Noun
A caste of Vaishya Varna (community) with traditional primary occupation related to confectionery and sweet-making.
(chiefly Indian) A person who makes halva.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgAuthorities of the Pune-based Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Sarvajanik Ganpati Trust and Vitthal Rukmini Temple Samiti in Pandharpur (in Solapur district) also said they have not received any communication for opening the religious places for public. Source: Internet
Pune's Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati mandal gets lakhs of visitors during the festival, as well as substantial amount of donations offered by the devotees. Source: Internet
The film explores India's class struggles through the eyes of Balram Halwai (Gourav), a young man born into poverty. Source: Internet