Jamshedpur's Tilkut Craze: Artisans Work 16-Hour Shifts for Makar Sankranti

• Jamshedpur's Jalebi Line is bustling with artisans from Patamda preparing Tilkut day and night for Makar Sankranti.
• Furnaces burn for 16 hours daily (6 AM to 10 PM) to meet high demand, producing thousands of Tilkut pieces.
• Tilkut making involves roasting sesame, preparing jaggery/sugar syrup, mixing, and pounding with an iron tool for its unique shape.
• Artisan Shambhu highlights the labor-intensive, traditional method crucial for Tilkut's distinct taste and form.
• Tilkut is priced at ₹240/kg, with customers eagerly buying for offerings and gifts ahead of the festival.

Why It Matters: Jamshedpur gears up for Makar Sankranti with artisans tirelessly crafting traditional Tilkut.