The legend Mahabali was the grandson of Prahlada (son of Hiranyakashyapa who was slain by Vishnu in his Narasimha Avatara). Prahlad, despite being an Asura, had great faith in Vishnu. Mahabali learned the act of love and devotion to Lord Vishnu as a child, from Prahlada. Mahabali conquers the three worlds Kashyapa had two wives,…
Pickles (Hindi: αñåαñÜαñ╛αñ░, Urdu: ╪º┌å╪º╪▒) are made from certain individual varieties of vegetables and fruits that are chopped into small pieces and cooked in edible oils like sesame oil or brine with many different Indian and Pakistani spices like asafoetida, red chili powder, turmeric, fenugreek, and plenty of salt. Some regions also specialize in pickling…
The celebrations of Onam start on Atham day, 10 days before Thiruvonam. The 10 days are part of the traditional Onam celebrations and each day has its own importance in various rituals and traditions. Earthen mounds, which look somewhat like square pyramids, representing Mahabali and Vamana are placed in the dung-plastered courtyards in front of…
Onam (Malayalam: α┤ôα┤úα┤é) is a Hindu festival is also known as Vamana Jayanthi celebrated in the Indian state of Kerala. The festival commemorates the Vamana avatar of Vishnu and the subsequent homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. It falls during the month of Chingam (AugustΓÇôSeptember) and lasts for ten days starting on Atham and ending…
Rasam or Saaru (Tamil: α«░α«Üα««α»ì, Rasam, Malayalam: α┤░α┤╕α┤é), Kannada:α▓╕α▓╛α▓░α│ü (Saaru), is a South Indian soup, traditionally prepared using tamarind juice as a base, with the addition of tomato, and chili pepper, pepper, cumin and other spices as seasonings. Steamed lentils are added along with any preferred vegetables. Nowadays all the seasonings required are combined and…