Nagpur celebrated World Poha Day 2026 with a massive 3,000 kg Tarri Poha feast led by chef Vishnu Manohar, highlighting the city’s iconic breakfast dish and culinary heritage.
Nagpur marked World Poha Day 2026 with a grand celebration as renowned chef Vishnu Manohar prepared nearly 3,000 kilograms of the city’s famous Tarri Poha.
The large-scale event drew thousands of food lovers and showcased one of Nagpur’s most iconic breakfast dishes. The feast was organized to celebrate the cultural significance of poha and promote the city’s rich culinary heritage.
Tarri Poha, a popular Nagpur specialty, consists of flattened rice topped with a spicy chickpea-based gravy known as “tarri.”
The dish is a favorite among locals and is considered an essential part of the city’s food identity.
The massive preparation required extensive planning, ingredient sourcing, and coordination to serve the large crowd that gathered for the occasion.
The event not only highlighted Nagpur’s love for poha but also aimed to bring wider recognition to the traditional dish on a global stage.
Organizers described the celebration as a tribute to local food culture and a way to unite people through a shared culinary experience.
World Poha Day, observed every year on June 7, celebrates the popularity of poha across India in its many regional variations.
