Day: March 10, 2018

You will be amazed to know that it took three generations time to build the famous Jagannath temple of Puri, Odisha. The Jagannath temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an avatar of Lord Krishna. The deity is accompanied by Goddess Subhadra and Lord Balbhadra.

Jagannath temple Jargon: The flag on the top of the main temple flies in the direction opposite to the wind, defying the law of nature.

The History of the Jagannath temple architecture

Studies reveal that the construction of the Jagannath temple was initiated by the Kalinga ruler- Anantavarman Chodaganga. He built the Jagamohan and Vimana portions of the temple during his reign from 1078 to 1148 CE.

During 1174 CE, the ruler of Odisha- Ananga Bhima Deva completed the temple and gave it the shape it holds today.

There are four distinct sections of the temple-

1. The Vimana or Garbha Griha – The main temples where the deities are seated.
2. The Mukhathala – Front porch area.
3. The Natya Mandap – It is the Lord’s recreation hall.
4. The Bhoga Mandap – It is the offerings hall where people eat the prasada.

Jagannath temple Jargon: The temple lays no shadow on the ground.

The Rath Yatra Festival at Puri

In the month of Ashadh (rainy season), usually during June or July Lord Jagannath’s procession is taken out along with his companions- Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra. The chariot is pulled by people, tied to huge ropes and people feel their privilege in getting an opportunity to pull Lord’s chariot.

The route followed is from Jagannath temple to Gundicha temple.

Jagannath temple Jargon: The deities are buried every 14 to 18 years and replaced with new ones.

Planning to visit the Jagannath temple in Puri?

You can book an intercity cab to Puri from your city and travel hassle free.

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Most of the markets in Indore lie within the periphery and are easily accessible. You can either hire a cab, rickshaw, or walk on foot if you are at nearby tourist place to the market area. We recommend following markets for shopping in Indore.

Junk jewelries and everyday clothing are something you can find everywhere now a days. If you want to pick something traditional and memorable from your Indore trip, then you can go for Maheshwari and Chanderi sarees. You can also find block printed fabrics and dress material.

About Maheshwari and Chanderi sarees

The Maheshwari saree comes from the Maheshwar town of Madhya Pradesh. The tradition of handloom weaving in Maheshwar has been prevalent since 5th century. Legends say that Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar invited craftsmen from Surat and Malwa and employed them in Maheshwar to design exclusive saree for gifting the visitors of the royal palace. This is how the tradition of Maheshwari saree came into being.

Chanderi sarees show the blend of different culture and differs from Maheshwari saree in the weaving style and patterns. They also slightly differ in the border design.

Places to buy Maheshwari sarees in Indore

The authentic Maheshwari saree ranges from rupees 2000 and above. Following are the places to buy Maheshwari sarees in Indore-

Kilol

It is a handicrafts store in Indore and has a good collection of Maheshwari and Chanderi sarees.

Address: UG-1, Anmol Sagar Darshan 9/1, Race Course Rd, New Palasia, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001, India

Maheshwari Handloom works, Maheshwar

Maheshwar is a town near Indore (only a few kilometers distance) and you can find the authentic Maheshwari sarees at the factory price here. You can book taxi to travel from Indore to Maheshwar.

Address: 26, Laxmi Bai Marg, Maheshwar, Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh 451224, India

An important fact about Maheshwari saree: It has a reversible border and can be worn on both sides.

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The staple food in Chennai is rice and rice dishes like Idli, Uttapam, etc. Rice dishes are prepared and served with lentils, coconut, and a variety of spices. Though being a metro city, one can find a number of food outlets serving different cuisines. But, on your Chennai visit, we recommend the following food-

Idli, Dosa, and Sambar

Idli and Dosa are the fermented rice and lentil dishes. Idli and dosa are very healthy, as they are cooked with least oil and are made from fermented batter. Sambar is a tangy watery lentil dish, served along with. These dishes are accompanied with a variety of red, green, and white coconut chutney. In Chennai, you can find a variety of dosa. What’s more, these are the anytime dishes. You can have them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or at all times. You can find idli, dosa, and sambar in every corner of the city.

Nethili Fry

Nethili Fry is the city’s popular seafood. In this dish, the anchovies (salt water forage fish) is fried and tossed in spices. Many restaurants coat the  in spicy 65 masala, a spice mix of 65 ingredients.

Uttapam

It is also known as Uthappa in Chennai. It is a thick pancake made of same batter as idli. It is topped with tomatoes, onions, chillies, and capsicum and served with coconut chutney.

Pongal

Pongal is yet again a rice dish. It is usually eaten for breakfast. On your morning food trail, you can find this dish served hot by the street food vendors.

Sundal

This is a dish made from chickpeas. The boiled chickpeas is fried with curry leaves, grated coconut, mustard seeds and raw mango. It is a traditional evening snack in Chennai.

Folks, on your Chennai trip, try these dishes at least once and we bet, you won’t be disappointed. You can book a taxi or rent a car for the entire day in Chennai and enjoy hassle free food trail.

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