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P.B.Anand
• Tue Jan 14 1997 - 03:34:36 PST
Dear Bhagavathas,
Sorry for distracting the lofty discussion with a more earthly question.
I am curious to collect details of recipes and menus associated with
vaishnavite festivals. Though these are simple things, the customs in
this respect have evolved over centuries and there are not only
clear-cut recipes for various occasions but also the specific order in
which these be served to the 'athithi'. I would be grateful if our
erudite members could occasionally throw some light on these aspects as
well. To kick -off the discussion, could Sri Mani or Sri Sadagopan
elaborate on the mention of any specific dishes either in the
divyaprabandham or in any of our main works.
Sri Seetharama Yateendrulu (a vaishnavite scholar who used to preach in
Andhra PRadesh from Peda Muktheevi) had composed some songs on Krishna
including one in which the bhakta describes how he/she prepared the
panchamritam with lot of effort so that Krishna can enjoy it.
Adiyen
P.B. Anand
