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The Halwai are the traditional sweet makers who sometimes form a community found in India and Pakistan. The Arabic word Halwa means sweet and Halvai or Halwai means sweet-maker. They are also known as Mithaya in Madhya Pradesh Gudia in Orissa Mayara in West Bengal and other names in other regions. Some Halwai belong to a caste of confectioners and sweet-makers found mainly in North India.

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