Thadri Festival: 5 Cold Sindhi Dishes to Share with Family

The Sindhi community observes Thadri on September 3, 2026, by eating only pre-cooked, cold food to honor Goddess Sheetala and avoid cooking with gas stoves. This tradition aims to cool the body and prevent heat-related ailments. All Thadri dishes are prepared a day in advance, then the stove is covered and sprinkled with water to symbolize cooling heat and anger. A morning pooja is performed on the stove with flowers, sindoor, and rice grains before the cold meal is consumed. Popular Thadri foods include sweet Mitho Lolo, savory Koki, fried Taryal Bhindi and Patata, gram flour Besani, and chilled Boondi Raita. These dishes are eaten cold to provide a cooling effect and are shared with family.