tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341541750398535012024-03-05T01:07:58.212-08:00Cooking with GauravIn search of Good Food.From our kitchen to the best known locations in IndiaGaurav and Bhavanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09070760520607646294noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034154175039853501.post-72653016946062551932015-10-07T02:53:00.001-07:002015-10-07T02:53:31.149-07:00Melbourne Diaries-Part2-Beaches of Melbourne<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Australia is blessed with its share of natural beauty and a beautiful coastline.Though Sydney is always the top runner with its share of beautiful beaches, Melbourne is quieter and perfect destination for both the laid back and the surfing crowd.As spring comes by and summer beckons, its now time for the sun and sand :)<br />
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St Kilda is one of the closest beaches to Flinders station.You can take a tram and get down right there.Easily accessible both by bus and tram,it is a great way to bring on the weekend.It has got fabulous eateries nearby from Vegan "Lentil as Anything" and cheesy delight "Milk the cow" to a contemporary "Donovan's" and Lebanese "40 thieves and co."You are never out of options.Luna park is an old amusement park situated close by.<br />
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Yarra trams: Route 3A, 12,16,96,67,75.<br />
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Yarra trams:96<br />
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<b>Frankston: </b>Frankston is a beach which awakens the tranquility in your soul.You can head to see the various sand sculptures and you are amazed at an artist's imagination.Pier has views for glorious sunsets.If you are in mood for some good Italian,head to Sofia's.<br />
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<b>Via Train</b><br />
From Flinders: Take a train from Platform 8 and get down at Frankston station Platform 1<br />
From Southern cross: Take a train from Platform 12 and get down at Caulfield station Platform 4.Take a train from Platform 2 at Frankston station Platform 1<br />
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<b>Brighton:</b>It is one of the most beautiful suburbs of Melbourne and famous for its photo shoots thanks to the beautiful and iconic bathing boxes.It is also a home to the wealthiest citizens in Melbourne..It is a surfer's paradise and you will find many sport enthusiasts, kite surfers,golfing enthusiasts and sports clubs lined along the coast. Bay-side and beach road is a cycling track with one of the most beautiful views.<br />
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Bus route:600,923(From St Kilda),216(From Spencer street in city)<br />
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Yay! I am currently in the most liveable city of the world MELBOURNE!!<br />
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Must say its very well deserved recognition for 5 times in a row! </div>
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If you are as curious as I was on ,what makes Melbourne the best city to live.. it is not just the people but the wonderful planning and administration of this city, which makes it the best city of the world.</div>
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I have never seen so much planning go into a city.You get a tram as soon as you get down a train, if you need a bus, it sure stops at a walkable distance from station.. very well planned, well maintained clean and green all you need and want your city to be..</div>
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Here I begin blogging about this amazing place, with one of the heartbeats of Melbourne.. </div>
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It is also called as Vic market or Queen Vic market and it is one of the best place to get everything to get your kitchen going.Its your daily dose of freshness.. your vegetables, fruits, meat, bread and cheese..name it and you get it.</div>
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Not just for locals, this place is one of the favorites with the tourists as well to get all those tokens and souvenirs for all folks back home.</div>
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One of the most beautiful things about this magical place is,that it transforms into an electrifying junction of fun, food and frolic, once the summer and winter night markets begin.May be that is what has kept it going, since it was founded in 1878.. Amazing place with equally amazing history..!<br />
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Currently winter night market is full on.It began on June 3 and it will end on Aug 26 2015. This will give way to the weekly markets.I also happened to visit the Summer Night market, last season and must say it was conducted with the same fervor.</div>
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From open cinema to plays,jam sessions to some serious food, you could see the city come alive.</div>
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From vegan to meat lovers, dairy to oriental,Indian to Chinese, Mexican to Lebanese.It had something for everyone to dig in.<br />
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From handmade soaps to clothing,from wine to cheese, you had something to get bowled over.</div>
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For every foodie it is the place to be.. :) :)</div>
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This market has also featured in one of the rounds of Masterchef Australia in Season 6 for a team challenge.<br />
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Produce<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Specialty Shopping</div>
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A & B Sheds<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Upper Market</div>
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Bhavs...http://www.blogger.com/profile/06992618290683889000noreply@blogger.com0Victoria Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia-37.8054541 144.95163049999996-37.8179996 144.93146049999996 -37.7929086 144.97180049999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034154175039853501.post-20046216772274499452015-06-13T12:01:00.001-07:002015-06-20T05:55:11.453-07:00In search of Good Food- Kutch diaries -Part2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="text-align: left;">Bhuj serves as a perfect pit stop for one of the best road trips in the country. After having tea and breakfast near the bus stand,we head to see, one of the best palaces in Indian subcontinent,the beautiful Vijay Vilas Palace situated at the shore of Mandvi.This palace was built by</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; text-align: start;"> </span>Maharao Shri Khengarji III<span style="color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">.</span></span><span style="text-align: left;">Construction was started in 1920 and completed in 1929. Mandvi is 1 hour from Bhuj and at a distance of around 60 kms via highway.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">You can find its peek in various television series, and in Bollywood movies like Hum Dil de Chuke Sanam and Lagaan. You see its beauty at peak in monsoons when the green cover is at the peak and the view from its terrace shows the lush green lawns heading into the horizon.You can hear peacocks while you admire the stained glass windows and dome architecture clubbing Rajputana with Bengal domes.Palace is also home to the Royal family of Kutch since 2001 when the earthquake damaged the other palace Ranjit Vilas and also houses a museum.It also offers air conditioned tents on its private beach to those who may wish to spend some time in luxury.</span></div>
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Very well maintained this summer palace is a gem to be discovered.After visiting this magnificent wonder, we head to Mandvi quaint town which is also a small port,it takes an hour to reach Mandvi from Bhuj,<br>
One of the best places to have lunch in this small town is the Osho hotel.It is a small place run by 2 brothers and is known for its lovely Indian vegetarian meal.<br>
They continue to serve you Gujrati delicacies, till you can stuff no more.<br>
Unlimited chaas(butter milk) and curries sweet rice and hot poories, are the perfect food for soul at a very nominal price. No wonder ,its a huge hit with both the locals and the tourists here. Once you finish your meal do head to the beach for a camel ride and horse ride in the evening.<br>
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On our way back, we visit the beautiful Swami Narayan temple which was built on the request of devotees from this region.Swaminarayan had graced this temple and installed idols of Narnarayan dev and his own form - Harikrishna Maharaj in central sanctum sanctorum of the temple. Also present are the idols of RadhaKrishna Dev, Harikrishna Maharaj, Ghanshyam Maharaj. Roop Chowki houses the images of Ganapati and Hanuman.A large part of this temple was also destroyed in the earthquake but was rebuilt.<br>
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Another master piece in this quiet town is the Prag Palace and Aina Mahal. It has also been featured in Bollywood movie Lagaan.Prag Mahal is named after Rao Pragmalji II, who commissioned it .It was designed by Colonel Henry Saint Wilkins in the Italian Gothic style,and built in 1865-79.The palace artisans' wages were paid in gold coins.Construction of the palace, which ultimately cost 3.1 million rupees, was completed during the regency of Khengarji III (Pragmalji II's son).The local Kutchi builder community (Mistris of Kutch) were also involved in construction of Prag Mahal along with Colonel Wilkins.Truely beauty of Kutch is one which needs to be discovered..<br>
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Bhavs...http://www.blogger.com/profile/06992618290683889000noreply@blogger.com1Shyam Nagar, Shyam Nagar19.137674 72.864105tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034154175039853501.post-16961935528473417002015-06-13T10:21:00.000-07:002015-06-13T23:05:37.586-07:00In search of Good Food- Kutch diaries -Part1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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You can choose to stay in Bhuj city and hail a cab to visit Rann in case you do not wish to live in tents.<br />
<span style="text-align: justify;">Rann is 2 hour drive from Bhuj, where we see this magical place unravel its beauty, after taking necessary permissions from Border Security Force as Dhordo is around 35 kms from Pakistan.Its a proud moment to see the tri-color in its full glory, at the check-post where the taxis have a stoppage to register their visit.</span><br />
<b> Key dates</b> : Rann utsav starts in Nov 2015,ends Feb 16 in this winter.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">We then reach our destination to see the magic of nature, enthusing romance in even the most cynics. On one hand is the majestic sun fading away and setting the whole environment in hues and shades of bright orange and red, like a new bride while the moon rises like her groom, awaiting her bashfulness in his arms in his calm fairness. Sun soon melts down this wide canvas and you are lost at the painting nature paints replacing heat with calm winds.Stars arise and on a full moon night, white Rann looks like a bed of diamonds made of crystalline salt deposits extending its influence across horizon. Its now time to head home.</span></div>
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Must mention a tiny hamlet on our way back, Bhirandiyara which has the best mawa you can taste in the whole world.Most people here are shepherds ase vegetation is sparse.You will see herds of camels,sheep and goats crossing your vehicles many a times.</div>
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Our next destination in this desert town,next morning, as we leave our hotel KBN in Bhuj city is the sparsely populated town of Lakhpat. It is situated a<span style="text-align: left;">t the northwest of Bhuj and is know for the historic ruins of ancient India.In the ancient past, before the Sindhu river changed its course,Lakhpat was the city of millionaires as it was a famous port at the mouth of Kori creak but the present scene is very different from history.Also, known for its Gurudwara Lakhpat saheb , Hatkeshwar temple and Pir Ghaus Muhammed tomb, it holds significant importance for all 3 communities Sikhs,Hindus and Muslims.</span><span style="text-align: left;">Seaside side of the fort is guarded by BSF as it is very close to international border in the salt marsh land.</span></div>
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Gurudwara Lakhpat Saheb was visited by Guru Nanak when he was on his way to Mecca.It has been awarded UNESCO Award for the rehabilitation work post earthquake which shattered Bhuj in 2001.Pir Ghaus Muhammed tomb is revered by both Hindus and Muslims and water tank opposite to his tomb is said to have healing properties.Hatkeshwar Mahadev and Ambika temples were badly damaged in earthquake in 2001 but were rebuilt by Nagar community and other devotees<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Another place worth visiting is the block printing small scale industry at the outskirts of Bhuj and near by town 8kms from city centre,Bhujodi and Ajrakhpur.It is really marvellous to see how nature's harsh weather in summer actually helps the artisans here.All the heat and barren land does provide a perfect landscape for the vibrant colors of Gujrat. These hamlets are frequented by all major designing studios from India and abroad and they very proudly showcase their talent to anyone who wants to visit them. We here meet locals men women and children, who very warmly share how each vegetable dye is made and its heaven to anyone who loves clothes dyes and fabrics. </span></div>
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You can see the blank cotton sheets being block printed to various hues of maroon yellows and indigo. Name any color and you shall find. Many of these artisans are those people who were worst affected when earthquake struck Kutch region and had lost their everything. Many NGOs along with Gujrat government worked to rehabilitate them. It is a remarkable story to hear from them and what a turnaround it has been.You can hire a taxi or an autorickshaw and visit the craftsmen by road. Whether its hand-painted goods or embroidered bedsheets,sarees,clothing, block printing or bead-work you will find hardworking souls earning their living from the real gift from God -art.</div>
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Another place worth a visit is the <b>Hiralaxmi crafts village </b>which has monthly exhibition for any craftsmen artisans who would want to display and sell his/her craft. Many people have got a benefit of this textile park and you can get everything from Kurtis to Paintings from bandhani tie and dye sarees to local handicrafts which showcases the talent of the region.It is similar to Pragati Maidan at Delhi.Every month the people showcasing their craft change and this provides a platform to one and all. If spending time with family is on your mind or some good shopping at dirt cheap price, this is one place which will not disappoint you!<br />
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Day1: Our first stop is New Chandanshree restaurant and sweets at overlooking the fort for a lovely Rajasthani meal.You are served thali with sev and laddu and you can also have hot syrupi jalebis if you enjoy your sweets.The desert in the olden days was barren from fresh fruit and vegetables hence this cuisine uses more of the dried berries and vegetables and lots of different flours like ragi, jowar, bajra which is easily available in arid regions.Also cuisine has some amazing techniques like slow cooked gravies with buttermilk and spices.After having an awesome lunch we head to the living fort of Jaisalmer.(Refer to Part 1 of Jaisalmer to discover what we saw. <a href="http://cookingwithgaurav.blogspot.in/2014/07/in-search-of-good-food-rajasthan.html">http://cookingwithgaurav.blogspot.in/2014/07/in-search-of-good-food-rajasthan.html</a>)</div>
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For Dinner,we head to Bishnoi hotel opposite police chowki for the best dhaba in town.Dinner is served in traditional dhaba style with hot and unlimited jowar Roti's and spicy hot curries ker sangri and gate ki kadi served with chilled buttermilk.Its no fuss dhaba but one of the best meals that we tasted. Our stomachs were full but heart still longed for some more. Clearly many high end restaurants at metros can learn from people who serve you food here.</div>
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Now that breakfast is over we head to Hawelis and roam around the desert.(Refer part 2 of Rajasthan diaries to read about the gems we saw <a href="http://cookingwithgaurav.blogspot.in/2014/08/in-search-of-good-food-rajasthan.html">http://cookingwithgaurav.blogspot.in/2014/08/in-search-of-good-food-rajasthan.html</a>).</div>
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After sight seeing we were hungry and tired.It was time for lunch, so we walked down to Hotel Milan which is another favorite with locals for lunch it is food cooked with love at home. Its a small place for having your thalis while mother-son duo serve you from their kitchen and yes Ghar me khane ki baat hi alag hai.Amazing food , no fuss and full of ghee and flavors</div>
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Our dinner was at another gem of hotel in Jaisalmer- Hotel Marudhar, next to Railway station, which is actually a small dhaba near some lodges. The taste is awesome and hit with all the tourists who need a typical dhaba feel. You will find families, truck wallahs and locals peacefully enjoying their dinner.Clearly the taste has nothing to do with the ambience here..</div>
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Last but not the least, best sweetmart at town is known for the most amazing besan laddus and pedas in Jaisalmer.Both locals and restaurateurs swear by the purity and taste of Dhanraj Ranmal Bhatia.Its one of the best sweets that we have ever tasted.Do not miss this shop when you drop by.The fame is very visible as we not only spot locals but some Japanese tourists having a quick bite here. Clearly when it comes to flavors, Jaisalmer wins hands down.</div>
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The importance of Indore is highlighted in various sacred texts from ages of Parmar dynasty to Holkars.It has been a major educational hub developed extensively by Devi Ahilyabai Holkar in 1800s and currently the only city to have both IIT and IIM.It is not only education that attracts people here, you can very well, call it the Mecca of Vegetarian cuisine.<br />
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We had to visit this place to understand how it binds people together for generations to Indore.<br />
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Why we say so,just announce that you are visiting Indore and you will have the faithful screaming Saraafa Saraafa Saraafa!!!<br />
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We had to start our foodie pilgrimage by visiting the legendary Saraafa bazaar at Indore.It usually begins after 8pm(Mon-Sat) and by 6 PM(Sunday) when all silver & gold showrooms have closed their shutters This is not just a gully which serves food but a place that weave memories.We are lucky to visit this on national holiday so the street is already bustling with flavors by 5pm.There are few shops which are open thoroughout the day while few need a specific time of visit.<br />
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Our first halt is at Vijay Chat house at the entrance of Saraafa bazaar which is famous for its kopra and bafla(potato) patties(actually refers to huge balls of potatoes with stuffing of dry fruits and dry coconut deep fried till its golden brown).You can also try the aloo badaa and kachori served with mint chutney.Though there is small seating arrangement, most of the people love to eat it just outside the shop.<br />
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We then move on to Joshi Dahi bade wale which is run by its 3rd generations and is known more for Joshi ji's histrionics than its taste.Dahi badas and Bhutte ki kachori has its own league of followers here.<br />
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Right next to Joshi Dahi Bade is Nagori shikanji,which is mecca for people who love their milkshakes.Although Shikanji is all over India might be Lemonade but Shikanji here is out of the world.You need to be at the shop early as it is over by 2pm and every Indori swears by its taste.It is a concoction of concentrate of full fat milk rabadi and cut fruits.One glass at this<br />
tiny outlet and you are relishing the taste to eternity.Saraafa is a gully of outlets serving you satisfaction to your sweet tooth- Rabadi, Moong daal Halwa,gajar halwa syrupy jalebis to hot gulab jamuns,Kala jamuns and mawa bati.You will find each and every street food from the different places of India here.<br />
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<span style="text-align: right;">Right opposite to Nagori Shikanji is Rajhans Daal Bafla ladoo thali at 2nd floor which looks like a distant cousin of Daal baati churma.This unlimited thali at Rs150 serves its patrons with huge quantity of salad daal kadi mint and garlic chutney, dry laddu, peas pulao, and baafla which is served with oodles of ghee or clarified butter.This is definitely the pride of Indore- Daal Bafla @Rajhans is a hit with all generations</span><br />
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Yes, run on century old strongly guarded recipes by Agarwal families, Bikaneri bhujia has captivated one and all.<br />
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From the lasooni variety (Garlic and black pepper) to the mild and crispy,immensely popular across generations, aloo bhujia(potatoes), to phalhari this is one snack which has put the town of traders in the mind of all food lovers.</div>
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Our first stop and good place for breakfast is the Chotu Motu's(near Railway station) which serves the traditional Ras wali aloo ki sabji with Hot Pooris (Fried bread &potato curry )and Methi ki sabji with poori (Fried bread with fenugreek seed curry).Also enjoy the piping hot jalebis (fried crispy Donut's in sugar syrup).<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Must visit is the museum which shows the grandeur of the bygone era.It has one of the best pieces at display for clothes and crafts of bygone era</span></div>
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We then head out to the local market or the mirchi bazaar to check out the masalas or spices which is essential to yummy Rajasthani food.I bet the chillies here are not for the weak hearted and you will be sneezing if you stay put at a shop more than 5 minutes.</div>
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Our next stop is to have yummy kachori chat mirchi bada and pakoras at Daga Chowk.Small road side eateries serving hot and sweet snack s just right for your teatime.</div>
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We then move to visit the 1st shop of the snack giant Haldiram and Bhikharam Chandmal Bhujiawala(Court Gate),where Ghevar ,Golgappe and Raj Kachoris greet us at us.one must also have syrupy rassgullas gulab jamuns and sutar feni.. Another must visit is near this shop is Sankhla Kulfi ,known for its Kulfi.</div>
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Jaisalmer has its own share of secrets, best one is Gadisagar Lake or Gadsisar lake.The beautiful gateway was built by royal courtesan named Tillon in the end of 19th century and is known as Tillon Ki prol (Gate of Tillon).<br />
Lord Vishnu's statue was installed in the year 1908 A.D.,a Krishna Temple was built here to save it from demolition by the then Maharawal.<br />
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<span style="text-align: right;">Gadisar lake was originally a rain water conservation tank built in 1400 A.D. by the then maharaja of Jaisalmer, Maharwal Gadsi Singh but now it serves as a major tourist attraction.This reservoir outside the city walls,a supply for entire city.</span><br />
<span style="text-align: right;">You can sit along the sides of the lake to watch a beautiful sunset,feed the catfish near the arches or go boating with family. </span><br />
If you are lucky you will find herds of cattle, camels,migratory birds from Bharatpur near lake, adding magic to the beauty and mystique. It has also been a hotspot for dream sequences of Bollywood movies and advertisment shoots like recently shot Zoya from Tanishq.<br />
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Jaisalmer is also famous for its hawelis, specially Diwan Nathmal 's Haveli and Patwaon ki Haveli. These were built by wealthy families and still their descendants live in last part of these Havelis. Although some parts have been taken over by government.The marvel of these buildings also denote the flourishing trade of that time and they still remain a very popular tourist destination.All these structures were built by melting metal and soldering them in hinges as there was scarcity of water in the desert.<br />
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Nathmal Ji ki haveli was to serve as the residence of Diwan Mohata Nathmal, the then Prime Minister of Jaisalmer. Maharawal Beri Sal commissioned the construction of this Haveli. The architects were 2 brothers Hathi and Lulu who started building different facets of haveli simultaneously without tracking the shape and continuity and this resulted in a unique design which has both Rajput and Islamic architecture. One of the most beautiful architectural aspects are the elephants which guard the entrance of this Haveli.Architecture of these huge palatial houses is intricate and one must see the glass carvings all over the roof.</div>
<b>How to Reach Nathmal ji ki Haveli</b>: Take a rickshaw or reach by walk as it is in the heart of Jaisalmer<br />
<b>Timings</b>: Havelis are open to tourist till 5pm.<br />
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Patwon Ji ki Haveli, was the first haveli erected in Jaisalmer and it is a cluster of 5 small havelis each belong to the 5 sons of Guman Chand Patwa.The first haveli is the biggest and the most beautiful and was built around 1805 and the remaining were completed in next 50 years.The havelis is also known as the 'mansion of brocade merchants'. This name has been given probably because the family dealt in threads of gold and silver used in embroidering dresses. There are interesting shops and curios opposite to this haveli which offer interesting stuff.<br />
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<b>How to Reach Patwaon ji ki Haveli</b>: Take a rickshaw or reach by walk near Patwa complex.<br />
<b>Timings</b>: Havelis are open to tourist till 5pm.<br />
<b>How to reach</b>: Jaisalmer can be easily reached from Jaipur,New Delhi, Jodhpur and other cities. Road and Rail transport connects all the cities very well in Rajasthan and it can be reached by Air from Mumbai ,Jaipur and Delhi.<br />
<b>Best time to visit</b> <b>Jaisalmer:</b> Oct-Mar<br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;">We walk away from the hustle and bustle of the metros into the desert towns to get you the inside story. </span><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;">There has been quite a stir in the ravines and no soul is untouched with the beauty and the peace it brings to one's mind.</span><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;">The stories of kings and queens, of battles, of lost love and not to forget, of FOOD.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;">Our visit to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan brings us to exalt</span><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;"> spiritual journey with our inner self</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;">Jaisalmer is smaller in comparison to other cities </span><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;"> like Jaipur, Jodhpur or Udaipur, but it fills your soul with its culture and of course, good food.</span><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;">There is a certain charm and romance in its air, which lures you back each time you think of the place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;">We start the day by visiting the Jaisalmer Fort also known as the</span><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;"> Sonar killa. </span><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;">Most forts in India, are either abandoned or converted to museums or hotels,but this is a living fort. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;">It is also called Trikoot Killa and has been a witness to many battles fought and won.The fort gets its name from the lion colored walls which have a honey-golden sheen when the sun sets. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;">The ruling family of erstwhile Jaisalmer state belongs to Bhati clan of Yadu Rajputs of Chandravanshi race who claim descent from Lord Krishna who ruled Dwarka. In 1156, Rawal Jaisal constructed this fort at Meru hill.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;">Jaisalmer, is also known as the Golden city and is quite close to Indo-Pak border and it is a treat in itself.One of the most popular tourist destinations, a world heritage site, yet one of the best kept secrets which awaits you to be discovered.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;">You walk away from present and then again to your past as you enter the majestic Raja Rani Mahal. There are guides as well as the audio tours, and you can see through the jharokhas at your own pace and study the history of the palace as you walk through narrow passages into history.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;">There is something majestic in the air yet you are so much at peace like you are its own.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;">You can see people selling their hand embroidered bed-sets,clothes as you walk in past that old door which one stood witness to numerous battles.</span> <span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;">An old man playing Rawal bhata providing you with all the drama which adds to the mystique of this living fort.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;">You can see a craftsman making beautiful puppets along the road next to the Ramdev Temple, some tribal ladies selling crinkets and bangles.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, verdana, georgia;">As you walk through the fortress, numerous, shops, artisans, Jain and Hindu temples await you. Its like a maze through the annals of history that you discover color of life in the dry and barren desert. People are friendly and helpful and life beckons you asking what do you seek more..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can have tea at the stalls, shop around and wonder at the marvelous architecture which has stood the strength of time, the heat, the cold and still wonder at the city of gold .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is home to many temples like Ranchodd ji temple, Chamunda Temple and Jain temples which can be visited in its bylanes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fortress is as beautiful like a new bride at moonlight.Its quite a sight to watch, as you sit down for dinner,you can look at its magic for hours together as it is a sheer piece of poetry.There is a chill in its air, yet its charm king size and warmth so endearing that you are captivated forever.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, one of the best things about Jaisalmer, is the simplicity of the people and the colors it brings to your soul....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The first thing which comes to your mind when you think about the city of Hyderabad and its twin Secunderabad is the delicious biryani, kebabs and curries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We visit this paradise to food lovers in the holy month of Ramzan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The city is bustling with flavors as you watch people shopping, fasting and of course<i> </i>feasting<i>.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We visit the old city where Charminar stands as a witness to change in guard of centuries.It is in these bylanes of Lad bazaar and chudi bazaar is the old world charm that slowly oozes out.These bazaars have existed for centuries and are extremely popular with both tourists and locals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Queens have now given a way to commoner's but the charm of shopping captivates one and all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can explore by-lanes where women haggle, bargain and shop all their necessities.Bangles to purses,clothes to jewellery, pearls to Mehendi(henna) and shoes to bed sheets and household articles, it is a shopping paradise.You can find various jewellery showrooms selling pearls and imitation jewellery but you need to bargain for a good deal</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tucked away in this hustle bustle near Medina masjid is 'Shadab', A name is synonymous with one of the best places to eat for any biryani lover.. Your visit to Hyderabad is incomplete without a visit here. Chicken,mutton,egg, prawn variants of biryani filled with flavors and juices its definitely a treat to ones' senses. Keema, Paya are not to be missed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vegetarians don't be disappointed,veg biryani is yummy as well and you will keep asking for more.Also, enjoy falooda (more drinkable version without kulfi) filled with rose syrup, sabja seeds, ice cream.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Irani Chai Osmania biscuits and Karachi bakery</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Must have is the special Irani Chai, Osmania biscuits at small joints near Charminar for a hot cuppa refreshing your senses while you shop till you drop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Exotic dry fruits, Fruit biscuits, chocolate ,ginger biscuits, naankhatais complete your food safari as you gulp it along with that special Irani Chai.Various outlets ensure you are not deprived of the go</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Another special offering the city brings to you during Ramzan is special Irani Haleem.It resembles the Parsi dish Dhansak, and is made of mutton chunks cooked in ghee(clarified butter) along with the various spices and dry fruits. You can find stalls serving them at every nook and corner. Veg variant of this exotic dish is also served at some restaurants. You can enjoy this at various outlets of Pista House</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cafe Bahar @ Basheerbaagh is another place which has made a mark for its biryanis. You can also enjoy delicacies like khubaani ka meetha and bread ka meetha here.Also, must visit is Paradise which is one of the favorite joints @SP road.Four Seasons near Madhavpura and Hyderabad House <u>are</u> also a hot favorite with biryani lovers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Although Andhra is now divided, food does unite all andhraites.One cannot miss dosa idli upma and several other snacks served @ various tiffin parlors. Healthy and steamed idli sever with various dry and wet chutneys are a delight for vegetarians and fitness freaks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Must visit the eat-street waterfront which serve you yummy food along Hussain Sagar lake.You can find various eateries serving coffee,pizzas, dosas and other snacks etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This lakes both divides and unites the twin cities,long drive along the lake is both scenic and soothing.Colorful lights adorn Buddha statue while sun goes down. Enjoy the sunset by taking a ferry from Lumbini park till the statue and back to complete that lazy Sunday evening.</span></div>
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Another must try is the zeeshan biryani corner which serves great biryani.This is close to Dastarkhwan in Hazratganj,Lucknow</div>
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You can top your meal with kulfi falooda to beat the heat.This Persian dessert is v famous all over India<br />
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We then move to one of the most famous eateries for royal Awadhi cuisine -Tunde ke kebab.One can also try tomato chicken, murgh-e-massalamm, mutton biryani and awesome tangdi kabab, roasted chilly chicken.<br />
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Sweets are can eternal part of Avadhi cuisine. You can relish shahi tukda imarti and jalebis at sweetmarts aroundvevery nook and corner<br />
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You can buy beautiful chikankari kurtas, salwar kurta,sarees,for all age groups men women and children.Do bargain before you finalize the purchase.We found exquisite collection at Nazaakat wholesale store in main market of Aminabad<br />
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Aminabad is also a hot favorite shopping destination amongst women as you will find numerous shops selling bangles,bridal jewelry,clothes,lehengas and household articles.<br />
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We come to the land of kebabs and biryani, often known as the heaven for non-vegetarians.. Lucknow the Mecca of Avadhi cuisine.Our first stop here is the famous biryani center which the locals swear by...Idris. Idris ki biryani(Patanala near kotwali Chowk Bazaar,Lucknow) is the mother of all biryanis..Do not go by the look of the place,it has served anyone and everyone who has ever been to Lucknow</div>
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Must try is the mutton biryani and also chicken variant</div>
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Now that we have had lunch we move ahead to Shri Lassi corner(chowk,west Lucknow) to have some tasty lassi (sweetened yogurt drink) to beat the summer heat.Lucknow tends to go hot as it is in the middle of the Indian plains.</div>
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Another must try is the chole bhature or the channa bhatura (fried bread made of all purpose flour along with spinach based chick peas curry served with pickle and onions)<br />
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After a heavy meal do try the betel leaves Paan which is another UP specialty which helps you digest heavy meals<br />
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Our next stop in evening is the Sharma tea corner(Lalbagh, Lucknow) famous for its tea and band makkhan(UP's version of Bun muska or heavily buttered bun)<br />
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Bund Makkhan is buttery slightly sweet and brings out the child in you</div>
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Lucknow's streets are filled with flavors and surprises... We come back with tummy full and a smile...</div>
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Sun has now risen bright as a ball at the banks and its time for some Pet pooja..<br />
Now that the soul is fed, its Bon Appetite!<br />
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Ghats look as mysterious yet there is a simple co-existence one finds peace in the chaos.<br />
Temples,eateries,shops, tourist inns, all lined up in the same space and locals ,tourists, guides all just rushing in search of something they all seek..for some its daily wages, for some its quick bucks and some are just in search of some inner peace amongst all the hustle bustle.. while Ganga is mere spectator of this chaos.. bringing each of us some tranquility.,<br />
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Best part about Benaras is you get to eat awesome stuff in unknown nameless shops.If you are unsure of the place, just ask the rickshaw wallah or any guy walking across the road.We tasted the kachori at an unknown shop near the Kashi Vishwanath temple with a little blue door(it also called kachori wali gali).. Yes even the owner doesnt have a name when we asked. He just said.. mention it just as the shop in the gully opp to Kashi Vishwanath temple with blue door :)</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">We saw marvelous syrupy piping hot Jalebis being created in a jiffy and all the folk is crazy about this yummy breakfast and for all the tea-lovers, who need a cuppa like us, after a good meal, straightaway head to the small shed next to the Guru temple on the main road.We were at this ttapri or this small makeshift shed thrice a day till we left Benaras having the famous Kullhad wali chai.. (Tea served in earthern cups )</span> <br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">How can any visit to Benaras be
without having the famous Benarasi paan..Yes its that good.. something
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Do visit Mahadev Kulfi Falooda just near the entrance to Ghats, when you walk down from Kashi Vishwanath temple.. Kulfi falooda is as yum as it gets.. and also Kashi Chat Bhandar</div>
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Another interesting sights are these makeshift stalls serving butter uttapams before the shops open at 10 am.We saw many people coming in bicycles with huge cans of batter and makeshift stoves to setup their stalls across the pavement between 7-10am before the stores opened up across the street.They started serving hot uttapams for breakfast.till the shopkeepers arrived to open their stores, and then they just vanish like they appeared..</div>
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We then head for some sightseeing after a good breakfast to Banaras Hindu University.A sprawling green campus can be toured by foot or by cycle rickshaws at a nominal price to see the famous Birla Mandir followed by Sankat mochan Hanuman Mandir and Tulsi Manas Mandir</div>
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Sarnath is lined up with Buddhist temples made by various governments across the world, Chinese, Korean, Tibetian,Japanese,Thai ,Indonesian temples all so maintained beautifully.</div>
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It is said Buddha gave his first sermon here to his disciples.Do visit Dhamekh Stupa,Chaukhandi Stupa,Mulagandhakuti Vihara, Ashoka Pillar and Sarnath Archeological Museum.you can cover it in half a day<br />
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How can a visit to Banaras be complete without Banarasi Sarees, they are beautiful work of art rich with both history and intricacies of the silk fabric.Tip > Shop for Sarees at Sarnath near banaras, as you can see the weavers in action in the local stores and also avail tax benefit and money surely reaches the weaver without the middlemen.<br />
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<b><u><i><span style="color: purple;">Ghats at the Ganges...Food for Soul..</span></i></u></b><br />
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Benaras is a cultural mix of both the old and new..Modern times living amicably with the glorious past..<br />
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Call it Kashi or Banaras or Varanasi.. a magical city makes you wonder how much it holds in its periphery.<br />
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A morning boat ride at the Ganges is just pure food for soul.. although one is surprised, how we take our resources so carelessly , when you see the filthy drainage of the whole city just merging into a river which is worshiped by the same very folk..<br />
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Its probably the biggest paradox one can experience at the mighty Ghats..<br />
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Yet you feel that this ride actually, is the ride of the story of your life..<br />
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Ghats have always been fascinated about, by the young and the old..for some its finding inner peace when you are alive, for some its a nirvana and for some its just plain way of finding moksha. whatever we call it.. its about finding the purpose of being alive when you are breathing..or just letting go, once you are long gone..<br />
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Mighty Ganges the deity and the Ghats ,a witness to the devotion of those who have been in search of themselves..be it dead or living..the very thought that Ganges would wipe away every tear shed every pain suffered every little agony like a mother keeps bringing people at its banks.<br />
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Some of these Ghats are maintained by respective states or the dynastys like Peshwas, Holkars,Scindias.<br />
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Prayag Ghat...<br />
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Rewa Ghat..<br />
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Janki Ghat..<br />
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Karnataka State Ghat..<br />
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Juna Akhada on the Ghat for yoga..<br />
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Shivaala Ghat<br />
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Kshameshwar Ghat..<br />
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Raja Ghat..<br />
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Narad Ghat..<br />
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Digpatiya Ghat..<br />
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Munshi Ghat..<br />
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Rana Mahal Ghat..<br />
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Manikarnika Ghat.. abode of Moksha..where the Hindu cremation takes place.<br />
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Babu Pandey Ghat..<br />
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Dashaswamedh Ghat.. where Ganga is worshipped...</div>
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Welcome to the sunrise of your life.. Welcome to the mighty Ganges.....</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We then head to Mangalore the Ice-cream town, to visit the famous <span style="line-height: 1.2em; text-align: left;"><b>St. Aloysius Church.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Loved it truely! You do get a reason to smile in Mangalore all the day :)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">"Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together!" - Mark Twain</span></div>
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<span style="color: #37404e;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Ever wonder,what did it took Mark Twain to write this ? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Benaras has a lot to offer, each year</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> more and more tourists flock to this city..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is unique to experience a paradox in this city, its spirituality,its folk, and the flavors </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each evening, Devotees gather at the "dasaswamedh ghat" to watch the Ganga aarti, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">which generally takes place at 6:30 PM.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unlike Haridwar where you have a a huge no of tourists and you jostle for space to sit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Its much calmer at Benares.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Talking about the food, the staple breakfast consists of Benaras, is its Kachori-Sabzi -Jalebi. Unlike other parts of India, Kachori here ,resembles more of a Puri </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> While what we call kachori in other parts of the country is known as Khasta</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What can better complement Kachori-Sabzi than hot Jalebis.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The sight of hot jalebis being made ,makes everyone drool !!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Famous amongst the locals for its masala special chai..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do not miss out the enhanced flaovr of the tea in the earthen pot(kullad).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The taste if the tea in those is pure ecstasy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We head to the Sigra(part of the city in Varanasi) where we are directed to the best </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Benaras has a huge fan following of these roadside makeshift eateries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Baati, as it is called here, is similar to Litti served with ghee. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is served with Chokha, which is a mix of mashed potatoes,brinjal and Tomatoes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> This is spiced with right mix of spices and Mustard oil.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The sight of baati chokha served in a dry leaf bowl, still takes me back on that sunny afternoon, when we had this amazing dish served with all love and affection..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Close to this place in Sigra is the famous, Raju Lunch corner, which serves delicious chole chawal(rice with chickpea curry)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The masala is just right and aptly garnished with Onion and Coriander with a dash of lime</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Benares is also famous for its Thandai. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most of us might have had the Thandai at home or at some other part of the country.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Do not hesitate over the gracious serving of cream and dry fruits for the perfect flavor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are many shops around the corner of Vishwanath temple,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> the most prominent one Mishrambu.. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can never miss the hustle bustle of the city around its corner while your thandai is prepared with dollops of cream and dry fruits.. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Its a Must visit ,we insist one must take the packs of thandai mix for the perfect shot at home</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">More things to come in this series in Benaras.. stay tuned..</span></div>
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Gaurav and Bhavanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09070760520607646294noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034154175039853501.post-21098096480307872202013-09-02T10:31:00.001-07:002013-09-08T08:29:59.874-07:00Visit to a steel plant...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Can we imagine our kitchen without steel ?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There are very less places which remind us of how grateful we are to work in the IT industry.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I did not imagine before my visit to the steel plant that I will return with this feeling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The below description is purely layman's knowledge, not to be taken as an encyclopedia :-)</span></div>
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As we move ahead after paying our obeisance to Lord Krishna we head to the best local eatery of Udupi.. Located on the Car street in the same square of the temple.. "Mitra Samaj"</div>
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The restraurant and the sweet shop are located on the same street.</div>
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We ended up eating all the meals of the day here.. Thanks to the Great taste.</div>
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Yummy food for your tummy at an affordable price.</div>
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This makes the eatery very popular among the locals.</div>
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You can have a good meal for 2 well under 100 bucks.. </div>
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Make d way for d vadas and d Idlys at breakfast and lovely filter coffee.</div>
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We did have to come back for the special Mangalore Bajji or Goli Bajji served hot with coconut chutney, only served at the afternoon tea.<br />
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Also served is the favorite the lovely and rich Puran Poli<br />
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Dosas is available all the time & you really thank Udupi walas to travel setup their eateries all over the country..God shows the mercy in their taste !<br />
No matter who you are, where u come from,however big or small, sight of crispy Dosas will have you wanting more<br />
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A special mention to Karnataka special Pulao served with a peppy Raita for breakfast<br />
Yes Mitra Samaj kept us hooked for a whole day before we could think of moving on...<br />
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PS: Also available at the billing counter, are the yummy wheat halwa titbits.. small squares of the yummy chocolate brown Ghee wheat halwa ...melt into the mouth..available at 12 bucks , they are power packed with taste.. and some nice packs of local fried Cashews...<br />
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Also special mention of Hotel Dyna for yummy Gadbad icecream n Chole bhature.U keep wanna asking for more<br />
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Udupi Fish Market is full of hullabaloo where daily auction for fresh fish takes place in evening<br />
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We then move ahead to Kapu Beach where we watch the Golden sunset with the locals.Water sports is favorite with all Manipal college-goers while children enjoy their camel rides.Its a jam packed Sunday hotspot.. Do enjoy the Chicken and Veg Manchurian ,fish fry sold fresh on the shacks<br />
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The next day morning we hop across to visit the Malpe beach which is quiet and serene..<br />
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Our trip to Udupi leaves us with ironical memories..where the happening golden sunset at Kapu makes way for morning cool and serene @ Malpe<br />
The hullabaloo of the fish auction makes way for the peace and tranquility of the Mutts & Krishna temple<br />
Quaint and calm of the heart in spite of markets makes you wonder at the simplicity of human needs<br />
Yes, it makes you believe, less is more for a meaningful life..<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Temple town of Jagannath Puri & Konark is an ode to the magnificient history of Indian culture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The temple being of the holiest Hindu Char Dham (four divine sites) sites, Remaining 3 being <b>Rameswaram, Badrinath, & Dwarka.Also the place where Chaitanya Mahaprabhu appeared.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Rath Yatra or Chariot festival is a tradition followed across generations at Puri when the Lord Krishna, Balaram and their sister Subhadra to visit their Mausi(Mother s sister).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You discover both the food for life & for your soul as you set your feet on the holy state of Odisha.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We discover faith as we see hundreds of pilgrims '<strong>kanwariyas'</strong> walking barefoot to Puri from Bhubaneshwar, in the holy month of Saavan(Shravan Maas) to perform Abhishekam</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After the visit to majestic temple of Puri, we sit down for a grand Oriya meal 'Dahi Pakhalaa' at Grand Heritage</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A traditional Oriya dish, prepared with rice, curd, cucumber, Cumin seeds, fried onions and mint leaves. Served with roasted vegetables—such as potato, brinjal, badi or saga bhaja—or fried fish .The liquid part Torani consists of cooked rice washed or little fermented in water,served with love mainly in summer to give you a quick respite from the dehydrating heat</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Across the road, we find the hawkers selling the local favorite sweet Khaaja, along the lanes of Mutta and Dharmshalas lined across for pilgrims</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We then hop over to Konark passing the lovely woods to move over to Sun Temple-Konark</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Konark- 13th century temple built by <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px; text-align: left;"> </span>Narasimhadeva <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px; text-align: left;"> of </span>Eastern Ganga Dynasty<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px; text-align: left;"> around 1250</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site this is an architechtural marvel & ode to psychology of human nature</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The temple was originally built at the mouth of the river Chandrabhaga, built in the form of a giant ornamented chariot of the Sun god, Surya. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It has twelve pairs of elaborately carved stone wheels some of which are 3m wide pulled by 7 pairs of horses in traditional style of Kalinga architecture from Khondalite rocks</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Carefully oriented towards the east so that the first rays of sunrise strikes the principal entrance</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Original temple had a main sanctum sanctorum (vimana), which was supposedly 229 feet[5] (70 m) tall now fallen. The audience hall (Jagamohana), which is about 128 feet (30 m) tall, still stands & is the principal structure in the surviving ruins.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Among the structures, which have survived to the current day, are the dance hall (Nata mandira) and dining hall (Bhoga mandapa).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Konark temple is also known for its erotic sculptures of maithunas</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Konark referred to as Black Pagoda , was plundered by Portuguese sailors ,in order to destroy the magnets which held the idol mid air back then.Magnets were so powerful that it would disorient the compasses of the Portuguese sailors who traveled across the shores for trade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wheels of fortune show the power and prowess of the 1200 sculptors appointed by the King showing the trends prevalent in the society of the ancient times.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bang opposite to Konark temple we see a beeline of shops selling local crafts,while we stop by to have some refreshing tea.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You can bargain and get some good metal crafts at shops nearby</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We then take our cab back across the rice and paddy fields where farmers are busy sowing paddy in the monsoon. Everything clean and fresh,quite a change from the hullabaloo of busy city life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our next stop,the quite town of Nimapada birthplace of the wonderful Chhena poda, Chhena jhili. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Traditional Oriya sweets prepared with cottage cheese and raw sugar/jaggery </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">First prepared in Nimapada, now famous all over the world as the symbol of Oriya sweets</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is nostalgia of childhood, reminiscent of Malgudi days, as we venture out in quiet and serene town of Udupi, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shri Krishna Mutt beckons you from Car street as though the Lord standing with his arms stretched far and wide.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A sense of calm prevails and quietens any storm within, with the very sight of little Baal Krishna, standing with Mathni.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wicks flickering away inside the temple to show you the real reason of the peaceful existence-Presence of the Lord Himself </span></div>
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On our recent visit to Bhavnagar, we finally had the famous 'gola' or the dish-gola as the locals say.</div>
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Ice-gola is available all across the country, so what is it here that makes this dish-gola, so special???</div>
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Is it the "<b>Delicious Toppings</b>" or the<b>"Rustic flavor of love"</b></div>
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Difficult to have it just once and decide for yourself..</div>
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You will keep wanting more... :)</div>
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We bring to you the journey of this lip-smacking Ice-gola to your tastebuds..</div>
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As a start, a block of ice is kept in a slush maker(Gola maker) to collect the ice flakes.</div>
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These flakes are served on a stick elsewhere in the country, are set in a small bowl, as a base.</div>
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Depending on what you choose from the menu,</div>
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Flavored syrups are then splashed on to the ice dumpling.</div>
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It is then topped up with a generous serving of full cream (Malai)</div>
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to give it a milky overdose.</div>
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It is then coated with cashews,nuts,tutti frutty and raisins </div>
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Thereafter, topped up with some more nuts,dry fruits and cherries..</div>
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And some more flavored syrups.. to give it that extra zing..</div>
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You will keep wanting some more....</div>
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Hello everyone..Yes the fervour has died down.. all the offerings auctioned to help the charities.. We would still like you to have a glimpse of few of aamchi Mumbaicha favorite Ganpati Pandals</div>
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We were fortunate to visit Lalbaugcha Raja,Mumbai cha Raja and Tekujayacha Raja on the 5th day of the Ganeshotsav Festival 2012</div>
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Travel:It took us around an hour to reach Lalbaug, to visit the Magnificient Mandals..</div>
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We first headed to Mumbaicha Raja,@Ganesh gully..</div>
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This year Mumbaicha Raja was welcomed wholeheartedly by one and all, with Shiva & Nandi.</div>
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Serpentine queues of men, women & children waited to get a glimpse of the benevolent Ganesha </div>
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Set amidst the backdrop of all the Jyotirlingas.. Ganesha stood tall and strong as though</div>
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reminding us of the playful child in his father's backyard.</div>
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Thousands thronging to his sight,the magnificient Ganesha seemed surreal and enchanting.<br />
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Somehow it made us believe we may be a crowd for each other,but He was here to hear all of us.<br />
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Among us , some offering silent prayers,while a others, flower & coconuts ,<br />
we could see people from all walks of life standing as one peaceful and patient...<br />
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We thank the artisans & the security personnel in our hearts for doing such a fabulous job </div>
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for keeping our faith that everything stands right in the world and all our hopes alive..</div>
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For it was not an idol.. Mumbai's favorite God had arrived...</div>
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We then walked down to Byculla ,2 kms from Mumbai cha raja to enter the Mukh darshan queue of one of the most revered Ganapati mandal..</div>
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Yes the one and only...Lalbaug cha Raja..(since 1934)</div>
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The stage was set and Lord had arrived,seated amidst the tall skyscrapers and closed down mills.. we could feel both the nostalgia as well as the theory of the survival of d fittest , in the air..</div>
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Perhaps to reckon to us that time changes,and so does, man's priorities.. </div>
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All that remains constant is an undying faith in the Lord.</div>
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We the Mango people of Mumbai city who hardly stop a minute to live stood patiently in the long queues to catch the glimpse of our Beloved Ganesha.The signboards guiding us duly,the security personnel watching us fully as we walked to enter the pandal to see magnificient Lalbaugcha Raja.</div>
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For those who of you who still await a chance to see him,there are 2 queues for Lalbaug-<br />
1. Navaschi( Mannat queue) where you can touch the idol and seek few mins in his awesome presence.<br />
2. Mukhdarshan, where the Lord is at a distance,but you are still in his watchful gaze.<br />
For more details -> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lalbaug">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lalbaug</a><br />
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Thousands of throng to see him,from politics to Bollywood to the local newspaper boy, he is perhaps the most famous icon of all of us who dream,hope and are alive.</div>
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You don't have to be super rich to get an access to him, you can walk into his Durbaar always.,</div>
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The sheer look at his magnificence,makes you forget both your troubles,& your pain of walking all the way.</div>
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He won't ever differentiate,just bless you from wherever you shall seek him.<br />
You shall receive and his name shall always make you smile.<br />
When we came out of Lalbaug..we had walked from Byculla to Lalbaug nearly 4 kms both awestruck as well as thankful for this beautiful life.<br />
<b><u>Tejukayacha raja</u></b><br />
We then move across to Tejukayacha raja who stands opposite to Lalbaug's entrance.<br />
We enter the mandal which almost resembles a green room to a theatre. Standing amongst the hustle bustle is the diety dressed as musician<br />
Yes,Ganesha is a musician here..making us wonder how the world always dances to his tunes,<br />
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So apt, this mandal was declared Mumbaicha Raja in the competition this year 2012.<br />
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Hope you enjoyed our tribute to the favorite god of Mumbai & I bid him farewell for our eyes.<br />
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PS: He may not be visible to us in a pandal, as we shall have to wait till Ganeshotsav 2013 for that<br />
He is watching all of us, all the day and throughout the night..<br />
He will walk you through your joys and hold you when in pain..<br />
Trust him with your problems and he will bless you with every gain..<br />
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Just a prayer will take you close to him,humble request pls get an eco-friendly Ganesha next year!</div>
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Gaurav and Bhavanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09070760520607646294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034154175039853501.post-43752601709370650812012-09-23T08:55:00.000-07:002012-09-23T11:47:22.426-07:00In search of Good Food-Visit to Amritsar,Part-7(Final)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It reminds of the Cave of Vaishno Devi,has a maze of idols, where you keep on walking and paying respects to each and every God untill you arrive at the very end.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Idea behind this temple -Even if you had no resources, you shouldn't be deprived of a visit to any shrine across India </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Women: You are spoilt for choices with the traditional Phulkari embroidery in cotton/crepes for Sarees/Suits/Lehenga Chunni/Wedding sets, priced reasonably Rs1000 onwards</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Men:You can get Pathani Kurta payjama /Jeans Kurta in all d various shades/materials from local market/Katra.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Amritsar is known for its woollens and its 1/3rd the price you would pay in any other city..!!</span><br />
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If you wish to have a traditional meal ,on the go, head to Bharwan da Dhaba /Brother's Dhaba.. which serves the local cuisine for your palate. Food and the ambience are more of the typical new city restraurant, but accessibility makes up for it.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Dal Makhni and Rice.. </span></div>
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Durga Icecream is the place to be if you wish to have yummy Icecream.. Owner serves you the Kulfi Faloodas and you are spoilt for choice. He insists we have the Fruit cream before we leave..</div>
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We do agree to..and the tastes just brings out a HUGE smile on our faces.</div>
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It is unexpected and cream enhances the quality and flavor of every possible fruit added.. </div>
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Trust me.. You will forget your branded fruit rich Ice creams/ waffle cones once you taste the unique flavor.</div>
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Royal yours... Kulfi Falooda.. whatta Delight!!</div>
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Head to Novelty Sweets at Lawrence road if you have a sweet tooth.</div>
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Taste beckons but all of ur stomachs full you wud end up with a blurp!! </div>
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Head straight to the Lubhaya Ram Rehdi wala selling awesome aampapad underneath banyan tree.next to the girls college at Lawrence road.</div>
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He owns the shop in the opp side but loves to stand at his stall.</div>
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Perfect example of a rags to riches story, he sells world's best Aam papad at a v reasonable price.</div>
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Quality is awesome and price fits your budget.. </div>
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150 Rs(as in March 2012) u can get 11 varieties and lasts >3 months without any <span style="text-align: left;">refrigeration</span></div>
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You can see the passion in his eyes when he serves you aam papad with a dash of masala and a squueze of lemon..</div>
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Aah.... after the sweet tooth it gives perfect tingle to your taste buds </div>
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He chats with us for an hour or so.. gladly directing us to our flavor meccas..</div>
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We end up heading to Sharma Jalebi wala to have awesome pure ghee jalebia in the lane opp to Lubhaya ram's stall on his insistence..</div>
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Yo Baby... This Ain't no leather.. its edible..and you will end up biting more each time you chew ;-)</div>
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You are bound to eat and order paneer each time and in all the forms from curries to flat breads to just a mish mash scrambled bhurjee..Tasty Indian vegetarian response to scrambled eggs.. Just wonderful snack or light meal.</div>
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Head to Telephone exchange to Tara chand Bhurjee..</div>
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Each plate cooked right after you order..you can be top it with fresh fruit juice served by his brother.Telephone exchange has many fruit vendors serving the locals with good fruits and produce from hills.</div>
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Desi Salsa Tomatoes Onions and chillies along with Garlic tempered with butter and 2-3 huge slices of bread and onions</div>
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Ummmmm.... melts into your mouth</div>
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The flavor is awesome and serves pure ghee sweets and savories half the price you would ve at Mumbai.</div>
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Do check out the Mohan Thaals and Pinnis & last but not the least.. Dryfruit rolls.</div>
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Packing the punch with sweet smiles and awesome hospitality... Lawrence road.. !!<br />
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</div>Bhavs...http://www.blogger.com/profile/06992618290683889000noreply@blogger.com0Mumbai, Maharashtra, India19.0759837 72.877655918.835877699999998 72.5617989 19.3160897 73.193512899999988tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034154175039853501.post-38157527723731135292012-06-09T10:15:00.000-07:002012-06-10T18:54:20.552-07:00In search of Good Food-Visit to Amritsar,Part-5<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Great Indian Breakfast can never be complete without a Cuppa!</div>
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Be it tea or coffee or Juice.. we all have something we can die for!!</div>
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For me.. Its Chai!!! Any time anywhere 24hrs a day... is a time for tea!!!</div>
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Along with me, there are hard core Amritsar wallas who believe in a gud cuppa ...masala chai..</div>
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So we head to Giani Tea Stall... The lifeline of Amritsar... A favourite with the locals & the celebrities.</div>
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You wont believe it opens at 4 am in the morning.. and provides a wonderful breakfast of Omelettes,Bread butter toasts, Kachauris and Tea to the early risers.. </div>
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From Morning walk enthusiasts to the truck drivers..and me.. We loved Giani Ji 's Tea.</div>
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The visit to Giani Ji s tea stall also proved the age old saying right</div>
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There may be competition from cafes to lounges.. but no one can take away the experience he has..</div>
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He tells us fondly that even if 1% of change is done in the tea.I can make out from the aroma of the tea mixture. You can see the conviction in his eyes when he is brewing the masala Chai!</div>
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Cheers!!! I bet you will want some more :) .. Guess what this heavenly cuppa comes @ Rs 5! and with the twist of Elaichi and Masala @ Rs 7!</div>
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Ab chai to ho gayi, kuch shaam ke nashte ka intzaam ho bhai....</div>
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So lii jiye ho jaye taiyaar Brijwasi Chat wale laye hai 'Chaat' 'Papdii' chatakdaar...</div>
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Har mausam mei ho jaye sab right... Jab haath aaye kuch mast khasta ..in sight!!</div>
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Each of us love the snacks and chai... :) Trust me how much ever we may throng to burger joints n pizzerias.. But we all love the sight of 'Sev Puris'.. the'Bhelpuris' .. the Dahi Wadaas...& 'Pani Puri/Golgappas/Puchkas..' and Khasta(Crispy) Aloo tikkis....</div>
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Cooper Road di shaan Giani ji ki chai and Brijwasi chat ki dukaan!!</div>
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All I could write for these two shops..</div>
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You cannot stop at 1 plate You cannot stop at 2...</div>
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You wanna eat more and more.. till your stomach is full...</div>
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Just when you enter the Brijwasi Chat bhandaar is a huge pan where these yummy aloo tikkies are being made!</div>
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Khasta yet sasta...You wont believe we couldn't stop at 2...</div>
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Dahi papdi...chatpati n chatakdaar ...lazeez aur mazedaaar.....</div>
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Do taste the special wada for Dahi wada..</div>
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The Normal one has a hole in the middle.This one below...makes you yearn for more...</div>
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Ah haa...So long farewell... . But yes I will come back for more!!!<br />
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Comments are welcome..!!
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</div>Gaurav and Bhavanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09070760520607646294noreply@blogger.com5Amritsar, Punjab, India31.6339793 74.872264231.5799023 74.7933002 31.6880563 74.9512282