India is known for its rich culture, festivals, rituals, traditions, and religious functions, which makes it a radiant nation. Harvest festivals are celebrated vibrantly in India and they signify a mythological legend. This study deals with the plants consumed as food during various harvest festivals and their benefit to humans. The most commonly consumed traditional food during festivals, includes the ingredients like Rice, Moong dal, Ghee, Jaggery, Sesame, Mustard, Peanut, etc. These edibles have various health benefits in human life and are also useful in rehabilitating diseases. This research assists the contemporary generation to understand the consequences of our archaic traditions, as there is a decline in their knowledge regarding our culture and traditions.