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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