Not too long ago, Dhanteras and Diwali were incomplete without kheel, batashe and especially the khilone made of sugar. But with other varieties of sweets entering the market, the demand for the traditional khilone has diminished and artisans who crafted them are fast disappearing.

Not too long ago, Dhanteras and Diwali were incomplete without kheel, batashe and especially the khilone made of sugar. But with other varieties of sweets entering the market, the demand for the traditional khilone has diminished and artisans who crafted them are fast disappearing.