Well,last weekend was Diwali shopping.I told my parents not to get me a silk saree.I do not use it regularly and nor do I know how to tie one!!.They just did not listen to me and this is what they got me a pure kanchipuram silk saree.It has a blue green tinge with paisleys all over.So thanx to my mom and dad for this lovely gift.This happened on a Saturday.
On Friday since it happened to be a full moon I set off to go and see a temple with my folks.I visited this ancient temple called Pancheshti,(I have already made a post of this temple here).The lingam here was completed covered with white cooked rice.This decoration is known as Anna(rice) Abhishegam.It was a sight to see.Do check out some of the picture of the temple here.
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| Cute sculpture of a five headed Ganesh |
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| Another form of Lord Shiva Dakshinamoorthy-The Lord of all knowledge |
I also made some friends in the temple.These girls were so curious about my digital camera.It was so refreshing to talk to them.Their innocence and spontaneity was a delight to watch.
The rice used to adorn the deity was made into sambar sadam.Check out the pic.
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| Temple Sambar Saadam |
On sunday it was food again.Went to Shri Rajashtani Dabha.Their rotis are amazing,plus wallet friendly.They are located at Anna nagar
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| Thali at Rajasthani Dabha |
It was great weekend with a mix of Temples,food and Diwali shopping.Of course this post is going to Patty's Weekend Wrap up-3.
Oooooh that saree is gorgeous! and the food looks yum!:)
ReplyDeleteShopping, food and gifts, wow, that is a dream weekend! Love that saree, color and prints.
ReplyDeleteS, that's a very pretty saree...so next time we meet you got to tie it..LOL..nice pictures..I was eager to see the Anna Abhishegam picture but couldn't see it in the other post..
ReplyDeleteThanx Sharon,rekha and Srivalli for liking the saree.Valli,I was'nt allowed to take that anna abhishegam pic.
ReplyDeleteThe sari is beautiful, my Mum's favorite color.
ReplyDeleteOOOH I love the colors on the saree. and paisleys...sigh!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty saree, happy diwali in advance.
ReplyDeleteSaree is wonderful. S Annabhishekam is on Aippasi pournami each year.
ReplyDeleteThat saree is fabulous, what a gorgeous color. I am like you, I tell people not to get me sarees, but that peacock blue is my fav color. And Rajasthani food? Yum! Sounds like a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh lovely.. that looks like a fab weekend.. Hey.. I love that saree.. the colours are gorgeous... You can always pack it and send it my way *wink*
ReplyDeleteThe temple looks amazing..
That is a gorgeous saree,hope you learn to tie it before Diwali, it is not rocket science! I am sure your parents will be thrilled!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info on this temple, I had no idea about it, I am crazy about touring temples in Tamil Nadu:-)
Thank you all glad u liked the saree.It is my favourite colour combination.Plus i love the paisley motifs too.I really don't mind sending it across to u Patty.You are absolutely right Shanthiji.Me too paddy love touring temples.
ReplyDeletePadmaja you are right..I can manage to drape myself..but it does not look very professional.
ReplyDeleteLovely saree :) I love the combo. I am sure it would look great on you :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time :) temple and dinner etc would have made your weekend perfect :)
Wow, very nice saree color :)
ReplyDeleteThanx Nithya and Madhu for liking the saree.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful colored saree!
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