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Places of Interest Shivthar Ghal, Gandharpale Caves, Raigad Fort, Palicha Ganpati Day 1 Left Mumbai at 6 am for Shivthar Ghal via the Mumbai-Goa Highway route. Stopped at Shri Datta Snacks Corner at Panvel for breakfast. Reached Shivthar Ghal at 1 pm. (‘Dasbodh’, Advaita Vedanta …
Masala Doodh refers to milk infused with blended spices and dry fruits. It is traditionally prepared on auspicious occasions such as Kojagiri Pournima (the full moon day during the Sharad season) and during the Haldi-Kunku ceremony held during the Sankranti festival in January. On Kojagiri …
Silver is one of those materials that loses its shine over the years. So, if you have silver ornaments, utensils or showpieces that needs polishing and want to do cleansing at home, here are two easy methods that gave me good results. Method 1: Using toothpaste/toothpowder …
In Indian kitchens, one could see the above round-shaped box filled up with various spices. Generally, we require these spices in everyday cooking and this is the best way to keep them handy and organized. I have arranged them in a certain order in which …
Coconut Rice (‘Narali Bhat’ in Marathi) is a sweet dish made on an occasion of Narali Pournima in some parts of India. Cooking Time: 30 minutes For 4-6 persons Let’s look at the ingredients. Rice 1.5 small cup Freshly grated coconut 2 small …
Traditionally in India, many women used to soak fenugreek seeds (‘Methi dana’ in Hindi) in a jar/bottle of their hair oil and apply it to hair and scalp. I have seen such women having healthy and long hair even in their 70s and 80s. Let’s …
भज गोविन्दं हे संस्कृत भजन आदि शंकराचार्यांनी लिहिले आहे. त्याच्या काही कडव्यांचा मराठीत अर्थ खाली दिला आहे. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• योगरतो वाभोगरतोवा सङ्गरतो वा सङ्गविहीनः । यस्य ब्रह्मणि रमते चित्तं नन्दति नन्दति नन्दत्येव ॥ १९॥ …
Tamba Kanta Market: A Hidden Gem in South Mumbai Tamba Kanta is an old and iconic market located near the famous Bhuleshwar market in South Mumbai. The name ‘Tamba’ means copper, and ‘Kanta’ refers to a weighing scale. Traditionally, shops here specialised in weighing …
Karanji is one of the popular sweets made during various festivals in India, especially in winter and monsoon. Cooking Time: 2-3 hours One could make 40-50 Karanjis depending on the size. For stuffing: 1/4kg thin semolina (one which is used for making laddus), roast semolina …
