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From: P.B.Anand (cbp95183_at_ccsun.strath.ac.uk)
Date: Tue Jan 14 1997 - 03:34:36 PST
Dear Bhagavathas, Sorry for distracting the lofty discussion with a more earthly question. I am curious to collect details of recipes and menus associated with vaishnavite festivals. Though these are simple things, the customs in this respect have evolved over centuries and there are not only clear-cut recipes for various occasions but also the specific order in which these be served to the 'athithi'. I would be grateful if our erudite members could occasionally throw some light on these aspects as well. To kick -off the discussion, could Sri Mani or Sri Sadagopan elaborate on the mention of any specific dishes either in the divyaprabandham or in any of our main works. Sri Seetharama Yateendrulu (a vaishnavite scholar who used to preach in Andhra PRadesh from Peda Muktheevi) had composed some songs on Krishna including one in which the bhakta describes how he/she prepared the panchamritam with lot of effort so that Krishna can enjoy it. Adiyen P.B. Anand