As Holi celebrations begin in the country, a sweets shop in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda has come up with the unique idea of the 'Golden Gujiya'. Amid the skyrocketing sweet prices during this festive season, this shop has created an exclusive sweet, priced at Rs 50,000 per kilogram and Rs 1300 per piece. The price of the sweet has left people in awe.
Speaking to ANI, the shop manager, Shivakant Chaturvedi, explained the reasons behind the price. He stated that the Golden Gujiya is special because it has a layer of 24-carat gold and a special dry fruit filling.
"Our 'Golden Gujiya' has a layering of 24-carat gold. The stuffing has special dry fruits. 24-carat gold and silver are also eaten. This 'guj]iya' costs Rs 50,000 per kg and Rs 1300 per piece," he said. Traditional Gujiyas are sweet dumplings typically filled with khoya, nuts, and dried fruits. What sets this version apart is the generous use of edible gold leaf, which gives it a distinctive golden hue.
Meanwhile, a sweet shop in Lucknow made a world record and entered its name in the India Book of Records by preparing India's largest Gujiya, which measured 25 inches and weighed 6 kilograms. The Executor, India Book of Record, Pramil Dwivedi, stated that this gujiya had broken all the records.
"This gujiya breaks all the records. When the owner claims so, we searched and found that such gujiya was never prepared earlier..." Dwivedi told ANI. The preparations for Holi are in full swing all over the country, with people starting to prepare for Holika Dahan today. With just a day left for the festival of colours, people from all over the nation have flocked to the markets to grab the colours and pichkaris.
Homes are being decked up with vibrant decorations, and sweets like gujiyas are being prepared in kitchens across the country. People are stocking up on their festive essentials.