MARATHI EXHIBITION

FOOD
Dal

Rice
Rice was cultivated in India since 5,000 BC. rice is the
seed of a grass species, Oryza sativa. India is the
world’s second-leading producer of rice and the
greatest rice exporter of rice all around the globe. yield
increased from 53.6 million tons in 1980 to 120 million
tons in 2020-21

Papad

Aam ras

Kheer
Who invented kheer?
Some historians believe that kheer is one of the
oldest foods in the world and probably one of the
inventions of ancient Ayurveda. The first notes on
this food recipe date back to 400 BC in the epic
texts of Ramyana and Mahabharata.

Ksheer is a Sanskrit word for milk. Ksheer is also

the archaic name for sweet rice pudding, kheer.

Kothmir wadi

Aloo wadi

Sabudana wade

Bhaji
Chapati

Bhakri

Kaanda

Mirchi

Lonche

Taak

Dal
Whilst Lentil dishes are very commonly eaten in India,
archaeological evidence concludes that the famous
daal dates back to the Indus valley. around this period,
lentils were most likely a staple food .various
prehistoric Indian texts denote recipes for daal

Rice
Rice was cultivated in India since 5,000 BC. rice is the
seed of a grass species, Oryza sativa. India is the
world’s second-leading producer of rice and the
greatest rice exporter of rice all around the globe. yield
increased from 53.6 million tons in 1980 to 120 million
tons in 2020-21

Papad
the history of the papad dates back to 500 BC, it is
mentioned in many Buddhist-Jain pieces of literature
and is documented in the book ‘A Historical
Dictionary of Indian Food’ by food historian and author
KT Achaya
Aam ras
Aamras is a sweet dish found in the cuisine of the
Indian subcontinent and made from the pulp of
mango(the king of fruits). The pulp of a ripe mango is
drawn out, usually by hand, and is consumed together
with pooris or chapati(Indian bread).

Kheer
by the report of food historian K.T achaya, kheer is in
high demand in India .first brought up in ancient Indian
literature, it is commonly a mixture of milk, rice, and
sugar, a recipe that has endured for over two
thousand years. several historians believe that kheer
is one of the oldest foods around the globe and
probably an invention of ancient Ayurveda. the first
inscriptions on this food, date back to 400 BC in the
vast texts of Ramayana and Mahabharata

Kothmir wadi
Kothimbir Vadi is a Maharashtrian snack made using
cilantro (kothimbir) and gram flour (chickpea flour). It
can be served either steamed or fried or air fried with
green chutney, coconut chutney, or ketchup.

Aloo wadi

Sabudana wade
Although the origin of Sabudana Vada is difficult to
uncover, it is said to have originated in Mumbai as a
healthy and filling option to munch on during long
fasting periods. The vada is a deep-fried snack made
out of soaked sabudana, mashed potatoes, and
multiple spices mixed. It's usually served during
 religious festivals and during a fast/vrat/upvaas,
especially in Navratri vrats. Like all vadas, these are
best eaten hot and fresh.

Bhaji

Chapati

Bhakri

Kaanda

Mirchi

Loncha
achar, commonly known as the Indian pickle has been
in the Indian culture and history for around 400
decades .achar is regularly used as a garnish or
served on the side as a dip. it is mostly made of a fruit
or a vegetable example: lemon, mango, carrot, etc. it
has a sweet-sour taste that goes well with all types of
foods

Taak
taak, commonly known as chaas or buttermilk is an
Indian beverage made using milk and curd / dahi and
countless spices to flavor the drink .this unique
refreshment has a mildly sweet and savory flavor.to
garnish, powdered cumin seeds and some special
masalas are added on the top.

Sol kadi
this is a drink unique to the Maharashtra Konkan
region. it is made using kokum and coconut milk.it is
 used to cool down the digestive system after eating
spicy food.it has a beautiful baby pink color to it
because of the kokum.

Batata chi bhaji

Vada Pav
The most common theory of the vada pav's origin is
that it was invented in the central of Mumbai and is a
total Portuguese dish as every ingredient in it was
brought to us by the portuguese. Ashok Vaidya of
Dadar is often credited with opening the first vada pav
stall outside Dadar railway station in 1966. this dish is
made using pave(a fluffy, airy bread with two
sides)and a vada(mashed potato with onions,
peanut,s, etc)any various types of chutneys (tamarind,
spicy, etc)and is best served hot with a dry garlic
chutney on the side.

Puran Poli
Puran Poli is a sweet chapati (Indian flatbread)that is
cooked using gud(jaggery), chana dal, and traditional
atta. this famous dish is served in Karnataka on all
occasions.

Jalebi

Shrikand puri
shrikhand puri is an Indian dish that originates in
Gujrat, Maharashtra. it contains shrikhand(Shrikhand
word is derived from Sanskrit word “Shikhrini”.
According to the tales the dish comes from the
Mahabharata Kal where the Pandav Bhim used to
 cook it and it is named after the God Shri Krishna.), it
can be said to be sweet yogurt but it is much more
than that, and puri(an Indian bread that ids deep-fries
and made using atta )

Gulab Jamun It was first prepared in Iran and brought by the

Central Asian Turkic’s to India. It is also called as
‘Gulab ki Janu’ in Pakistan and Maldives.
Another theory claims that it was accidentally
prepared by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's
personal chef as he was a lover of sweets

The word "gulab" is derived from the Persian

words gol (flower) and āb (water), referring to the
rose water-scented syrup. "Jamun" or "jaman" is
the Hindi word for Syzygium jambolanum, an
Indian fruit with a similar size and shape,
commonly known as black plum.[5] Jamun is also
defined as a fried delicacy in sugar syrup.[6] The
Arab dessert luqmat al-qadi is similar to gulab
jamun, although it uses a different batter.
According to the culinary historian Michael
Krondl, both luqmat al-qadi and gulab jamun may
have derived from a Persian dish, with rose water
syrup being a common connection between the
two
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Haldi kim kum Haldi Kumkum, or the Haldi Kumkum ceremony, is

a social gathering in India in which married
women exchange haldi (turmeric) and kumkum
(vermilion powder), as a symbol of their married
status and wishing for their husbands' long lives.

Why Kumkum is placed on forehead?

The sixth chakra, also known as the third eye, is
centered in the forehead directly between the
eyebrows and is believed to be the channel
through which humankind opens spiritually to the
Divine". Thus, the kumkuma is placed where
Indians believe to be the most important spot for
receptivity to be enhanced.

Legim Lagimis a folk dance form, from the state of

Maharashtra in India.Lezim dancers carry a small
musical instrument with jingling cymbals called the
Lezim or lezium, after which the dance form is
named.

Nath The nath is worn by women as to show

respect and devotion to Goddess Parvati
as she is considered the Goddess of
marriage.
Chandra kore Tikli Since his childhood days Jijamata had
instilled the dream of Swarajya in front of
Shivaji Maharaj. Shahaji raje had given
Maharaj the Rajmudra that says, “The glory of
this mudra of Shahaji's son Shivaji will grow
like the first day moon. It will be worshipped
by the universe & will shine and will be only
for the welfare of the people”.

The candrakor ur referring is relative to

pratipadas moon ie first day moon. As the
moon attains its 3D full moon day shape
same shall the Swarajya will rise from
ashes(here it means self made kingdom
 starting from zero) and will attain its destiny
& shine in a similar way the moon attains its
final shape.

So Maharaj and many of their Wives used to

apply this Chandrakor on their foreheads
which marked the beginning of the
destination and the Maratha Mavlas used to
apply a Tilak in a circular form representing
the destiny. This helped Raje to keep his
focus on his mission on day to day basis just
by simple view of the foreheads. Doesn't this
determines how great Social Engineer
Maharaj was.
Just to add to it the Rajmudra too used to be
used for daily and important letters and
messages to be sent so that each and every
Maratha would be constantly aware of the
mission of Swarajya.

Kolhapuri chappal The origin of Kolhapuri Chappals dates

back to 12th century when the King Bijjala
and his prime minister Basavanna of the
Chalukya Dynasty encouraged Kolhapuri
Chappal production to support local
cobblers with growing inflation as a small
initiative to support their talent and family.
According to historic records, Kolhapuris
were first worn as early as the 13th
century.
Tulsi plant Tulsi is the sacred plant dearer to lord Vishnu.
Tulsi symbolizes purity. It is regarded as the
holiest of all plants. The tulsi plant is grown in
almost every household. The sacred groves
where these plants are grown is also known as
 Vrindavan.
Shivaji fort

Shivaji statue

Panth

rangoli The rangoli represents the happiness, positivity

and liveliness of a household, and is intended to
welcome Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and
good luck.

The origin of this art can be traced to the Puranas

(works on Hindu mythology). Simply put, Rangoli
means a row of colors. The tradition of Rangoli
originated in Maharastra and slowly disseminated
to other parts of India .

pankti

Agarbatti The natural aromas of the incense can help calm

your mind and help your mind to focus. It has
particular importance within Hinduism. In all
Hindu rituals, agarbatti are an integral part. The
aromas of the incense sticks are considered to
have healing powers that are naturally soothing
and calming

The positive fragrance helps to keep negativity

away and invite pleasant atmosphere at home.

This is important- [The ashes of the burning

agarbatti collected symbolize the sacrifice of
one's self to others.]

Ganpati Statue Ganesha is worshiped on many religious and

secular occasions, especially at the beginning
of ventures. There can hardly be a hindu home
that doesn't have a Ganpati idol. Festivals
associated with Ganesh were people bring ganpati
statues.

Saraswati
Laxmi

Taal It consists of a pair of small cymbals which

make a high pitched percussion sound.it is made
of bell metals. It is generally used in traditional,
classical and folk music.
Dafli

Bangles Bangles are traditionally ridgid bracelets which

are usually made of metal, wood, glass or
plastic. These ornaments are worn mostly by
women in our culture.
Agarbatti Stand A agarbatti stand is a holder that helps the
agarbatti sticks still.

Kalash A kalash is a metal pot with a small mouth,big

enough to hold a coconut. The coconut
represents prosperity and power.
Kapur As per the Hindu scriptures, camphor symbolises
humanity's strong connection with the divine. So,
when you burn camphor, the fumes possess the
power that redefines your surroundings by
releasing healing energies. These healing
energies uproot any negative energies present in
your home and bring in more positivity.

WEAPONS

Fort

Weapons
Cannon

Mavlas