Mythology

  • गणेश उत्सव कसा साजरा करायचा

    गणेश उत्सव कसा साजरा करायचा

    गणेशोत्सव गणेशोत्सव हा महाराष्ट्रातील एक अत्यंत प्रिय आणि मोठा सण आहे. हा सण भाद्रपद शुद्ध चतुर्थीला गणपती बाप्पाच्या आगमनाने सुरू होतो आणि अनंत चतुर्दशीपर्यंत चालतो. या उत्सवामध्ये घरोघरी आणि सार्वजनिक मंडळांमध्ये गणपतीची मूर्ती बसवली जाते आणि मोठ्या भक्तिभावाने पूजा, आरती, भजन, आणि विविध धार्मिक कार्यक्रम केले जातात. गणपती बाप्पा म्हणजे…

  • How to celebrate Eco-Friendly Holi

    How to celebrate Eco-Friendly Holi

    Celebrating an eco-friendly Holi is a wonderful way to enjoy the festival while being mindful of the environment. Eco-friendly Holi refers to celebrating the festival of colors in a manner that minimizes environmental impact and promotes sustainability. Here are some tips for an eco-friendly Holi celebration: Natural Colors: Use natural…

  • Why The Indian Way Of Sitting On The Floor And Eating Is Good For Health

    Why The Indian Way Of Sitting On The Floor And Eating Is Good For Health

    India is a country with its own culture and tradition. It has a rich history which can be found even in the way they eat. The Indian way of sitting on the floor with food in their laps, and eating with their hand, is something that is not very common…

  • Ganesh Utsav 2023

    Ganesh Utsav 2023

    Ganpati Utsav, also known as Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity. This festival is one of the most widely celebrated and eagerly awaited festivals in India, particularly in the state of Maharashtra. It…

  • KHIRAPAT – पंचखाद्य खिरापत

    KHIRAPAT – पंचखाद्य खिरापत

    My grandma used to say Panchakhadya Khirapat is made of five food ingredients starting with the sound “Kha” or ‘ख’ – (खोबर, खारिक, खसखस, किसमिस, खड़ीसाखर) Khobra (खोबर)/ coconut Kharik (खारिक)/ dry dates Khaskhas (खसखस) Khismis (किसमिस) Khadisakhar (खड़ीसाखर)/ Crystal or candy sugar. Kheerapat or Panchkhadya or panch gud khadya…

  • Be thankful for the food we eat

    Be thankful for the food we eat

    Food, is the basic necessity of life, the substance we consume to provide nutritional support to our body, and which helps in growth and other functions of our body. When you taste your food or drink you are appreciating it, and you are being grateful. Being thankful for the food…

  • Plants worshipped on Dusshera

    Plants worshipped on Dusshera

    On the eve of Dussehra, multiple ancient historical events occurred, that marked the victory of truth over evil. In different parts of India, we celebrate Vijayadashami, Navratri, or Dusshera, in a variety of ways. One noticeable thing in most of these celebrations is the importance given to certain plants and…

  • Why Holi (ka) is worshipped

    Why Holi (ka) is worshipped

    Holi is celebrated in the spring season, which falls around March or April month.It falls on poornima of falgun month as per tithi. Holi is also the beginning of the new year, a new harvest. The day before colors is played Holika is burnt. Holi is spread out over two…

  • Besan Laddoo

    Besan Laddoo

    Besan Laddoo is perhaps one of the traditional recipes passed on from generation to generation in India. It’s generally made during festival seasons but in my home, it’s a monthly ritual. My kids are fond of it so much that it has become one laddoo a day is a must…

  • Makar Sankranti

    Makar Sankranti

    To begin with, January is the season of change… change of the calendar year… change of Sun’s movement towards tropic of Capricorn… New harvest The warmth of winter Sun Loads of winter food and Harvest festival to accompany Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti is a very important festival in India. In…

  • Tilachi Wadi for Makar Sankranti

    Tilachi Wadi for Makar Sankranti

      Tilachi Wadi/ Sesame Jaggery Bar A sweet prepared specially on Makar Sankranti with sesame and jaggery 1/2 cup sesame/ til 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup powdered roasted peanuts 3/4 cup grated jaggery 2 tsp clarified butter/ Ghee 1/2 tsp cardamom powder 1 tbsp dry fruits chopped finely 1/4…

  • Handmade Paper Lamp for Diwali Decor

    Handmade Paper Lamp for Diwali Decor

    Namaskar Friends The festive season is going on and after Navratri, everyone is gearing up for the next festival of Diwali. Deepawali or Diwali is the festival of lights, sweets, joy, happiness. Kids look forward to celebrating Diwali with full enthusiasm and what they love more is crackers, sweets, and…

  • Ganpati Bappa Morya

    Ganpati Bappa Morya

    Ganesha is back with festivity and fervor. Colorful dresses, filled with faith and trust, devotees welcome the Elephant God. Ganesha is everywhere homes, colonies, societies, offices, community halls and more. So say loudly “Ganpati Bappa Morya” and Welcome the God of intelligence. गणेश चतुर्थी हिंदू संस्कृति और परंपरा के अहम…

  • How to celebrate this August festive season?

    How to celebrate this August festive season?

    How to Celebrate August festive season?  When festivals and celebrations are there, sweettooth and sweet cravings automatically arise. “Isi baat par muth toh meetha karna hi Hoga.” With so many festivals around the corner my sweet cravings are growing. So let’s celebrate August festivity with some sweets on platter. In…