Nikhil Swami/Bikaner. With the increase in winter, the Gajak and Papdi business of Bikaner has started becoming vibrant. Crowds of customers have started gathering at the shops of Gajak, Papdi, Revdi, peanuts and dates in different areas of the city. Due to the fall in mercury, the working hours of Gajak traders have doubled. At the same time, customers have also started staying till late night. In such a situation, such a Gajak is available which is available only in Bikaner in the entire country. We are talking about Gajak made from mace and nutmeg.
Actually this Gajak is also called Laddu Gopal Gajak here. Because the laddu of this Gajak is offered to Gopal ji. This Gajak remains in demand throughout the country. With this Gajak, shopkeepers make sales worth lakhs in three to four months. Shopkeeper Bhairaram Saraswat told that this Gajak Laddu is Gopal Gajak. Mace, nutmeg and cloves are also added to this special Gajak. It is very tasty and beneficial in winter. It is being sold in Gajak market at Rs 360 per kg. He says that 30 to 40 kg of Gajak is made daily which is sold. There should be good workmanship and good cleanliness in making this Gajak.
Gajak is ready in 6 hours
Shopkeeper Bhairaram tells that it takes 6 hours for an artisan to make 30 to 40 kg of Gajak. These Gajaks do not spoil for about three months. This Gajak has been being made for about 40 years. This Gajak goes to every corner of the country.
These are the benefits of Gajak
Ayurvedic doctor Amit Gehlot told that those who suffer from cough, asthma and shortness of breath get a lot of relief and the blood becomes new. It is very beneficial for the health of children. Apart from this it helps in treating diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps and pain, and intestinal gas disorders. It is also used to treat cancer, arthritis, kidney disease and insomnia.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 26, 2023, 13:55 IST