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DANDA NACHA, A FOLK DANCE OF ODISHA

Resting for about twelve months, spring comes with sheer joy and happiness. Usually spring arrives during the month of March and April with various fairs and festivals. And then the full of odisha dances. Among these dances forms, Danda Nacha … Continue reading

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SIGNIFICANCE OF MEHENDI (HENNA)

The art of applying henna in hands and feet is known as Mehndi and it is a very old custom and ancient art form of the Asian subcontinent. The propagators were the Mughals. The Mughals taught us all about the … Continue reading

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SIGNIFICANCE OF EAR RING

Ear rings are thought to have originated in Asia and the Middle East. Historians believe that both hoop and pendant earrings date back to about 2000 BC. Pierced ear rings date back to ancient Egypt around 1500 BC. Origin of … Continue reading

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SIGNIFICANCE OF ANKLET (PAUNJI / PAYAL)

Anklets have a long and rich history in the world. Over the years, women from many cultures used ankle bracelets to create a sexy appearance, show their wealth, signal marital status, attract a suitor, and attract attention to their lovely, … Continue reading

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BABA TUMHARI CHIDIYAN बाबा तुम्हारी चिड़ियाँ ~ AMITA SINGH अमिता सिंह

बाबा, देखो खङी हुँ मै,समक्ष तुम्हारे । सिंदूर, बिदिया, चुङी, पायल-बिछुआ पहने। खुश हो ना तुम यह मेरी छवि देख कर , इस रूप के लिए इस सिंदूर के लिए, कितनी कुर्बानियां देकर पैसे जोङे थे तुमने । तुम्हें मैं … Continue reading

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LORD JAGANNATH TEMPLE, PURI

Lord of the Universe is lord Jagannatha . The temple is at Puri . This is one of the most sacred pilgrimage spots in India. One of the four abodes or dhamas of the divine that lie on the four … Continue reading

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CHOCOLATE

Procedure: Take water and sugar in a saucepan and allow it to boil until it reaches 1 string consistency. Remove from fire and add butter to it. Once it melts down, add the milk powder, cocoa powder and vanilla essence. … Continue reading

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SORISHA MACHHA

Ingredients: 1/2 kg Rohu or Hilsa fish, cut into small pieces 1/2 tsp coriander leaves chopped 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp poppy seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 4-5 kashmiri chillies 8 garlic flakes 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 tsp … Continue reading

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