Saptapuri is a seven layered confectionery offered to Lord Jagannath in Puri on a particular day of the year – the Saptapuri amavasya. This particular confectionery is steeped in Vedic and folk mythology across Odisha. Saptapuri amavasya The Saptapuri amavasya falls in the Hindu month of Bhadra and it is believed that the seven pitras…
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Continue ReadingWhen we met Sharmistha and Samrat over the idea of Anondomela, I didn’t think long before agreeing to be a part. I instinctively knew that it would be fun and fullfilling. While we were discussing, Sharmistha suggested that I do Odia food, which I was more than amenable to and my heart was set on…
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Continue ReadingOne fall out of the lockdown and social distancing has been my recollection of all those people who have showered me with affection and taught me cooking. One such person was Uma da. I had began my career in the development sector in Odisha. One early morning of August, eighteen years back, I had landed…