Specialty cuisine at shop in Agra: 24 Karate gold-topped Ghevar (representational image - Unsplash) 
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Specialty cuisine at shop in Agra: 24 Karat gold-topped Ghevar

People have been crowding the store to catch its sight and purchase the treat ever since it has arrived.

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This sweet, which costs Rs 25,000/kg, was produced by Braj Rasayan Mitthan Bhandar in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, close to Shah Market. People have been crowding the store to catch its sight and purchase the treat ever since it has arrived. Observed on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima) during the monsoon season, Raksha Bandhan (or Raksha Bandhan) honors the bond between siblings as well as families. Across the nation, rakhi celebrations have already begun.

Observed on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima) during the monsoon season, Raksha Bandhan (or Raksha Bandhan) honors the bond between siblings as well as families. Across the nation, rakhi celebrations have already begun (representational image - Unsplash)

This year Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated on the 11th of August. Already, many women and girls are visiting stores to get rakhis for their cherished brothers. It is not possible to celebrate festivals without sweets. And when it comes to rakhi it’s all about gifts, sweets, and honoring the relationship between brother and sister where the brother promises his sister to protect her throughout life and be by her side always and she ties Raksha sutra/sacred thread to her brother.

Some of the most well-liked sweets among consumers are gulkand, kaju katli, barfi, besanladdu, and rasgulla. There is a lot of activity in sweet shops during the Raksha Bandhan festival since sweets are undoubtedly very essential. A great rakhi ought to have the heartfelt sweetness of the sweets. One such disc shaped sweet is Ghevar which is made with a mixture of dry fruits, milk, ghee, flour, and sugar syrup. The perfect time to make this sweet is during the rainy season because of the ideal air moisture levels. Ghevar has its roots in Rajasthani cuisine which is distinguished by its savory dishes and delectable desserts. It is undoubtedly the most mouthwatering sweet. Recently, Gold ghevar has been in news as it costs around Rs 25000/kg.

A traditional Ghevar, however, costs between Rs 600 and 700/kg. The cost may vary from place to place. However, there is a larger cost associated with this Ghevar because it is covered in 24-carat gold. Golden Ghevar, according to Braj Rasayan Mitthan Bhandar owner Tushar Gupta, contains a combination of dried fruits as well as pistachios, almonds, peanuts, and walnuts, with a coating of malai and flavored ice cream flavor on top. So, questions which may arise in our mind would be if there are any benefits of trying such a costly sweet or if it is safe or not.

The perfect time to make this sweet is during the rainy season because of the ideal air moisture levels. (representational image - Unsplash)

According to Ayurveda gold metal possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-aging qualities. AIDS and several forms of cancer are treated with tiny gold particles. Gold slows the progression of the inflammatory disease rheumatoid arthritis, hence reducing joint inflammation and pain.

Gold can be a tonic for our neurological system when it is in its purest form. It improves mental health by boosting intelligence and memory. It is a potent ayurvedic treatment that strengthens the heart and increases both physical and mental stamina. Scientifically, gold is chemically inert, meaning that it won't degrade when consumed. According to Sass, it's unlikely that edible gold will be absorbed into the bloodstream from the digestive system and will instead pass through the body and be removed as waste. Still, research on this is going on so, would you like to try this Gold Ghevar this Rakshabhandhan considering its ayurvedic and scientific properties along with its high price?

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