Visiting home in January is always nice. Agartala is comfortably cold in January. One can enjoy the soft winter sun and the cool breeze during the day and feel the chill at night. And January is the time for harvest festival Makar Sankranti, known as … Continue reading Home and it’s earthy sweetness
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The earthy sweetness of Poush Sankranti
Malpoa & dudh puli from Swadhinata'a kitchen There’s a price that we pay for city living, losing out on our traditional festivals being one. I remember Poush Sankranti as an important occasion growing up. Mom and my grandmother would get up early, take bath and … Continue reading The earthy sweetness of Poush Sankranti