Seasons affect so much of our lives, affecting our digestion, offering different foods at different times, through heat and cold, wind and rain. Ayurveda offers guidance through all of this. In winter, your skin is affected very fast, but not if you dip into a little Santulan Crème Rose now…
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Sparking the Inner Light, This Deepawali and Every Deepawali!
Very close to the hearts of millions of bharatiya people i.e. Indians, this festival of lights, at its core, signifies the inner spiritual triumph. There is a great conflict within each of us. Light has the quality of instantaneously dispelling all darkness everywhere, within and without. Narrations of the heroic…
Celebrate Heartily with the Right Deepawali Snacks Recommended by Ayurveda!
Deepavali is the most important and passionately celebrated Indian festival. Festivals in Indian culture are designed in such a unique way that they not only help us to enjoy but also protect and even improve health at physical, psychological, social as well as environmental levels. Deepavali is not an exception.…
The Half-Moon Sweet-Coconut Dumpling a.k.a. ‘Karanji’ – Diwali Special!
Karanji is a popular sweet from the Maharashtrian cuisine, is an indispensable part of Deepawali’s festive snacks. Filled with cooling coconut, these half-moon fried pastries are universally loved. In North India, a Karanji variant is called Gujiya and in Gujarat they are popular as Ghughra. The recipe, with its nourishing…
How to Celebrate Vasu Baaras and Dhanatrayodashi – Explained by Shreeguruji
Shreeguru Dr. Balaji Tambe’s mission to explain the science and therapeutic values of ancient traditions and rituals so that everyone’s lives can be better is an almost inexhaustible treasure. In this video, Shreeguruji explains in very simple terms, so that even children can understand, the significance of Deepawali and…
A Curated Diwali Beauty Gift Set – The Happiness Box!
Diwali brings gifts and also the fun of searching for the perfect gifts for loved ones! This Diwali, bring enhanced skin to your loved ones. The delightful #HappinessBox is bound to make all self-care enthusiasts smile. Enhanced skin and hair health, and a dose of holistic well-being in 2 sizes,…
Pitrupaksha – Dealing with Attachments, Karmic Blocks and Genetic Factors in our Lives
The ten day Ganesh festival comes to a culmination on the day of Ananta Chaturdashi, with a ‘visarjan’ (relinquishing) of the Ganesh idol made from the Earth element into the Water element. The concentration of the earth element in the body is at the first chakra, moolaadhaar, located at the…
How to Deal with Pitta Dosha During the October Heat!
Among the many unique concepts in the ancient Indian sciences is the principle of ‘Lok-Purush-Nyaya’. Simply put, it means that whatever is in the external environment, also exists within the individual who is inside the environment. Whatever occurs in nature, affects every living thing. This critical foundational truth is also…
Dhirdi – An Evergreen, All Season, All Ages Snack!
Snacking has become part of our culture. However, heavily processed foods are also a burden on our digestive system and health. A healthy homemade snack with a high taste factor can help you avoid unnecessary processed foods. The 3 dals in this snack with a little bit of rice make…
Autumn or Sharad Rutu Leads to Certain Pitta Problems – Shreeguruji Offers Solutions!
In his inimitable style Shreeguru Dr. Balaji Tambe explains how the body reacts to the environment in this season. He further explains several simple kitchen-made recipes that can help everyone deal with these reactions. He also aligns these solutions with the rituals and festivals celebrated at this time, like…