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12 January 2026

Molasses, locally known as ''Chaku,'' along with delicacies made from it and other traditional dishes, is displayed for sale at a market ahead of Maghe Sankranti in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 12, 2026. Maghe Sankranti marks the first day of the 10th month according to the lunar calendar. Chaku, an unrefined confection made from concentrated sugarcane juice or jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival and throughout the winter months, as it is believed to promote good health and provide warmth. Its preparation involves melting and continuously stirring jaggery, cooling it in clay pots, and repeatedly whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown before being weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, a process that takes approximately two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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