Varamahalakshmi Vratha
Posted on July 29th, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
Sarvamangala Mangalye| Shive Sarvarthaka Sadhike| Sharanye Thriyambake Devi/Laksmi| Narayani Namosthuthe||
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Rajma Curry
Posted on July 28th, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
A curry prepared using Kidney beans. This is very popular in Punjab and is served with plain Rice/Chawal. Time Required: 25 Minutes + Soaking Time Serves: 4
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Shell Bloom
Posted on July 27th, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
This flower arrangement is from the Sogetsu school of Ikebana.
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Oriental Salad
Posted on July 26th, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
Salad prepared using Chinese Cabbage. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cup Shredded Chinese Cabbage 1/2 Cup Yellow Zucchini 10 Cherry Tomatoes, sliced into two 1 Onion, Chopped finely 1 1/2 tbsp Vinegar 1 – 2 Green Chili, Chopped finely 10 half inch Tofu pieces (Optional) 1tbsp Grated Ginger Salt to taste
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Naga Rangoli
Posted on July 25th, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
The rangolis / patterns shown below are drawn on Nagara Chauthi and Nagara Panchami festivals. Click on the image to see a bigger image.
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Gowri Aarathi Song
Posted on July 23rd, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
Lyrics in Kannada: ಗೌರಿ ಆರತಿ ಹಾಡು ಜಯ ಮಂಗಳವೆನ್ನಿರೆ ಗೌರಿಗೆ|
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Aarathi Song
Posted on July 23rd, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
This is a song written by my mom and we sing this song alternatively with other songs on friday evening while we perform aarathi to goddess Lakshmi. It can be sung to any tune that you are comfortable with.
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Sampath Shanivara Pooja
Posted on July 22nd, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
The day next to Shravana Shukravara Pooja is Shravana Shanivara Gowri / Lakshmi Pooja also known as Sampath Shanivara Gowri / Lakshmi Pooja. This pooja / vratha / religious observance is performed on all the Saturdays of Shravana. This year (2009) the Saturdays in the month of Shravana are 25th July, 1st August, 8th August [...]
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Shravana Shukravara Pooja
Posted on July 21st, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
This is also known as Sampath Shukravara vratha. This is performed in the Hindu month of Shravana, July – August in Gregorian calendar dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi / Gowri. This pooja / vratha / religious observance is performed on all the Fridays of Shravana. This year (2010), Shravana masa starts from 11th August to 8th [...]
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Soppina Palya
Posted on July 20th, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
A very healthy side dish prepared using leafy vegetables with split Red Gram. This is a popular dish in North Karnataka and is usually served with Jowar Roti / Sorghum flour bread.
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