Kheer To Chitoi: The Top 10 Bengali Pithas For Pitha Parbon

Poush Parbon, also known as Poush Sankranti, is a significant Bengali festival celebrated in Bangladesh, India, and West Bengal. It marks the transition from the Bengali month of Poush to Magh, holding great importance in the region's agriculture and culture. The festival, also referred to as Pitha Parbon, revolves around the preparation and enjoyment of various traditional Bengali pithas, both sweet and savory, during the beloved winter season. Bengalis view it as a harvest festival, expressing gratitude for the season's abundance by making and sharing pithas, which not only highlights Bengal's culinary heritage but also strengthens interpersonal connections.