Puthandu Recipes: Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, will be celebrated on Monday, 14 April. Also known as Varsha Pirappu, the day is observed on the first day of the Tamil month of Chithirai. Tamilians ...

Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, is joyously celebrated on April 14th, marking fresh beginnings for the Tamil community worldwide. Festivities include decorating homes with Kolam, wearing traditional ...

Payasam (a sweet dessert made from jaggery and coconut milk) In many parts of Kerala, bursting firecrackers (similar to Diwali) is part of the celebration, especially among children. It is locally ...

Traditionally prepared dishes like Parippu Curry, Avail, Thoran, Vishu Kanji, Payasam, etc, are an essential part of the Vishu Sadya. If you have been whipping up the same dishes every year, why don’t ...

While rice dishes vary in taste and tradition, experts note a growing shift toward healthier rice choices, even during festive celebrations. Let's check them out. Black rice pudding Fluffy basmati ...

Less labour, less control, less oppression. So rice payasam dish given to gods. Roti-with-chana given to goddess. More untouchability, more milk drinking and more Brahminism clearly in roti-zones.” ...

Children receive money (Kaineettam) from elders as blessings, and firecrackers light up the day. The Vishu Sadya, a grand vegetarian feast, is served on banana leaves and includes dishes like payasam ...

Ernakulam: In a major relief for customers ahead of the Vishu festival in Kerala, Supplyco has announced a reduction in the prices of subsidised commodities. Items such as toor dal, red chilli ...

Lighten up the Payasam Ah that rich, sweetness. How can we do without it, this beautiful dish that has the highest calories? Well, it's not too tough to swap the sweetness. Here’s how you can ...

Options include the classics — Avail, Olan, Kalan, Kichadi, Pachadi, Sambar, and a lot more. There’s plenty of payasam to go around as well — you could even take some home for INR 999. Image: Courtesy ...

One can also visit the temples of Muruga, Shiva and Vishnu to worship the deities and seek blessings of a happy married life. One can also prepare payasam or sweet pongal to offer as prasad to lord ...

Floating markets are not a thing of the past. You must have heard about Thailand's iconic Damnoen Saduak, selling handmade souvenirs, fresh fruits and lip-smacking street food. Now, another video has ...