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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Confectionery |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Founder | Ganguram Chaurasia |
| Headquarters | Kolkata , India |
| Products | Rasgulla, Sandesh, Mishti doi, Rosomalai, Chomchom |
| Website | https://ganguram.com |
Ganguram (also known as Ganguram Sweets) is an Indian confectionery and sweet shop chain based in Kolkata, West Bengal. Founded in 1885 by Ganguram Chaurasia, the brand is known for traditional Bengali sweets and has multiple retail outlets across Kolkata and elsewhere in India.[1][2]
History
[edit]Ganguram Chaurasia moved to Kolkata from Varanasi in the late 19th century and established a small sweet shop in Manicktala (north Kolkata) in 1885. The shop expanded over the decades and became well known locally for sweets such as rasgulla, sandesh and chomchom.[3]
Products
[edit]Ganguram produces a range of traditional Bengali desserts including Rasgulla, Sandesh, Rosomalai and Mishti doi. It also offers seasonal and specialty items using Nolen Gur (date-palm jaggery) during winter months as is typical for Kolkata sweetmakers.[4]
Retail footprint & operations
[edit]Ganguram operates multiple outlets within Kolkata and has expanded to other Indian cities. Local business directories list numerous branches and local delivery options.[5]
Reception and cultural significance
[edit]Ganguram is frequently cited in local and travel coverage as one of Kolkata's longstanding sweet shops, and is included in lists of iconic places for Bengali sweets and desserts.[6]
References
[edit]- Ganguram – Times of India Travel Guide
- These 7 Heritage Sweet Shops of Kolkata – WhatsHot Kolkata
- Kolkata Food Guide: 7 Historic Sweet Shops Serving The Most Delicious Sandesh – GQ India
- Ganguram Kolkata: History and What to Eat – Slurrp
- ^ "Ganguram, Kolkata". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Ganguram Sweets – Official site". Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Ganguram Sweets: Home". Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Ganguram, Kolkata: History And What To Eat At This Iconic Eatery". Slurrp. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Find list of Ganguram Sweet Shops in Kolkata". Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Ganguram, Kolkata". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
External links
[edit]Category:Confectionery companies of India Category:Companies based in Kolkata Category:Bengali cuisine
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