These Maharashtrian pumpkin dumplings are a festival favorite, especially during Ganesh Chaturthi. The sweet filling of pumpkin and jaggery is encased in rice flour dough, then steamed. Some communities add coconut or cardamom for extra fragrance. Historically, the recipe was created to make use of monsoon pumpkin harvests. The jaggery provides iron while pumpkin offers beta-carotene. During weddings, miniature gharge are prepared as symbolic offerings. Modern versions sometimes use whole wheat flour for added nutrition. The dish represents Maharashtra's tradition of balancing taste and nutrition in festive foods.