World Poha Day 2026: Chef attempts world record, cooks 3,000 kg of 'tarri poha' in Nagpur
Updated On: 07 June, 2026 03:40 PM IST | Nagpur | ANI
He said that he wishes to promote Nagpur's local delicacy, with the world record attempt, as a way to highlight the dish on the world stage

Every year, World Poha Day is observed on June 7. Photo Courtesy: File pic
Maharashtra's renowned chef, Vishnu Mahohar, on Sunday attempted a world record by cooking over 3,000 kilograms of Nagpur's famous 'tarri poha' in celebration of World Poha Day.
Every year, June 7 is celebrated as 'World Poha Day', highlighting the cultural history and health benefits of the Marathi breakfast dish. While there are variations of the flattened rice dish across the state, Nagpur is famous for its 'tarri poha'. While Poha is generally had with dry with various toppings, Nagpur's tarri poha is accompanied with a gravy.
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