The origin of these sarees can be traced back to about 200 years, to the time of Gadwal samasthanam and the efforts of Queen Maharani Adhi Lakshmi Devamma who promoted the craft. SPECIAL FEATURES 1. One of the most notable features of the Gadwal saree is the use of a very fine count of cotton which makes it feather-light. It can literally be folded into the shape of a small matchbox. 2. There are two joints in a Gadwal saree - the horizontal and vertical joint. The vertical joint joins the saree with the border, and the horizontal joins the body of the saree with the pallu. 3. It is the horizontal joint's interlocking weaving technique called “kuttu” which makes this weave special. The interlocking process is carried out entirely by hand, using the thumb and index fingers. 4. The weaver sews the joint by taking the thread from the body and the pallu and twists it together to make this kuttu. He uses natural gum to execute this technique, and this process requires immense skill and experience to be able to attain perfection. Weavers in Gadwal have a rare honour of weaving the sesha vastram or the "eruvada jodi panchalu" for Lord Venkateswara at Tirupathi during the annual Brahmostsavam. The weaving commences in August, and the vastram for the Lord is woven in yellow, maroon and red. Called as Gadwal Yeeravada, a 24"x5" inner cloth, is draped as a cushion onto the forehead of the main deity before he adorns his diamond crown. This cloth is still prepared and presented by Gadwal samasthanam and credited as such. The vastram is woven on a special loom, and the weavers follow a strict personal regimen during the weaving process of 41 days by chanting the name of Govinda. Once the weaving is complete, the Sesha vastrams are carried by them and handed over to the temple's main priest. The weavers are bestowed to perform a special arathi after handing over the cloths. The chief priest, after collecting the dhotis, whispers into the ears of the deity that they have received Gadwala Sesha vastram. This tradition kick starts the Brahmotsavams. Source : sundarsilks After the decline of Vijayanagara Empire, leaders from states such as the Kingdom of Mysore and the Gadwal Samsthanam worshiped as pilgrims and gave ornaments and valuables to the temple.
With beautiful song sung with all dedication in a melodious voice and the soothing mom and son cool casual interaction no doubt about the tastiest outcome of the Prasadam(preparation). Food for ear,heart and stomach 😋 👌👌
Tried kovil kadambha yesterday. The only difference was didn't add black urad dhal. I made it with wheat dhalia instead of rice. Made it as Ekadasi special so avoided urad dhal and rice. It was yummy. Took me back to the kadambham I savored in the morning hours cold weather in Tirupathi ages ago. Thank you for the wonderful recipe.
பாட்டு ரொம்ப ப்ரமாதம்...கோயில் கதம்பம்...ப்ரமாதம்...ghadwal saree information share பண்ணிணதுக்கு ரொம்ப ரொம்ப thanks Rajesh ji....நவராத்திரி நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்...definitely will try this and post you. அம்மாவுக்கு🙏🙏
Thanks tried this differently... roast of split moong n urad ..during navratri Friday for Devi as prasadam. N it was great. Thank you. Cheers from Pune.
Thank you Though living in Tirupati, I never knew the exact recipe Thank you for my favourite song and this prasadam recipe Perumal blessings to your family🙏🙏🙏🙏
Did this recipe yesterday and the best compliment was it tasted like Tirupati temple prasad without any promoting. Thanks so much for the recipe, good food can evoke such memories and I learnt how our tongues have their own muscle memory 👌
Both your attire are great. Rakesh you are looking coool in ethnic wear😉 We in Bengaluru, we prepare Kadamba during Dussera for offering Mother Chamundi, veggies are always that grown in our state however for the masala we use channadal, urad dal, chillies, pepper and jeera along with khuskhus and dry coconut. As your mom rightly said, we cook rice and dal seperately and veggies seperately and eventually mix all and bring it to a boil to balance flavour.🙂 Thanks Rakesh🥰 thanks to your mom 🙌
Looks delicious cos of temple Prasadam. Tkns for sharing. Will definitely make one of these Navaratri day as Prasadam. Rakesh u sing so well. Beautiful voice u have. So melodious to hear. We all wud luv hearing more of ur singing. In every vedio present one song.
I made this prasadam on the occasion of Purataasi Saturday and Ekadasi today . It came out very well; tastes superb. Thanks to you and amma for introducing this special prasadam to us. 🙏
Please add recipe with incrediebts list in the description, helps a lot. Enjoying your presentation with aunty!. It shows passion towards cooking, Awesome...keep doing this with more different varieties!
Hi Rakesh ! I watch all your recipes it's just so authentic that even a #nomoodtocook day turns out yummy! Thanks for inspiring many 🙏 Namaskaarams to mami 🙏
Beautiful singing Ragesh u have a beautiful Voice u r Rocking. Delicious yummy Prasadam I have learned Thanks to Mami. Ragesh u both look sooo cool in your Attire Happy Navarathri and Nameskarams to Mami. 💐🎉 From Detroit Mi
Wow Wow Rakesh!!!!! You are singing so so sooooo beautifully!!!!!! Alongwith your recipes, could you please post more videos of you singing on your channel?? Romba nanna paadarel neengal, so much bhaavam in your singing... தேனிசை அறுசுவை by Rakesh Raghunathan😃😃
Hello sir tried this recipe today , came out really well. For someone who is very accustomed to the authentic tamizh iyengar style of kadhambam , this was very very different in color and taste. 🙏 thanks for introducing this recipe to us.