laddoos, commonly known as \u201cTil Ke Laddoos\u201d are traditional Indian sweet balls made with sesame seeds, jaggery, and cardamom powder. These nutty-flavored treats are rich in calcium and iron. Given the diversity and wealth of India, it is not surprising that the <strong>Makar Sankranti celebration<\/strong> is observed in a variety of ways. There are more reasons than only spiritual ones to celebrate this occasion. One of the festival&#8217;s most distinctive aspects is the extensive usage of sesame seeds in most locations. However, what role do sesame seeds play? According to Hindu mythology, til, or sesame seeds, descended to Earth from Lord Vishnu&#8217;s perspiration. It is therefore believed that using it will purify sins. Furthermore, because it is said that God Yama blessed sesame seeds, they are treasured as a sign of longevity, for this reason, treats made from sesame seeds are considered essential during Makar Sankranti. Inscriptions suggest six ways to employ til (sesame seeds) on this day, such as giving them away or donating them to a good cause. Try out freshly delicious Til Laddu from <a href=\"https:\/\/sriannapurna.in\/\">Sri Annapurna<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28eab54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"28eab54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1120\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/til-gajak.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/til-gajak.png 1120w, https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/til-gajak-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/til-gajak-1024x296.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/til-gajak-768x222.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e2a9a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e2a9a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>2. Til Gajak- <\/strong>&#8220;Til gud kha, god god bola&#8221; is a well-known Marathi proverb that translates to &#8220;eat sesame seeds and jaggery and speak well.&#8221; Those who enjoy Gajak will find this to be true. For a long time, Gajak has been an essential component of Indian festival cuisine. Makar <strong>Sankranti &amp; Pongal celebrations<\/strong> are especially delightful when paired with these crispy and delectable treats. During the bitterly cold and hard winter in North India, Gajak radiates warmth and nostalgia. Try out freshly delicious Til Gajak from the <a href=\"https:\/\/sriannapurna.in\/indiansweet\/\">best sweet shop in Varanasi<\/a> (Sri Annapurna)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d15afcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d15afcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1120\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kesar-peda.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kesar-peda.png 1120w, https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kesar-peda-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kesar-peda-1024x296.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kesar-peda-768x222.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc59ed0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc59ed0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>3. Kesar Peda-<\/strong> Kesar Pedas are among the most exotic Pedas. Consumption of Saffron during winter is considered good for health as it boosts immunity &amp; strength.\u00a0 These semi-soft, thick sweet balls, are traditionally prepared with khoa, sugar, cardamom seeds, and other traditional flavorings. Try out freshly delicious Kesar Peda in your Varanasi.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d80d8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4d80d8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1120\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sakarai-pongal-op-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sakarai-pongal-op-2.png 1120w, https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sakarai-pongal-op-2-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sakarai-pongal-op-2-1024x296.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sakarai-pongal-op-2-768x222.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d14937 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d14937\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Sakkarai Pongal-<\/strong> The Tamil name for sugar is &#8220;Sakkarai,&#8221; but oddly, jaggery is typically used to make Sakkarai Pongal instead of sugar. The secret to this recipe is the melting of the jaggery, which is combined with a mixture of rice and green grams. Traditionally, jaggery, fresh ghee, and freshly harvested rice are used to make Sakkarai Pongal. Spices like cardamom, saffron, and nutmeg are used to flavor it. In Hindu temples, this is customarily offered to Lord Vishnu as a &#8220;Naivedhyam,&#8221; or offering, and thereafter given to the devotees as &#8220;prasadham.&#8221; The thick and caramelized jaggery syrup gives the cooked rice a gorgeous toffee-like flavor and color. It is cooked until it achieves a glossy crimson hue. See the reciepe <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rakskitchen.net\/sakkarai-pongal-recipe-sweet-pongal-recipe\/\">https:\/\/rakskitchen.net\/sakkarai-pongal-recipe-sweet-pongal-recipe\/<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>Celebrate this Harvesting Season with Sri Annapurna\u2019s special sweet recipes. <strong>Sri Annapurna<\/strong> is a renowned <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/sriannapurna.in\/indiansweet\/\"><strong>sweet shop in Varanasi<\/strong><\/a><\/span>. For the last 20 years, <strong>Sri Annapurna<\/strong> has been providing deliciously tempting delicacies made with 100% quality ingredients &amp; and fresh materials. We invite you to try out our <strong>Makar Sankranti celebration<\/strong> special sweets &amp; and desserts. We happily accept bulk orders, online (within Varanasi) &amp; and offline (store).<\/p><p>For more information feel free to contact us!!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-733fa79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"733fa79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/sriannapurna.in\/\"><strong>https:\/\/sriannapurna.in\/<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/sriannapurna.in\/contact\/\"><strong>+91-9235596391 | +91-9235596102<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p><p><strong>Click to know the Importance of sweets in India:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/importance-of-indian-sweets-to-celebrate-our-occasion\/\"><strong>https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/importance-of-indian-sweets-to-celebrate-our-occasion\/<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/exploring-the-sweet-delights-of-varanasi-a-guide-to-the-best-sweets-in-the-city\/\"><strong>https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/exploring-the-sweet-delights-of-varanasi-a-guide-to-the-best-sweets-in-the-city\/<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/top-10-delicious-indian-sweets-you-must-try\/\"><strong>https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/top-10-delicious-indian-sweets-you-must-try\/<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/tasting-holi-in-banaras-with-savor-sweets\/\"><strong>https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/tasting-holi-in-banaras-with-savor-sweets\/<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delicious sweet dishes to try out for Pongal &#038; Makar Sankranti 2024 Makar Sankranti signifies&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":996,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_header_footer","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[134,132,133,16,88],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/993"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=993"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/993\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/996"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=993"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=993"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sriannapurna.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=993"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}