Makar Sankranti 2026: Demand for Traditional 'Tilwa' Soars, Here's How It's Made

• As Makar Sankranti approaches, demand for 'Tilwa' increases, especially in Samastipur district's Mohanpur block.
• Dashera village in Mohanpur block is a hub for Tilwa production, a traditional sweet made from local sesame and sugar.
• The Tilwa-making process is traditional, involving boiling sugar into 'pag', cooling it on a wet stone, kneading, cutting, and coating with roasted sesame seeds.
• Making Tilwa is an ancestral profession for families in Dashera village, with multiple generations involved.
• Tilwa is sold both retail and wholesale, with over two quintals sold daily at approximately 80 rupees per kilogram.

Why It Matters: Traditional 'Tilwa' production in Dashera village thrives as Makar Sankranti nears, supporting livelihoods and heritage.