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...
Category: Mythology
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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”...
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...
What August holds in 2019 for us
August is an auspicious month so let’s find out what august holds this year. August the 8th month of the calendar is full of festivals and celebrations. In India which is traditionally strong and culturally diverse...
What if Festive Flavour never ends!
A famous Indian writer puts it “The Greatness of a Culture can be found in its Festivals”, and obviously the greatness of an Incredible country like India is seen in the wide spectrum of religions, occupations,...
Modern Taste for Quaint Tradition!
A very creative artistic huge/ big/ giant form of traditional tribal bangle or say kangan/ bracelet made of dhokra craft (metal work by lost wax casting method practiced by the ghadwa community of Madhya Pradesh, chattisgarh,...
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