From Bihar to Kolkata, tilkut-makers bring Sankranti flavours and nostalgia each winter

Tilkut makers from Bihar travel over 500km to Kolkata annually, setting up makeshift shops to prepare the traditional Makar Sankranti delicacy. These artisans bring the authentic taste of home to the city's Bihari diaspora, with their efforts boosting local economies and preserving cultural traditions.

From Bihar to Kolkata, tilkut-makers bring Sankranti flavours and nostalgia each winter
Tilkut makers from Bihar travel over 500km to Kolkata annually, setting up makeshift shops to prepare the traditional Makar Sankranti delicacy. These artisans bring the authentic taste of home to the city's Bihari diaspora, with their efforts boosting local economies and preserving cultural traditions.