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The journey of a woman seeking truth and the meaning of life

The journey of a woman seeking truth and the meaning of life

This is the story of Ekananga and her reason for being here in India. I never wanted to go to India, I was always scared of India. I always said that I will never go there, that I want to go to America. When I was a teenager in the seventies, India was very fashionable for the Hippies....
A story of finding a scorpion in our backyard, India

A story of finding a scorpion in our backyard, India

What was it like to find a scorpion in our backyard? Well, I wasn’t there at the exact moment but the story is longer than that. I never thought of meeting a scorpion in India but well, life can be exciting! We lived in India already for a few months and this time we were renting a place...
10 Ayurvedic ways to speed up metabolism

10 Ayurvedic ways to speed up metabolism

According to the teachings of Ayurveda, overweight is associated with the advantage of Kapha dosha. Overweight of the body strengthens the Kapha trait, and in turn building, Kapha leads to overweight. Thus, a return to balance requires some effort and actions directed towards the opposite – towards the light, focus, heat, dryness, mobility, roughness, fluidity, subtlety. Practice yoga...
Auroville: Last School – The Best School Of My Life

Auroville: Last School – The Best School Of My Life

How does the perfect school look for a teenager? A school named ‘Last School’ from Auroville was the best school of my life. I was 13 years old when we moved to Tamil Nadu, Auroville. It was already 3rd month of our stay in India. At that time there were holidays, so it was a perfect time to...
Gajar Halva – Carrot Halva

Gajar Halva – Carrot Halva

Gajar means carrot in Hindi, Bangla and Nepali. This is a very unique dessert, very simple to prepare, popular in all of northern India and Nepal. We got to know it in West Bengal. Indians say that it is impossible to not add ghee to halva, as it will not have the proper aroma. Cardamon is added only by some Indians,...
Katmandu: Kopan Monastery

Katmandu: Kopan Monastery

Many of us have a very idealistic idea of monasteries, thinking of some high things. In fact, everything is much simpler. The monastery is principally a school. But what they study and who teaches in this school is already a question of the quality of education and the matter of every educational institution. What do the monks learn...
Navrati Festival

Navrati Festival

Navratri–or the nine sacred days–mark the most auspicious days of the lunar calendar according to Hinduism. Celebrated with fervour and festivity all over India, and every Hindu community the world over, these nine days are dedicated solely to Maa Durga (goddess Durga) and her nine avatars. The prominent story associated with Navratri is the battle that took place...
Sikles: Namaste Guest House

Sikles: Namaste Guest House

Clean, comfortable and affordable guest house in the heart of Sikles village with wonderful view of Himalayas. Namaste Guest House Sikles Kaski, Nepal namaste.sikless@gmail.com phone: 984222487 Services: – 8 rooms (with 25 beds) – Hot/Cold shower – Free WIFI – Television (National/International channels) – Clean/affordable dining services  (generally used local, organic, fresh vegetables grown in own garden or...
Mahabharata: A tale of true friendship

Mahabharata: A tale of true friendship

The Mahabharat is one of the two major epics in Sanskrit of ancient India. It contains over one lakh couplets and is thrice as long as the Bible. However, only a fraction of the narration deals with the main story with the rest containing additional myths and teachings. It clearly states: “What is found here may be found...
Spices from Nepal

Spices from Nepal

The purpose of this article is to present the most common Nepali spices, along with their medical properties. Akhbare khursani Akhbare khursani is also known as dalle khursani, meaning round chili is the spiciest spice in the world. The fully mature fruits are mostly shaped like cherries and are glowing red. Grown in households in Nepal and commonly used...
Ras malai

Ras malai

My favorite dessert in India. Sweet and delicate in the same time. To prepare it you must make: Rabri – the sauce you put chenna into Chenna – means paneer Sweet syrup – to soak paneer in it Notes: To make chenna you can use ordinary milk If you don’t have the cardamom powder you can crush the...
Railway Communication In India

Railway Communication In India

Indians love to travel and do not need the Passports. Aware of their national wealth still run back and forth – whether it is a pilgrimage to the holy places or just as tourists to see the legacy of centuries of India, or to visit a family… Anyway – the second most populous nation in the world loves...

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Hariyo Saag: Green leafy vegetables in Nepal

Hariyo Saag: Green leafy vegetables in Nepal

July 10, 2021April 17, 2022
Winter months – December, January, and February are the peak of the green vegetable season, from southern India to the Himalayas. Today I present a selection of salads, spinach, and greens available in the winter season on the market in Kathmandu. A typical Nepali meal consists of rice, daal – a sauce prepared based on one...
Kathmandu: Bhrikuti Mandap Fun Park

Kathmandu: Bhrikuti Mandap Fun Park

July 30, 2017May 8, 2022
Having arrived in Kathmandu we decided to enjoy ourselves a little bit together with the children – after all, we are in the capital … Other offers We were thinking of a traditional European amusement park. Such places are also available in the city center – such as the popular Garden of Dreams in the center...
From Dharan to Pokhara – Bus

From Dharan to Pokhara – Bus

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Katmandu: Kopan Monastery

Katmandu: Kopan Monastery

October 10, 2023October 16, 2023
Mahabharata: A tale of true friendship

Mahabharata: A tale of true friendship

September 18, 2023October 13, 2023
Sutkeri Masala – delicacy for nursing mothers

Sutkeri Masala – delicacy for nursing mothers

March 30, 2018April 17, 2022
Recipe for a laphing – Tibetan snack

Recipe for a laphing – Tibetan snack

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022
Journey: Gaya – Santiniketan

Journey: Gaya – Santiniketan

January 7, 2017May 8, 2022
Mahabharata: Kali yuga is coming

Mahabharata: Kali yuga is coming

October 6, 2018April 17, 2022
Spices from Nepal

Spices from Nepal

July 21, 2023October 13, 2023
Kolam – Rangoli

Kolam – Rangoli

December 12, 2021April 17, 2022
Santiniketan: Prakriti Art Museum

Santiniketan: Prakriti Art Museum

January 26, 2017April 17, 2022
Cremation in India and Nepal

Cremation in India and Nepal

May 15, 2018April 17, 2022
Nepali sweets

Nepali sweets

April 21, 2018April 17, 2022
Bhedetar

Bhedetar

March 12, 2017April 17, 2022
Making Bangladesh visa in Kolkata

Making Bangladesh visa in Kolkata

September 24, 2018April 17, 2022
Mahabharata: How Udupi fed the Kurukshetra warriors

Mahabharata: How Udupi fed the Kurukshetra warriors

February 9, 2023February 2, 2023
Brahmins and Chhetri – the highest caste in Nepal

Brahmins and Chhetri – the highest caste in Nepal

February 18, 2022April 17, 2022
Our first day in Kolkata

Our first day in Kolkata

February 23, 2017May 8, 2022
Why is Krishna blue

Why is Krishna blue

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023
After-death ritual of Tamangs in Nepal

After-death ritual of Tamangs in Nepal

June 10, 2018April 17, 2022
Nepali calendar – Bikram Sambat

Nepali calendar – Bikram Sambat

April 14, 2022April 17, 2022
Sukuti – dried meat from Nepal: Cost and recipe

Sukuti – dried meat from Nepal: Cost and recipe

February 8, 2018April 17, 2022
Sonam Losar: Tibetan New Year in Baudha, Kathmandu

Sonam Losar: Tibetan New Year in Baudha, Kathmandu

February 19, 2018April 17, 2022

Some food recipes

Gajar Halva – Carrot Halva

Gajar Halva – Carrot Halva

Maya
Gajar means carrot in Hindi, Bangla and Nepali....
Ras malai

Ras malai

Maya
My favorite dessert in India. Sweet and delicate...
Bhaji Aloo Parwal – Vegetables with potato and parwal

Bhaji Aloo Parwal – Vegetables with potato and parwal

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Today I have another recipe from the Indian...
Aloo Chana – Potato with chickpeas

Aloo Chana – Potato with chickpeas

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This is a recipe for a delicious Exotic...
Pancakes with chocolate sauce

Pancakes with chocolate sauce

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One day while I was tasked with making...
Puri – popular crispy bread

Puri – popular crispy bread

Maya
 Puri is a popular crispy bread known in...
Recipe for a laphing – Tibetan snack

Recipe for a laphing – Tibetan snack

Maya
A jelly-like Tibetan snack eaten with sauces and spices....
Paneer curry

Paneer curry

Maya
Paneer is Indian / South Asian white curd...

Interesting places of Asia

Auroville: Last School – The Best School Of My Life

Auroville: Last School – The Best School Of My Life

Maya
How does the perfect school look for a...
Katmandu: Kopan Monastery

Katmandu: Kopan Monastery

Maya
Many of us have a very idealistic idea...
Little about Orissa

Little about Orissa

Maya
This place is called Jagannath Puri, or Puri,...
Konark Sun Temple – Orissa

Konark Sun Temple – Orissa

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An architecture marvel of Eastern India and a symbol...
Gallery: Kathmandu City

Gallery: Kathmandu City

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The followers of Shiva and the Buddhists are...
Visva Bharati University

Visva Bharati University

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Visva Bharati University is a school located in...
India states: 8 north-eastern sisters

India states: 8 north-eastern sisters

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The North East end of West Bengal covers...
State Orissa

State Orissa

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Orissa is situated on the coast along the Bay...

More about Indian culture

Katmandu: Kopan Monastery

Katmandu: Kopan Monastery

Maya
Many of us have a very idealistic idea...
Navrati Festival

Navrati Festival

Maya
Navratri–or the nine sacred days–mark the most auspicious...
Mahabharata: A tale of true friendship

Mahabharata: A tale of true friendship

Maya
The Mahabharat is one of the two major...
Why Indian people paint eyes of their children

Why Indian people paint eyes of their children

Maya
Perhaps you are in shock seeing,  for the...
History: Shehnai, traditional wind instrument

History: Shehnai, traditional wind instrument

Maya
Quick Introduction Emperor Aurangzeb was considered as the...
Hijra – the third gender in India

Hijra – the third gender in India

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Hijra is one of the castes in India,...
Mahabharata: Karna’s Last Test

Mahabharata: Karna’s Last Test

Maya
The Mahabharat is one of the two major...
Mahabharata: How Udupi fed the Kurukshetra warriors

Mahabharata: How Udupi fed the Kurukshetra warriors

Maya
The Mahabharat is one of the two major...

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