• INDIA: Annapurna – The kitchen goddess

    INDIA: Annapurna – The kitchen goddess

    While doing a Panchakarma in Kerala, India I witnessed how Annapurṇa – The kitchen goddess, got a temple in the new kitchen, this ritual is called kumbhabhishekam.

  • TIMELINE: The story of rice

    TIMELINE: The story of rice

    The story of  rice and how it was first discovered and then spread to all of the major countries on Earth is a fascinating tale that includes mythology, romance, politics, religion, intrigue, heroics, deceit, greed, famine and innovation. The symbol represents the Chinese/Japanese character for a rice grain. Clockwise from the top English, French, Tagalog,…

  • INDONESIA | BALI : Myths, History & Folklore of RICE – Nasi

    INDONESIA | BALI : Myths, History & Folklore of RICE – Nasi

    There are many origin myths and much folklore about rice, it is believed that a goddesses gave rice to humans and taught them how to grow it. Religious use of rice takes place in India, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. In Asia, the rice spirit is female and often a mother figure, in…

  • INDONESIA: Myth, History and Folklore of RICE- Nasi

    INDONESIA: Myth, History and Folklore of RICE- Nasi

    It is believed that a goddesses gave rice to humans and taught them how to grow it. Religious use of rice takes place in India, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. In Asia, the rice spirit is female and often a mother figure. Discover Myth, History and Folklore of RICE in Indonesia.

  • INDIA: RICE dishes Khichri, Byriani, Kheer, Dosa & Idlly

    INDIA: RICE dishes Khichri, Byriani, Kheer, Dosa & Idlly

    Discover the history, myths and legends of the Indian rice dishes like Khichri, Byriani, Kheer- Dosa & Idlly. Try some recipe and watch videos.

  • INDIA: Myths, History and Folklore of RICE

    INDIA: Myths, History and Folklore of RICE

    There are many myths, legends and much folklore about rice. Gods or goddesses gave rice to humans and taught them how to grow it. In Asia, the rice spirit is female and often a mother figure. Religious use of rice takes place in China, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. Discover Myths, History and Folklore…

  • The MOTHER GODDESS OF FERTILITY AND RICE

    The MOTHER GODDESS OF FERTILITY AND RICE

    There are many myths, legends and much folklore about the mother goddess of fertility and rice in India. Goddesses like Lakshmi, Gauri and Saraswati gave rice to Indians and taught them how to grow it.

  • CHINA: On the origin of Rice 稻 – Myths, History and Folklore

    CHINA: On the origin of Rice 稻 – Myths, History and Folklore

    Myths, History and Folklore of RICE in China

  • CHINA : FOLK TALES ON RICE 稻

    CHINA : FOLK TALES ON RICE 稻

    RICE IN CHINESE FOLK TALES There’s more to rice than you think- Discover rice in Chinese folk tales. China has a long and varied history, and its people are of most diverse origin and of different religious traditions. As might be expected, the folklore of India reflects this diversity of history and population. Several old…

  • MALAYSIA: The Rice Soul – Myths, History and Folklore of RICE – Beras or Nasi

    MALAYSIA: The Rice Soul – Myths, History and Folklore of RICE – Beras or Nasi

    Discover the Rice Soul- Myths, History and Folklore of RICE Beras or Nasi in Malaysia. Goddesses, harvest festival and rituals of the Rungus, Dayak and Iban. Myths, History and Folklore of RICE in Malaysia