Navratri

16.10.10

One of the biggest festivals in many parts of the country is the worship of Godesses in their many manifestations. These festivities are especially big in Gujarat and Bengal. Celebrations over nine days and nights culminate on the Dussehra day. Legend has it that on this day evil was conquered by good.

Ganapati Festival

16.10.10

India is primarily an agrarian society and hence most of its festivals ride piggyback on the agricultural cycle.The end of monsoon heralds the beginning of festivities. Among the first major Hindu festivals is Ganesh Chaturthi, where the elephant headed Hindu deity Ganesha is worshipped. On all auspicious occassions the blessings of this deity is invoked and worshipped first.

The Indian Thali

16.10.10

Among the blessings of being born an Indian is our food diversity. A typical Indian meal is vegan most of the time and quite a balanced diet. There is chapati ( flat rolled wheat bread ) or bhakri ( millet bread ), curries, lentil soup, rice, curds pickles and spicy pappadams.