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Groundnut Chikki – A famous sweet preparation of Mumbai
Posted on : Apr 11th,2012
Apr
11
The cuisines of Maharashtra are known for their
Easter – Religious Festival of Christians
Posted on : Apr 5th,2012
Apr
5
Similar to other festivals, Christian festivals
Top 5 tourist spots in Arunachal Pradesh
Posted on : Apr 3rd,2012
Apr
3
Arunachal Pradesh, with its lush forests, high
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Groundnut Chikki – A famous sweet preparation of Mumbai
Posted on : Apr 11th,2012
Apr
11
The cuisines of Maharashtra are known for their tasty dishes especially hot and spicy ones. Along with these, the people are also fond of delicious sweets. Shrikhand, Puran Poli and Shira are some of the famous sweet dishes that are prepared by Marathis during any occasion or festival. Apart from these, Chikki is a popular sweet dish of Mumbai. Recently, this sweet dish is gaining popularity all over India. Chikki is an Indian sweet usually made from jaggery and groundnuts. There are different varieties of Chikki such as Rose Chikki, Cashew & Saffron Chikki, Mix Dry Fruits Chikki, Mouth Freshner [...]
Easter – Religious Festival of Christians
Posted on : Apr 5th,2012
Apr
5
Similar to other festivals, Christian festivals are also celebrated with lots of fun and frolic. Easter is the day when Jesus Christ was resurrected from the dead and ascended into heaven. Easter eggs and Easter bunnies are the major attraction during Easter, the festival of rejuvenation of life and living. This Festival for Christians is a very joyous occasion celebrated in churches by wonderful music and flowers. People exchange greeting cards and Easter eggs which is a symbol of spring and new life as Jesus’ death brought new life to Christians. Easter is celebrated between 22nd March and 25th April [...]
Top 5 tourist spots in Arunachal Pradesh
Posted on : Apr 3rd,2012
Apr
3
Arunachal Pradesh, with its lush forests, high mountains, awesome religious sites, widespread greenery, rich flora and fauna and picturesque lakes is fast becoming one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Eastern India. The state is treasured with wonderful tourist places and surrounded with lofty mountains. This beautiful state is bordered by Assam and Nagaland and Bhutan. Now let us take a look on the top 5 hit tourist destinations of Arunachal Pradesh. Itanagar Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, known as ‘Land of the Dawnlit Mountains’, is located in the foothills of the Himalayas. The city is surrounded [...]
Tekeli Pitha – A Sweet-Dish of Guwahati
Posted on : Apr 3rd,2012
Apr
3
Also known as the “Gateway” of the North East Region, Guwahati is one of the popular cities in the Indian state of Assam. With numerous places of interest like ancient temples, splendid scenic natural features and the recreational activities, this city is also quite popular among visitors. Along with these, Guwahati is also the main centre for national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations and colourful cultural landscapes. Besides these, you will also come across a wide variety of cuisines which will keep you wanting more. Tekeli Pitha or steamed rice cake is a popular dessert in Guwahati which is enjoyed [...]
Baisakhi – the festival marking the new harvest season
Posted on : Apr 3rd,2012
Apr
3
Since India is a land of festivals and celebrations, large number of festivals are celebrated in the country throughout the year. One of the important festivals amongst all is Baisakhi, the harvest festival, which is celebrated every year on 13th April. This harvest festival has great significance amongst the Hindu and the Sikh communities in this country. Hindus consider this day to be very auspicious as they believe that on this day Goddess Ganga descended on earth to serve mankind. It also marks the beginning of the Sikh new year. Moreover this was also the day when their 10th Guru, [...]
