Shashti

The sixth day after the new moon. Today the invocation will begin... a precedent set byLord Ram. He was the first mortal to have invoked the Devi waking her from the atumnal sleep - akaal bodhon...untimely awakening.

Today all mothers will fast and pray to Shasti - the maternal aspect of the Devi.

Today is a day of fasting... light and crisp luchi with cauliflower and potatoe dalna, chane ki dal with fried bits of coconut and raisins.

Eat light today. Eat simple. Finish with a rice paish ... fragrant gobindobhog grains in lightly sweetened milk that has been thickened to creamy texture over a slow fire.
Raisins, cardamom powder and bay leaves add to the aroma.

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