ODISHA FOOD

ODISHA FOODS   Odisha reflects the heritage, culture, and traditions through its tourist destinations, religious and cultural centers, people, customs, rituals and last but not the least food. Traditional recipes of mouth-watering  Odisha food  not only allure the locals but attracts the tourists, especially culinary enthusiasts, and food lovers.  From non-vegetarian curries, lentils to wholesome vegetarian dishes and finger-licking desserts; everything is sumptuous, super tasty and compels everyone to drool over. SOME FAMOUS FOOD OF ODISHA 1. Pakhala Bhata Pakhaḷa  is an  Odia  cuisine, consisting of cooked  rice  washed or lightly fermented in water. The liquid part of the dish is known as Torani. It is popular in the state Odisha. It is a preparation that is consumed during summer, although many people eat it throughout the year, especially for lunch. It is popular among the public as it provides a refreshing food source during the h...

 FRIENDSHIP   Friendship   is a   relationship   of mutual   affection   between people.   It is a stronger form of interpersonal bond than an "acquaintance" or an "association", such as a classmate, neighbor, coworker, or colleague. In some cultures, the concept of friendship is restricted to a small number of very deep relationships; in others, such as the U.S. and Canada, a person could have many friends, and perhaps a more intense relationship with one or two people, who may be called  good friends  or  best friends . Other colloquial terms include  besties  or  Best Friends Forever  ( BFF s). Although there are many forms of friendship, certain features are common to many such bonds, such as choosing to be with one another, enjoying time spent together, and being able to engage in a positive and supportive role to one another. Sometimes friends are distinguished from  family , as in the saying "fri...

  DIWALI   First of all, understand that India is the land of festivals. However, none of the festivals comes close to Diwali. It is certainly one of the biggest  festivals in India.  It is probably the brightest festival in the world. People of different religions celebrate Diwali. Most noteworthy, the festival signifies the victory of light over darkness. This also means the triumph of good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.  The Religious Significance of Diwali The religious significance of this festival has differences. It varies from one region to another in India. There is an association of many deities, cultures, and traditions with Diwali. The reason for these differences is probably local harvest festivals. Hence, there was a fusion of these harvest festivals into one pan-Hindu festival. According to the Ramayana, Diwali is the day of the return of Rama. This day Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya along with his wife Sita. This return was made after Ram...

 DURGA POOJA Durga Pooja is a Hindu festival celebration of the Mother Goddess and the victory of the warrior Goddess Durga over the demon Mahisasura. The festival represents female power as ‘Shakti’ in the Universe. It is a festival of Good over Evil. Durga Pooja is one of the greatest festivals of India. In addition to being a festival for the Hindus, it is also time for a reunion of family and friends, and a ceremony of cultural values and customs. Durga Pooja The significance of Durga Pooja While the ceremonies bring observance of fast and devotion for ten days, the last four days of the festival namely Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, and Vijaya-Dashami are celebrated with much sparkle and magnificence in India, especially in Bengal and overseas.The Durga Pooja celebrations differ based on the place, customs, and beliefs. Things differ to the extent that somewhere the festival is on for five days, somewhere it is for seven and somewhere it is for complete ten days. Joviality begins w...