Tuesday, September 11, 2007

PREPARING FOR RAMZAN AND GANESH FESTIVALS

On one hand preparations are going on for the month long Ramzan festival that begins this Friday and on the other hand preparations are also on for the ten day long Ganesh festival that commences on Saturday.

Pandals are coming up at every street corner for installing the Ganesh statues. Bamboo poles, bamboo mats and wooden platforms are being put in place not to mention the loudspeakers. It will be ten days of festivities filling the ear with lots of drumbeats and songs over the loudspeakers all day.

At the same time hearths are coming up in select Irani hotels for preparing the famous 'Haleem' that is eaten in tons in Hyderabad during the Ramzan month. Bricks,firewood and mud for the temporary hearth, and huge vessels to cook the Haleem are being put in place. Foodies are eagerly awaiting this festival as it means one can fill the stomachs with this delicacay It is a happy time for all Haleem lovers in Hyderabad.

I have heard of a "Haleem festival" being organised in Hyderabad. Keep reading for more about the best haleem and such news.

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