Rage of the Tempest Repose in the Raga - Star of Mysore

Rage of the Tempest Repose in the Raga - Star of Mysore

By Girija Madhavan Over the years our lives have been controlled by the seasonal and monthly cycles of earth, sun and moon. What we eat at our festivals, harvest or monsoon, is dictated by tradition; some foods are chosen for their healthful properties, others for joy in their taste. Our “Paan” or Betel leaf has both attributes. Botanically named “Piper Betle” of the family “Piperaceae,” it is celebrated in ancient treatises like Sushruta Samhit…