The Parampara journal

Recipes, rituals
& stories from Bihar.

A growing journal about Thekua, Chhath Puja and the traditions around this much-loved delicacy.

Festival feature

Thekua and Chhath Puja

Explore the place of Thekua in a festival centred on gratitude, devotion and the rising and setting sun.

Thekua 101

Discover wooden moulds, hand-shaping and the decorative marks that give Thekua its familiar appearance.

Chhath traditions

Learn about Thekua as prasad and its place in many family observances of Chhath.

From the kitchen

A general guide to common ingredients and a traditional home-style preparation method.