Kickstarting the countdown towards Union Budget 2023-24, the ministry of finance on Thursday conducted its customary 'Halwa' ceremony in presence of finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to mark the beginning of compilation of budget documents.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/budget/union-budget-2023-24-government-holds-customary-halwa-ceremony-marking-final-stage-of-budget-preparation/articleshow/97347373.cms