Tag Archives: Art
PARSURAMESWARA TEMPLE AT BHUBANESWAR
The Parsurameswara (c. 650 AD) is the earliest temple still standing in Bhubaneswar. The mid-seventh century date agreed on by most scholars is based on style, as well as on the eight planets which appear over the door to the … Continue reading
VISHWAKARMA PUJA
Vishwakarma is the presiding deity of all craftsmen and architects. Son of Brahma, he is the divine draftsman of the whole universe, and the official builder of all the gods’ palaces. Vishwakarma is also the designer of all the flying … Continue reading
OMM
OMM: Sanskrit letters or symbol for the “sacred” Hindu sound Omm (Ohm or Aum) called “the mother of all mantras. … Omm or Aum is of paramount importance in Hinduism…. Omm is not a word but rather an intonation, which, … Continue reading
NEELA CHAKRA
The Neela Chakra or Blue Disc is the disc mounted on the top shikhar of the Jagannath Temple at Puri. As per custom, everyday a different flag is waved on the Neela Chakra. The flag hoisted on the Neela Chakra … Continue reading
BEAUTY CARE TIPS FOR DARK SKIN
Dark skin can be a bane for people who crave a fair complexion. Though a lot of people have naturally dark skin, darkening of skin could also be due to hyperpigmentation and various other reasons. A dark colored skin has … Continue reading
PAPAYA
Health Benefits • Papaya seeds and leaves are useful in treating intestinal worms found in the body. • Papaya helps prevent constipation and also aid in digestion. Papaya contains the protein called papain which is a digestive enzyme that helps … Continue reading
SOAN PAPDI
Ingredients: 1 & 1/4 cup gram flour 1 & 1/4 cup plain flour (maida) 250 Gms. ghee 2& 1/2 cups sugar 1& 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp. milk 1/2 tsp. cardamom seeds crushed coarsely 2 tsp. charmagaz (Charmagaz paste: Seed … Continue reading
CHHENA PODA
Freshly curdled Chhena squeezed (Cheese) – 1 kg Suji ( semolina) – ½ cup Castor Sugar – 2 cups Cardamom powder – 1 teaspoon Raisins – 1/2 cup Broken pieces of Cashew nuts (optional) In a big bowl mash Chhena … Continue reading
METHI LADOO
Methi Ladoo is a traditional recipe which is more of a Ayurvedic medicine than a sweetmeat. This is given to mothers after they deliver the baby. It is also used as a cure for back or joint pains during winters. … Continue reading
ASPARAGUS
Asparagus is a member of the lily family which includes leeks, garlic and onions. It has a spear top with bud-like, compact and pointed head. Perhaps it may surprise you that there are a few hundred varieties of asparagus but … Continue reading