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Unniyappam is a traditional South Indian snack, particularly popular in Kerala, known for its soft, fluffy texture and sweet, aromatic flavour. These small, round fritters are made from a batter of rice flour, jaggery, ripe bananas, and grated coconut, often flavoured with cardamom. Traditionally, unniyappam is deep-fried in a special pan called an “appachatti,” which …
Thattai, a popular South Indian snack, is a crispy, savoury disc made from rice flour and seasoned with spices like sesame seeds, asafoetida, and crushed pepper. Known for its crunchy texture and delicious flavour, Thattai is especially enjoyed during festivals like Krishna Jayanthi and Diwali, making it a favourite treat in many South Indian households. …
Yajur Upaakarma Sankalpam Avani Avittam is an important ritual associated with the Brahmin community in the world. The day is of great significance to Rig, Yajur, Sama Vedic Brahmins. On the next day, we observe Gayatri Japa Sankalmpam. In other parts of South India, the observance is known as Upakarma. On the day of Avani …
Aadi Pooram is one of the important festivals for Iyengars. The pooram star that falls on this month is the birthday of Andal. She is the only woman among 12 Alwars who composed Divya Prabhandham. She composed pasurams like Thiruppavai and Nachiyar thirumozhi. Vaaranam Aayiram is a renowned Thirumozhi. …
Aadi perukku is a unique South Indian and specially a Tamil festival celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Adi. Tamil month Aadi, marks the beginning of monsoon in Tamilnadu. During this month, water level rises in rivers due to monsoon.To show our gratitude to the Nature and to thank the mother …
Aadi Krithigai is celebrated on the Krithigai star day during the month of Aadi. It is a spiritual month for special God based activities. It is of human origin to survive with relationship and financial problems at the least. Muruga is the promising primordial power who wards off the negative forces and obstacles of your …
Maavilakku poojai is ideally performed on a Friday omitting the first and last Friday of the Aadi month. The procedure for performing maavilakku poojai is as follows. In my family We keep kuzhavi,chooral and a wooden board. Then we make and apply turmeric paste on the wooden board. We place 25 red dots …
Aadi month, also known as Aadi Maasam, is the fourth month in the Tamil calendar and holds great significance for Hindus. Starting in mid-July and ending in mid-August, this period marks the beginning of Dakshinayana punya kaalam, considered the onset of the night for the Devas. As Aadi arrives, a series of festivals follow, encapsulating …
Kollu Rasam, also known as Horse Gram Rasam, is a traditional South Indian soup made with horse gram and freshly ground spices, offering a warm, tangy flavor that’s perfect for winter. As the name suggests, this rasam uses horse gram, or kollu, which has been used traditionally as cattle food but is also a powerhouse …
Gulab Jamun, a beloved Indian sweet, is often made during festivals and parties, symbolizing joy and celebration. This soft, syrup-soaked dessert holds a special place in my heart, as my amma always makes it at home with love and care. She customizes it to suit our family’s taste, ensuring that the gulab jamuns are cooked …
