What is the Halwa Ceremony? Why is it held before every Budget?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget for 2025 on February 1, marking her eighth consecutive budget. With just a few days left until this major economic event, preparations for the traditional 'Halwa Ceremony' are likely in full swing. In this video, we’ll take a closer look at the Halwa Ceremony, a key tradition in the Budget-making process, which signifies the beginning of the compilation of the Budget documents.