India! When you hear the name, what comes to your mind? To me it is the rich culture and heritage, the marvelous architecture, the amalgamation of different tradition in other words vibrancy. Equally important are the festivals of India. They depict the richness in culture of India, the diversity and yet the unification. India has lot many festivals either based on religion, or a particular state, or a particular culture and one of the most...
TAMBITTU – THE TRADITIONAL KARNATAKA SWEET
With the celebrations of Naga Panchami in my house, we are excited in one more thing. Eating the very special sweet preparation meant to be an exclusive offering to the Snake God. A simple preparation that is made in a jiffy and eaten in equal speed. During the celebrations of Naga Panchami, people of Karnataka prepare Tambittu. (Check out my recent post on Naga Panchami) It is a traditional sweet of Karnataka. Dropping the...
WORSHIPPING OF THE SNAKE GOD IN INDIA
Snakes have been an integral part of different cultures across the globe. Be it Eve’s transgression in Garden of Eden as per Christian mythology or Aztec the God of civilisation. Venerated as symbol of fertility, rebirth, renewal and even immortality in many civilisations. Worshiping snake god is a common practice in many mythologies. The symbol of the most Noble profession of medicine - The Rod of Asclepius or the Caduceus are revolving...
THE LOST CUP OF “KAPPI”
What is it like to start your day? The chirping of birds, the first ray of sun and a nice hot brewing coffee. I have to say nothing brightens up my day as much as a cup of hot coffee. The aroma giving a kick start to the morning, promising the day would be just like it- refreshing. So what exactly is my cup of coffee-the filter coffee. In the world of Lattes and Cappuccinos With the international influence heavily dominating the Indian society,...