Holi Special Gujiya Has Fascinating Stories Inside! Take A Bite!

Holi Special Gujiya Is Filled With Stories

[{"selector":"#anim-89ec9975-c4fb-4c67-b9c2-6dd0bc7c4f1f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.745192081631581%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6b0368a1-4859-4d92-adb0-b81344551010","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1adefa32-1f81-4b88-80b3-66042367d830","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Holi in India is incomplete without gujiya. This sweet has become a symbol of the Festival of Colours. Holi special gujiya is filled with different fillings and termed by different names across India. Let's discover the gujiya's incredible history and flavours.

Gujiya's Holi Connection

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Royal Origin

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Turkish Tie

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Myriad Names

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Diverse Stuffings

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