Nag Panchami 2023: 7 Traditional Foods To Celebrate The Festival

By Shireen Jamooji July 27, 2023 Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Milk

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Puranache Dind

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Patholi

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Dhapate

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Tambittu

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Kheer

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Fresh Fruits

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