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19/03/2022

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01/03/2022

The auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri day is a celebration of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati's marriage ceremony. Devotees throng temples in huge numbers and offer their prayers.

All the devotees observing a fast or vrat on Maha Shivratri can check the list of food items you can consume on this special day:

1. Milk-based dishes

Milk-based dishes like curd, barfi, makhane ki kheer are some food items that you can relish today as you pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati for their abundant blessings.

2. Fruits

When on a fast, fruits are your best friends! You can consume any fruit you like or prepare a fruit chaat. However, it is to be kept in mind that salt is generally avoided during fast.

3. Dry Fruits

One of the best ways to stay satiated throughout the day is having an ample amount of dry fruits. They are a quick and easy way to stop those hunger pangs!

4. Potatoes

Potatoes are one of the best food items to consume during a Maha Shivratri fast as they keep you full for a long time. Simply boil the potatoes, chop them and eat them along with curd.

5. Sweets or Sabudana

Home-made sweets you can try such as barfi etc to savour your taste buds a bit. Usually, one of the most commonly used food items during fast or vrat happens to be Sabudana or Sago.

26/01/2022

Republic Day celebration at our Farms with Shri Arun ku Sahoo, Odisha cabinet Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment, Fisheries & Animal Resources Development & Higher Education, hoisting the flag.

26/01/2022

Republic Day commemorates the spirit of independent and individual India. It was on this day in 1930 when the Indian National Congress proclaimed Purna Swaraj, the declaration of India's independence from colonial rule. The day also commemorates Indian citizens' power to choose their government democratically.

14/01/2022

One of the major festivals celebrated with much pomp in India, Makar Sankranti holds great significance for Hindus. The festival is considered auspicious for tenacity, worship, charity and sacrifice in the scriptures. Makar Sankranti, or simply Sankranti, is dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God) and marks the sun's transit into Makara (Capricorn) raashi (zodiac sign). It marks the beginning of the harvest season when people worship new crops and share them with delight.

In most regions, Sankranti festivities last for two to four days. People worship the Sun God during the festival. They also go for a holy dip in sacred water bodies, perform charity by giving alms to the needy, fly kites, prepare sweets made of sesame and jaggery, worship livestock and more.
Additionally, Khichdi is made and consumed during this festival, especially in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha and Jharkhand.
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25/11/2021

Prathamastami is a festival held in Odisha and parts of south-western West Bengal for the life and prosperity of the eldest child who is offered a lighted lamp ovation by the senior female relatives followed by elaborate rituals during which the Mantras are recited.
The elder ones in the family are treated in a special way that day and the most awaited Enduri Pitha/Haldi patra pitha is cooked and served to all. Get Back to Nature brings Fresh, Flavourful and Organic Turmeric leafs for you to prepare this delicacy.

Enduri Pitha/Haldi patra pitha recipe:

Ingredients
4 servings
2 cup raw rice
1 cup urad dal (black gram)
1 tsp ghee
2 cups grated coconut
1/2 cup sugar/ jaggery
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
1/2 tsp black pepper powder
To taste salt
10-12 green turmeric leaves washed
As needed oil for greasing
Steps
Soak the rice and urad dal for 6-7 hours or overnight.
Drain, rinse and grind them to a thick batter (i.e. like idli batter).
Keep it for 10-12 hours for fermentation.
Add salt to the fermented batter and mix well.
Heat ghee in a pan. Add grated coconut and sugar/ jagerry together and saute for a while till the mixture becomes dry. Add cardamom powder, pepper powder and mix well. Keep it aside.
Now preheat the steamer with some water.
Take a whole turmeric leaf. If it is of bigger size you may trim it. Add 2-3 drops of oil and smear all over the leaf. Take a blob of the batter and spread evenly on the leaf. Spread 2-3 tsp of coconut stuffing over the batter. Fold the leaf carefully from both sides. Repeat the process for the remaining batter and leaves.
Put the stuffed leaves in the steamer. The leaves can be stacked one over the other for 2-3 layers. Close the lid and steam for 12 -15 minutes.
Take them out of the steamer, remove the turmeric leaves and serve the 'pitha' with matar curry.

21/11/2021

Get Back to Nature stall at Farmers Market, Bbsr Club! Come and experience today the magic of Organic Vegetables, fruits, groceries, hampers and many more🙏

19/11/2021

As per the Hindu calendar, Kartika is the eighth lunar month. It is also the holiest month among all lunar months. The full moon day during the month of Kartik is called, Kartik Purnima or Kartik Poornima.

According to Hindu mythology, the day of Kartik Purnima is religiously and spiritually significant. It is believed that worshipping Lord Vishnu and performing the Kartik Snan on this day, blesses the devotees with great fortune. Kartik Purnima is also considered one of the most auspicious days to perform any religious ceremony. The auspicious ceremonies performed on this day are likely to bring joy and happiness to the family.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

11/11/2021

Arum Vegetable also known as ‘saru’, ‘taro, ‘arvi’ etc. is a starchy root vegetable originally cultivated in Asia but now enjoyed around the world. It has a brown outer skin and white flesh with purple specks throughout. When cooked, it has a mildly sweet taste and a texture similar to potato. It is a perennial herbaceous plant which is grown in tropical and subtropical regions.

It requires warm season for its growth. It is commercially grown because of its consumption of sweet and starchy tubers. Arvi is also known as Taro and the Taro roots are also known as “eddo”, “dasheen” and “kalo”. The plant mainly attains the height of 1-2m. They have light green color leaves which are elongated and heart shaped. They have many health benefits as it is used to cure cancer, blood pressure, heart health, diabetes, digestive health, skin and is used to boost vision. Punjab, Manipur, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Orissa, west Bengal, Bihar, Karnataka and Telangana are the major growing states in India.

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11/11/2021

Chhath Puja is a festival devoted to Sun God Surya and his wife Usha, who is also known as Chhathi Maiya. During Chhath Puja, people thank Lord Surya, the god of energy and life-force for sustaining the life of Earth. Being the most prominent festival of Bihar and Jharkhand, Chhath Puja is celebrated with great zeal. This involves the offering of 'Arghya' by fasting women to the Sun god in knee-deep water. The Chhath Puja is celebrated on the sixth day of the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar, which is also the fourth day after Diwali.

The four-day celebration period of Chhath Puja, dedicated to the Sun God, see rituals known as Prathihar, Dala Chhath, Chhathi, and Surya Shashthi.
On the first day, ‘Nahay Khay’, a traditional meal, is prepared and served in the afternoon. On the second day of the Puja, worshippers observe ‘Nirjala Vrata’ (fast without drinking even a drop of water) and they break their fast only in the evening after worshipping the sun during sunset. The third day of the Puja is called ‘Sandhya Arghya’ and devotees again observe a day-long fast and break it only the following day after sunrise. The festivities conclude on the fourth day after devotees perform the ‘Usha Arghya’ (offering prayers to the rising sun).

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04/11/2021

Green Diwali is a way of celebrating the festival of lights with minimum damage to the environment. The idea is simple, we have to save the environment and mother Earth, which provides us all the natural resources.

Have An Eco-Friendly Diwali This Year: Here Are Tips;
* Light up someone's Diwali – buy earthen diyas.
* Try to lay off crackers entirely.
* Use organic rangoli colours.
* Plastic isn't the best idea for gift bags. Use repurpose material bags to gift instead.
* Include biodegradable cutlery this Diwali.
* Gift plants or organic plant based products to gift your friends or relatives.
* Celebrate within the community.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣