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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
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
SIGNIFICANCE OF MANGALSUTRA
As per Hindu Dharma, mangalsutra is an ornament of a woman denoting her married status. Each person makes a mangalsutra for the bride as per his capacity. If it is not possible to make a mangalsutra with a cord of … Continue reading
SIGNIFICANCE OF SINDOOR
Sindooor or vermillion holds lot of importance in Indian society. The tradition of application of sindoor in the parting of hair by married Hindu women is considered extremely auspicious and is being carried on since centuries. Symbolic of Married Hindu … Continue reading
GURU KELUCHARAN MOHAPATRA
Odissi dance Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra born on 8 January 1926 at Raghurajpur, Puri, is among the many gems that Odisha has produced in different fields of art along the centuries. As is the case with most of the geniuses, who … Continue reading
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
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