Glimpses of India

GLIMPSES OF INDIA
From The First Flight

A Baker from Goa
The Old Portuguese Days in Goa
In the old days of Goa, the Portuguese were famous for

their loaves of bread. The Portuguese left Goa a long time
ago but the traditional bakers and their furnaces (a machine
for baking) still exists there.
The mixers, moulders and the people who bake the loaves
still exist carting on their business of baking. The sound of
the baker’s bamboo in the morning can still be heard in
some places. These bakers are still known as “pader” in
Goa
A Baker from Goa
The Traditional Baker during the Narrator’s

Childhood
The narrator recalls his childhood in Goa, when the baker used
to be their friend, companion and guide. He came to their house
twice a day. He came once in the morning while selling his
bread and again in the evening after selling all his bread.
The baker used to arrive with a jingling sound of the bamboo
stick that woke everyone up. As soon as the children heard the
sound, they ran to meet the baker and get the bread bangles
which sometimes was made of sweet bread
A Baker from Goa
Importance of Bread in Traditional

Ceremonies
The presence of a baker was essential during those times
in Goa. Marriages or and festival were incomplete without
the sweet bread as bol. Sandwiches were prepared by the
lady of the house for her daughter’s engagement. Cakes
and bolinhas were essential for Christmas and other
festivals
A Baker from Goa
The Baker’s Dress and Monthly Accounts
The baker wears a special dress called Kabai. It was a

single piece long frock that reached down to his knees.
Even today in Goa, if anyone in the streets is seen wearing
half pants, he is refereed to as a pader.
The baker used to maintain his monthly accounts on a wall
in pencil and collected his bills at the end of the month.
COORG
A Heaven called Coorg
Coorg or Kodagu is the smallest district of

Karnataka that lies between Mysore and the coastal
town of Mangalore. It is a land of rolling stones that
is inhabited in martial men, beautiful women and
innumerable wild creatures
COORG
Weather and Environment of Coorg
Coord consist of evergreen forests which covers 30% if the

district along with coffee and spice plantations.
The best time to visit Coorg starts in September and
continues till March. During this time, the weather is
pleasant with some amount of rainfall and the smell of
coffee all around. With coffee estates and colonial
bungalows hidden in corners, the landscape seems live
heaven on Earth
COORG
The Origin of People of Coorg
The people of Coorg are possibly the descendents of Greeks or

Arabs. It is believed that Alexander’s army moved South along
the coast and settled there, when they were unable to return to
their country. These people married among the locals and their
culture can be seen in their martial traditions, marriages and
religious rites.
The theory of the Arab descent can be proved by their traditional
clothes. The Kodavus wear a long black coat with an
embroidered waist belt known as Kuppia. It resembles Kuffia
worn by the Arabs and the Kurds
COORG
Hospitality and Bravery Tales of Kodavus
Kodavus are known for their hospitality. Also, there are

many tales of bravery related to the people of Coorg. The
Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated regiments of
the Indian Army.
The first Chief of the Indian Army, General Cariappa was a
Coorgi. Even today Kodavus are the only people in India
to Carry Firearms without license.
COORG
River Kaveri and Wildlife in Coorg
The river Kaveri originates in the hills of Coorg. In the

waters of the river, a large freshwater fish, Mahseer can be
found in abundance.
The land of Coorg is home to a number of birds and
animals including kingfishers, squirrels, langurs, elephants,
slander loris, macaques, bees, butterflies, etc.
COORG
Tourism in Coorg
Coorg offers many adventurous activities such as river

rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing, mountain
biking and trekking. One can have a panoramic view of the
entire Coorg by climbing the Brahmagiri hills. Other
interesting places are the Nisargadhma and the largest
Tibetan settlement of Buddhist monks at Bylkuppe.
Tea From Assam
Popularity of Tea and Tea Gardens
Rajvir told Pranjol that around 80 crore cups of tea are

consumed everyday all around the globe, It is thus, a very
popular drink.
As the train started moving, Rajvir looked out the window
and was amazed by the beautiful scenery of grenery
outside. The soft rice fields gave way to the tea bushes.
Tea From Assam
The various stories about the origins of

tea(1)
The first story is about a Chinese Emperor who

accidentally discovered tea when trying to boil water.
According to the myth when the water was put to boil, a
few leaves of twigs burning under the pot fell into the
water. Thus, the boiled water got a delicious taste. It is
believed that they were tea leaves.
Tea From Assam
The various stories about the origins of

tea(2)
Rajvir further told that tea was first drunk in China in 2700 BC and
the words like ‘tea’, ‘chai’ and ‘chini’ are also Chinese. He also
mentioned that tea first came to Europe in the 16th century and was
used more as a medicine than beverage.
The second story is from India which said that Bodhidharma, an

ancient Buddhist monk, cut off his eyelids because he felt sleepy
during meditations. Ten tea plantations grew out of his eyelids. It is
believed that the leaves of these plants, when put in hot water and
drunk, banishes sleep.
Tea From Assam
About Tea Plantations
Usually in a plantation groups of tea pluckers with bamboo

baskets on their back and wearing plastic aprons pluck the
newly sprouted leaves.
The second flush or the sprouting season lasts from May to
July and yields the best tea.
India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world
right now with Assam having most of the tea plantations.
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GLIMPSES OF INDIA

From The First Flight

The Old Portuguese Days in Goa

In the old days of Goa, the Portuguese were famous for

The Traditional Baker during the Narrator’s

Importance of Bread in Traditional

The Baker’s Dress and Monthly Accounts

The baker wears a special dress called Kabai. It was a

A Heaven called Coorg

Coorg or Kodagu is the smallest district of

Weather and Environment of Coorg

Coord consist of evergreen forests which covers 30% if the

The Origin of People of Coorg

The people of Coorg are possibly the descendents of Greeks or

Hospitality and Bravery Tales of Kodavus

Kodavus are known for their hospitality. Also, there are

River Kaveri and Wildlife in Coorg

The river Kaveri originates in the hills of Coorg. In the

Coorg offers many adventurous activities such as river

Popularity of Tea and Tea Gardens

Rajvir told Pranjol that around 80 crore cups of tea are

The various stories about the origins of

The first story is about a Chinese Emperor who

The various stories about the origins of

The second story is from India which said that Bodhidharma, an

About Tea Plantations

Usually in a plantation groups of tea pluckers with bamboo

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