What are some utensils that are generally not used nowadays but were an essential part of Indian kitchens in the past?

 So, there are lot more things that were used earlier and not now. I can remember some utensils and kitchen gadgets ….manual ones that we hardly see today in kitchens.

Like this Sil Batta made of stone. I don’t know what it is called in English, perhaps a ,kind of Mortar Pestle…right?

It was used to make Chutneys (Indian sauces) and grind spices, pulses etc.

Then there was also this huge Sil Batta like this one which was used to coarsely grind spices and cereals.

Now all this has been completely substituted with Mixer Grinders, Choppers, Food Processors which hardly take any time to crush, pulse or grind anything. Though I would agree 100% that the taste that you get in those traditional mortar pestles is unbeatable.

Then there were also these Copper Buckets used in Kitchens and bathrooms for water storage-

Of course, these were quite heavy. Now they are replaced by these plastic ones that are light weight and easily affordable -

What about these Clay Pots and Chakki ?

Now we get why there were no Gyms that time…!!! :P

Look at this beautiful Brass Tea Strainer that was a regular member in good old kitchen ….

These Brass Tiffin Carriers…

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Now coming to the part which I wrote at the very first paragraph of this answer.

My love for these lovely pieces…... !!!

Through years I have made this wonderful collection of Antiques (Old Utensils etc.) at my home. To me these are not just utensils…but PIECES OF ART & CULTURE.

PROUDLY PRESENTING MY PERSONAL COLLECTION…..

(Made that painting 8 years back)

A closer look of few pieces…..

Check out those old lamps ……

This FLOWERPOT and STATUE are another priceless additions to my collection. Don’t miss the ORANGE ALMIRAH and FRAMES on the backdrop…….……

Now I will show you the piece I am most connected to….!

This ….PAAN DAAN made of brass…..!!!

PAAN DAANS were used in olden days to keep betel leaves and other condiments.

This particular piece of beauty that you see here belonged to my Great Grandmother. So this is a REAL ANTIQUE and is more than 150 years old.

Now I use it for decor purpose and also as a prop for my FOOD PHOTOGRAPHS. Below you can see that I have used it to photoshoot my ‘Homemade Andhra Podi’……………

Also posting other antiques that I have used in my Food Snaps. This is how I shot ‘Sheer Khurma’……

Above bowl used for ‘Methi Dal’ also…..

This lovely Brass Plate for ‘Karachi Halwa’….

This Copper Collection for ‘Kofta’…..

Same Bowl used for ‘Nimki’…..

Also for ‘Methi Moong Dal Khichadi’ ……

These Copper Handis for ‘Rajasthani Dal Bati’….

‘Gulab Jamuns’ in these lovely Nawabi cups made of Brass….

Same Cups for ‘Panakam’….

This Copper Plate for ‘Buckwheat Puris’….

This heavy Brass Bowl for ‘Bread Rolls’….

I have lots more from my antique collection…………………..……LAMPS, CANDLE STANDS, UTENSILS, BOXES, FRAMES, RADIO, CAMERA, FURNITURE, FAN, TEA POTS, TRAY…. etc…etc.

What are some rare and old pictures of Indian politicians?

Amit Shah during a press meet in the year 2000.

Yogi Aadityanath receiving Diksha from his Guru.

Murli Manohar joshi and umabharti in the year1992.

Rare Pic of Modi holding Rifle

Narendra Modi

Yogi Aadityanath during his childhood

Rare pic of LK Advani

Rare Pics of Late Manohar Parrikar

Nitin Gadkari in the above pic

Vintage pic of Late Arun Jaitley

Rare pic of Late Sushma swaraj

What is something that is much older than people realize?

 The thing that amazes me most about Egyptian history is how old the Sphinx of Giza is.

Crazy, the gap between the Old Kingdom and the New Kingdom is more than a thousand years!

Because of its age, the subsequent Pharaohs found that many of the pyramids had been abandoned, and the Sphinx was buried under sand, becoming a lost relic of the past...

Great Sphinx of Giza in 1849

This is a photo of the Sphinx of Giza taken in 1849. The statue is still mostly covered in sand, with only the head, shoulders, and chest visible. This Sphinx has been buried, excavated, and then buried again by the sands of time.

Prince Thutmose IV, who was still his father's heir at the time, once assembled a team of ancient archaeologists to excavate this giant statue.

It took a tremendous amount of effort to excavate the Sphinx's enormous front paws. Then, a second excavation effort was carried out, led directly by Ramses II.

Just imagine, the Egyptian Empire lasted for thousands of years. What's even more impressive is that even in ancient Egypt, buildings from the first dynasty were already the subject of archaeological research.

What's even more heartbreaking is that when the first pyramids were built at Giza, giant woolly mammoths still roamed the earth, although their numbers were small and they lived in Siberia.

What are some rare and old pictures of Bollywood actors?

 Some rare and old pictures of Bollywood actors

Salman Khan

Karan Johar

Dharmendra family

Aamir khan first wife Rina Dutta

Shahid kapoor Kareena Kapoor first love

Vivek oberai Aishwarya rai first love

Before marriage Abhishek Aishwarya

Amrish Puri family

Lagaana Aamir

Anil kapoor

Anupam Kher childhood

Dharmendra Hemamalini family

Om Puri and Nasiruddin Shah

Amitabh Bachan and Hemamalini

Abhishek Bachan and Aishwarya Rai

Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai first love