Diwali 2026 Sweets Guide
By Putta Srujan | Prices and dates checked: 3rd Novemeber 2026
For Diwali sweets in Pune, Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale and Kaka Halwai are the best-known shops. Diwali is on Sunday, 8 November 2026, so order or visit this week.
- Chitale’s Diwali Faral Box is ₹465 with a 60-day shelf life.
- Chitale kaju katli is about ₹1,200-₹1,700 per kg, not the ₹800-₹1,000 older guides quote.
- Pune faral prices are up about 10-15% this year.
This Pune guide covers the best mithai shops, a 2026 price list, hamper options, online delivery and what to buy, with prices checked on shop and delivery-app listings.
In This Guide
When Is Diwali 2026 in Pune?
Short answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Pujan) in Pune is on Sunday, 8 November 2026, with Dhanteras on Friday, 6 November. Padwa follows on Tuesday, 10 November and Bhaubeej on Wednesday, 11 November, so sweets gifting runs from 6 to 11 November.
| Day | Date 2026 |
|---|---|
| Vasubaras | Thursday, 5 November |
| Dhanteras | Friday, 6 November |
| Lakshmi Pujan | Sunday, 8 November |
| Padwa | Tuesday, 10 November |
| Bhaubeej | Wednesday, 11 November |
Dates are from HinduTone and the Maharashtra holiday list. Sources differ on Narak Chaturdashi by a day.
Which Are the Best Diwali Sweet Shops in Pune?
Short answer: The best Diwali sweets in Pune come from Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale for Maharashtrian faral and hampers, and Kaka Halwai for jalebi, rasgulla and modak. Karachi Sweet Mart, Mulchand Sweets and Dadu’s Sweet Emporio in Camp are other long-running options.
| Shop | Where | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale | 777 Bajirao Road, Sadashiv Peth; Deccan, Karve Nagar, Kalyani Nagar, Chinchwad | Founded 1950; bakarwadi, pedha, chirote, besan ladoo, 40+ namkeen |
| Kaka Halwai | Tilak Road, Kalewadi, Ambegaon Budruk, Aundh | Founded 1892; jalebi, rasgulla, famous for modak at Ganeshotsav |
| Karachi Sweet Mart | Camp | Started 1948; traditional mithai |
| Mulchand Sweets | Centre Street, Camp | Long-running Camp mithai shop |
| Dadu’s Sweet Emporio | Camp | Mithai and festive boxes |
| Gagan Sweets | Kharadi | Open since 2012; local mithai |
Shop details come from LBB’s Pune sweet shop guide, Wikipedia and Justdial listings. Confirm outlet timings before you go.
Diwali Sweets Pune Near Me – Shops by Area
Short answer: For Diwali sweets in Pune near you, look in the Peth area for Chitale Bandhu and Kaka Halwai, Camp for Karachi Sweet Mart and Mulchand, and the Pimpri-Chinchwad belt for Chitale and Hanuman Sweets. Search sweets with your locality on Google Maps to confirm.
| Area | Shops |
|---|---|
| Sadashiv Peth and Deccan | Chitale Bandhu (Bajirao Road, Deccan), Kaka Halwai (Tilak Road) |
| Camp | Karachi Sweet Mart, Mulchand Sweets, Dadu’s Sweet Emporio |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pimple Saudagar | Chitale Bandhu, Hanuman Sweets (Bijlinagar Road) |
| Kalyani Nagar, Yerawada, Kharadi | Chitale Bandhu, Gagan Sweets (Kharadi) |
| West and north Pune | Kaka Halwai (Aundh, Kalewadi, Ambegaon Budruk), Khalsa Dairy (Dhanori), Paradise Sweets (Baner) |
Browse more food spots by area on Fooddy Explore and locations.
Diwali Sweets Pune Price List 2026
Short answer: Diwali sweets in Pune cost about ₹380 per kg for bakarwadi, ₹760-₹890 per kg for karanji and ₹1,200-₹1,700 per kg for kaju katli at Chitale Bandhu in 2026. Prices rose about 10-15% this year, so older price lists are out of date.
| Item | Chitale Bandhu listing | Per kg |
|---|---|---|
| Bakarwadi | ₹95 pack, ₹0.38 per g | ₹380 |
| Karanji | 150 g pack, ₹114-₹133 on Zomato | ₹760-₹890 |
| Kaju katli | ₹1.20 per g | ₹1,200 |
| Premium M² kaju katli | ₹1.70 per g | ₹1,700 |
| Dry fruit and gulkand chikki | ₹0.89 per g | ₹890 |
Per-kg figures are my calculation from Chitale Bandhu’s website and its Zomato menu. AliveForFood cites a Pune report of 10-15% rises. Delivery-app prices can differ from in-store prices.
Which Diwali Sweet Box in Pune Should You Pick?
Short answer: A Diwali sweet box in Pune costs ₹380 for a small faral or treats hamper and ₹1,333-₹1,905 for Chitale Bandhu’s Mahotsav gift hampers. Corporate burfi hampers come in units of 5 or 10.
| Hamper | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Festive Treats | ₹380 | Neighbours; mini cheese bakarwadi and treats |
| Diwali Faral Box | ₹465 (site), ₹475 (Zomato) | Faral lovers; chakli and traditional snacks; 60-day shelf life |
| Royal Delight | ₹570 | Family gifting |
| Mahotsav Medium | ₹1,333 | Clients and relatives |
| Mahotsav Large | ₹1,905 | Biggest festive spread, customisable |
| Kaju Cranberry or Shahi Gulkand Burfi, 9 pcs | Units of 5 or 10 | Corporate gifting |
Hamper prices are from Zomato listings. Items sell out: Chitale’s site showed its Festive Fiesta Pack and Coconut Karanji as sold out, so visit early.
How to Choose Good Diwali Sweets in Pune
- Compare per kg. Chitale’s 150 g karanji pack costs ₹114 at one outlet and ₹133 at another on Zomato, so check the outlet and divide by weight.
- Check shelf life. Faral and dry sweets last 45-60 days, while milk sweets last only days. Buy those last.
- Ask for the best-before date. A November 2023 FSSAI direction made it optional on loose sweets.
Can You Order Diwali Sweets Online in Pune?
Short answer: Yes. For Diwali sweets online Pune offers Chitale Bandhu’s own website and Diwali hampers on Zomato from several Pune outlets. Zomato suits same-day delivery within Pune, while the brand site suits gifting beyond the city.
- Within Pune: order from the outlet nearest you on Zomato, with hampers listed from Kalyani Nagar, Karve Nagar, Chinchwad and Sadashiv Peth.
- Shipping to Pune from elsewhere: one reseller, MarathiCart, asked for orders before 25 October for faster delivery, so far-away shipments may now be late. Buy from a Pune outlet instead.
- Compare delivery fees: see Ownly vs Zomato vs Swiggy (Hyderabad prices).
What Maharashtrian Sweets Should You Buy in Pune?
Short answer: Buy karanji, chirote, besan ladoo, pedha and kaju modak for sweets, and bakarwadi, chakli and shankarpali for snacks. Bakarwadi keeps up to 45 days, per one reseller listing.
For the full faral list and 2026 prices, see our Maharashtrian Diwali sweets and Maharashtrian Diwali snacks guides. Making your own? Try our Diwali sweets recipes.
Comparing cities? See sweets in Mumbai and Bangalore, or the national Indian sweets for Diwali list. Find more food spots on Fooddy Explore.
Festive food adds up fast.
Sweets, faral and deliveries can stack up this week. Use the Fooddy spending calculator to see your year-wise Zomato and Swiggy spend.
FAQs
Which are the best shops for Diwali sweets in Pune?
Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale and Kaka Halwai are Pune’s best-known mithai shops, with Karachi Sweet Mart, Mulchand Sweets and Dadu’s Sweet Emporio in Camp. Chitale is best for Maharashtrian faral and hampers, and Kaka Halwai for jalebi, rasgulla and modak.
How much do Diwali sweets cost in Pune in 2026?
On Chitale Bandhu’s site, bakarwadi is about ₹380 per kg, kaju katli about ₹1,200 per kg and premium M² kaju katli about ₹1,700 per kg. Karanji works out to about ₹760-₹890 per kg. Prices rose about 10-15% this year.
How much does a Diwali sweet box in Pune cost?
Chitale Bandhu’s Diwali Faral Box is ₹465 on its site. On Zomato, its gift hampers run from about ₹380 (Festive Treats) to ₹1,905 (Mahotsav Large). Corporate burfi hampers are sold in 5 or 10 units.
Can I order Diwali sweets online in Pune?
Yes. Chitale Bandhu sells on its own site and lists Diwali hampers on Zomato from outlets like Kalyani Nagar, Karve Nagar, Chinchwad and Sadashiv Peth. Zomato is the quickest for same-day delivery within Pune.
How long do Diwali sweets from Pune last?
Chitale Bandhu lists a 60-day shelf life for its Diwali Faral Box, and bakarwadi lasts up to 45 days from one reseller’s listing. Milk sweets last far less, so buy them last.
What is the last date to send Diwali sweets to Pune?
Diwali is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. One reseller asked for orders before 25 October for faster shipping, so far-away shipments may now be late. Order from a Pune outlet for local delivery.
Which Maharashtrian sweets should I buy in Pune?
Karanji, chirote, besan ladoo, pedha and kaju modak are the main sweets, with bakarwadi, chakli and shankarpali as savoury additions. See the Maharashtrian guides for the full faral list.
Do Pune sweet shops sell corporate Diwali hampers?
Yes. Chitale Bandhu lists Kaju Cranberry Burfi and Shahi Gulkand Burfi hampers of 9 pieces in units of 5 or 10 for corporate gifting. Ask for GST invoices and confirm lead times.
