As the Maha Kumbh casts its spell over Haridwar, this riverside sanctuary is inviting guests to partake in something beyond a meal- a communion with history, faith, and the sacred flavours of India’s holiest gathering.
The experience, aptly named “Flavours of the Kumbh,” is a tribute to the four cities where the Kumbh unfolds – Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain, and Nashik – woven together into a thali that tells a story with every bite.
Served on glistening brass plates, the feast is as much about tradition as it is about taste. “The Maha Kumbh is more than a festival; it is a spiritual and cultural phenomenon that unites millions in devotion and enlightenment,” With this experience, we honour its traditions through flavours that evoke nostalgia, stories that celebrate heritage, and an atmosphere reminiscent of the Kumbh itself,” says Vikas Nagar, Hotel Manager at Pilibhit House – IHCL SeleQtions.
Crafted by Chef Rohit Dubey, Chef-In-Charge, Pilibhit House – IHCL SeleQtions, the thali is both a culinary pilgrimage and an act of devotion. “Every dish carries a tale. These are recipes that have been cooked in temple kitchens, in the homes of pilgrims, in ashrams where food is prayer.”
Accompanying the meal is a sip of something divine – “Rivers of Nectar,” a series of handcrafted drinks, each inspired by India’s sacred rivers. Served with scrolls that narrate their myths, the drinks arrive to the sound of flute melodies and the chime of temple bells.
The inspiration, Chef Dubey recalls, came unexpectedly. “A guest once mentioned how he would only taste certain dishes again when he returned for the Kumbh,” he says. “That thought stayed with me. The idea that food, like faith, is tied to time and place.” He then reached out to chefs across the Kumbh cities, gathering expertise and old-world techniques to ensure authenticity. “This thali isn’t just about what’s on the plate,” he adds. “It’s about what it evokes.”
Jamuna Jamun Pani
Chef Rohit Dubey
Gangajal sharbat
