While India is the biggest producer of sugar in the world, its staggering dometic demand makes it the second biggest exporter. The states of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra contribute the lion’s share when it comes to state-wise production. Gaon Connection traces the visual journey of sugarcane which is processed into jaggery at thousands of rudimentary factories spread across the sugarcane belt in western Uttar Pradesh.

इस दो दिवसीय गुड़ महोत्सव में गुड़ उत्पादकों द्वारा विभिन्न प्रकार के गुड़ एवं गुड़ से बनने वाले देशी एवं विदेशी उत्पादों व व्यंजनों की प्रदर्शनी और बिक्री की जाएगी।

Imbibed with the themes of gender, agriculture and folk music, Phool Dei is a harvest festival in Uttarakhand. Its rituals are such that they revolve around the equilibrium between human development and environment. More details here.

Sakat Chauth is a festival celebrated in northern India. In Madhya Pradesh’s Baghelkhand, singhara or water chestnut is a vital ingredient in the festivities. It is used to make a sweet called Kaachi. The festival is being celebrated today, on January 10.