Indian festivals & cuisine varies both by region and season, but the common thread is the spices that are used! Throughout the year there are festivals that are filled with color, joy and delicacies specially made for the occasion. This site explores basic concepts of Hindu culture and highlights some of the festivals and dishes for each month. The reason for this website is three fold; one, for those who want to learn the basic concepts of festivals without indulging in extensive time consuming practice. Second, for anyone who are curious about Indian culture which is embedded in festivals, cuisine, music, dance and architecture.Third, exploring healthy plant-based cuisine, you don’t have to be vegan or vegetarian to reap the benefits of a plant-based diet.

Thiruvadipuram

This is the birth day of Sri ANDAL, Shri Bhuma Devi, the divine consort of Lord Vishnu, who took birth on this earth to liberate suffering human beings from worldly bondage.

Bhadra

Kkara Adisal

Kkara Adisal is a sweet dish from South India, especially in the Vishnu temples. This dish is similar to the sweet pongal.

Hayagreeva Puja

Hayagriva is an avatar of the god Vishnu. He is worshipped as the god of knowledge and wisdom, with a human body and a horse's head, brilliant white in color, with white garments and seated on a white lotus.

Hanuman Jayanti

According to Legend, Hanuman is an incarnation of Lord Shiva, who wanted to help Vishnu take care off all the demons. It is believed even today Hanuman lives in the Himalayas.

Milagu Vadai (Anjaneyar Vadai)

One of the stories is Rahu (Navgraha) has given Hanuman a boon if anyone worships Hanuman with Vada Mala (looks like a snake), Rahu will not trouble them.

Srirangam Temple

Srirangam Temple is one of the eight self-manifested shrines of Lord Vishnu. The temple complex is vast and includes many mandapams or halls, the biggest hall having 900 pillars.

Banana (Panchamratham)

Panchamrutham is said to have medicinal values which heal and nurture human bodies and increase immunity.

Surya Namaskaar – Sun Salutation

‘Surya Namaskar’, or the sun salutation is a complete workout for your entire physical system. It also helps our breaking.