Mithaiwala applying edible silver leaf to Barfi sweets in Landour

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A sweet maker applying thin edible silver leaves, known as chandi ka vark, to barfi at a sweet shop in Landour bazaar, Uttarakhand, India. The delicate silver sheet is carefully placed over the surface of the barfi to create its characteristic metallic finish. The maker also adds a decorative line to the sweet, completing its presentation before it is displayed or served. The process highlights a traditional method of finishing and decorating Indian mithai with edible silver leaf.