Senjuti Mahato and Abhishek Choudhury's Earth Story Farms is dedicated to preserving the art of making nolen gur. Situated in Bankura, their farm benefits from the ideal combination of cold temperatures and clear skies, which are crucial for collecting sap.
Some sweets are tied to seasons, others to memories and places people return to. In 2025, five Indian sweets earned GI tags. Each one carries a story shaped by land, craft, and generations of care.