Thekua, Songs, and Mahaprasad – Taking Chhath Beyond Borders

If there is one flavour that instantly reminds every Bihari of Chhath Puja, it is the humble yet soulful Thekua. Made with wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee, pressed into beautiful patterns and fried to golden perfection, Thekua is not just food - it is memory, devotion, and heritage packed into one.

As part of Arghya, our second initiative is to bring this tradition alive for everyone, no matter where they are.

Thekua Vlog with a Renowned Chhath Singer

This year, on Kharna, we will be filming the making of Thekua - not as a cooking tutorial, but as a story. A story of hands kneading devotion into dough, of laughter and songs around the kitchen, of the fragrance of jaggery filling the home.

To make this even more special, we will be joined by a renowned Chhath singer, whose voice has carried the emotions of this festival for years. Through song and storytelling, the vlog will capture the spirit of Chhath - the preparation, the patience, and the joy that goes into every offering.

Distribution of Chhath Mahaprasad Across India

But we don’t want this experience to remain only on screen. We want people across India to taste and feel Chhath. That’s why we will be distributing Chhath Mahaprasad to households beyond Bihar.

This Mahaprasad package will include:

• Thekua – the heart of Chhath’s offerings.
• Sidoor (vermillion) – symbol of devotion and blessings.
• Lal Band (red sacred thread) – a mark of faith and protection.
• Seeds from the offerings – carrying the purity of the ritual, a reminder of life’s continuity.

Why This Matters

Chhath is often described as the festival of the masses, rooted in simplicity and honesty. But for those living away from Bihar, the festival can feel like a missing piece of home. Through this effort, we want to bridge that gap - so that no matter where someone lives, they can still feel connected to the riverbanks of Bihar, to the songs at dusk, to the offerings made at dawn.

Thekua is not just food, and Mahaprasad is not just a ritual. They are Bihar’s way of sending love, blessings, and belonging to all corners of India.