I’ve been to Baroda (or Vadodara) more times then I can remember as it is where some of my family lives, but I’m embarassed to say I’ve never visited the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Champaner until now. I
Exploring Gujarat : Champaner
Foodie Post: A Gujarati Barbeque – Matla Undhiyu
It has been a while since I wrote about some of the wonderful food I have been eating, and what better way than to rave about one from home – Matla Undhiyu. I tried this when I was visiting my
The Crafts of Kutch
I have a little fascination with the arts. Whilst I wouldn’t consider myself to be a creative person, I really enjoy seeing and appreciating a wide variety of arts. It is one of the things that draws me to India,
The Great White Rann of Kutch
The main reason most people visit Kutch is to see the White Rann or Great Rann. It is a salt marsh that is flooded during monsoon, and then reappears as the dry of winter sets in. Located in North West
Wild Ass and The Little Rann of Kutch
I visited the Little Rann of Kutch recently for the first time. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect there, I had heard so much about the Great Rann but not so much about its smaller cousin. Going somewhere without
Cultural Misfits: Where do I fit in?
I am learning Hindi and have found the experience particularly challenging given the rather diverse cultural history I come from ( something I have discussed a bit previously here). My grandparents were born in India, my parents in East Africa
Guruvayur and Thrissur: How do you prove you are Hindu?
How do you prove what religion you were raised to someone you just met? A Christian can wear a cross, although anyone could do this relatively easily. A Muslim woman can wear a Hijab, but not all do. A Jewish
Orchha: Celebrating Dussehra Madhya Praddesh Style
Navratri is a Hindu festival that means 9 nights and is a celebration of the Goddess Durga as Autumn begins (at least in very simplistic terms). For me growing up in Australia, Navratri was the time of year we gathered
Foodie Post: Bhel
Bhel is one of those dishes that my mother makes very rarely, usually when we have some family around for a casual Sunday lunch. My cousin here in Delhi refers to it as “junk food”. I will just refer to
Raksha Bandhan… My Day
This weekend was Raksha Bandhan. It is a festival where a sister ties a Rakhi (which is like a wristband made from coloured thread and beads), around her brother’s wrist. This is to wish him prosperity. In return, her brother