Travel and Food Guide by Mukta

  India is known for its Culture, Traditions, Festivals and Food.  Every state has its own speciality when we talk about food, depending on the climatic conditions and other geographical factors. It is really interesting to know about the food while you travel different places and when it comes to India every city you travel you find a difference in flavours with different recipes.  During my trip to Rajasthan I had some really great experiences and one thing I always enjoyed is the food of my home country India. Rajasthan is one among my all time favorite places to visit and enjoy its authentic food. While travelling Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur or other cities of Rajasthan, I could see the dry deserted land and think how it is possible for such a state to have an amazing unique cuisine with dry areas without much rainfall and availability of water. But we all know that Rajasthan is still considered as India' s most visited place for its Royal and Rich cuisine. RAJASTHAN i...

  I, a woman and a daughter have so many beautiful memories of my mother with an everlasting picture of her in a saree . How graceful and elegant she looked and her wardrobe filled with vibrant coloured beautiful silk sarees. These were not only a piece of silk fabric but something very dear and precious to her. A Saree is not just a saree for a woman but there are some emotional memories related  to it in a Hindu culture. Some of these beautiful things are very dear to me as my mother saved for my marriage and gifted me on my wedding day. Saree is a true love for an Indian woman with a bundle of feelings and memories attached to it. What is a "Saree'' or Sari? A Saree is a draped dress made from a single piece of fabric and can be between five to nine yards which is wrapped around by women in different ways (Different states have different styles to wear such as in Maharashtra and Gujarat it is draped in a different style). India is known to be the second largest producer...

  Orchha is a town in Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh state, India  established by Rudra Pratap Singh. It is situated on the banks of the Betwa river and is around 80 km away from Tikamgarh district in Madhya Pradesh (15 km from Jhansi of Uttar Pradesh). The Orchha Fort complex is a beautiful historical place and attracts many tourists every year The Complex  consists of a large number of ancient monuments such as  Fort, Palaces and Temples built in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Bundela dynasty architect of the Forts and monuments in Orchha reflects the glory of its rulers.It's interesting to know that it has a touch of Mughal architecture also . It is believed that the Mughal Dynasty and Bundela dynasties were very close. The famous King of Bundela dynasty Bir Singh Dev was a close friend of Mughal emperor Jahangir . The architecture and the location are spectacular all covered with colorful tiles and paintings which reflect the richness of this kingdom. Orchha...

  Weddings are one of the most memorable moments of our lives as a bride, groom, as a parent, a sibling or a friend . Parents wait for years this special day to come and the little girl has this all planned when she starts playing with her dolls and trying to fit it into her Mom's dresses Weddings must be a big hit for the couple and their parents as well but the guests including the relatives must also feel special with a warm welcome so that they go back happy. Hence this event must be organised with a lot of planning and management of course funds. Weddings are more like a status symbol for today's society where the venue is the most important part of this special event. We all know what a big fat wedding sounds like and yes this comes with a big huge budget to have Luxury accomodation and Royal Indian Cuisine. During earlier times weddings took place at home then time changed with banquet halls and then to Resorts/ Hotels. Today a Destination Wedding is so much in trend not...

Rajasthan is a Royal state of India famous for its Forts and Palaces.  During my visit to India I have been visiting Rajasthan and it's different cities. There's a lot to share about these incredible places I visit but a single blog won't be enough to talk about the beauty and historical Importance.  This time I will take you to one of the most famous visited Historical Forts AMBER FORT which is close to Jaipur city of Rajasthan.  Amber palace known as Amer Fort is one of the best tourist destinations not just in Jaipur City but the whole of Rajasthan and attracts many tourists every year.  Amer Fort or Amber Fort in Amer is a town located 11 kilometres from Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. The  Fort is located on a good height on a hill which makes it one of the popular Fort of attractions in Rajasthan. The Fort was Built by one of the most trusted generals of Akbar, Maharaja Man Singh I in the year 1592 and served as the main residence of the Rajput Rule...

I belong to a Hindu family and where every child is taught the importance of Puja and how it can help you to stay away from negative energies around. India is a  religious country with many different  beliefs one such is supernatural powers like Bhoot/ Ghosts, spirits or a bad soul. I remember how badly I  used to get scared in the dark and it happened because I was scared of ghosts or  Bhoot (Bhoot in Hindu culture means a supernatural creature, usually the soul of a deceased person). This was all in stories and movies and it was believed  that if we go out during the dark under a certain kind of tree the Ghost will come to you and enter your body and won't go away. This was considered serious and dangerous for someone's life if not cured. One such ritualistic healing place was Bala ji Temple in Rajasthan state of India.  I had heard about Balaji temple in the northern part of India that was known for its exorcism rituals. Balaji is the name of a deity id...

Weddings in India are more like a big Project for parents not only for the amount of money spent but to make proper wedding arrangements to make sure everyone is happy. It's like a dream for parents and they wait for this special day in their lives. A typical traditional hindu marriage is filled with colours, a lot of food and ofcourse music. A typical Hindu wedding celebration goes for 4 to 5 days with special rituals. SAGAN OR ROKA CEREMONY  The preparations and talks start before months and the best place is when the parents meet at friends or family parties and get togethers discussing how they are looking for a match for their son or daughter. Others are the one in a relationship and love marriage. ROKA or SAGAN is the first ritual The word "roka"  comes from "rok", which in hindi means is to stop. This is the first pre wedding ritual  to officially declare that the boy and the girl have agreed to get married.  The Roka is a straightforward declaration from...