8 Indian Sweets That Will Make Your Dussehra Celebrations Sweeter

1. Gulab Jamun

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2. Jalebi

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3. Rasgulla

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4. Barfi

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5. Malpua

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6. Kheer

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7. Modak

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8. Soan Papdi

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