celebrated round the year and people treasure the good times with scrumptious food, music and dance. Festive Cuisine Festivals those celebrated in Maharashtra are Gudi Padwa, , Haritalika, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Diwali and Makara Sankranti. Many dishes, namely sweets are made only during these festivals. On the occasion of Gudi Padwa Soonth Panak and sprouted Chana Usal are prepared. Puran Poli is prepared on the festival of colors Holi. Similarly, on Haritalika Coconut Potali is prepared, on Ganesh