The story behind the iconic Karaikal Mango Festival Karaikkal Ammaiyar’s birth name was known as Punitavati and she was married to a wealthy merchant. One day, her husband had brought two mangoes for his afternoon meal. Before that, a Siva devotee had come asking for alms, and she had given him one mango. After […]
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Introduction For many of us, food holds a magnitude of emotions that transforms us into a Kathakali dancer depending on our mood. In that regard, mangoes equate to summer, and happiness, but the season’s first mangoes, Vadu manga lead to an excitement beyond words. You might wonder, why does this bring about so much happiness?
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Why are mangoes season special? Introduction: For many of us, summers are associated with savoring mangoes while the juices drip off our chins. With the innumerable varieties of mangoes available in India, one thing that doesn’t change across platforms is its incredible sweetness that has all of us craving for more. Nostalgic sweet summers: How
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