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03/02/2025

Vasant Panchami is called Sri Panchami in southern India.
"Sri" is another name for the goddess Lakshmi.

'Sri Panchami’ is being celebrated at the ancient temple of Kanaka Durga , a top the Indrakeeladri hill on the banks of the Sacred river Krishna in Vijayawada on February 3,2025.

Goddess Sri Kanaka Durga, the presiding deity, will be adorned and worshipped as Goddess Saraswati Devi on the occasion. Priests will perform ‘Saraswati Mantra Yagna’ on the 6th floor of Mallikarjuna Maha Mandapam.

02/02/2025

02/02/2025

Coconut Makhana Ladoo !

Ingredients:
100 grams makhana / lotus seeds
½ cup almonds
½ cup cashew
1 cup coconut, desiccated
4 tbsp ghee
2 tbsp cashew, chopped
2 tbsp almonds, chopped
2 tbsp pistachios, chopped
2 tbsp raisins
2 tbsp sesame seeds
½ tsp cardamom powder
1½ cup jaggery
½ cup water

Method:

Take 100 grams makhana and roast on low flame.
roast until the makhana turns crunchy.
Cool completely, and grind to a fine powder and keep aside.
Roast ½ cup almonds and ½ cup cashew till the nuts turn crunchy.Then cool completely, and grind to a fine powder. keep aside.
Also, roast 1 cup coconut until it turns slightly golden brown.Tansfer to the same bowl and keep aside.
Heat 2 tbsp ghee,add 2 tbsp cashew, 2 tbsp almonds, 2 tbsp pistachios and 2 tbsp raisins.Roast until the nuts turn crunchy, transfer to the same bowl.To this, also, add 2 tbsp sesame seeds and ½ tsp cardamom powder.
Nix well.
Prepare the jaggery syrup, in a large kadai take 2 tbsp ghee, 1½ cup jaggery and ½ cup water.Stir and dissolve the jaggery completely.
Boil the syrup until 1 string consistency is attained.
Keeping the flame on low, add ladoo mixture and mix well.Mix well making sure the jaggery syrup is well combined with the mixture.
when the mixture is still warm, start preparing the ladoo.

These are super delicious! Plus, they are high protein too! Enjoy on Saraswati Puja!

02/02/2025

Unique tradition of ushering in spring by Sufi mystics in India🌻🌼🌻

Basant means

31/01/2025

We know February is second month of the Gregorian calendar but Originally, February was the last month of the Roman calendar.

31/01/2025

Farewell Marianne Faithfull...Rest in Peace!

Faithfull was known for her hit 'As Tears Go By'; the English rock singer became one of the leading female artists of the British Invasion. Mick Jagger and his bandmate Keith Richards wrote a song for Faithfull, “As Tears Go By,and she had a much-discussed relationship with Mick Jagger in the late 70's.

Paying tribute, Jagger described Faithfull as "a wonderful friend, a beautiful singer and a great actress," saying he was "so saddened".
She was 78.

29/01/2025

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29/01/2025

Bidding farewell to the mythical Dragon, the world welcomes the Year of the Snake on January 29 — the first day of the Lunar New Year. For those who celebrate this ancient festival, starting the year on a positive note is essential.
The Year of the Snake symbolizes rebirth, regeneration, and the pursuit of love and happiness, though snakes hold both feared and revered status in Chinese culture.
The Snake year is an excellent time for spiritual and personal growth since it encourages self-discovery.

29/01/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Janka Michalkova, Sreenu Bommali, Phil Rogers, Sergey Subbotin, György Csere, Макс Чесноков, Manik Kumar, Pradeep Singh, Pauline Hale, Elżbieta Chomicz, Yuliya Stefanova, Daniel Abisab, Valmik Mumbai, Giorgi Chkhartishvili, Sybil Dennison, Cindy McDowell

28/01/2025

Honoring the "Lion of Punjab" – Lala Lajpat Rai Jayanti,28th January. 🌹

Rememvering Lala Lajpat Rai, a visionary leader, freedom fighter, and social reformer who played an instrumental role in shaping India's independence movement.

Known for his fearless spirit and unyielding dedication, Lala Lajpat Rai inspired generations with his unwavering resolve for a free and progressive India. His contributions to education, social reforms, and national unity continue to guide us toward building a better future.

28/01/2025

Mauni amavasya is trending this time at Mahakumbh!

Mauni Amawasya/ Maghi Amawasya is considered to be one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar and among all the twelve new moons of the year, the new moon of Magh month is considered to be…