Mahua Flower Payesh: Bankura-Purulia's Forgotten Flavor Captivates Siliguri Fair

• Manoj Pain and Dolly Singh Mahapatra are captivating visitors at Siliguri's Srishti Shree Mela with Mahua flower payesh.
• The couple, originally from Bankura and Purulia, aims to revive traditional folk foods and culture.
• Mahua flower payesh has become the top attraction, drawing crowds of all ages to their stall at Kanchenjunga Stadium.
• Manoj Pain highlights Mahua's unique taste and health benefits, traditionally used by tribal communities.
• Dolly Singh Mahapatra emphasizes their mission to preserve disappearing folk foods and introduce them to the new generation.

Why It Matters: A couple is successfully reintroducing the traditional Mahua flower payesh, reviving Bankura-Purulia's folk heritage in Siliguri.