Durga Puja 2025: Savor These 5 Iconic Bengali Sweets and Festive Delights

Durga Puja 2025 brings vibrant celebrations filled with tradition, devotion, and mouthwatering Bengali sweets and delicacies. Discover five iconic treats that perfectly capture the festive spirit and rich culinary heritage of Bengal. 

Bengali sweets

Durga Puja is not just a festival; it’s an emotion, a grand celebration that lights up the heart of Bengal every autumn. Marking the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura, this festival is a beautiful blend of culture, devotion, art, and, of course, food. For anyone lucky enough to experience the festivities in Bengal or in Bengali communities worldwide, indulging in traditional Bengali sweets and delicacies is an absolute must.

As Durga Puja 2025 approaches, here’s a curated list of 5 must-try Bengali sweets and delicacies that will make your celebration even more delightful.

Rasgulla

Rasgulla, the spongy white balls soaked in sugary syrup, is arguably Bengal’s most iconic sweet. Made from chhena and cooked in light sugar syrup, Rasgulla is juicy, sweet, and utterly irresistible. The softness and syrupy sweetness perfectly complement the grandeur of Durga Puja, offering a refreshing break amid the festivities.

Sandesh

No Bengali celebration is complete without Sandesh, a light and delicate sweet made primarily from fresh chhena (cottage cheese) and sugar. Sandesh comes in countless varieties, from simple and smooth to ones studded with pistachios, saffron, or flavored with rosewater and mango pulp. The texture is melt-in-your-mouth soft, making it a perfect festive treat.

Mishti Doi

Mishti Doi is a traditional Bengali sweetened yogurt that is creamy, tangy, and deliciously sweet. Traditionally prepared by fermenting thickened milk with jaggery or sugar, it is often served chilled. This delicacy is both a palate cleanser and a sweet indulgence, ideal after a sumptuous meal during the Puja celebrations.

Cham Cham (Chomchom)

Cham Cham is an oval-shaped Bengali sweet made from fresh chhena, soaked in fragrant sugar syrup. It’s often garnished with shredded coconut or chopped pistachios, offering a delightful blend of softness, sweetness, and texture.

Kheer Kadam

Kheer Kadam features a soft, creamy khoya center encased in a delicate rasgulla layer, then rolled in powdered sugar or coconut flakes. This layered sweet combines rich milk flavors with a light, melt-in-the-mouth texture, making it irresistible.