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Festive Galore!

Dear Trujetter, Greetings to all present onboard!

Trujet’s sole mission is to build a good network while providing the latest technology and best services in the industry.

We really strive hard to achieve this goal.

The season of festivities has only begun and a lot of fun and exciting times lie ahead for all of us. It is also a time to plan our family holidays in advance. If you want your vacation to be an adventure cum leisure trip, do not miss reading our cover story as it will take you to India’s most happening surfing destinations. You can also plan a distinct vacation inspired by our getaway features, either to Madurai, a city that truly embodies the Tamil culture or to Kodaikanal, which is in close proximity and where the Himalayan cherry trees dapple the hills pink.

As September also brings the much loved Ganesh Festival, opt for a unique excursion to Karnataka’s ancient Ganesha temples and witness the elephant god in various shapes and forms. Carrying on with the holiday mood, in trends, read about which places in South India make your favourite Bollywood stars go wow!

Embark on an art and culture trip and know why Kerala’s Tiger Dance is a fantastic spectacle of tradition, art and enthusiasm; or catch a glimpse of the majestic monuments of Bengaluru and Mysuru that are architecural landmarks of the two cities in the photo feature pages.

Fans of Bollywood can get their dose of glam by reading actor Sridevi’s honest confessions in the Face2Face section. And last but not the least, with one of India’s biggest festivals, Diwali, approaching soon, we highlight the savoury home-made Diwali snacks of South India.

Best wishes and happy flying!

Sudha Reddy Group Director, Trujet Airlines

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THARITHE LOOM

BENGALURU LITERATURE FESTIVAL

The 11th edition of the festival will showcase various arts and cultural events across six cities of India. The festival will commence in Chennai and travel to New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The event will also bring forth celebrated artists like classical music and dance performers.

The show promotes Indian craft. The highlights are Chai & Chat Sessions, Craft Trails, Exhibitions, Stress on sustainable practices with Bamboo as the focus, Visual Craft Tradition, and Live Art & Craft. The initiative aims at creating an accessible platform for the artisans, design professionals and product developers.

A dance recital conceived, choreographed and presented by Bharatnatyam dancer, Padma Shri, Malavika Sarukkai is based on a concept titled Thari - The Loom.

Sarukkai’s innovative choreography is inspired by ‘sari’ - the traditional unstitched garment of India.

To engage and explore with all forms and genres of the written word, the city’s flagship literary event is an interactive platform for writers, publishers and readers. The mission is to showcase creative personalities from all media platforms through workshops.

When: September 1-21, 2017 Where: Chennai, New Delhi, Kolkata,

When: September 22-24, 2017 Where: Jaipur

When: October 2017 Where: Bengaluru (October 5);

When: October 28 & 29, 2017 Where: Bengaluru

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News updates A NEW TOURIST HUB IN GOA Government-run ecotourism complex in Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary in south of Goa offers people a perfect getaway to distract themselves from the sun and the beaches. It has a butterfly park, a 2km cycling trail, a rescue centre for animals and cottage facilities to boost tourism. A special feature of the sanctuary is a treetop watchtower positioned 25 metres above a watering hole where animals go to drink.

INS VIRAAT TO BECOME A TOURIST HOTSPOT Andhra Pradesh government plans to convert the aircraft carrier INS Viraat into a ‘dedicated tourist attraction’. The Indian Navy has decided to hand over the carrier to the Andhra Pradesh government.

It has not been decided where Viraat would be located but it is likely to be in Visakhapatnam. The Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu expects Viraat to draw more tourists to the state that also has the country’s only submarine museum.

SAND ART PARK IN ODISHA

TOUR 108 AMMAN TEMPLES Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation has launched a five-day pilgrimage tour covering 108 temples of Goddess Amman. The fare of `2,300 for the twice-a-week tour includes transport and lodging. During the tour, pilgrims will be taken to 108 important and ancient temples and darshan will be arranged by the Department of Tourism.

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Odisha government has decided to use the tool of sand art to promote tourism in the state. Sand Art Park at Puri will be made on two to three acres of land along the Puri beach. The project will train budding talents on sand art. All those interested in the art will be given regular training classes as a part of the project. Short-term course for tourists and creation of sand sculpture of international standard are also included in the project.

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Cine magic SPYDER

MOVIE OF THE MONTH

Director: A.R. Murugadoss Cast: Mahesh Babu, Rakul Preet Singh, SJ Surya, Bharath It is a spy thriller film written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss and jointly produced by Tagore Madhu and Nallamalapu Srinivas while Harris Jayaraj scored music for this movie. Shiva, an Intelligence Bureau Officer, tries to stop a Biological war and Bio-Terrorism in India. SJ Surya was selected as antagonist for Mahesh Babu.

Release Date: September 27, 2017

OTHER RELE ASES

KESHAVA VISHWAROOPAM 2 October 7, 2017 Director: Kamal Hassan Cast: Kamal Hassan, Rahul Bose, Pooja Kumar, Nassar, Waheeda Rahman *Release dates are subject to change

October 20, 2017 Director: Arjun Sarja Cast: Prem, Chandan, Aishwarya Arjun, Sadhu Kokila, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Rangayana Raghu

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Reading list Non-Fiction

DEVI, DIVA OR SHE-DEVIL: THE SMART CAREER WOMAN’S SURVIVAL GUIDE By: Sudha Menon Published by: Penguin Random House Price: `499

The book is an exploration of the complex issues faced by Indian women at the workplace, such as dealing with family pressures, gender perceptions, leadership challenges and bringing up children while also excelling in their careers. With insights from successful women, this book will help the contemporary Indian woman negotiate the professional world with panache and follow her career goals with ease.

Non-Fiction

LET US REMEMBER, ONE BOOK, ONE PEN, ONE CHILD AND ONE TEACHER CAN CHANGE THE WORLD. - ERNEST HEMINGWAY

Fiction

LINCOLN IN THE BARDO

By: George Saunders Published by: Bloomsbury Publishing India Price: `449 The American Civil War rages while President Lincoln’s beloved eleven-year-old son, Willie dies and is laid to rest in a Georgetown cemetery. Newspapers report that grief-stricken Lincoln returns to the crypt several times alone to hold his boy’s body.

From this seed of historical truth, the author spins an unforgettable story of familial love and loss that breaks free of realism, entering a thrilling, supernatural domain both hilarious and terrifying.

FAILING TO SUCCEED: THE STORY OF INDIA’S FIRST E-COMMERCE COMPANY By: K. Vaitheeswaran Published by: Rupa Publication Price: `595

Talking about the stories of young start-ups raising billions of dollars in funding and creating unicorns in just a few years, as well as the recent setbacks in the e-commerce industry, the book delves deep into the dark side of start-ups and its myriad pitfalls. Filled with interesting anecdotes and observations, hardhitting predictions and behind-thescenes industry happenings, this book tries to unravel the challenges faced by technology start-ups in India.

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Celebrations...

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Where Pan India

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DIWALI Diwali is celebrated across the nation.

Every region of the country has different interpretations of the festival. In all interpretations, one common thread rings true—the festival marks the victory of good over evil. People celebrate the festival with family gatherings, glittering clay lamps, festive fireworks, strings of electric lights, bonfires, flowers and sharing of sweets.

People seek the divine blessing of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and pray for success at the onset of a new financial year.

MYSORE DASARA The victory of good over evil is celebrated for 10 days in the city of Mysuru unlike other cities of India. The processions, also known as Jamboo Savari includes beautifully decorated elephants, one of which carries the idol of goddess Chamundeshwari. The torch-light parade which starts from Mysore Palace and ends at Bannimantop takes place on the last day of the festival. The other major highlights include dance groups, music bands, folklores and exhibition.

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DURGA PUJA The magnificent festival is about worshipping Goddess Durga with gaiety and grandeur. Highlydecorated, large-sized idols of Durga are created by potters and worshipped for five days. The festival features elaborate temple and stage decorations, scripture recitation, performance, revelry and processions.

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SNAPSHOT

Swaying with the Mountains

A boat journey from Rajahmundry or Bhadrachalam on the Godavari river takes one on a spellbinding ride of the scenic Papikondalu Mountain Range. As the river narrows and passes through twists and turns along the Papi Hills you can feel the power of nature. Spread over the East Godavari, West Godavari and Khammam districts, the hills surround a forest area in which each village has its individual speciality. Tribals here are a helpful lot and when in this beautiful land, one must try their special dish that is bamboo chicken.

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CITY GUIDE

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A melange of cultures Soulful and sprightly, Madurai is a city with a distinct flavour replete with heritage that represents the embodiment of Tamil culture.

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lso called the Athens of the East, Madurai is a highly spirited city and one of the largest in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

An eclectic place that offers diverse experiences, Madurai is a visitor’s delight.

Whether it is religion, history, culture or tradition, Madurai

is the place for the discerning traveller. Synonymous with the world renowned Meenakshi Aman temple and ‘Madurai Malli’ or Madurai jasmine flowers, this ancient city lies on the banks of the Vaigai river of the state. Madurai currently is one of the hundred cities slated to be developed as smart cities under the Prime Minister’s Smart City Scheme.

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Divinity and Sanctity profound A wonderful mix of legends, myths and some brilliant architectural techniques Definitely the soul of the city, the Meenakshi or Arulimigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Thirukkoil, dates back to the 7th century. An architectural marvel, the grandeur of the temple with 14 towers or gopurams, as tall as 45-50 meters, dominates the city’s skyline. Much of the present structure of the temple was built in the 17th century under the reign of Tirumalai Nayaka after portions of it were demolished over the previous centuries.

It is one of the few temples that has four entrances in four different directions and the entire complex is divided into concentric quadrangular enclosures.

With a whopping 33,000 sculptures, the temple is dedicated to goddess Parvati

aka Meenakshi and her consort Sundareswarar (Lord Shiva).

The sculptures inside the temple spell magnificence and architectural brilliance. The ceiling of the temple is a riot of colours with exquisite paintings of gods and goddesses. A large statue of lord Ganesha, made from a single stone, at the entrance of the Sundareswarar and Meenakshi shrines called the Mukuruny Vinayakar, is noteworthy.

Apart from the main sanctum, the temple complex has several elaborate halls and ‘mandapams’ which create the unique ambience of the temple.

These include the Kilikoondu Mandapam (bird cage corridor),

the Puthu Mandapam (new hall), the Ashta Shakthi Mandapam (hall of eight goddesses) and the Meenakshi Nayakkar Mandapam (hall of 1000 pillars).

The Thirupparankundram Murugan temple is yet another temple of high religious significance that is dedicated to god Murugan. It is believed to be the place where lord Murugan married Devasena.

The Koodal Azhagar temple dedicated to lord Vishnu is also of high interest. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture with a massive five-tiered Rajagopuram, this temple is believed to be one of the most ancient temples in the country.

AMAZING FACTS

The Golden Lotus Pond inside the Meenakshi temple is a holy site; the lotuses growing here have a golden colour.

Meenakshi temple won the coveted place of honour as one of the Seven Wonders of India for its architectural importance.

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Rich historic legacy A tour of palaces and museums of Madurai showcasing the rich past of the city If you are a history buff, the city’s Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal is a sight not to be missed. Erected in 1636, by king Thirumalai Nayak of the Nayaka dynasty that ruled the city during the 17th century, the palace is located about two km from the Meenakshi temple. Built in a style that is a fusion of the Dravidian and Islamic schools of architecture, the palace is mainly divided into the Swarga Vilasam (Celestial Pavilion) and Ranga Vilasam. The courtyard and the dancing hall are the highlights of the palace famous for its giant pillars. The exquisite foliated brickwork and intricately carved cloisters are symbols of the excellent workmanship of the past.

Gandhiji’s connection with the temple town of Madurai is significant for more reasons than one and the Gandhi Memorial Museum in the city is counted as one of the five Gandhi Sangrahalayas (Gandhi Museums) in the country. Housed in the historic, Tamukkam Palace, belonging to Rani Mangammal of the Nayaka dynasty that was built in the 17th century, the museum has a rich collection of paintings, photographs and articles related to the leader’s life. It traces the sequence of events leading to the fight for India’s independence and chronicle events like the Dandi March, Jallianwala Bagh tragedy and Swaraj. Apart from

THIRUMALAI NAYAKKAR PALACE IS A FUSION OF THE DRAVIDIAN AND ISLAMIC SCHOOLS OF ARCHITECTURE the original letters written by the Mahatma, the museum has the original blood-stained clothes that were worn by the leader on the day he was assassinated. The government museum in the complex traces the history of Madurai through the ages and also the period of Tamil architecture, including the Cholas and Pallavas.

Did You Know?

Mahatma Gandhi had visited Madurai five times. It was here that he renounced his traditional Gujarati attire and resolved to wear the dhoti on a regular basis way back in 1921.

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Local flavours If you are someone who loves to explore the native pulse of a place, make sure you visit the local markets and sample the local flavours. Likewise, no visit to Madurai is complete without visiting its lively, action packed and colourful markets. Located close to the Mattuthavani bus stand is the flower market, which must be visited for the famous Madurai Jasmine or ‘Madurai Malli’. A flower that has inspired none other than French perfume-maker Christian Dior, ‘malli’ is the focus of the market as men and women deftly string these beauties into pretty garlands that are sold as hot cakes.

Others are involved in buying these flowers in bulk, only to be strung and sold elsewhere. These flowers whose fragrance is sweet, pleasant yet arresting are purchased with great passion by the locals and are used for worship as well as to adorn their hair by women. The roses, frangipani and lilies only add colour and enhance the whole flower market experience. The fruit and vegetable market, including the banana market, forms for yet another ‘flavourful’ outing.

The markets around the Meenakshi temple are worth exploring for their sheer indigenous appeal. Whether it is the one-ofits-kind tailor market, the sweet/ savoury shops or even the little establishments selling the famous Madurai Sungudi cotton saris, each one has a unique story and appeal of its own.

Sample some authentic South Indian food including the famous soft, signature idlis of the Murugan idli shop. While the brand has several branches in

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Experience the cultural and traditional aspects of Madurai

the capital city of Chennai, its origin lies in Madurai. Translating into ‘cool heart’, Jigarthanda is a local drink that is a concoction of milk, ice cream and a host of other ingredients that is a Madurai speciality.

Apart from all of this, just moving around the city and exploring its nooks and corners on foot, leads you to some quaint streets and glimpses of life that is pleasantly slow paced and full of old world charm!

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FESTIVE GALORE

The city receives footfall from all over India and abroad throughout the year.

Meenakshi Tirukkalyanam is the biggest festival that the city celebrates for ten days in April/ May. Held in commemoration of Lord Vishnu’s arrival to attend the celestial wedding of Meenakshi and Sundareswarar in the city, the festivity fetches more than one million visitors.

MADURAI CULTURE

The temple town is home to many poets and artisans as it holds abundant literacy wealth of classical and modern Tamil language. Other than Tamil, the common language in the city is Saurastrians, spoken by the migrated Gujarati communities in early 16th century.

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Madurai city, the capital of Pandya rulers, is an important commercial and religious center. The history of Madurai dates back to 650 BC. It is the administrative headquarters of Madurai District.

ALL NIGHT FISH MARKET

Thoonga Nagaram meaning the ‘city that never sleeps’ is another name of the city. Madurai’s fish market is one of the reasons which makes the city special.

Over the last 100 years, vendors from the neighbouring big cities buy stock from Madurai’s fish market.

ARCHITECTURAL EXCELLENCE

Madurai is the hub of Dravidian art and culture. The Hall of Thousand Pillars is a testimony to the excellence of Dravidian architecture. The hall has 985 pillars, so arranged that from every angle they appear to be in a straight line. At the entrance is the equestrian statue of Ariyanatha Mudaliar, who built this triumph of art and architecture. The chakrams (wheel of time), engraved on the ceiling denoting the 60 Tamil years, are truly spellbinding.

THE HISTORICAL CONNECT

Madurai was on the map of global travel before thousands of years when King Alexander visited India in the 3rd century BC. History says, Megasthenes, the ambassador of Selucus, had toured Madurai during his travels in India of which the reference is found in his account, Indica.

According to the Ramayana and Mahabharata, the Pandya Kings used to rule in Madurai.

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Waves From the east coast to the west, India is surfing like never before. Here are some of the best surfing destinations in India for water-sport enthusiasts.

Words: SHIBAJI ROYCHOUDHURY

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India is a dream destination for surfing because of it’s unending coastline on both the east side of the country and west. However, it is only in recent times that this country has become a surfing hotspot. Until the 70s and 80s, surfing in south-east Asia was confined to Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Maldives. It was only post 90s when the world realised the potential of Indian seas. With the advent of technology, tourist influx, infrastructure and a new generation keen for adventure, the last decade has seen many young Indians take to the sport.

For beginners, the west coast states such as Goa, Karnataka

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and Kerala offer picturesque spots to surf. The waves are not as lethal or challenging in these areas and the best time to visit them is between the months of November and March.

Meanwhile, if you are a pro at surfing, then don’t hold back and head to the same destinations during pre and post-monsoon periods, when the swells pick up substantially. Meanwhile, the east coast is an amazing destination for surfing between June and August.

It is not an easy sport to master, so make sure you are all prepped. Most of these surfing hotspots have schools that provide training for novice, intermediate and advance level of surfing. Here are a few destinations for you to go surf this season.

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Mahabs Beach,

Mahabalipuram The Tamil Nadu coast gets most of its rain from the receding or northeast monsoon, from October to January, making this part of the country ideal for advanced level surfers to explore while it’s pouring buckets elsewhere. Mahabalipuram, with its atmospheric ruins and seaward activities is a good place to drop anchor. This quaint little fishing village has a clean stretch of coast that offers the perfect waves for surfing. From January to March, the waves at Mahabs Beach are gentle and ideal for beginner level

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surfers. It is approximately 50 kms south of Chennai (an hour’s drive). Located less than a km from the beach is India’s first surfboard factory called ‘Temple Surfboards’. The place makes custom surfboards for the avid surfer.

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Agonda Beach is 60 km from Dabolim, Goa.

Agonda Beach, Goa Located approximately 60 km from the airport, this beach is so isolated that it drops off the radar of mobile networks and is fully cut off from the mainland. Plainly for this solace, it is known as the ‘Silent Beach’.

There are local surf schools present on all these beaches with instructors who can communicate in a myriad of Indian and foreign languages. In addition to lessons, you can also hire surfing equipment from these schools.

The beach also has a turtle

centre at the northern end that protects the precious Olive Ridley turtle eggs. Only intermediate and professional surfers are recommended to surf here as the beach has a steep shelf at the high tide mark and the surf can be rough.

There is one more beach on other side of Agonda cliff called Cola beach which has an adjoining lagoon. For a sunset walk or a long lazy day, however, Agonda encapsulates romantic Goa at its very best.

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One of the best destinations to surf in India is in North Goa, especially for beginners and those looking for a little solitude.

The beaches here are relatively less crowded and the wind is favourable around the year. The vast coastline and the gentle waves not only help you fulfill your dream to surf but also ensure that your experience is more relaxing than exhausting. Among some of the exceptionally good spots to surf, according to professional surfers, the Ashvem beach is probably the best. It is a small

flat sandy beach located to the north of Morjim and is 52 km from Panaji airport. The northern end has a small lagoon with a rivulet flowing across the beach and into the sea. The morning waves are rarely longer than 50mt and their height is usually between one and two mts. Professional surfers, however, should travel 6km further north towards the Arambol beach. Waves here are a bit harsh and challenging to balance your surfboard. Hence, it is more suitable for intermediate and professional surfers.

THE NORTHERN END OF ASHVEM BEACH HAS A SMALL LAGOON WITH A RIVULET FLOWING ACROSS THE BEACH AND INTO THE SEA

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Rushikonda Beach, Visakhapatnam Blessed with waves that have quite an attitude, Rushikonda is famous among the surfers, especially with a consistent swell throughout the year which attracts both local and foreign surfers in equal measure.

Moreover, during the off-season, when the waves are not ideal for surfing, visitors can turn to deep water diving up to five mts depth to discover a new world beneath

the water. The coast is teeming with rich marine life.

During the IPL season, many South African and Australian cricketers visit this beach to go surfing and escape from the blistering humidity.

Vizag does face the wrath of occasional cyclones and storms from the Bay of Bengal which brings plenty of good sizeable surf to the shores.

Trujet offers direct service to Rajahmundry from Hyderabad.

Rushikonda is approximately 220 km from Rajahmundry.

Covelong Beach, Kovalam THINGS TO CARRY Surf board Short boards, long boards, hybrids, fishes, step ups, and guns.

Rashguard Rashguards are useful against the heat and provide UV protection Boardshorts Travel super light and pack a few board shorts and shirts Sunglasses Pack polarised lenses, which cut glare better and will save your eyes while surfing.

Towel Bigger towels are great for a beach blanket and board protection.

Hat Water hats save your head from burning in the afternoon heat.

Covelong Beach is amongst the first surfing destinations to come up in India. About 40 km from the Chennai Airport, this destination has quickly become a hub of surf culture.

It also offers a number of watersport opportunities for adventure enthusiasts. The best way to learn surfing at this place is with Murthy Megavan, a former fisherman-turned surfer who now runs the Covelong Point Social Surf School located on the beach.The school also hosts an annual competition called Covelong Point Classic Surf Competition, an international level surf competition that attracts surfers from world over.

Ideally, June-September is the best time to visit this place.

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Covelong Beach is 40 km from Chennai.

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Ode to Divinity If you look around carefully, you will find him everywhere. From bill boards, to temples, from reclining in cars to even as jewellery – we are talking about the omnipresent and most loved lord Ganesha.

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f you visit the coastline of Karnataka you can experience myriad forms of the elephant-headed God, as well as understand different legends associated with the temples. Here are some places that you can visit on your next trip.

Shri Vinayaka Temple, Anegudde Situated in Kumbhashi, Anegudde, 100km from Mangalore, this tiny village has become popular because of the Shri Vinayaka temple. Also called Kumbhashi, the word Anegudde comes from ‘Aane’ meaning ‘elephant’ and ‘Gudde’, meaning ‘hillock’. Legend has it that when this place was hit by severe drought in the past, Sage Agasthya performed penance to appease the rain God and the demon Kumbhasura created trouble. This is when Bheema, one of the Pandavas, received a weapon from lord Ganesha to kill Kumbahasura. Hence, this place has a well-known temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

The main idol here is a 12 feet

tall single stone that is self manifested and is believed to be growing every year.

Mahatobar Shri Siddi Vinayaka Temple, Idagunji Located in Idagunji town of Honnavara taluk, in North Canara district in Karnataka, this ancient temple dates back to 1,500 years.

It has a standing idol of Ganesha with two hands holding his favourite sweet ‘modak’ in one and a lotus in the other. It is believed that this location was earmarked by the Gods themselves where saints offered penance. Impressed with this, Ganesha decided to stay here.

Southadka Ganesha Temple This temple is in the Belthangadi Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. The idol of Ganesha is in the midst of an open field without a formal temple structure.

It is believed that this idol was worshipped by the royal family ruling this place which was destroyed by enemies. Local cowherds found the idol and installed it in a cucumber field.

In fact, it is said that Ganesha appeared in the dreams of the farmers and asked them to keep him in the open and not inside a temple building. Incidentally the name of the place comes from ‘Sowthe’ meaning cucumber and ‘Adka’ meaning field as cowherds offered cucumber to the deity while praying to him.

The temple is decorated with lot of bells offered by devotees who have special wishes.

Shri Siddivinayaka Temple, Chandaguli Also known as the Ghante Ganesha Temple (Ghante means bell), it is located at Chandaguli around 18 km from Yellapur. The location is scenic and surrounded with lush paddy fields, areca nut and coconut plantations. The temple has several bells of all sizes depending on the kind of problem being faced. Usually devotees who pray here come back to offer their thanks once their wishes are fulfilled. The idol of Ganesha is beautiful and the sight of the bells all around is mesmerising.

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Shri Mahaganapathi Temple, Sharavu The coastal town of Mangalore is home to the Shri Sharavu Mahaganapati temple located in the heart of the city. With a history dating back to over 800 years, legend has it that when king Veerabahu was ruling here, he accidentally killed a cow while he was hunting. To absolve himself of the sin, he was advised by Sage Bharadhwaja to install a Shiva linga and build a temple here. It was much later that lord Ganesha, self-manifested on the southern wall of the temple along with Siddhilakshmi and it is believed that praying to this form will grant you what you wish for.

Batte Vinayaga Temple at Barkur Located 16 km north of Udupi in Barkur, this is where you will see lord Ganesha facing towards north and leaning towards the west. The idol has a cloth (batte means cloth

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in Kannada) around the waist and bells and plaited hair. There are five footprints in front of the temple that has a historical significance and is currently being preserved by the archaeological department.

Sri Siddivinayaka Temple at Hattiangadi Located 8 km from Kundapur, the idol of the ancient Siddivinayaka temple is carved in a 2.5 feet high Saligrama stone and was built during the 8th century. The temple is situated on the bank of river Varahi and is the only temple where Ganesha sports matted locks locally called jata-hair and the curly hair is left loose at the back with the trunk bent towards the left. The Siddivinayaka School of Ancient Scriptures is housed here where various cultural events including the Yakshagana Kammata is held.

Guddattu Jaladhivasa Ganapathy Temple A one-of-its-kind temple, this

is a place close to Udupi where Ganesha is resting on the foot of a granite rock in a cave that is always filled with water up to the neck level. Part of a natural rock formation, this idol of Ganesha is self-manifested and believed to be the only idol resting in water.

Dating back to thousands of years, the three feet tall idol can be seen from a small opening in the wall when the arathi is being performed. The reason why the idol is immersed has an interesting legend. When fighting a demon Tripurasura, lord Shiva fired an arrow that missed him.

Shiva felt that this was caused by Ganesha and fired another arrow at him. But the arrow could not harm Ganesha and took him to a sea called the Madhu Sagara.

Ganesha drank the entire honey and blessed Shiva, who killed the demon. To help Ganesha, Shiva brought him to this place and said that those who immerse him in cool water will be blessed!

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Shri Vinayaka Temple celebrates Sankastahara Chaturthi with pomp.

On one of the special days, 18,000 ‘Kotte Kadbu’ or idlis are cooked in jackfruit leaves.

Shri Sharavu Mahaganapati temple also sees cultural activities including dance and drama shows as well as the traditional dance forms like the Yakshangana.

One of the pujas at, Mahatobar Shri Siddi Vinayaka Temple, is called Appane Cheeti or permission (Appane) letter (Cheeti). You can place a letter on the right and left foot of the lord. If the letter on the right falls, it is considered a Yes and left is No.

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ravelling to Kodaikanal from Palani is like going through the Garden of Eden. There is hardly anything more refreshing than feeling a spring fresh nip in the air, while watching Tamil Nadu’s sun-scorched plains change into misty blue hills. Lush paddy fields and neon green banana plantations give way to stately silver oaks, rhododendrons and magnolias like no tomorrow.

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Dark pines struggle for space with the nearly extinct Shola grasslands, and wild flowers carpet every inch of the slopes.

Kodaikanal is a very pretty place, especially in late winter, when the city’s Himalayan cherry trees dapple the hills pink.

La-la Land A very popular destination for honeymooners, Kodaikanal is called the ‘princess of hill stations’.

Gushing waterfalls, lakes, forests

and rocky outcrops, make up its landscape and the region’s incredibly scenic hinterland offers excellent treks. Small obscure villages, tucked away amidst the hills, present a timeless charm. Kodaikanal owes its popularity to its cool weather, easy accessibility and flower filled gardens. With shimmering lakes creating evocative sights, the place seldom fails to mesmerise and is only 120km away from Madurai. Because of its location, one gets to enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the glue-

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The incredible beauty of Kodaikanal grows manifold when in winters, cherry trees in the region sprout in pink hues of varying grade.

Words & Images: SVETLANA BAGHAWAN

green Vaigai plains at Kodaikanal and numerous bio-diversity hot spots that surround this British era summer retreat. During most of the year, Kodaikanal is a lovely dense green patchwork of forests and rolling meadows. Flowers seem to grow out of a thin air here and they are of an incredible variety and colour.

Winter’s treasure While rhododendrons and magnolias bloom in dashing

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NO MATTER WHERE ONE IS IN KODAIKANAL, SWEETLY SCENTED AIR, SERENITY AND DELICATE PINK CHERRY FLOWERS ARE BOUND TO FOLLOW

Did You Know?

Cherry blossom species naturally have five petals, but some cultivars are bred for fuller blossoms. The pink double blossoms of ‘Kanzan’ have as many as 28 petals each!

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Along with chrysanthemum, cherry blossom is considered the national flower of Japan. The Japanese love them so much, they’ve turned them into an ice cream flavour.

An image of the flower appears on the Japanese

100 yen coin.

Macon

in Georgia is known as the ‘Cherry Blossom Capital of the World’.

Around 3,00,0003,50,000 Yoshino cherry trees bloom here every year in March.

pinks, whites and yellows, large open-faced dahlias stand like rows of mini suns. Water lilies float quietly on the still water of the Bryant Park pond and its prized ornamental plum tree bends with the heavy load of intense pink blossoms. Kodaikanal’s floral charms do not end here and its real highlight is the abundance of blooming cherry trees in the region. Tall Himalayan cherry trees line the star-shaped Kodai Lake and come late winter, they start sprouting in faint pink flowers.

Shades of pink Rows of flower-filled trees reflecting on the lake water is a breathtaking sight and Kodaikanal’s cherry trees can be found all over the place. The lovely flowering cherry trees pop gorgeous surprises during the walks along paths that hug the ridges, hikes on the slopes of cedar and eucalyptus trees or on lazy forest trails of ferns and pines. No matter where one is in Kodaikanal, sweetly scented air, serenity and delicate pink cherry flowers are bound to follow.

Someone has rightly said “In the cherry blossom’s shade there’s no such thing as a stranger.” It holds quite true, for Kodaikanal’s cherry blossoms create quite a furor among the visiting tourists and nearly everyone scrambles to take the perfect selfie under their pink shade.

Thankfully the trees trail beyond the city, all the way to Vattakanal, and it is easy to spot them between the dark pine forests. Splashes of bold pink scattered amidst neat rows of eucalyptus give out their presence and often clusters of delicate cherry flowers can be seen peeping out from behind groups of broad-leafed mahogany and myrtle. Kodaikanal’s cherry trees also grow on the mossy spring banks, which nurture thickets of exotic orchids. During their peak flowering time, the branches get covered like lovely pink curtains and they sway beautifully in the gentle hilly breeze.

All that special Scientifically known as Prunus cerasoides, Kodaikanal’s cherry trees are cultivated for ornamental purpose and they produce yellow fruit, which turns red when ripe.

These are mostly consumed by the birds. The trees are mostly famous for their aesthetic value, and though, they are neither prized like in Japan nor is their flowering as awaited as the once in twelve years blossoming of the rare kurunji shrubs, when a pink tunnel of cherry flowers shade a sunny

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road, or when gusts of wind make their petals dance like careless butterflies, it is a sight to behold.

Humble, stately and omnipresent, there is nothing flashy about Kodaikanal’s cherry trees. They can be spotted even in the dim evening light when the mellow setting sun tints them with a deep magenta and the wind rippled lake water gets stained intense pink. Despite the deepening twilight, the cherry blossoms stand boldly confident in its bright hue as the rest of the foliage melts into darkness. It is only when the hill sides get dotted with myriad twinkling lights, do they disappear from view.

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India is famous for its breathtaking locations and exploring the country can bring you some great experience and memories. While each region of India has its own distinct charm, there is nothing to match the geography and historical and cultural wonders of south India. Small wonder then, that Bollywood stars consider the region as their favourite holiday destination. Here are some talking about their chosen vacation spots…

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I am quite fond of Chennai.

I’ve been coming to Chennai for years and have always appreciated the discipline and the organised way in which the film industry functions. Creatively and technically, the industry is brilliant. We have also had healthy exchange between the industries. We remake films, and there’s a great coming together of artists from all the industries. I’ve worked with many great directors and artists and technicians. It is wonderful to celebrate cinema on such a scale. All the artists from other states and languages have been invited and have been given great respect. I have been telling all my friends here for the past 40 years to put me in a small passing shot in the background. I wish I’d done something here. And the soft as cloud idlis in the canteens! Wow! Sometimes I skip meals in the hotels if I am visiting my friend Rajinikanth to have a few of those in his house.

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I love Bengaluru.

Many may not know, but I am part South Indian. My mother was a Hyderabadi. My grandfather was working at Mangalore Port as the Karnataka State Chief Engineer, who was the first Oxford-educated engineer. I was born and brought up in Mangalore till the age of five. I would be conversing in Kannada with the household staff.

Mum also taught me some Telugu and she would reward me with these amazing Hyderabadi dishes when I picked up a phrase or something.

Even now, I can make sense of a conversation, but cannot speak it anymore. Anybody who is fond of food must do a food trail in Hyderabad. I also love Bengaluru - people here are very open and friendly. Bengaluru is the perfect confluence of history and heritage with modernisation.

Shah Rukh Khan | Actor

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I love visiting the forest around Athirappilly Falls in Kerala.

One place I surely recommend people to visit in the South is the entire forest around Athirappilly Falls in Kerala. I had been there once as a kid but the time I actually became aware of the stunning beauty of the place was while shooting for Barso Re song from Guru. In fact, it is not just the falls, but the surrounding forests - where Mani Sir (director Mani Rathnam) brought us back to shoot for Raavan. I haven’t ever seen a forest look so beautiful after a fresh spell of rain. The little rivulets and streams that run through it are so crystal clear and pristine.

It surely is my idea of the Garden of Eden. You absolutely have to visit this place. And right after monsoon is ideal.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan | Actress

I would strongly recommend Palakkad in Kerala.

It is where I am from and is one of the most under-rated parts of Kerala. It is famous for tea and coffee plantations and has the most amazing weather. The lush valleys are also replete with gorgeous teak plantations. A trip to the orange estates on the Nelliampathi Hills is a must! Palakkad is also a great spot for lovers of history. Tipu’s Fort, Thiruvalathur Temple, Kalpathy Heritage Village are some of my favourite spots here.

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I have a soft corner for Hyderabad.

It is where my career started when no one was ready to work with me in Mumbai.

Bapu Sir gave me my first break in Vamsa Vriksham. Professionalism and the work culture of South Indian cinema laid my professional foundation. It was then that I landed up in Hyderabad. From here I boarded a train to Rajahmundry to shoot for the film. There is so much we can learn from the film industry here – the punctuality, devotion, small budget yet huge passion and canvas of technicians.

It is the USP of the cinema here. I have worked in three south Indian languages – Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam and I also want to work in a Tamil film.

Anil Kapoor | Actor

I am in love with the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary.

It is the most peaceful place on earth.

Have you experienced the noise of silence?

You should - it exists in this jungle.

The protected area is home to several endangered and vulnerable species including elephants, tigers, bison and leopards. I was also told that the sanctuary is home to nearly 300 bird species. I have been an audience to this most unusual ‘concert’ where there were at least 11 different species of birds (or so my guide told me) chirping or singing in unison.

The Moyar River is an ideal place to spot animals. And the Moyar River Gorge, also called the Moyar Canyon, is a dramatic 20km long gorge that plunges into the gorge below Theppakadu in the roaring Moyar waterfall. The sight is incredible.

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Kerala’s folk art form, Pulikkali or The Tiger Dance, is a fantastic spectacle of tradition, art and enthusiasm.

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s the evening sets in on the fifth day of Onam, Kerala’s biggest festival, an unusual sight is witnessed on the street that encircles the city’s iconic Vadakkunnathan Temple, in the legendary temple-town of Thrissur. For a millisecond you may wonder, if you are actually looking at a mixed pack of unleashed wild animals such as tigers, lions or leopards moving around freely! You breathe a sigh of relief as it turns to be a procession of men, covered in full body-paint inspired by a variety of wild cats. The crowd dances to a catchy three-beat rhythm of drums played by the musicians accompanying them. Attached to their waists is a belt of bells, which jingles in sync with the music as the dancers move their waists and perform the art form decked as tigers with peculiar steps resembling the tiger.

The street is choc-a-block with cheering onlookers, who fill every empty spot, be it the pavements,

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adjoining buildings or the grounds sloping down from the temple, to catch a glimpse of ‘Pulikkali’ or ‘The Tiger Dance’ that showcases a slice of Thrissur’s heritage.

Encouraged by the appreciation pouring from the crowd, the dancers move like big cats and shake their bellies and faces, which are covered by masks.

Each troupe consisting of 30-50 dancers, is followed by a large tableau depicting a theme inspired by mythology or a current subject.

The party stops and performs in front of the judges’ deck at Naduvilal Junction and the entire spectacle carries on till late into the night.

Pulikkali’s roots The origin of Pulikkali dates back to about 200 years and there are different versions of how it came into being. A popular narration states that Maharaja Rama Varma Sakthan Thampuran of Cochin (1769-1805), introduced the dance as part of Onam celebrations.

He wished to incorporate a celebration (that showcased their

martial attributes) performed by his soldiers, for the harvest festival. Another account states that Pulikkali was once performed

by Muslims during Muharram and hence was brought to Kerala by them.

As per a third version, British officers posted in the area in earlier times wanted to know more about the appearance and behaviour of tigers. The Maharaja came up with a novel idea to meet their request. He asked a group of men to dress and act like tigers. Local artists immediately got to work with their pigments and painted the bodies of men to appear like tigers. On their part, the men imitated a few steps of the big cats of the forest. The performance was such a success that it soon became a regular affair and the highlight of the Onam celebrations at Thrissur, with men from different walks of life and religions participating in it. As time passed, people of Thrissur started looking forward to the Pulikkali performance and even men looked forward to

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QUICK FACTS The Onam festival dates are decided in accordance with the Malayalam calendar and local traditions and customs. There can be changes in the dates according the customs and rituals associated with each place of worship. So it is better to confirm the dates before your travel.

The Thrissur Municipal Corporation gives a grant of about

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for each Pulikkali troupe.

A particular combination of tempera powder and varnish or enamel is used to make the paint.

Apart from body paint and masks, cosmetic teeth, tongues, beards and moustaches are also used by the participants.

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participating in the performance.

Travellers marked their calendar to ensure they were at Thrissur on the Pulikkali performance day. The rest, as they say, is history.

Festive fervour The excitement of the festival starts building up in advance as `tiger teams’ are put together by different local clubs and neighbourhoods. Participants from outstation typically travel to the city a day in advance.

While they enjoy the buzz of the performance and dancing, they believe it is their duty to keep their heritage alive. Many have been part of Pulikkali for years and say they will continue to participate till their bodies allow them to. Artists - both local and from nearby towns, volunteer to paint `the big cats’. And residents of Thrissur strive to get a vantage spot to see the performance.

A work of art Artists start painting the men

A LARGE BELLY MEANS A LARGE FACE AND GREATER IMPACT WHEN IT IS WRIGGLED! early in the mornings and one of the main venues is schools, which are closed on account of Onam.

A lamp is lit, and after breaking a coconut and saying their prayers, the artists pick up their brushes and get on to work. The hair on the torso is removed, and a base coat is first applied and allowed to dry.

The participant men typically wear shorts during the session.

In recent years, men with large bellies have been in demand as a large belly means a large face and greater impact when it is wriggled!

Usually the face of a tiger, leopard or lion is painted on the belly, and the arms, legs and back of the dancer are painted with stripes or spots. Painting a single person may take three-four hours and

more. While in the past, the face would also be painted, performers now opt to wear face-masks for an enhanced effect. Opting for a mask also reduces the risk of inhaling paint and makes eating and drinking easier during the festival.

The changing face of Pulikkali Year 2016, witnessed a historic moment in Pulikkali. For the first time, four women participated in the tiger dance! This pathbreaking step opened a new chapter in Pulikkali’s twocentury old history that had only seen men participating. The crowds cheered the `tigresses’ whole-heartedly as the women danced for hours along with the other participants. The wonderful response from the audiences last year has raised expectations and viewers are looking forward to witnessing an entire troupe of women tigers at this year’s Pulikkali festival.

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With taste buds suffering from a sugar overload, savoury snacks are often a welcome sight during Diwali in India and in the Southern states too. There are a plethora of home-made options to choose from.

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iwali in Southern India is celebrated on Chauturdashi or the 14th day when Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura.

The auspicious day denotes the triumph of good over evil.

Hindus wake up way before dawn, as early as 4am, have a fragrant oil bath and wear new clothes. They light lamps all around the house and draw elaborate kolam (rangoli) at the entrance of their homes. A special puja with offerings to Lord Krishna or Lord Vishnu, is performed and after bursting crackers, several delicacies, both sweet and savoury are enjoyed as a family.

Apart from sweets like okkarai, badusha and rava kesari, which are an intrinsic part of the Diwali festivities, to give the taste

buds a relief, several dry savoury snacks are eaten. Ribbon pakodas, thattai, murukku and mixtures are laid out on every table on Diwali day for family and friends to munch upon.

With minor variations, most of the snacks in Southern India are similar.

Aruna Panangipally, a food blogger and expert cook, says, “Rice flour, besan, and sometimes, maida are the key base ingredients we use for our snacks. Flavouring could be curry leaves, chilli powder, sesame seeds and carom seeds.”

Rice based Naren Thimmaiah, executive chef, The Gateway Hotel – Residency Road, Bangalore, says, “Since rice is one of the major staples in Karnataka, you

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Left: Badusha; Right: Rava Kesari

AMAZING FACTS Gram flour contains high amount of carbohydrates and a higher proportion of protein than any other flour.

Murukku originated in Tamil Nadu and its name derives from the Tamil word for ‘twisted’, which refers to its shape.

Hyacinth beans are also known as Egyptian beans. They were first cultivated in Asia and North Africa as a food source.

will find it being used abundantly in various forms, be it rice flour, puffed rice or flattened rice. Basic spices like chilli powder or green chilli finds prime place among the key ingredients. Cumin, carom seeds and saunf are also used generously.

Finally, there are fried curry leaves to give you a pleasant aroma.”

No Diwali is complete without the crunchy and well-spiced murukku or chaklis which are twisted. Made from rice flour and lentils, it comes in several variants.

Ideally, rice is soaked for three hours before running it through a wet grinder. Roasted gram powder is sieved and added along with salt, jeera, and a pinch of asafoetida and of course chillies. Different shapes can be imparted with the use of the murukku maker. These are then deep fried and can be stored for months.

Pottukadalai murukku, made with idli rice and roasted gram flour, is another common variety. Mannapparai murukku, butter murukku, achu murukku and seepu murukku are some of the other variants popular in Tamil Nadu.

In Kerala, thenkuzhal and kai murukku or the hand-made ones are common varieties.

The thenkuzhal murukku can be made with idiyappam flour too. Chegodilu a kind of ringshaped murukku, is a musthave in Andhra Pradesh and Paalakaayalu or rice balls are also popular.

In Telangana, sakinalu, made of rice and sesame seeds, devoid of spices, is a part of the festivities.

Thattai is another crisp snack synonymous with Diwali.

Traditionally made in Brahmin households in the Chettinad region in Tamil Nadu, it has now gained popularity all over South India. Made with rice flour, maida, roasted gram and peanuts, these flat disc-like crispies are hugely popular across Southern India.

The thattai with pepper is known as milagu thattai. In Karnataka too these are prepared for Diwali and known as nippattu.

These are comparatively thicker and have peanuts and maida in it, whereas, Tamil Nadu’s thattai and chekkalu in Andhra Pradesh are thin and light with little peanuts or sometimes no peanuts at all.

Some families in Tamil Nadu, even make kara kozhukatai or savoury dumplings made of rice flour and stuffed with urad dal and other spices.

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AJWAIN FLAVOURED SEV IS A TREAT FOR THE TASTE BUDS IN DIWALI AMIDST A PLETHORA OF SWEETS Lentils galore Who can resist a plateful of pakodas made of besan or gram flour along with other ingredients on Diwali?

Ribbon pakodas are synonymous with celebrations in Southern India.

In addition to rice flour, besan is added to the dough for these pakodas, apart from hot oil, to give the pakodas a crispness. In Kerala, these are referred to as pakkavadas.

Moong dal pakodas are another must-have on Diwali in Tamil Nadu.

They are usually served with manjal or turmeric root chutney.

Oma podi or ajwain flavoured sev is a treat for the taste buds in Diwali amidst a plethora of sweets. This is a fine and crispy

sev. Slightly different is the garlic karasev or poondu karasev, which is a thick besan sev with a distinct garlic flavour.

The South Indian mixture is another delectable treat in Diwali, where sometimes, oma podi is one of the many constituents and other ingredients such as boondi, peanuts, chivda and peas are added.

In Karnataka, avarekalu mixture is a tea-time snack in Diwali, prepared using deep-fried avarekalu or hyacinth beans. Thick poha, fried gram, peanut and spice powders are the other ingredients in this mixture.

Another basic but simple deep-

RIght: Avarekalu mixture; Below: Ribbon pakoda

fried snack which is munched upon is Kara Boondi made with besan and salt, chilli powder.

Coconut and curry leaves are sometimes added.

Goli baje, onion bondas, upma in Tamil Nadu, parawppu vadai in Kerala, same or millet dosa in Karnataka, are some other snacks served on Diwali but are fres As Chef Thimmaiah says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Diwali is the time for indulgence and these snacks taste even better amidst the countless varieties of sweets made during Diwali. Known purely for their taste, crispness and shelf life, most of these savoury snacks are similar with minor variations across South India.â&#x20AC;?

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Runways across the world are celebrating the onset of autumn with something distinct, something different. From pristine whites to ubiquitous stripes and from playful jumpsuits to the modern bohemian, the repertoire of trends is huge on making style statements. Lap these trends up to make this season eccentric, stylish and most importantly, fun.

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e’ve packed a summer away and will be bringing out the winter fare soon but perhaps, it’s time for an update. Make some additions, wear classic trends differently and toss out some of the old completely. Thrilling, appealing and inspiring, runway trends can be translated into your wardrobe’s nooks and crannies with ease and a lot of aplomb.

The Modern Bohemian Romantic, more or less effortless yet breathtakingly beautiful, the modern bohemian is besotted with loose and breezy silhouettes, bold prints, fringes and tassels, maxi lengths, crochet and long chains. Garnish your garments with ample hippie spirit to make the coming cooler months a lot easier to deal with. Let the romance prevail this season with whimsical deconstructions, featherlight floor sweeping shapes, floral prints, swishing fringes and light

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hues. If you’re comfortable with sheers, go for it in super-long and super-light silhouettes.,especially while layering. Ruffles, high slits, deep necklines, sturdy fabrics and sugary candy tones are your cues to be the modern bohemian.

White Out It’s time to start afresh. Ditch those dark shades you embraced last winters and welcome a fresh hue and a fairer one as autumn rolls in. There is no better treatment for your armoire, come the cool months than to obliterate all those busy prints and colour pops that dotted your summer wardrobe.

It won’t be completely wrong to devise a wardrobe detox and crave some pure unadulterated fashion in the coming months. So whether you like white in your tops or in bottom wear, in skirts, in loose drawstrings, in peasant dresses, in cutwork peplums or in a long coat, the hue takes fashion by its horns every year and this year is no different.

FUN FACTS

Waist belts are a rage this season.

Both wide and slim, the belts are used to cinch coats, shirts and knitwear.

Ankle cuffs are a latest trend and have been a part of lots of fashion weeks. They are contemporary anklets and can be used to style the little black dress.

The Fun-sie Onesie You have heard of the jumpsuit, surely because if you have not, you need to have an exit plan.

A de rigueur trend that has come in a variety of avatars is all the rage currently. Printed, patterned, cinched-at-thewaist, left loose, sleeveless often, narrow tapered legs that stop just above one’s ankle is the jumpsuit for you. No, it’s not old-fashioned anymore. If you are new to them then start off with one in a

Checks are a welcome addition to the wardrobe this season. Variety of styles from small, office-like to more relaxed ones with nineties feel look good with flannel shirts.

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neutral tone and dress it up with a belt in a dark colours jacket, and a statement accessory. Then there’s the wrap style jumpsuits that tuck your waist in rather daintily and if you’ve got a V-neck on it, layer it with long chain necklaces. You could also opt for the drop-waist jumpsuit if you’re in the mood for boho-chic. A fringed bag, chunky accessories and sandals should complete this look. If height is not on your side, go for a jumpsuit that’s cropped, say mid-calf. Pair with boots, sneakers, heels or flats.

Have fun with it.

Earn Your Stripes Stripes never seem to go away, really and truth be told, they shouldn’t; they’re a style staple!

Along with conventional stripes of the vertical and horizontal kind, fashion leaders are now mixing it up with stripes going in all directions, in all colours and in thickness, if you please. Bright stripes are being shot out in a shifting thickness and on varying paths. Unusually coloured stripes in different widths, geometric and linear lines set haphazardly, modish zigzags, bold and nautical sailor stripes; the rule seems to be more is more. So go ahead and earn your stripes albeit fashionably.

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INTERVIEW

Sridevi Queen of 300 films

From starting off as a child artiste in a Tamil film to playing a mom in her 300th film, Sridevi has mesmerised audience with her spectacular performances.

Words: PRATISHTHA MALHOTRA

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ost spending close to 50 years in the film industry and doing 300 movies, Sridevi is as humble as she was during her first venture. Yet on receiving praises for her work, the big-hearted actor gives the entire credit to all the technicians she has worked with. “My journey as an actor has been wonderful. I thank my co-stars, directors, producers and technicians who made this possible. That’s what queens are made of, isn’t it?” she asks innocently and with infectious enthusiasm, adding, “We have really worked hard for the success we have seen. We literally slogged, so we are happy if the fans go crazy as we want it that way.”

Mom is a fantastic film. Did you realise it would get so much adulation when you read the script?

Well, it is a very simple story and the subject is very emotional. But the reason why I did this film is because of the relationship between the mother and daughter. That really moved me and I always go with my instinct.

We loved watching you, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Akshaye Khanna in one frame. How was it shooting with these actors?

Nawaz is unbelievable. There are some actors who are very versatile and he is one of them. When he is a villain, you hate him, you are scared of him. But when he plays a vulnerable character, he is unbelievable. I am a big admirer of his work. Working with Akshaye and Nawaz was absolutely amazing. Sajal Ali and Adnan Siddiqui are all brilliant. I I learned a lot from them.

Are scripts a part of the dinner table discussion?

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part of a family, you won’t take any decision without consulting them. So, obviously, I do share things with my daughters and my husband.

Speaking of family, your daughter is all set to make her debut. Do you advise your daughters on how to handle certain things?

Like any other mother, be it in this profession or any other, I tell my daughters the right things to do. Work hard, give your best. Hard work always pays off.

You have seen Indian Cinema and the fraternity evolve in so many ways. Do you enjoy the things that have changed?

There is too much exposure today because of media, but we have to change with time. This wasn’t the case earlier so people didn’t know so much about us. There was always a mystery. Speaking of today’s generation, they want to know more about the actors, so everything works around that.

We have heard so many stories about you being an introvert and in a split second being magic on camera.

That is with every actor you know. The moment the camera starts, you have to forget everything and you become the person that you are playing. Only then you can do justice to your character.

Having worked with so many directors in all these years, who do you think brought the best out of you?

That way there are many. But Shekhar Kapur is one director who gets the best out of his actors.

If not an actor, what would you have been?

I love to paint, I think if not an actor, I would have been a painter. It would have been something creative definitely.

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MY JOURNEY AS AN ACTOR HAS BEEN WONDERFUL. I THANK MY CO-STARS, DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS AND TECHNICIANS WHO MADE THIS POSSIBLE.

AMAZING FACTS • Sridevi started her journey as a child artiste at the age of four.

• She was named as Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan, and after entering to the film industry she changed her name to Sridevi.

• She made her Bollywood debut as a child artist in the hit film Julie (1975).

• 13 year old Sridevi played Rajnikanth’s step mom in a Tamil movie Moondru Mudichu.

• Sridevi has also appeared in the TV series Malini Iyer, judged a TV show Kaboom as well as appeared in numerous print and TV ads.

• Sridevi did playback singing for films Sadma (1983) and Chandni (1989).

• In 2013, she won the Padma Shri.

• Steven Spielberg approached Sridevi for a brief role in the movie Jurassic Park.

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St. Philomena Cathedral, Mysuru

Displaying Gothic style with beautiful stain glass windows and lofty towers, the church is one of the largest in the country. A crypt in the cathedral houses a statue of Saint Philomena, acquired from France.

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Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru

The colossal neo-Dravidian-style building on the north-western end of Cubbon Park was built in 1954 and serves as the legislative chamber of the state government.

It looks breathtakingly beautiful when it is floodlit on Sunday evenings and public holidays.

Attara Kacheri, Bengaluru Two-storied European classical style building is also known as the High Court Building. Located opposite to Vidhan Soudha, the building is in perfect contrast to the white columned legislative chamber. It was built under the reign of Tipu Sultan and dates back to the year 1867.

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Mysore Palace Also known as the Amba Vilas Palace, it is the official residence of the Wodeyar dynasty. The three-storey stone structure incorporates elements from Indian, IndoIslamic, Neo-Classical and Gothic revival styles. The palace is lit up for Dussehra celebrations with more than 1,00,000 light bulbs.

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Venkatappa Art Gallery, Bengaluru

Giving an insight into the past and the artists who belonged to the bygone eras, the art gallery boasts of more than 600 paintings. Art-works belonging to 2000 BC till the medieval period are also on display here.

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TAROT PREDICTIONS S E P T E M B E R - O C T O B E R

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CAPRICORN - THE EMPRESS

AQUARIUS - THE JUSTICE

PISCES - THE CHARIOT

The Empress signals a happy and positive time. It is a period when an existing venture comes to fulfillment. Towards the end of October, venture out for a fun trip with your family and friends.

Lucky Days: Tuesday and Wednesday Lucky Colours: Purple and White

In September, you can expect to do fairly well in business partnerships and financial investment. Around mid of September, make careful decisions optimally using your skills and talents.

The Chariot says that you will successfully balance challenging situations and achieve your goals.

You will sweep obstacles aside and be pro-active. Weekend vacation is indicated after the 15th of September.

Lucky Days: Monday and Sunday Lucky Colours: Mauve and White

Lucky Days: Sunday and Monday Lucky Colour: Milky white

ARIES - THE TEMPERANCE

TAURUS - THE HERMIT

CANCER - THE MAGICIAN

You need to display infinite patience before you consider every aspect of taking any final decision in career and business.

After mid September, a trip with family and friends is on the cards.

It is a month of solitude, and introspection as well as taking some significant decisions regarding career. Towards mid September, a visit to historical places, beaches, and festivals is indicated.

There will be many choices along your way as well as good news expected in business, financial ventures and career.

Mid-September is a good time for creative and artistic pursuits.

Lucky Days: Friday and Sunday Lucky Colours: White and Sea blue

Lucky Days: Monday and Friday Lucky Colours: Orange and Red

Lucky Days: Friday and Sunday Lucky Colours: Rose pink and White

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GEMINI - THE EMPEROR

VIRGO - THE MOON

LEO - THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE

The Emperor deals with lessons in responsibility and right action. By mid of September, the scenario is to focus on financial and business matters. After mid-October, an active social life, some quick trips and expeditions are indicated.

This month your past efforts and hard work will surely pay off. There may be good financial returns in business projects. Success in matters of employment, promotions or an overseas journey is on the cards.

The wheel of fortune brings changes, challenges and decisive action in business and career plans. End of October, travel is on the cards. Also a time for regeneration and healing.

Lucky Days: Monday and Tuesday Lucky Colours: Orange and Cream

Lucky Days: Friday and Saturday Lucky Colours: Green and Yellow

Lucky Days: Sunday and Monday Lucky Colours: Yellow and Orange

SCORPIO - THE TOWER

SAGITTARIUS - THE WORLD

LIBRA - DEATH

A good month for contracts and business deals, chances of financial gains through unexpected sources as well. Beginning of September, a visit to enchanting temples, exotic wildlife, and sprawling greens is on the cards.

This month pay attention to insurances and documents. After mid September, business ventures are profitable but job-wise there could be some challenges to face. A test of patience and tact will make you pick your next course of action wisely.

The Death card castigates an opportunity that will help steer your plans in a new direction. Business projects will turn lucrative and bring in financial success.

Around end of October, family will be supportive and a visit to a place of worship is on the cards.

Lucky Days: Wednesday and Thursday Lucky Colours: Black and Yellow

Lucky Days: Wednesday and Saturday Lucky Colours: Turquoise Blue

Lucky Days: Thursday and Friday Lucky Colours: Sky Blue and Emerald Green

B H U VA N A SHRIDHAR

Tarot Reader & Crystal Healer

Bhuvana Shridhar is an Online Tarot Reader and Numerologist. bhuvanashridhar@gmail.com; www.tarotcosmic.com

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