According to Kesavan Pillay, chairman of the Bhairavi Sungum of Springs, women start preparing traditional delicacies for family and friends days before the festival.
Kesavan says there is a custom during Diwali to exchange sweets with friends and neighbours.
“The list of Diwali special sweets is exhaustive,” he says.
Though there are many sweet dishes that can be prepared for Diwali, the lip-smacking Gulab Jamun has no substitute.
This dessert, which is shaped into balls and has a delightful aroma and luscious taste, is liked by almost everybody.
Kesavan says they are made from milk powder, flour and milk, and the dough is fried and then soaked in a sugar syrup.
Apart from sweet dishes, there are several other delicacies that are made for Diwali.
Kesavan says from north to south and east to west, numerous mouth watering delights are prepared in various manners depending upon the prevailing custom and taste of the family members.
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