Category: Culture
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Kedarnath and Karnataka: A Sacred Link through Veerashaiva Traditions
Kedara” is the Sanskrit word for marshy ground, particularly land where water and soil intermingle. The Kedarnath valley is surrounded by black mountains, whose melting snow forms streams that eventually create marshy terrain. Thus, the name “Kedarnath” translates to “Lord of the Marshland.” For Hindus, Kedarnath is a prominent Shaiva temple and one of the […]
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Nostalgic Memories: A Journey Back to Annual Jaathre’s Heartfelt Delights
The Bellary region of Karnataka comes alive with the vibrant celebration of Jaathre, an annual temple fair that encapsulates the essence of community, culture, and tradition. From the bustling marketplace to the tantalizing array of flavors, Jaathre offers a sensory feast for all who partake in its festivities As children, the promise of pocket money […]
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Riverside Chronicles: Navigating the Undivided Villages along the Godavari
Embark on a virtual journey with me as I recount my immersive experience in a quaint village Kotipalli nestled on the banks of the majestic River Godavari. This river, dividing the undivided Godavari Districts of AP- East Godavari and West Godavari, acts as the lifeline for the local communities. the serene beauty of the Godavari […]
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“From Sugarcane to Sweet Delight: The Art of Jaggery Making”
Introduction: Delve into the fascinating world of traditional sweets as we explore the intricate process of making jaggery from sugarcane juice. In this blog, we will unravel the centuries-old techniques, the cultural significance, and the mouthwatering results of this age-old practice. Join us on a journey through the fields of sugarcane and the heartwarming kitchens […]
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About Coffee: A coffee cherry from plantation to fresh Aroma coffee powder
Coffee is a famous brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of selected coffee species. It’s believed that “Coffee origin to Ethopia and Sudan from history, firstly consumed in the Yemen in southern Arabian peninsular”. In coffee there are two main variants: Coffee Arabica Robusta (Coffee Canephora) Coffee cannot be enjoyed directly from […]
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Folk sagas of heroic women from our past ….
Like in Hampi, every stone there will narrate a story about it, likewise I encountered a peculiar strange folk story of a bastion constructed by sacrificing a pregnant woman(Human sacrifice) for the built-up fort in Pavagada. Likewise, there are similar folk stories related to two other pregnant women who were sacrificed at different stages during […]
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Pala Biscuit – It’s a Unique type of Biscuit, not Unibic!
The Malabar region of Kerala is famous for its Bakery savories and there is no region India that can produce a cake like softy, rich & delicious. From present Bakery chains like Cochin Bakery, Varier bakery, Thalassery bakery, Best bakery to Ayyappa bakeries all these bakeries are owned by a North Keralites. The credit of […]