Durga Puja in West Bengal is a phenomenon in its own; an immersion unlike no other. Nowhere in the world does a celebration of this scale comes close! (One that is paralleled only by the Ganpati celebrations in Maharashtra.) The grandeur of the pandals and the beat of the dhak, to the spirit of adda (informal gatherings) and the emotional farewell in the form of Sindoor Khela all play a vital role. And at the heart of every celebration lies mishti.

This map invites you on a one such journey. From the Nolen Gur Sandesh, savoured at the offset of autumn, to the rustic Chhanar Murki enjoyed during adda sessions and the artistry of Mihidana, one that reflects generational culinary skill, each is a tangible taste of West Bengal's mishti heritage.

What mishti is on your plate this pujo season? Let us know in the comments!