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An ode to Lord Shiva through music, dance
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Paying an ode to Lord Shiva through music and dance, eminent classical artists rendered a soulful evening on Tuesday through their mesmerising performances at ‘Maha Shivaratri’ organised at ‘Raja Radha Rangmanch in the national capital.
Organised at Natya Tarangini, this annual festival saw artists like folk singer Malini Awasthi, carnatic vocalist OS Arun, aced Kuchipudi dancer Bhavana Reddy and other notable personalities performing on stage.
The academy also felicitated the veteran maestros for their lifetime contribution and achievement in the field of art and culture – Kathak dancer Uma Sharma, Kuchipudi dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy and theatre artist Gurcharan Singh Channi.
“Shiva means ‘Shubham’ and ‘Mangalam’. Shiva Tatva consists of these two traits. Shiva is also known as ‘Nataraja’ – Lord of Dance and it is said that his ‘Damaru’created the sound of musical notes and dance syllables. Hence, some people celebrate this auspicious day – praising Lord Shiva by chanting mantras and we at Natya Tarangini celebrate it through music and dance,” Raja Radha Reddy, Founder, Natya Tarangini Academy said.
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These three drinks can be a blessing for your gas and acidity problems
ily foods, spicy dishes, fried fares… Done it all and regretting it? If you’re suffering from acid reflux, you probably know what to eat and what to avoid. But is there anything to relieve you from such digestive issues? Well, there are certain drinks for acidity to improve your digestive health, if you consume them regularly.
Ready to find out? Let’s go!
In an Instagram video, nutritionist and health coach Neha Ranglani has suggested that to calm your acid reflux, you need to help your food get digested well. This can be done by improving your stomach acid production and healing your stomach cells. And these drinks that she has suggested, can help with just that, allowing you to digest your food well without the burn.
Here are 6 drinks for acidity:
1. Cucumber juice
Cucumber is a favourite salad ingredient in summer because of its cooling properties. Consuming cucumber juice can be really beneficial for relievingacid reflux because it is highly nutritious as it provides your body with both fibre and water which is needed for better digestion and has a low calorie volume. What’s more? It can also keep you full and help you avoid reaching out to junk foods!
2. Lemon water
Lemon can do you a world of good! Being rich in vitamin C and B and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium—drinking lemon water regularly will not only help you burn fat but will resolve your digestive issues such as acidity. Moreover, lemon water contains laxative properties that can help improve your bowel movements and clear toxins from the body, keeping you hydrated.
3. Ginger water
Ginger aka adrak, is a very well known ingredient that has been used for ages to help relieve acidity and gas. Also, if you are facing digestive issues due to overeating or undigested food, consuming ginger water can help in emptying your stomach. You can also consume it by adding it to soups, subzi or curry, and even tea. Remember that you’re not allowed to consume ginger in excess amounts.