Paan is a preparation in betel leaf (Piper betel), betel nut and other ingredients depending upon individual choice. For some may prefer to have tobacco, some may not, some may like to add peppermint, some don’t, some may demand gulkand and some may prefer no betel nut. The earliest unequivocal evidence of betel chewing dates… read more »
[Image Source: puriwaves.nirmalya.in] The Temple of Shri Jagannatha in Puri is considered as one of the premiere places of pilgrimage in Hindu cosmology and a principal salvation centre, Mokshyapuri of the Hindus. Alternatively known with various names like Purusottamkshetra, Neelachal etc., Puri is one of the four Dhamas in India. A Dhama in common… read more »
The greatest mystery that has baffled scholars through centuries is Shri Jagannath, its complex ritual system, persons associated with the rituals, culinary system and lot more. Religions like Jainism, Buddhism, Tantrism, Saivism etc. claim Shri Jagannath as representative of their own religion. But paradoxically He has transcended all religious doctrine. Shri Jagannath Chetana constitutes an… read more »