It was once known that this sweet used to be called ‘Jalwa’… Officers used to do the work after receiving a box as a gift.

It was once known that this sweet used to be called ‘Jalwa’… Officers used to do the work after receiving a box as a gift.

Went : Tilkut is a sweet whose origin is believed to be from Gaya district of Bihar. This sweet is prepared during cold days and is available for sale for about 2 to 3 months. On the day of Makar Sankranti, Tilkut or other sweets made from sesame or sesame seeds are eaten. Apart from Gaya, Tilkut is made on a large scale in other districts of the state during this festival. There are three big markets of Tilakut in Gaya district which include Ramna Road, Tikari Road and Station…

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