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Car Pooja - What, Why and How to bless and protect your vehicle?
Yes! Car Pooja is a thing (sometimes misspelled Puja). Many of us desi folks value and treasure our cars and being able to afford one and...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jul 16, 20203 min read
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Celebrating Moon Cycles
The first time I got my period, my best friend Aditi and I were going up the stairs at school. She said to me, "I think you sat on...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jul 15, 20203 min read
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Chanaa Methi nu Athaanu/Pickle
by @laviextraordinaire Loving this recipe collaboration with Pankti @laviextraordinaire. She is an amazing momma of two with a love for...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jun 26, 20202 min read
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GF Bell Pepper nu Shaak
Bell Pepper Sabji Need: 2 large Green Bell Peppers 2 large Red bell peppers 2 tbsp oil (yes this one takes oil but the chanaa no lot will...
Vaishali A. Patel
May 25, 20201 min read
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Gluten Free Gor Papadi
What if I tell you, Gluten Free folks can also enjoy this Gujarati Treat? . 🔆 GOR PAAPADI - Gluten Free . I grew up eating Sukhadi...
Vaishali A. Patel
May 21, 20202 min read
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SO WHY DO I HAVE TO LEARN GUJARATI?
Do you… Unconsciously take your shoes of when you enter a home? Bow down your head when you meet older family members? Greet them with...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 16, 20192 min read
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INDIAN (GUJARATI) – SUMMERS
In the afternoon, sitting with your friends on “otla”(front porch), playing games, singing songs, laughing your hearts out, eating...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 14, 20193 min read
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GUJARATI LANGUAGE: 5 DIFFERENT ACCENTS IN GUJARAT
Out of the 65.5 million speakers of the Gujarati language in the world, the majority live in the western state of India, Gujarat. As with...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 12, 20191 min read
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ANDHSHRADHAA: GUJARATI SUPERSTITIONS
Superstitions are in every culture and language. They are especially prevalent in Gujarati culture and Gujarati language. Some save their...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 12, 20192 min read
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GUJARATI BABY SHOWER – SHIMANT
Shimant: Gujarati Baby shower Gujarati blessings and traditions begin with the conception of a child. The arrival of a new baby is...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 12, 20193 min read
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GUJARATI TRADITIONS: NAMING A BABY
Namkaran – Naming the Baby In Gujarati and many Indian families, the rituals begin with the conception of a baby till their passing to...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 12, 20191 min read
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