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FOOD PRACTICES

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                                                           FOOD PRACTICES Cutlery is not traditionally used to eat food in the Indian culture. Food is meant to be a whole sensory experience, so an eating habit in the traditional Indian culture is to consume Indian foods such as curry, rice and naan bread by picking it up using the hands. Bread is often used to scoop up the curry sauce and rice, and it is dipped into traditional soups such as daal, a lentil-based soup. Indian people are supposed to eat with their right hands, because eating with the left hand is sometimes considered to be unclean. Eating is usually with family and friends, with the homemaker on the table keeping an eye on the table, bringing and offering more food. In larger group meals or celebrations, a volunteer or attendant may not eat with the group, and dedicate himself or herself to bringing meal courses, feeding and serving the group. Asking for water, salt and helping oneself to items is accepted and cheered. S
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WATER HARVESTING

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WATER HARVESTING It means capturing rain where it falls or capturing the run off in your own village or town. And taking measures to keep that water clean by not allowing polluting activities to take place in the catchment.   Therefore, water harvesting can be undertaken through a variety of ways Capturing runoff from rooftops Capturing runoff from local catchments Capturing seasonal floodwaters from local streams Conserving water through watershed management These techniques can serve the following the following purposes: Provide drinking water Provide irrigation water Increase groundwater recharge Reduce stormwater discharges, urban floods and overloading of sewage treatment plants Reduce seawater ingress in coastal areas. In general, water harvesting is the activity of direct collection of rainwater. The rainwater collected can be stored for direct use or can be recharged into the groundwater. Rain is the first form of water that we know in the hydrological cycle, hence is a primary
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USEFULNESS OF ORGANIC FARMING

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ORGANIC FARMI cover crop , Fast-growing crop, such as rye,  or vetch, planted to prevent soil eosin, increase nutrients in the soil, and provide organic matter. Cover crops are grown  either in the season during which cash crops are not grown or between the rows of some crops (e.g., fruit trees).   See also  green  manure The price of organic food is generally higher than that of conventionally grown food. Depending on the product, the season, and the vagaries of  supply and demand , the price of organic food can be anywhere from less than 10 percent below to more than 100 percent above that of conventionally grown produce.
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NANDI HILLS

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FAMOUS TOURIS T PLACE OF CHICKBALLAPURA                                                              NANDI  HILLS  Nandi Hills is a set of breathtaking hillocks which is a complete nature retreat. From catching the stunning views of the rising and setting sun to camping and trekking, people come here to indulge in a wide variety of activities. The best part of visiting the top of the hill is that you will get to enjoy the view of low lying clouds floating Nandi Hills   (Anglicised forms include   Nandidurg   and   Nandydoorg ) is an ancient hill station built by  ganga dynasty   in the  chickballapura   distct  of   karnataka   state. It is 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km from banglore . The hills are near the town Nandi. In traditional belief, the hills are the origin of   Watching the sunrise at Nandi Hills is popular with tourists. There are many stories about the origin of the name Nandi Hills. During the chola period, Nandi Hills was called Anandagiri meaning
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STAR FRUIT

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star fruit Carambola , also known as  star fruit ,  The entire fruit is edible, including the slightly waxy skin. The flesh is crunchy, firm, and extremely juicy.  It does not contain fibres  and has a texture similar in consistency to that of grapes . Carambolas are best consumed shortly after they ripen when they are yellow with a light shade of green, or just after all traces of green have disappeared. They will also have brown ridges at the edges and feel firm. Fruits picked while still slightly green will turn yellow in storage at room temparature but will not increase in sugar content. Overripe carambola will be yellow with brown spots and can become blander in taste and soggier in consistency Star fruit is a great, low calorie snack that provides vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. But if you have kidney issues or take certain medications, you should talk with your doctor before consuming it. Carambola, also known as star fruit, is the fruit of Averrhoa carambola, a species of t
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