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Navratri has arrived with good news for the devotees: an extra day has been added to the holy Ashvina month due to a shorter Pitru Paksha this year, making the celebrations last one day longer than usual. This implies that the foodies can now extend the celebrations by extending their feasting menu until October 1st, which is Ashvina Navami or Maha Navami. Some Hindus observe this nine-day period by fasting and avoiding garlic and onions, while others, particularly in West Bengal, believe in eating non-vegetarian foods like chicken, fish, and mutton.

And Guess what! The same Navratri treat that we all love is known by many different names in different states. For example, the most popular rice kheer/payasam, known as Akki Payasa

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