Bilva Tree

Tridalam Trigunakaram| Trinetrancha Triyaayudham| Trijanma Paapa Samharam| Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam|| The meaning of this above shloka/chanting in Sanskrit means offering…

Fruity Salad

Fruity salad is tangy, sweet, and salty. Tasty and low calorie, this is a great starter or eaten along with…

Topa Kul Chutney

A chutney prepared using Jujube fruit.  In West Bengal this chutney is prepared on Saraswathi Pooja during Vasantpanchami celebrations. Cuisine:…

Sugarcane Dosa

Pancakes/Crepes prepared using Rice and Sugarcane juice. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Ingredients: 2 Cups Rice 1 Cup Sugarcane…

Vasant Panchami

"Yaa Kundendu tushaara haaradhavalaa, Yaa shubhravastraavritha Yaa veenavara dandamanditakara, Yaa shwetha padmaasanaa, Yaa brahmaachyutha shankara prabhritibhir Devaisadaa Vanditha (poojitaa) Saa…

Avalakki Payasa – Poha Kheer Recipe – Beaten Rice Pudding Recipe

A pudding prepared using beaten rice.  This dish is usually prepared on Rathasapthami.  You can prepare this on other festivals…

Rathasapthami

On Rathasapthami day, rangoli/pattern of Surya/Sun riding a chariot is drawn. A special bath is taken with 7 yekka/arka/calotropis procera…

Arka – Giant Milkweed

Plant Summary: Among the 21 leaves offered to Lord Ganesha during Patra Pooja/leaves offering ritual, Arka/Yekka leaf is one of…

Panchamrutha Abhishekha

"Panch" means 5 and "Amrutha" means nectar in Sanskrit.  Panchamrutha Abhishekha is a Hindu ritual performed at all homes and…

Makki Ki Roti

Indian bread prepared using Corn meal.  Makki Ki Roti is a favorite among Punjabis along with Sarson Ka Saag/side dish. Time…