Today is the first day of Navaratri. It is said that during this festival the Mother Goddess visits her mother’s place (or the earth). She stays here for 9 days and is sent off on the 10th day or the Dussehra. This time, Navaratri itself is of 10 days. The ...

Last 15 days were considered as Pitru Paksha by the Hindu Community. Today, we performed Sarva Pitru Shardha and sent off our Pitrus to the heaven after taking blessings from them. Some people perform it at home. Some people engage community halls to perform it. It is also performed in ...

Sweet Aapam can be prepared from leftover rice. Soak overnight udad dal about 1/3rd measure of the leftover rice, in water. Next day, grind the udad dal into a very thick paste. Also, grind the rice into a very thick paste and mix the 2 together. Grate one cup of ...