Honoring Labour Day with Sanjay's Favorite: A Celebration of Hard Work, Heritage & Homemade Flavor
by Kalpana Jha on Apr 30, 2025
A special Labour Day tribute featuring “Sanjay’s Favorites” — a handmade gift box from JhaJi Store.
Includes 4 unique Bihari pickles (Lal Mirch Bharua, Kathal, Oal, Amra) and 2 Makhana Kheer Mixes.
Ships across India — a perfect gift carrying authentic flavors and heartfelt memories
Celebrating Labor Day with Meaning
While many associate Labour Day with sales and long weekends, its roots lie in honoring the dignity of labor — the effort and integrity that shape our world from the ground up.
At JhaJi Store, this year’s celebration takes a more personal turn.
We’re marking the occasion by introducing a new sample pack curated around one of our own: Sanjay.
The Spirit of Sanjay: A Son of the Soil
Sanjay works with us at JhaJi Store, but his story begins in Darbhanga, Bihar.
His childhood was shaped by fields, fish-filled ponds, and the jackfruit trees of Mithila. He grew up in a farming family, grounded in the seasons' rhythm and the soil's richness.
His roots aren't just metaphorical — they’re muddy, sun-soaked, and seasoned with the smell of ripe kathal.
Even today, when Sanjay tastes something authentic, he often says,
“Yeh mujhe ghar ki yaad dilata hai.”
That simple sentence — full of memory and meaning — inspired us to create something special in his name.
Why Sanjay Represents More Than Just a Teammate
Within the team, Sanjay is synonymous with sincerity.
He approaches his work with the same care that goes into a home-cooked meal. Always ready with a smile, always dependable.
He reminds us that food is not just made in factories — it’s crafted by hands that carry stories, memories, and quiet pride.
What Makes the Sanjay’s Favorites Sample Pack Special?
This isn’t just a product. It’s a heartfelt tribute.
“Sanjay’s Favorites” is a thoughtfully curated box of 4 pickles and 2 makhana kheer mixes — flavors he loves, flavors that shaped him.
We wanted to offer a Taste of Mithila, inspired by one of its sons.
It’s our way of saying: behind every jar is a story. Behind every flavor, a face.
A Closer Look: The 4 Pickles of Sanjay's Choice
Lal Mirch Bharua – A Fiery Memory from Poorvanchal
Stuffed with a fragrant mix of spices and mustard oil, this pickle is fiery, sharp, and bold — just like the eastern belt it hails from.
A staple in rural homes, it's a celebration of minimal ingredients and maximum flavor.
Kathal Achaar – Raw Jackfruit with Rustic Charm
Basant’s first fruit — kathal — is dense, fibrous, and deeply satisfying.
This pickle, with its hearty texture and sharp mustard kick, is a nod to earthy meals under shady trees.
Oal Achaar – Elephant Foot Yam, Earthy and Bold
An underdog of Indian cuisine, oal is rich in character.
Its achaar form is coarse, spicy, and deeply connected to the Bihari palate.
This one carries the essence of monsoon soil and smoky kitchens.
Amra Achaar – Tangy Tradition from Bihar-Bengal Kitchens
Sweet-sour and crunchy, amra (Ambarella) is a beloved seasonal fruit.
Its pickle is both refreshing and nostalgic, evoking school lunch boxes and summer vacations.
A Taste of Home: Makhana Kheer Mix
Alongside the pickles, the box includes two packs of makhana kheer mix — a dish Sanjay’s mother made every festival.
The makhana, gathered from ponds much like the ones Sanjay played beside, is slow-roasted and blended with cardamom and dry fruits.
It’s tradition in a bowl.
Why We Chose Labour Day for This Launch
Labour Day is about the dignity of work — in all its forms.
From stitching to stirring, plucking to packing, every hand that contributes to daily life deserves a moment of recognition.
We chose this day to launch Sanjay’s Favorites as a quiet, sincere thank you to every such hand.
From Sanjay’s Kitchen to Yours: Cultural Resonance and Emotional Gifting
Gifts are best when they carry emotion.
In a world of convenience, a jar of handmade pickle stands out as something made with memory, time, and love.
This box, we hope, is received as more than food — as a piece of someone’s story.
Sharing Our Perspective: Recognizing Effort with Humility
This box isn’t a brand strategy — it’s just something we felt like doing. A gesture.
Every workplace is different; every team has its own traditions.
For us, celebrating someone like Sanjay on a day like this just felt right.
The Packaging Story: Aesthetic, Thoughtful, and Rooted
Each jar sits snugly in a box that blends rustic simplicity with care.
The design draws from Mithila patterns and uses recyclable materials — because beauty, like flavor, should be honest.
Shipping Across India: Making Heritage Accessible
We’re thrilled to make this available across the country.
Whether you’re from Bihar or just curious about its food culture, this box brings it to your doorstep.
COD is available, and orders ship in eco-safe packaging.
A Gift for the Hands That Feed Us
In a time when we often overlook the faces behind the food, “Sanjay’s Favorites” is our little effort to bring one of those faces forward.
It’s a box of flavors — yes — but it’s also a box of memories, of gratitude, of pride in where we come from.
Here’s to Sanjay. Here’s to every hand that feeds us.