“Let the knowledge of light conquer the ignorance that lies in the darkness.” Lamps are an integral part of our history and have always been a part of the tradition since time unknown. These entities of light are associated with the divine realm, bringing forth blessings and positivity into the lives surrounding them. During Diwali, […]
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How to Clean Brass Utensils ? 5 Easy ways to clean brass and bronze at home
When I was a child, I would always wonder How to clean brass utensils and shine them as my mother does! I have seen my mother scrubbing away at brass and bronze idols with chunks of tamarind. The tamarind had its own special container with a small brush, tucked away under the sink. A special […]
Marapachi Dolls: Forgotten stories from the past
They say that a bridal trousseau is incomplete without the Marapachi pair — two wooden dolls passed down to the new bride in memory of her marriage. The very sight of the red sandalwood form takes her back in time, to memories of paati and amma and the whisper of a promise to pass it […]
Brass Vessels: How to use brass in the kitchen ? Is it Safe ?
A lot of people seem very comfortable with using copper, iron and aluminium vessels than they do with brass vessels. What is it about this golden-hued metal Brass that makes people question their every move? Is it a disastrous culinary mistake in the past? Or is it an American journal that’s revisiting and chiding Ayurveda […]
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