July 25, 2014

#WHATTHEBLACK :: The 5 Black Things I want

1. Black God- Lord Jagannath's Grace -
Lord Jagannath, the Lord of the Universe is also called 'Kalia' - the Black One or 'Kala Thakura'- the Black God.

http://oriyaonline.com//content_images/Jagannath.JPG
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There is an Odia prayer- 'Kalia, mo dehe bolide to deha kala...'
Translated it means- 'Oh Jagannath, please smear the black of your body onto my body...'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEcKf4v7g5w

I badly need Lord Jagannath's grace! Black is supreme. Black is the embodiment of all knowledge. Black is the colour of the Lord of the Universe.
I have shared my post on the Black colour of Lord Jagannath HERE.

Maa Kali is also black. I pray for her blessings too...

2. Black Colored Handloom Dress-Material/Saree -
Odisha has amazing Sambalpuri & other handloom works. Black Chanderi Sarees from MP look elegant too.
Film actor Aamir Khan had gifted such a saree to his co-star Kareena Kapoor during the promotion of 3 Idiots movie. I want more and more of these!

Odisha Girl weaving Odisha Handloom Saree. Wanna buy these fab fabrics?!


3. Black Colored Pattachitra-
I have always wanted to put elegant black 'Pattachitras' at our entrance. A royal looking, large sized traditional painting of Odisha that will impress anyone who visits our home! .

http://patachitram.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/cropped-dsc04996-cropped.jpg
Black Pattachitra from Odisha


4. Black Colored yummy Odia dishes -
In Odia, Poda means "burnt". I love this simple dish called 'Baigan Poda' in which Brinjal is burnt. This Black Brinjal's dark burnt skin is removed. The flesh is mixed with a mix of salt, mustard-oil, chopped onion, chopped green chillies & garlic. Have you ever tasted it? Too yummy! Also I love 'Podapitha'. Pitha means sweet/dessert in Odia prepared mainly during festivities. Podapitha is well-baked pitha, so its sides look burnt and a delicious black!

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZkRbb-DgvfCTut8g41xW3FFe6uiior-8O70TXBKh4Sd0ixv7GlNgyp_mkNY-DK6U-TULvbHVg4yOPEd1nWXLeFxvc1WxAMbyT7Voou4ehsV4TWlHwJAlYpIRLsrM9f0F-vLYC/s1600/2014-06-15+13.34.09.jpg
Podapitha or Indian cake: it's black at the sides! Yummmmy!


5. Black Batmobile-
Superhero Batman's vehicle is too cool. It has so many gadgets and will be an absolute treat for the technology-addict in me!

http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/2011/07/Putsch-Racing-Batmobile-02.jpg
Wanna come on a ride with me on this black dream vehicle?!




**This is my entry for the contest #WHATTHEBLACK - Expect The Unexpected Experience by Blogadda!

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25 comments:

  1. He He. I just love your last wish! :D I too have mentioned The Dark Knight Suit as I'm a crazy fan! :D All the best for the competition :)

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    1. Hee hee! Same pinch Anmol! :D All the best 2 U too!

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  2. I loved the last wish too :-D...

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  3. I was wondering where had you gone Amrita. Thanks for sharing your wishes :) Truly saying all of them are really beautiful especially the first two are awesome :)

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    1. Thanks so mch Alok! U r very caring! :)

      Yes even I love the 1st two very mch! :)

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  4. Very heartfelt & great wishlist, Amrita!
    Even I want all these :)
    May our world have Lord Jagannath's grace.
    God's Grace, Food, Clothes, Art for Home & Vehicle! Great list :)

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    1. Thanks so mch Anita! Ur summary gives a holistic picture fr a good life! :D

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  5. Nice post.
    Black Pattachitra was the best thing I liked.

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    1. Thanks a lot Prince! Yes indeed Pattachitras r really beautiful. They r elegant, classy, eco-friendly & bring peace to the mind... :) Rich culture of Odisha is fully reflected thru them....

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  6. Lovely picture all nice and black!

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  7. What the Black... nice wishes.

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  8. Thanks so mch Aekaanthan! :D Yes they look so regal n elegant...a must hav art for every house or office! :)

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  9. Interesting choices Amrita! Batmobile increases the cool quotient of the list :)

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  10. There is actually a picture of me on someone's Facebook page with a Batmobile!

    ROG, ABCW

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    1. :D Thanks a lot Roger for visiting n commenting! Hope U visit my blog more often!

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  11. Great mix of shots for B. Carver, ABCW-Team

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    1. Thanks a lot Carver! :D Delighted! Plz do visit my blog more often!

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  12. Devoted list.....I want the 1st and last too :)
    I made a list too - http://paint-my-word.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-bright-side-of-black.html

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    1. Thanks so much Vidhya! :D 1st n last r wat ALL want! :P Plz do keep visiting my blog often! :)

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  13. Black symbolizes our deity Lord Jagannath.I want to tell you an incident.When I purchased my bike I want it in black in color.But the showroom owner said they are out of stock.I waited for 2 months for my black color Dream Bike.Atlast I got it and feel like heaven that day. I have also fond of black.
    Ashish
    http://www.myhub.co.in/

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    1. Thanks so much Ashish for sharing your incident! Black bikes r d best! :)

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