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1 online resource (458 pages) |
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Cover -- Forword -- Preface -- Acknowledgment -- Contents -- Section I -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Patterns of Fasting and Feasting -- The Future -- Section II -- Chapter 2 Fasting -- What are Fasts? -- Observance of Fasts -- Classification of Fasts -- Chapter 3 Religious Fasts -- Hindu Fasts -- The Indian Calendar -- Fixation of New Year's Day -- Visible Faces of the Moon -- Eclipses -- Ekadashi -- Purnima -- Mahashivratri -- Navratra -- Ramnaumi -- Janamashtami -- Ganesh Chaturthi -- Christian Fasts -- Lent -- Good Friday -- Christmas -- Muslim Fasts -- Ramadan -- Moharram -- Jain Fasts -- Paryushan Parva -- Other Fasts -- Swaminarayan Fast -- Satyanarayan Vrat -- Weekly Fasts -- Chapter 4 Social Fasts -- Festivals -- Karva Chauth -- Teej -- Celebrations -- Unexpected Events -- Chapter 5 Circumstantial Fasts -- Old Age -- Health Status -- Economic Status -- Other -- Chapter 6 Fasting and Health -- Tradition, Religion and Culture -- Reasons for Fasting -- Types of Fast -- Seasonal Fasts -- Routine Fasts -- Fasting and Disease Prevention -- Section III -- Chapter 7 Feasting -- Cultural Feasts -- Social Feasts -- Circumstantial Feasts -- Chapter 8 Cultural Feasts -- Durga Puja -- Dussehra -- Ganga Dussehra -- Deepavali -- Eid -- Urs -- Easter -- Christmas -- Chhath -- Mahavir Jayanti -- Buddha Jayanti -- Hanuman Jayanti -- Chapter 9 Social Feasts -- Harvest Festivals -- Makar Sankranti -- Lohri -- Pongal -- Baisakhi -- Onam -- Basant Panchmi -- Holi -- Raksha Bandhan -- Bhai Dooj -- Mother's Day -- Children's Day -- Teacher's Day -- Friendship Day -- Valentine's Day -- Wazwan -- New Year -- Health Related Days -- National Days -- Independence Day -- Republic Day -- Gandhi Jayanti -- Chapter 10 Circumstantial Feasts -- Expected Events -- Unexpected Events -- Chapter 11 Feasting and Health -- What is Feasting? -- Chapter 12 The Way to Peace |
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Message From the Scriptures -- Section IV -- Chapte 13 Recipes for Fasting -- 1. Kootu Cake -- 2. Kootu Idli -- 3. Til Ladoos -- 4. Kootu Biscuits -- 5. Sweet Potato Halwa -- 6. Singhara Atta Halwa -- 7. Kootu Parantha -- 8. Sabu Dana Vada -- 9. Special Vrat Namkeen -- 10. Kootu Aallo Tikki -- 11. Raw Banana Tikki -- 12. Sabu Dana Kheer -- 13. Sabu Dana Khichdi -- 14. Singhara Atta Puri -- 15. Sighara Atta Sweet Puri -- 16. Aaloo Chat -- 17. Phirni -- 18. Paneer Kheer -- 19. Pumpkin Halwa -- 20. Plain Burfi -- 21. Coconut Burfi -- 22. Ghia Burfi -- 23. Kootu Burfi -- 24. Kaju Burfi -- 25. Peanut Burfi -- 26. Kootu Flour Pakoras -- 27. Spicy Shakarkandi (Sweet Potatoes) -- 28. Samak ke Chawal Khichdi -- 29. Kulfi -- 30. Chenna Murki -- 31. Thandai -- Chapter 14 Recipes for Feasting -- 1. Peanut Brittle -- 2. Sarkkarai/Sweet Pongal -- 3. Modak -- Puja Cuisine-Shashti -- 4. Luchi -- 5. Alurdam -- 6. Cholar Dal -- 7. Begun Bhaja -- 8. Payesh -- 9. Gulab Jamun -- 10. Gujia -- 11. Pineapple Upside-Down Pudding -- 12. Stuffed Lichee -- 13. Eggless Cake -- 14. Beans and Macaroni -- 15. Naan -- 16. Spinach Puris -- 17. Palak Paneer -- 18. Nargisi Kofta Curry -- 19. Cauliflower Au Gratin -- 20. Mexican Rice -- Chapter 15 Menu Ideas -- Fasting -- Feasting -- References -- Glossary |
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About the Book: Fasting and Feasting is an attempt to trace the origins of these traditional observances as carried out Then and Now. Thus it familiarizes the youth with the concepts associated with some observances and practices which they might have been involved with but against their logical sense. The book is written in simple language and presents a clear classification of fasts, and their mode of observance, the impact that each fast has on health and wellness?physical, physiological, mental, social and spiritual?which has not been seen in any other publication. Further, fasting and prayer are powerful stress relievers, and so are the feasting and sharing of food together after the fast. It thus leads to sense control eliminating anger, hatred, jealousy and so on, to foster tolerance, togetherness, self sacrifice and charitable tendencies, leading to social justice and peace which are especially important in the troubled environs of today. With the focus shifted from food to rituals and prayer, the silence observed during these periods lead to experiences of higher consciousness and oneness, bringing peace and joy that generates love, goodwill, unity and positive vibrations in the environment. What adds to the uniqueness of the publication is the inclusion of recipes that can be prepared on fast days in lieu of normal routine foods. This would not only make fasting fun but also add variety to meals. The book has been thoughtfully illustrated using figures, tables and colour plates and provided with a glossary explaining words used from the sacred texts. Contents: Section I-Introduction Section II-Fasting Religious Fasts Social Fasts Circumstantial Fasts Fasting and Health Section III-Feasting Cultural Feasts Social Feasts Circumstantial Feasts Feasting and Health The Way to Peace Section |
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IV-Recipes for Fasting Recipes for Feasting Menu Ideas |
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2020. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries |
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Print version: Sethi, Mohini Fasting and Feasting : Then and Now
Daryaganj : New Age International Ltd,c2007 9788122422290
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Fasts and feasts -- India.;Fasts and feasts -- Religious aspects.;Cooking -- Religious aspects.;Rites and ceremonies -- India
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Electronic books
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Jain, Barkha
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