Food Mythology

Origin of Coconut

Coconut is a symbol of fertility and an emblem of Goddess Lakshmi – the goddess of good fortune and prosperity. The resemblance of coconuts to human heads fascinated the ancients and they replaced humans in sacrifice by breaking coconuts instead. With its head-like shape and two eyes and coarse hair on top, it resembled the …

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The Humble Dal

Dal has been a staple food for centuries. Dal is a soup-like preparation made from different pulses. It is one of the simplest, most humble, and most comforting foods. Each state in India has its favorite selection of Dals and method of preparation. Toor, masoor, chana, urad, and moong dal are the most commonly used …

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God who burnt his Hand

Lord Vishnu in form of Alarnatha, situated at Brahmagiri, a hilly area, at a distance of 24 km from Jagannatha Puri, once burnt his hand while honoring food offered by a small boy, if you happen to visit there the priest would happily show you the burnt finger of the Lord. Lord Alarnatha (or Alalanatha) …

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Tasty Food without Salt

Food without salt is certainly incomplete. Salt plays a crucial role in enhancing taste, texture and also balances the food. Even if there is less salt we find the food incomplete. But there is a temple in south India that gives Prasadam without salt. The temple of Uppaliappan in Kumbakonam prepares food without salt and …

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Honey- Food of Gods

Has anyone tasted Nectar??  where can you find the nectar? The real nectar is honey, says ancient Greek mythology. Honey reassembled nectar believed to have unimaginable powers, also as a source of wisdom and poetry. Honey is also the truth, and it is one product that needs no processing and is made of natural flowers. …

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