Here are 5 Quiz Questions for you. How many can you answer?
Questions:
1. Which nut is used to make Marzipan?
a. Almonds b. Pistachio c. Macademia d. Cashewnut
2. Which planet's moon is the second-largest moon of the solar-system?
a. Earth b. Jupiter c. Saturn d. Uranus
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| Source: NASA |
In a previous blog post last week, I shared about the word "power" or "shakti" and how it is synonymous with men.
The word "Shakti" is also used along with the word "Mission" i.e.- "Mission Shakti".
This is to denote women power as "Mission Shakti" represents women and their contribution.
We have Mission Shakti in Odisha. Women Self-Help Groups i.e. SHGs are involved. The aim is employment and good opportunities for women to realize their potential and attain goals.
Recently, another political party was elected in a large southern state of India.
One of their poll promises was the "Shakti" scheme.
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| Shakti Scheme- Source: All About Belgaum |
Bomkai is an exclusive handloom product of Odisha.
"Bomkai Saree & Fabrics" have the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
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| Bomkai Saree- Source: Utkalamrita |
The Saree's name is Bomkai as it has originated in the Bomkai village of Ganjam district of Odisha.
However, now Bomkai Sarees are being mostly handwoven in the Sonepur district of Odisha.
Thus, they are being called "Sonepuri" Sarees.
What is strength?
That we see being exhibited by action-heroes and heroines, right?
Despite being a feminist, I have used the word- "heroes" first and then "heroines" in the above sentence.
Ever wonder how and why the very words- "action", "strong", "strength", "power" etc are associated with men?
Aren't there more action-heroes than action-heroines?
Batman, Spiderman, Antman, Phantom, Superman...
vs
Supergirl, Wondergirl...
"The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone."
They asked her to focus on work.
She was not the type to shirk.
Serious about responsibilities,
Losing track of time in liabilities.
Her dreams were smothered.
But, she was no longer bothered!
She was head over heels in love!
Losing track of time hand in glove.
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| Source: Unsplash |
"I went to find a bad person in the universe, and I found none."
- Kabir
She travelled for many hours-
Voluntary efforts with devotion.
For gardens, she scaled walls & towers,
And gathered key drops & information.
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| Source: Unsplash |
Rasabali is a traditional Chhena sweet of Odisha.
It is a bhoga/offering at Shree Baladevjew Temple, Kendrapara, Odisha.
As a part of the ongoing month-long promotional program by NCHMCT in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism on regional cuisine, IHM Bhubaneswar presents the traditional regional cuisine - 'Rasabali' a sweet dish from Odisha!#SkillDevelopment #CulinaryFest pic.twitter.com/i8tB1DrgaM
— Ministry of Tourism (@tourismgoi) August 17, 2023
More information about Kendrapara Rasabali here-
http://www.anitaexplorer.com/2020/07/kendrapada-rasabali.html
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| Source: Mobile News |
By now, many are aware that the Geographical Indication (GI) application for "Kendrapara Rasabali" has been submitted and it will earn the GI tag shortly.
Can you guess the names of the handlooms in this image?
It is heartening to see the interest regarding Geographical Indication (GI) now in Odisha.
I saw a couple of social media posts sharing about the upcoming GIs like- Kendrapara Rasabali.
Having done the initial facilitation of this GI, it gives me great pride and happiness.
In fact, just like the Utkal Mistanna Byabasyee Sangha for Odisha Rasagola GI, the producer-group - "Kendrapara Rasabali Mistanna Nirmata Sangha" was formed after my suggestion, guidance and constant follow-up.
It may be noted that the GI tag for Odisha Rasagola has informed and inspired many producer-groups to also earn GIs for their own local products.
After receiving query from a local writer, Shri Saroj Mohanty, regarding Kendrapara Rasabali GI in 2020, I had created a WhatsApp group to facilitate the process. Some stakeholders had been added by the Admins that also included Shri Mohanty. Rasabali GI information was being continuously shared in the group.
GI Application was filed in December 2021.
The main product-description about Rasabali in the GI application has been taken from the initial 3 lines shared in my blog post (published on July 2020)-
http://www.anitaexplorer.com/2020/07/kendrapada-rasabali.html
Yes, my Blog- "The Explorer of Miracles" finds mention in the Kendrapara Rasabali GI application.
