GARGI – Bhagar Pith | Premium Quality, Handmade with Care, Authentic, Durable | Pack of 1 kg

Bhagar pith is ground bhagar — the small fasting grain Maharashtrian kitchens use through Navratri and other upvas days. The same flour is also sold as bhagar flour or varai flour. This 1 kg pack comes from a women's self-help group in Nashik district.

What it's for: upvas bhakri, thalipeeth and a quick sheera. It is not a substitute for whole bhagar grain, which is what goes into khichdi — if your household eats both, buy both.

Storing: ground grain loses freshness faster than whole, so keep it in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place and use it within a couple of months. If only one or two people in the house are fasting, the 500 g pack may be the better size.

For what else to keep in for the fast, see our upvas shopping guide.