Some of the festivals celebrated in Maharashtra are Gudi Padwa, Holi, Haritalika, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Makara Sankranti. There are many special dishes, mostly sweets are prepared exclusively 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 Chaturthi Karanji and Chakli, on Diwali Shankarpali, Badam Halwa, Chakli and Karanji are prepared and Shengdana Chikki is prepared on the occasion of Makar Sakranti.
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