Ajanta Journal
Mithai guides, gifting tips & our Bareilly story.
Notes on traditional Indian sweets, festive gifting and the family behind Ajanta — written from 24 outlets across Bareilly, Rampur, Pilibhit and Lucknow.
Guides · 4 min read
How to Spot the Best Sweet Shop in Bareilly
Freshness, ghee quality, hygiene and reviews: a practical checklist for judging any Bareilly mithai shop, including what to look for before you buy.
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Gulab Jamun to Gujiya: A Guide to Bareilly's Favourite Mithai
A quick guide to the mithai every Bareilly household grows up on — gulab jamun, peda, gujiya, laddoo and more — and what makes each one different.
Read articleGifting · 5 min read
Diwali Gifting Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Mithai Hamper
A practical guide to choosing Diwali mithai hampers — for family, corporate gifting or bulk orders — covering quantity, shelf life, packaging and timing.
Read articleIngredients · 4 min read
Why Pure Desi Ghee Matters in Traditional Indian Sweets
What pure desi ghee actually does for the taste, texture and shelf behaviour of Indian sweets, and how it differs from vanaspati or oil-based shortcuts.
Read articleOur Story · 4 min read
Ajanta Sweets Since 1986: A Bareilly Legacy Built by Two Generations
The story of Ajanta Sweets N' Bakes, founded in Bareilly in 1986 by Mr. Ram Avatar Ahuja and carried forward by his son Amit Ahuja across 24 outlets today.
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