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Cultural Tourism 33 OBJECTIVES INTRODUCTION The course aims to provide basic knowledge of In this unit we are going to learn about Fairs different tourism products of India. and Festivals of India. To Equip the student with the understanding of Classical Dance and music. domestic destinations. To enrich student with knowledge of diversified Indian Cuisines. tourism resources and products www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) INASlTl ITriUgThEt OarFeDrIeSsTeArNvCeEd AwNitDh OCNUL-IIDNOE LLEARNING
TOPICS TO BE COVERED 4 > Introduction of Fairs and Festivals of India. > Classical Dance and Music > Indian Handloom and Handicrafts > Indian Cuisines www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India January 5 MAKAR SANKRANTI (Maharashtra, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh) Makar Sankranti is a celebration of spring. It is a day of goodwill and friendship. LOHRI In the North, Makar Sankranti is called Lohri which falls when the biting cold of winter begins to taper off. People gather around bonfires and offer sweets, crisp rice and popcorn to the flames. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India January 6 PONGAL In the South, Sankranti becomes Pongal. It is harvest celebration which is observed for three days in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. In Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Tanjore, a kind of bullfight, called the “Jellikattu” is held. Bundles containing money are tied to the horns of ferocious bulls, and unarmed villagers try to wrest the bundles from them. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India January 7 FLOAT FESTIVAL: (Tamil Nadu) Is celebrated in Madurai, where the ornamented icons of the two deities, the God Sundaresa and the Goddess Meenakshi temple. The icons are floated in the tank on a raft decked with flowers and flickering lamps. INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL In Gujarat and western states the change in direction of winds on Makar Sankranti is marked by thousands of colorful kites of all patterns and dimensions which dot the blue sky. Young men vie with each other to win community kite-flying competitions . www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India January 8 BIKANER FESTIVAL Is a colorful spectacle of beautifully decorated camels. Several competitions are held, marked with typical Rajasthani color, joyous music and lilting rhythms festivities KERALA VILLAGE FAIR Traditional thatch houses are decorated during this ten-day long festival and are the venue for folk dances, music and festivities. PATTADAKAL DANCE FESTIVAL (KARNATAKA) Is a festival of dance held at Pattadakal. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India January 9 ID-UL-FITR • Celebrates the end of Ramzan, the Muslim month of fasting. It is an occasion of feasting and rejoicing. VASANT PANCHAMI • Is a ceremonial welcome to spring. People wear colorful attires, especially in bright shades of yellow and they dance, sing and make merry. In West Bengal, ‘Saraswathi’, the Goddess of learning is worshipped. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India February 10 MAHASHIVRATRI • Is the great night of Lord Shiva when devotees offer their prayers all night. Special celebrations are held in some of the major Shavite temples at Varanasi, Kalahasti (Andhra Pradesh) and Chidambaram (Tamil Nadu). DESERT FESTIVAL (JAISALMER) • Is a three day long extravaganza of colour, music and festivity, held at Jaisalmer. Gair and fire dancers swaying to traditional tunes, a turban- tying competition and a Mr. Desert contest are part of the fun and frolic. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India February 11 GOA CARNIVAL: (Goa) For three days and nights, legendary king Momo takes over the state and the streets come alive with colorful revelry. This is a week long event. NAGAUR FAIR (NAGAUR) Nagaur bustles with life during its annual cattle fair, the largest in the country. The day begins with earnest bargaining between the buyers and the sellers. Once the price of a horse, bullock or camel has been settled, the day draws to a close followed by exciting games, tug of war, camel races. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India February 12 SURAJKUND CRAFT MELA – NEW DELHI Is held annually at Surajkund to promote traditional Indian handicrafts. Skilled artisans and craftsmen display their skills and crafts in a rural setting. ELEPHANTA FESTIVAL - MAHARASHTRA Is held across Mumbai harbour, on the Elephanta Caves. This feast of music and dance, transforms the entire island into a large auditorium. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India February 13 TAJ MAHOTSAV A ten day event, the Taj Mahotsav at Agra is a culturally vibrant platform that brings together the finest Indian crafts and cultural nuances. Folk music, shayari (Poetry), and classical dance performances as well as elephant and camel rides, games and food festival - all form part of the festivities. CHAPCHARKUT - MIZORAM A lively festival in Mizoram which celebrates the arrival of spring. It is an occasion for dance, music and feasting www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India March 14 HOLI It heralds the end of winter and the beginning of the Spring. The night before the full moon, crowds of people gather together and light huge bonfires to burn the residual dried leaves and twigs of winter festivities. GANGAUR Is dedicated to Gauri, a manifestation of Goddess Parvati and lasts for 18 days. The festival is celebrated by girls and married women throughout Rajasthan. This is also an auspicious day for young people to select their life partners. Colorful processions with the town band playing, horses and elaborate palanquins make it a fascinating spectacle. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India March 15 JAMSHED – E – NAVROZ The Parsis don their new clothes and decorate their homes with rangoli patterns drawn with metal moulds and flowers. Sweets are exchanged and later Parsis visit the fire temple where thanksgiving is performed. RAM NAVMI The birthday of Lord Rama, the hero of the famous epic, the Ramayana, is enthusiastically celebrated. Temples are decorated, religious discourses are held and the Ramayana is recited for ten days. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India March 16 ID – UL – ZUHA Is a Muslim festival celebrated all over India. Prayers are offered in the mosques and special delicacies are prepared and served among family and friends on the occasion. ELEPHANT FESTIVAL - RAJASTHAN The festival begins with a procession of elephants, camels and horses, followed by lively folk dancers at their entertaining best. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India March 17 HOYSALA MAHOTSAV Is a dance festival held at the Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebid in Karnataka. ELLORA FESTIVAL Is a festival of dance and music organized in the splendid surroundings of the magnificent Ellora caves. KHAJURAHO FESTIVAL week-long festival of classical dances held at the Khajuraho Temples, built by the Chandella Kings www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India April 18 GOOD FRIDAY Is observed all over India by the Christians who offer special prayer services in the churches. BAISAKHI Is celebrated in Punjab with great fervour. It was on this day Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa (Sikh brotherhood). The holy book of the Sikhs, Granth Sahib is taken in a procession, led by the Panj Pyaras (five senior Sikhs) who are symbolic of the original leaders. In Kerela, the festival is known as Vishu. A display of grain, fruits, flowers, gold, new cloth and money, is viewed early in the morning to ensure a prosperous year ahead. In Assam, it is known as Rangali Bihu, and is celebrated with lively dances, music and feasting. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India April 19 EASTER Is a festival of rejuvenation of life and living. On this day, Lord Christ rose again after his death. Chocolate eggs, small chicks of cotton wool and almond sweets are bought for children, symbolizing new life. Prayer services are held in the churches to end the mourning period. MAHAVIR JAYANTI The birth anniversary of the 24th Tirthankara of the Jains, Mahavir, the founder of Jainism , is celebrated by the Jain community. Lectures are held to preach the path of virtue. People meditate and offer prayers. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India April 20 GUDI PADVA • Marks the beginning of a new year in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Karnataka. A gudi (banner) with a swastika- marked pot and silk cloth is raised to announce victory and joy. POORAM – TRICHUR KERALA • At the beginning of April, the people of Kerela begin their search for the best elephants in the state. Each temple in Kerela sends a procession of decorated elephants to Trichur to participate in the Pooram festival. The decorated elephant groups face each other while drums and nadaswarams create a crescendo of music . www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India April 21 MUHARRAM Commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of the holy Prophet Mohammed, and is observed by the Shi’ite Muslims, who take out processions of colorfully decorated ‘Tazias’, which are paper and bamboo replicas of the martyr’s tomb at Karbala in Iraq. BUDDH PURNIMA This festival commemorates the birth of Lord Buddha. Also it was on this day Lord Buddha achieved Nirvana or the extinction of self and freedom from the cycle of rebirth. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India May 22 URS The Urs are held every year at the dargah of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, commemorating his symbolic union with the God. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India June 23 GANGA DUSHEHRA - UP According to the legends, Gangavataran or the descent of the Ganga, happened at this time. Devotees touch the water of River Ganga, bathe in it, and take the river clay home to venerate. In Haridwar, aartis are performed at twilight and a large number of devotees meditate on her serene banks. HEMIS FESTIVAL Is celebrated at Hemis, to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava. Splendid masked dances are performed to the accompaniment of cymbals, drums and long horns. A colorful fair, displaying some beautiful handicrafts, is the special highlight of the festival. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India July 24 GURU PURNIMA A special worship is performed on this day to all teachers and is called Guru Purnima. Rishi Vyasa, the author of the great epic, Mahabharata, is worshipped on this day. Students visit their elders, teachers and guides to show them respect, with gifts of coconuts, clothes and sweets. RATHYATRA - ORISSA This spectacular chariot festival is held at the Jagannath Temple at Puri. Images of Lord Jagannath, his sister Subhadra and brother Balbhadra are taken out in the procession in three chariots to their summer temple for a week. The ropes of the huge chariots are pulled by millions of devotees. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India August 25 GANESH CHATURTHI Is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the elephant headed God of all good beginnings. It is believed that Lord Ganesha was born on this day. Thousands of clay idols of Lord Ganesha are made in every size, pose, form and colour and worshipped at community which last between one to ten days. JANAMASHTMI The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, is celebrated with great fervour. Night long prayers are offered and religious hymns are sung in temples. Scenes are enacted from Lord Krishna’s early life. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India August 26 JANAMASHTMI Is a harvest festival celebrated to welcome the spirit of the King Mahabali from eternal exile. At Trichur, caparisoned elephants take part in a spectacular procession. NAG PANCHAMI Nag Panchami is the festival when snakes, the symbols of virility, energy and prosperity are worshipped. RAKHSHA BANDHAN This is a Hindu sister’s day when brothers and sisters reaffirm their bonds of affections. Sisters tie colourful threads or Rakhis on their brothers’ wrists. The brothers in turn promise to protect their sisters and give them gifts. Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL www.cuidol.in
Fairs and Festivals in India September 27 TARNETAR FESTIVAL - GUJARAT The fair is a kind of a marriage market for the local tribals- the Kolis, Bharwads and Rabaris. The traditional costumes, exquisite jewellery and wonderful Tarnetar “Chhatris” (umbrellas) are sold. Added attraction is the folk dance performances such as- garba, ras, haro www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India October 28 NAVRATRI Continuous chanting from the great epic Ramayana, and performances from the episodes of Lord Rama’s life, is held for nine days. In Gujarat, every night people gather in courtyards to gaily dance the dandiya raas and garba, a community dance in which men and women dance in pairs with dandiyas or painted wooden sticks DURGA POOJA Community pujas in Bengal are organized in every locality. Families visit each other to share feasts. On Bijoy day, the idols are taken in elaborate processions for immersion in the river or the sea. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India October 29 DUSSEHRA Dussehra is a major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of Navaratri every year. It is observed on the tenth day in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin or Kartik, the sixth and seventh month of the Hindu Luni-Solar Calendar respectively, which typically falls in the Gregorian months of September and October. MARWAR FESTIVAL Is a festival devoted mainly to music and dance of the Marwar region. Held for two days, the folk artists bring to life the myth, legend and folklore of the area. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India November 30 SHARAD PURNIMA • Is a harvest festival when Laxmi, the Goddess of prosperity, visits all homes to bring fortune and good luck to all. Kojagiri, the special night, is celebrated with ice-cold, saffron-flavored sweet milk, shared in the cool moonlight. The newly harvested rice is offered to the gods and lamps are lit before the full moon. DIWALI Celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after his 14- year exile. Homes are decorated, sweets are distributed by everyone and thousands of lamps lit in houses all over the country making it a night of enchantment. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India November 31 GURU PARAB Celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak-the first guru of the Sikhs who founded the Sikh faith. The ‘Akhand Path’-recitation of the Sikh holy book, Guru Granth Sahib, is held in gurdwaras all over the country. Taking the holy book out in procession, is also an integral part of the celebrations. Langars (community feasts) are organized. KA POMBLANG NONGREM: (MEGHALAYA) • This five day long festival, held annually near Shillong, is an occasion for thanksgiving for a good harvest and the time to pray for peace and prosperity. Khasi men and women, dressed in traditional splendour, perform the famous Nongkrem dance. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Fairs and Festivals in India November 32 PUSHKAR FAIR Thousands of pilgrims come to bathe in the holy waters of the Pushkar Lake. Trading of cattle, camel races and dazzling displays of bangles, brassware, clothes, camel saddles and halters are the major attractions of this colorful event which lasts for twelve days. HAMPI FESTIVAL Is a lively festival of dance and music, held in the first week of November. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Classical Dances of India 'Indian classical Dance' or 'Shastriya Devesh', is an umbrella term for Various performance arts rooted in 3 3 religious Hindu musical theatre styles, whose theory and practice can be traced to the Sanskrit text Natya Shastra. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Bharat Natyam – Tamil Nadu 34 Bharatanatyam is a major form of Indian classical dance that originated in the state of Tamil Nadu hundreds of years ago. It is one of eight forms of dance recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi (the others being Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Manipuri and Sattriya) and it expresses South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas, particularly of Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Kathak – North India 35 All right are reserved with CU-IDOL Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance The term Kathak is derived from the Vedic Sanskrit word Katha which means \"story\", and Kathakar which means \"the one who tells a story\", or \"to do with stories\". Wandering Kathakars communicated stories from the great epics and ancient mythology through dance, songs and music in a manner similar to early Greek theatre. Kathak evolved during the Bhakti movement, particularly by incorporating the childhood and stories of the Hindu god Krishna, as well as independently in the courts of north Indian kingdoms www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103)
Kathakali - Kerala 36 Kathakali is a major form of classical Indian dance. It is a \"story play\" genre of art, but one distinguished by the elaborately colorful make-up, costumes and face masks that the traditionally male actor- dancers wear. Kathakali is a Hindu performance art in the Malayalam-speaking southwestern region of India (Kerala). Kathakalī's roots are unclear. The fully developed style of Kathakalī originated around the 17th century, but its roots are in the temple and folk arts (such as Kutiyattam and religious drama of the southwestern Indian peninsula), which are traceable to at least the 1st millennium CE. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Kuchipudi - Karnataka 37 Kuchipudi is one of the eleven major Indian classical dances. It originated in a village named Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance, with its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya Shastra. It developed as a religious art linked to traveling bards, temples and spiritual beliefs, like all major classical dances of India. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Odissi - Orissa 38 Odissi is a classical dance that originated in Odisha, is a major ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the Hindu temples of Odisha – an eastern coastal state of IndiaOdissi, in its history, was performed predominantly by womenand expressed religious stories and spiritual ideas, particularly of Vaishnavism (Vishnu as Jagannath). Odissi performances have also expressed ideas of other traditions such as those related to Hindu gods Shiva and Surya, as well as Hindu goddesses (Shaktism) www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Manipuri - Manipur 39 Manipuri dance, also known as Jagoi, is one of the major Indian classical dance forms, named after the region of its origin – Manipur, a state in northeastern India bordering with Myanmar (Burma), Assam, Nagaland and Mizoram. It is particularly known for its Hindu Vaishnavism themes, and exquisite performances of love-inspired dance drama of Radha-Krishna called Raslila. However, the dance is also performed to themes related to Shaivism, Shaktism and regional deities such as Umang Lai during Lai Haraoba. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Mohiniyattam - Kerala 40 Mohiniyattam, is one of the eight classical dances of India that developed and remained popular in the state of Kerala. Kathakali is another classical dance form of Kerala. Mohiniyattam dance gets its name from the word Mohini – a mythical enchantress avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, who helps the good prevail over evil by developing her feminine powers. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Indian Classical Music 41 Indian classical music is the classical music of the Indian subcontinent. It has two major traditions: the North Indian classical music tradition is called Hindustani, while the South Indian expression is called Carnatic. These traditions were not distinct until about the 16th century. During the period of Islamic rule of the Indian subcontinent, the traditions separated and evolved into distinct forms. Hindustani music emphasizes improvisation and exploring all aspects of a raga, while Carnatic performances tend to be short and composition-based. However, the two systems continue to have more common features than differences www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Indian Cuisine 42 All right are reserved with CU-IDOL A cuisine is a specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a place of origin. Typically, North Indian meals consist of chapatis or rotis and rice as staples, eaten with a wide variety of side dishes like dals, curries, yogurt, chutney and achars. South Indian dishes are mostly rice-based, sambhar, rasam and curries being important side dishes. Coconut is an important ingredient in most South Indian food. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103)
Indian Cuisine 43 Indians are masterful with spices, blending ultimate combinations tailored to each dish. Northerners - prefer wheat based, Southerners - rice. The tropical South tends to be vegetarian;. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Punjabi Cuisine 44 All right are reserved with CU-IDOL Punjabi Cuisine :(from the Punjab region of Northern India and Eastern Pakistan) is mainly based upon wheat, masalas (spice), clarified butter, known locally as desi ghee, with liberal amounts of butter and cream. Though wheat varieties form their staple food, Punjabis do cook rice on special occasions. During winter a delicacy, Rao Ki Kheer, is cooked using rice. Rice is cooked for a long time in sugar cane juice. Makki Ki Roti & Sarsoo Ka Sag www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103)
Punjabi Cuisine Hallmarks of Punjabi food 45 All right are reserved with CU-IDOL • Pulse, bean and / or lentil preparations: • Dal makhani (ma di dal) • Dal maharani • Dal amritsari • Lobiya (black eyed bean) • Rajmah( Red kidney bean) • Punjabi pindi chholey(Whole Bengal gram) • Punj ratani dal( mixtures of 5 letils) etc... www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103)
Kashmiri Cuisine 46 The Cuisine of Kashmir was primarily influenced by the culture of peoples who arrived with the invasion of India and the Kashmir region by Timur from the area of modern Uzbekistan . The cuisine has also been influenced by other central Asian, Persian, and Afghan cultures. When a Kashmiri sits down to dine, likely it will be on this rice and kohlrabi, cooked with chillies. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Kashmiri Cuisine 47 Certain dishes that are considered requirement for Wazwa include: • Methi • Rista , Rogan Josh • Tabak Maaz • Daniwal Korma • Aab Gosht • Martswangan Korma • Shaame Kebaab • Kabaab , Gushtaba www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Himachali Cuisine 48 • Culinary Delights: Paani Ki Gharaats, Maahni Or Urad Daal, Madra, Luchi-Poti Or Lamb Intestines, Dham. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Haryanavi Cuisine 49 Traditional favourites, besides fresh vegetables, are Bajra Ki Khichri (salty, wholesome millet porridge) eaten with generous helpings of Ghee or Karhi (chickpea flour beaten in spiced yoghurt) , Bathua-Ka-Raita .Aloo-ki- Tikiyas, pooris Gajar-ka-Halwa ,Raabri www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
Bengali Cuisine 50 The state that gave its name to the Bay of Bengal loves fish. At least one fish dish will be included in each meal, and the favourite way of cooking hilsa-fish-is to cook elishbhapa. Fish pieces coated in a mix of mustard seeds, mustard oil, and turmeric are wrapped in banana leaves and cooked. Indeed, these mustard seeds and mustard oil are classic Bengali spices. www.cuidol.in Unit-7,8 & 9 (BTT-103) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL
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