Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria): Biology, Ecology, and Behavioural Insights The Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria) is among the largest and most striking members of the parakeet family, admired for its powerful build, elongated tail feathers, and remarkable adaptability to diverse ecological landscapes. Widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia, this species occupies a unique position in […]
Plum-headed Parakeet (Psittacula cyanocephala): Biology, Ecology, and Behavioral Adaptations of a South Asian Forest Parrot The Plum-headed Parakeet (Psittacula cyanocephala) is a visually striking parrot species native to the Indian subcontinent. Celebrated for the male’s distinctive plum-colored head and the species’ graceful flight, this parakeet occupies a wide range of wooded habitats, from dry deciduous […]
Ilish Macher Kalia — A Royal Bengali Curry That Reigns at the Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2025 In Bengal, there are some dishes that are not just meals but celebrations in themselves — and Ilish Macher Kalia is one of them. This rich, aromatic curry made from the queen of fish — Hilsa (Ilish) — is […]
Ilish Polao – A Royal Bengali Treat from the Heart of Sundarban Hilsa Festival There are few culinary creations in Bengal that can match the grandeur, aroma, and cultural significance of Ilish Polao. The rich, buttery taste of Hilsa (Ilish) combined with fragrant basmati rice, aromatic spices, and the warmth of traditional Bengali cooking techniques […]
🌊 Ilish Macher Jhol — A Royal Bengali Curry that Reigns Supreme at the Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2025 When the monsoon clouds gather over Bengal, the rivers swell with life, and the waters bring forth a shimmering silver treasure — Hilsa, or as Bengalis lovingly call it, Ilish.Among the countless ways to savor this prized […]
Ilish Bhaja – The Golden Crisp Delight of the Sundarban Hilsa Festival In Bengal, the arrival of the monsoon doesn’t just bring rain — it brings magic to the kitchen. The rivers swell, the skies turn silver, and markets brim with the king of fish — Ilish, or Hilsa. Among all the ways this majestic […]
Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2026 – Doi Ilish and the Monsoon Culinary Heritage of the Delta When the monsoon currents swell through the rivers of the lower Ganges delta, the Hilsa begins its annual migration upstream. In Bengal, this seasonal return is not merely ecological — it is cultural. The arrival of fresh Ilish marks the […]
Ilish Paturi at the Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2026 – A Culinary Ritual in the Mangrove Delta When the monsoon clouds gather over Bengal’s southern delta, the rivers swell with life. Among the seasonal arrivals, none is more anticipated than Hilsa — the silver fish that defines the culinary identity of eastern India. In the heart […]
Bhapa Ilish – The Steamed Signature of the Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2026 When monsoon settles over Bengal, the rivers of the delta begin to shine with a prized seasonal catch—Hilsa (Ilish Maach). In the Sundarbans, this moment becomes more than a food season; it becomes a cultural calendar. The Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2026 celebrates that […]
Shorshe Ilish – The Mustard Legacy of the Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2026 The monsoon in Bengal announces itself not merely with rain, but with the arrival of Hilsa — the silver sovereign of the delta. At the Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2026, this seasonal treasure becomes the centerpiece of a cultural and culinary celebration shaped […]