Fwd: Rani-Ki-Vav Step-well Patan & Kitchens of India Special - eSamskriti.com

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From: Sanjeev Nayyar

Namaskar & Vanakkam Friends,

The Rani-ki Vav step-well is truly a wonder of India. Made over 850 years it continues to thrive. There is nothing in India like this. Visited the Brahma Kumaris headquarters at Abu road. Their kitchen is comparable to the best anywhere. Importantly food is cooked by followers with a spirit of Sewa. Besides this we take u down memory lane to show the langars at Sringeri Mutt, Golden Temple and the Annaamrita kitchen ISKCON in Mumbai.

1. Rani-ki-Vav step-well Patan Gujarat By Sanjeev Nayyar. It is known as the Queen of Step-wells. It made by queen Udaymati in memory of her husband Bhimdeva I in the first half of the 11th century. It measurer 64m long, 20m wide and 27m deep. The well is 100 feet deep. Sculptures are to be seen to be believed. It has 229 pillars. https://www.esamskriti.com/a/Gujarat/Rani-Ki-Vav-Patan.aspx

2. Brahma Kumaris Kitchen Abu road By Sanjeev Nayyar. Brahma Kumaris is known for practice of Raja Yoga. During a recent visit to their headquarters in Abu road, was surprised to see their kitchen. It is scientifically laid-out, very clean, highly mechanised and manned by devotees. Importantly devotees work with a sense of duty and add lots of love to the food.  https://www.esamskriti.com/a/Rajasthan/Brahma-Kumaris-Abu-road-KITCHEN.aspx

3. Sringeri Mutt Annashetras By Sanjeev Nayyar. During a 2012 Karnataka visit, went to the kitchens of Sringeri Mutt / Dharmasthala etc. Huge kitchens that at times served meals to 50,000 devotees on one day.  https://www.esamskriti.com/a/Karnataka/Annakshetra-Sringeri.aspx

4. Golden Temple Langar By Sanjeev Nayyar. The most famous langar. Awesome food. Sewa bhavna. Loved it. Pics from my 2012 visit.  https://www.esamskriti.com/a/Punjab/Golden-Temple-Langar.aspx

5. Annaamrita Kitchen Mumbai ISKCON By Sanjeev Nayyar . This kitchen makes mid-day meals for Mumbai's school children. About 50,000 meals a day. Food is cooked with devotion and area spotlessly clean.  https://www.esamskriti.com/a/Maharashtra/ISKCON-Annamrita-Mumbai.aspx

6. The Indian tradition of respecting and celebrating food By Probal Ray C. Why do we celebrate food and enjoy eating.  https://www.esamskriti.com/e/Culture/Indian-Culture/The-Indian-Tradition-of-Respecting-and-Celebrating-Food-1.aspx

warm regards

sanjeev nayyar

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