Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday participated in a traditional 'halwa' ceremony, marking the final stage for preparation of Union Budget 2024-25 to be unveiled on July 23 in Lok Sabha. The ceremony is a ritual in which traditional dessert 'halwa' is prepared and served to officials and staff members of the finance ministry who are involved in the preparation of the budget. It is organised in the basement of North Block, which houses the ministry in the national capital and is attended by the finance minister and other high-ranking officials.
The final stage of the Budget preparation process for Union Budget 2024-25 commenced with the customary Halwa ceremony in the presence of Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman , in New Delhi, today. (1/4) pic.
twitter.com/X1ywbQx70A Halwa, a beloved Indian dessert, holds deep cultural significance and is a staple in various celebrations and ceremonies. It is an integral part of many Indian festivals such as Diwali, Eid, and Holi.
In temples and during religious ceremonies, halwa is often offered to deities and distributed as prasad (blessed food) to devotees. Halwa is prepared during significant life events such as weddings, births, and housewarming ceremonies. Halwa ceremony before budget It is a kind of a 'send-off' for finance ministry officials and staff involved in the preparation of the Union government's annual financial statement.
They enter what is called a 'lock-in' period, during which .
