Amritsar, 15 October 2025: Once a sleepy halt between Amritsar and Fatehgarh Churian, Chetanpura’s modest bus stand — earlier known only for its memorial gate to Comrade Sohna Singh Josh — has reinvented itself as a local landmark for an entirely different reason: its famed khoya barfi.
Two sweet shops run by brothers have turned this once-forgotten stop into a destination for dessert lovers across Amritsar and nearby towns. Their hallmark — purity and the use of fresh, homemade khoya — has earned Chetanpura a name synonymous with authenticity and tradition.
Elderly resident Gulzar Singh recalled that nearly two decades ago, his nephew began preparing barfi using khoya made from the milk of their own buffaloes. “His only secret was purity — no adulteration, no shortcuts,” he said. The barfi’s distinctive taste quickly spread its fame across Fatehgarh Churian, Majitha, and Ajnala.
After his nephew’s death, the next generation took over, carrying forward the same recipe and reputation. Around the same time, Gulzar Singh’s son, Gurpreet Singh, opened another sweet shop nearby, cementing Chetanpura’s reputation for handcrafted barfi.
“During every festival, I make sure to buy sweets from Chetanpura,” said Sandeep Singh, a schoolteacher from a nearby village. “Their barfi stands out for its natural flavour and freshness.”
From being just a passing stop for buses, Chetanpura has emerged as a symbol of local enterprise and pride — where the legacy of pure, homemade barfi continues to sweeten the identity of this small Punjabi village.
