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LANSDOWNE

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 Lansdowne is a hill station in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. It was founded as a military garrison under the British Raj, and the Garhwali Museum traces the history of the Garhwal Rifles regiment, which still trains in the town. Close to colonial-era St. Mary’s Church, Tip-n-Top viewpoint is perched up on a ridge overlooking forested hills. Hindu devotees worship Shiva at the centuries-old Kaleshwar Temple. While there are many shops in Lansdowne, Javed Leather Shop is known for its quality leather items such as shoes, handbags, wallets, and belts which are sold at reasonable prices. The leather shop is located opposite to the Garhwal Rifles camp.

Basant Panchmi

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The festival of Basant Panchmi celebrates the coming of spring season. This festival signals the end of winters, generally celebrated during Magh(January- February ). During this festival, people worship goddess Saraswati, use yellow handkerchiefs or even yellow clothes and in a few places people put a yellow tilak on their foreheads. 

KANDALI KA SAAG

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  Ingredients for kandali ka saag - Traditional food of uttrakhand  kandali leaves or soft and smaller leaves of kandali -500 gm jakhiya - 15 gm  mustard oil- 30 ml  dry red chilly - 4 pcs (for tadka )  salt according to the taste  How to cook kandali ka saag - Traditional food of uttrakhand  1.First of all pick very soft and smaller kandali leaves and washing of all kandali . 2.Boil these kandali leaves in water . 3.Cook it till the acidity content of the leaves are removed and the entire kandali becomes pulpy .  4.Chop it roughly leaves of the kandali . 5.Heat mustard oil in thick bottom pan or kadai , next add jakhiya and dry red chilly .  6.Fry the boiled leaves of kandali for 10 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and add salt according to the taste and serve hot kandali ki saag with maduwa ki roti (ghee). JAKHIYA Jakhiya is also called wild mustard.The seeds are dark brown, and cracks when heated in oil. It is used in the...

A Herb From Uttrakhand

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  Neetle plant or bichhu ghaas or kandali is stinging grass found in the upper regions of Uttrakhand. It has medicinal values. In this time of Covid - 19 pandemic, use of this plant has taken a big leap. Ancient Egyptians used stinging nettle to treat arthritis and lower back pain, while Roman troops rubbed it on themselves to help stay warm.  The leaves have hair-like structures that sting and also produce itching, redness and swelling. A plant which is in abundance, when purchased online is about Rs. 900 or more.  So switch over to healthy life and use organic products. Spread the worthy information about NEETLE Plant. But don't commit the mistake of touching it with your hands.  Neetle plant when touched injects formic acid and thus irritates you.  So stay alert and live a healthy life. DO FOLLOW THIS BLOG FOR GETTING INTERESTING INFORMATION!!