Kheema panipuri

The origins of some of the best folk dance and music forms, and cuisines in India lie in the traditions followed by its various communities. One such community is Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu (CKP). Its members migrated to Maharashtra centuries ago, from the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, and today, the community is regarded as one of the most educated inhabitants of the state. Aside from intellect, the community is also proud of its unique cuisine. A food festival, now in its fifth year, will celebrate this very culinary heritage.