Mahasthan Kotkoti
মহাস্থানের কটকটি
Crunchy fried sweets sold by the bag around Mahasthangarh.
At a glance
- Where
- Bogura district, Rajshahi division
- Where to try
- Stalls at Mahasthan bazar near the shrine
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar), summer (Apr–May), monsoon (Jun–Jul), autumn (Aug–Sep) and late autumn (Oct–Nov)
Kotkoti are small fried pieces of dough coated in jaggery or sugar syrup, crisp on the outside and slightly chewy within. Stalls lining the road at Mahasthan sell them in large heaps, and pilgrims to the shrine traditionally take a packet home. They are simple and very sweet, best eaten fresh. Watching the sellers weigh out paper bags is part of the visit.
Good to know
Ask to taste before buying, as quality varies between stalls.
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Common questions
Where can you eat Mahasthan Kotkoti?
Stalls at Mahasthan bazar near the shrine.
When is the best time to try Mahasthan Kotkoti?
Winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar), summer (Apr–May), monsoon (Jun–Jul), autumn (Aug–Sep) and late autumn (Oct–Nov).
Which district is Mahasthan Kotkoti from?
Bogura district, Rajshahi division.
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