Rak's Kitchen

I have been following this website for a long time and I found the recipes to be very simple and the step-wise instructions and the photo clicks are simply a treat to your eyes! Mainly highlights Indian recipes and a few from other parts of the world. A must see and must try link. Hope you guys like it!

http://www.rakskitchen.net/

Nisargopchar Ashram - Urlikanchan - Naturopathy

Nisargopchar Ashram is a Naturopathy wellness centre at Urlikanchan some 30 km from Pune, India. It is a place where people come for treaments for various illnesses like Asthma, bronchitis, skin disorders, hypertension, diabetes etc. All these ailments are treated naturally and through diet, yoga and different therapy. It was established by Gandhiji and his principles are followed. It is a very sought after place and people come from faraway places to take advantage of these treatments. Do click on the below link to learn more-
http://www.nisargopcharashram.org/Default.aspx

Doodle 4 Google

I am proud of our young and talented kids and and wish them the very best. Keep it up guys!
Happy Children's Day!!!
http://www.google.co.in/intl/en/doodle4google/vote.html#d=d2-8

Castor Oil - Healing Benefits

I googled for dry skin cure and came across the benefits of using castor oil for all skin problems. It is really an inexpensive remedy and I am going to try this out! Do visit the link for a detailed study.

http://www.chakrapaniayurveda.com/news/sept102.pdf

Diwali - Festival of Lights

Wish you all a very happy and prosperous Diwali!!!

For more info on this festival click below-

http://www.ruchiskitchen.com/festivals/deepceleb.htm

2 States - Chetan Bhagat

I just finished reading this book. A wonderful love story and the author has portrayed the true essence of both the regions through their characters. The observations are very accurate and I really enjoyed the witty stuff too.

For more info and his other books you can visit the below website.

http://www.chetanbhagat.com

Karwa Chauth - Fasting for husband's long life

Today in India ( mostly in the north) married hindu women observe fast from morning to evening without food or water and break their fast after they sight the moon and pray for their husband's well-being and long life. It is a good time to be with the entire family and then feast on special dishes prepared on the occasion. It is a tradition followed for many years and has great significance attached to it.

This site describes the tradition, how to fast and do the pooja and recipes made during the vrat.

http://www.karwachauth.com/