Navaratri or Navratri means ‘Nine nights’. Navaratri is a festival celebrated in India for nine days. During the first three days, Durga is worshipped. She personifies that aspect of shakti which destroys our negative tendencies. Stories in the Puranas symbolically depict … [Read more...] about Navaratri – Significance, History, Celebration, Vrat recipes
Blog
Mirjan Fort, Kumta – an unplanned visit to Fort of Pepper Queen
Mirjan Fort, Kumta - an unplanned visit to Fort of Pepper Queen It was early September, as usual we were travelling to hometown for Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Around 4.30 in the evening, we were on NH 66. When we have a kid who loves to go around and wants to explore new … [Read more...] about Mirjan Fort, Kumta – an unplanned visit to Fort of Pepper Queen
Green Peas Sundal | Batani Sundal | Batani Usli Recipe
Green Peas Sundal | Batani Sundal | Batani Usli Recipe - with step by step photos, description and video of the recipe is here. Green Peas Sundal is a popular dish prepared during nine days of Navaratri or Ganesh Chaturthi Festival. It is also a very nutritious snack you can give … [Read more...] about Green Peas Sundal | Batani Sundal | Batani Usli Recipe
Ganesh Chaturthi, Significance, Celebration, History, All you need to know
Vakratunda mahakaaya, Suryakoti samaprabhaNirvighnam kuru me deva, Sarvakaaryesu sarvadaa || Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi: Honoring the Elephant-Headed God of Wisdom Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayak Chaturti is a festival celebrated annually to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha. … [Read more...] about Ganesh Chaturthi, Significance, Celebration, History, All you need to know
Krishna Janmashtami, Celebration, Significance, Janmashtami Recipes
Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the 'Birth of Krishna'. Krishna is a major diety in Hinduism, worshipped as eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Krishna, he is the God of Compassion, Protection, Tenderness and Love. He is the main character in … [Read more...] about Krishna Janmashtami, Celebration, Significance, Janmashtami Recipes