A Spoonful of Nostalgia: The Magical First Bite of Tengesi Tenga Close your eyes for a moment and let your soul wander back to the warmth of home. Can you smell it? That gentle, citrusy tang curling into the air, wrapping around you like your mother’s embrace on a rainy afternoon? That’s Tengesi Tenga—not just … Read more
The Forgotten Comfort: Why Poiṭa Bhāt Still Matters Today It was one of those slow, golden mornings of childhood—the kind that stay etched in your heart forever. I must’ve been around ten, sitting on the cool mud floor of my grandmother’s kitchen. Outside, the monsoon breeze whispered through the banana trees. Inside, in a humble … Read more
Introduction: When a Butterfly’s Wings Unlock a Forgotten World Close your eyes for a moment and imagine this—soft golden sunlight filters through the leaves as a butterfly flutters past, its wings shimmering like tiny stained-glass windows. Have you ever stopped to look at it closely? To follow its gentle dance in the air and feel … Read more
A Taste of Nostalgia: Thekera Tenga and the Flavors of Home Some flavors don’t just touch your tongue; they embrace your soul, wrapping you in memories that never fade. And for me, nothing holds more love, warmth, and nostalgia than Ancestral Thekera Tenga. Have you ever tasted something that made you pause—eyes closed, heart full—because … Read more
When the Sun Wrote the Most Beautiful Pages of My Childhood Have you ever closed your eyes, let the golden sun kiss your skin, and suddenly felt time fold in on itself? One moment, you’re here, and the next—you’re standing barefoot on sun-warmed earth, laughter echoing in the air, reliving the sweetest days of childhood. … Read more
Introduction: A Tiny Diamond on Nature’s Canvas Have you ever paused in the stillness of dawn, when the world holds its breath, wrapped in a quiet, glistening embrace? I remember one such morning—a moment that still lingers in my heart. A tiny diamond drop of dew sat on the edge of a tender leaf in … Read more
When a Quiet Lake Becomes Louder Than Life— Have You Ever Felt a Place Heal You Without Saying a Word? I still remember the very first time I stood before the Mighty Chandubi Lake. There were no grand signs telling me it was special. No music, no crowds—just a deep, almost sacred silence that wrapped … Read more
Where My Childhood Still Breathes—A Silent Love Letter Written in Ripples Some places don’t just hold memories—they breathe them back into life. The Mighty Dighalipukhuri is that sacred space for me. More than a lake, it’s the cradle of my childhood, where every ripple still carries echoes of who I used to be. It’s not … Read more
Introduction As an Assamese, the legacy of Naamghar is something deeply etched in my heart. Growing up in Guwahati, I always felt the presence of Naamghars as pillars of faith, community, and hope in our lives. The warm, inviting atmosphere of these sacred spaces was something I’ve experienced firsthand, and it’s always amazed me how … Read more
Introduction: The Magic of Kothal—A Taste That Transcends Time Have you ever tasted something that wasn’t just food, but a living memory—a sensation that touches your soul and stirs a deep connection within you? For me, that experience is the irresistible magic of kothal. The jackfruit, with its rich, golden interior and the sweet fragrance … Read more
