Serves 2 Auspiciousness is huge in the Indian tradition, that I grew up in. I relate it to positive thinking. It is praying, wishing and believing that all will go well. On auspicious occasions, sweets are first offered to the Gods and then distributed to all as 'prasad'. Kheer is offered to the Gods during... Continue Reading →
To - My dear friends, A huge THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart! What a pleasant surprise it was for a newbie blogger like me to get stats for my blog from WordPress for 2014! It was so encouraging to hear these words about my 5 month old baby blog ! The concert hall at... Continue Reading →
Makes 18 big sized caranjis The excitement of Diwali rises as we look forward to the weekend of get togethers and parties to celebrate Diwali with family and friends. Most of us have fond memories of our childhood Diwalis in India that we try to recreate here for our children. One memory that we all chuckle about but do... Continue Reading →
Makes 10 big or 12 medium roses The Diwali festivities are in full swing today! Today is the second day of Diwali when all the snacks and sweets especially made for Diwali are first offered to God and then enjoyed together at the family 'faral' meal. My daughter and I enjoy drawing the rangoli decorations. Our... Continue Reading →
Makes 21 medium or 27 small ladus Diwali, the festival of lights, is a five day celebration that starts October 23rd this year. The word Diwali or Deepavali literally means 'a row of lights'. The festival signifies the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance. It is a time filled with lights and love... Continue Reading →
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