Wearing red clothes during the rituals is considered auspicious. The festival features special foods like Tilkut, Bajre ki tikiya, laayi ke laddo, sesame seeds, and jaggery-based dishes.

The “sabudana khichdi” is served with “falhari namkeen”, lemon slices, and pomegranate seeds. Another speciality of Bhopal is “Chole Tikiya” or “Tikki Chole,” as it is popularly known. Whereas aloo ...