Daarsaan

Have you heard of Daarsaan? Well I had not until I walked into the cosy interiors of Mainland China. The quirky accessories with porcelain jars placed in numerous rows was quite inviting. It is told the Chinese would store country liquor in such porcelain jars. Two huge Chinese Men stood at the doorstep to greet the guests. I was there to experience a Chinese culinary trail one afternoon.

The Vasudevs are found all around Maharashtra in long flowing tunic and a dhoti with a conical headgear made of peacock feathers. Most mornings you could see them walking along the streets singing praises of the Lord and playing the cymbals. Today morning as I caught sight of a group of Vasudev I noticed they were dressed in their traditional best with colourful tunics and the rudraksh string around their neck The community of Vasudevs has dwindled over the years but on and off you might catch sight…