Holi, the festival of colors, just got sweeter! A famous sweet shop in Lucknow has taken celebrations to an extravagant level by crafting what is now India’s largest Gujiya – a massive 6-kilogram treat named “Maha Kumbh Gujiya.“ This mammoth sweet has captured the hearts of Holi revelers and secured a place in the India Book of Records.
The Giant Delight of Holi
Traditionally, Gujiya—a crispy, deep-fried pastry stuffed with khoya, dry fruits, and sugar—is an essential part of Holi festivities across India. But this year, a sweet shop in Lucknow has rewritten the rules of festive indulgence. At 25 inches in diameter and a whopping 6 kg in weight, the Maha Kumbh Gujiya has emerged as the star of festivities, with people thronging to get a glimpse of the record-breaking treat.
A viral clip of this gastronomic wonder has gone viral on social media, with netizens referring to it as “the Big Boss of Gujiyas.” Foodies are queuing up to have a bite of history, literally.
The Mastermind Behind the Record-Breaking Gujiya
The owner of the sweet shop Chhappan Bhog, who was known to be the experimenter of novelty festival sweets, spoke about the Maha Kumbh Gujiya. “Holi is all about flamboyant celebration, so why not create something larger than life?” he quoted.
It was a lot of work, getting expert artisans working day and night for hours so that they achieve the ideal blend of crispness, sweetness, and stuffing. And voila. They got a Gujiya not just visual wonder but taste one too.
India’s Obsession with Giant Sweets
This is not the first time India has seen a record-breaking sweet. From a 50-kg Rasgulla in Kolkata to a 200-kg Laddoo in Hyderabad, the country’s love for oversized sweets is well documented. However, this Maha Kumbh Gujiya is the first of its kind to make it to the India Book of Records.
Officials from the record-keeping organization confirmed the feat, stating, “We conducted thorough verification and found that no Gujiya of this size has ever been made before.”
Lucknow’s Love Affair with Gujiya
While Gujiya is popular across North India, it holds a special place in Lucknow’s culinary traditions. Sweet shops across the city see an exponential rise in demand during Holi, with hundreds of kilograms being sold daily. The festival remains incomplete without this golden, crescent-shaped delight gracing the plates of revelers.
Interestingly, the history of Gujiya dates back to the 16th century in the Braj region (Mathura and Vrindavan). It is believed to have been a part of Lord Krishna’s offerings, making it an integral part of Holi festivities.
Holi 2025: A Celebration to Remember
This year’s festivities are even more exciting because of the Maha Kumbh Gujiya, which brings people together to spread colour and eat festive fare. Because of its enormous size, exquisite craftsmanship, and love of traditional sweets, this record-breaking Gujiya has undoubtedly left Holi 2025 indelibly marked.
Get a taste of history while you’re in Lucknow before it’s all gone!
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