October 2017

Spectrum7 seasons7 sages of saptrishi7 days in a weekOf things old and newColours bright and of various hueAs 7 notes blend in one tune to the beats ofdrumSo do we in one Spectrum

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Editorial team:

Aditi KibeA biologist at heart, originally from Shab-e-Malwa, Indore. Iam extremely passionate about my subject and learning newthings. Practical, honest and to the point, things that I enjoyinclude travelling, reading, cooking, movies and organisingevents with family and friends. My dream is to one-dayboard the train at platform 9 ¾ and go to Hogwarts castle.

Chaitrali ChitreFounder of SAHYADRI Friends Group: A trainedBharatnatyam professional having deep reverence to the art ,Chaitrali is also a certified Yoga instructor. Her passion liesin bringing the community together, creating a HOME awayfrom home and keeping the traditions alive, giving everyonea chance to showcase their talent. Multitasking is her forte.She is very creative, multi-talented and spearheads andorganises a variety of cultural and social events.

Anubhuti ChakravarthyA trained Kathak dancer and a cosmetic engineer, Anubhutiis very soft spoken, kind, cooperative and a helpful soulwho has an innate ability to make friends very easily. Sheis a good cook, fabulous choreographer and knows how tomanage her time well. She has a very pragmatic approachand that makes her down-to-earth.

Snehal NarkhedeAttracted to natural raw and unmodified things Snehal is aperson who adores simplicity. An ambivert who is keen inlearning inspiring ideas and amazing technologies. She alsotakes deep interests in sustainability and environment andshows special interest in reading and writing short stories.

Shabana SarguroA retired media professional from Mumbai, Shabana is anavid reader, a movie buff and a simple soul who lovesmusic but cannot dance. She is assertive, straightforwardand to the point all the time. Her hobbies include solvingpuzzles, playing games and gardening. Her futureendeavors include a blog on “home remedies” and “growyour own food”.

Shikha KakkarShikha is an IT engineer, born and brought up in Mumbai.Shikha is a perfect blend of culture and modern life. Hersheer passion and enthusiasm to get things done make herthe go-to girl. This new addition will surely help the teamrealize its goals.

Dear Readers,It gives us immense pleasure in presenting thefirst edition of “Spectrum”, a newslettershowcasing your creative talent. Every monthwe will be having some articles based on atheme, and some regular features includingkids’ corner, recipes, events etc. Join us in thisengaging endeavor and make it successful!

A special mention of two pillars of support and strength for Sahyadri

Kadambari Kale Yamini Rathi

Thanks also to Vrushali Gavate for her help.

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On the occasion of Sahyadri’s first birthday, we received wishes andblessings from senior most member, Mrs. Shakuntala Narwadkar.Thank you for your loving gesture.

Sahyadri is one year old! This journey has been eventful and highlysuccessful encompassing important landmarks. Here is the collageshowcasing the major milestones.

Highlights• Marathi Books section brought to the Coventry library and available to borrow.• 10 June 2017, Sahyadri hosted a stall at Positive Images Multicultural festival, the

stall drew the biggest crowds in history of Coventry.• Muramba was the first regional Marathi movie to come to Coventry theatres in July

2017.• Balgokulam started in Coventry• The spectacular Ganesh Utsav was inaugurated by Deputy Lord Mayor John

Blundell and the news made it to Coventry Telegraph!• Sahyadri Friends Group celebrating its 1st Birthday in October 2017, the only

friends group in library to reach this pinnacle.

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Diwali Art by creative people….....

Mrunalini SortePriyankaPakhale

Diwali decorations at Central library, a big THANK YOU to team ofpeople including Yamini Rathi, Poonam Endigiri,Kirti Kulkarni andKadambari Kale.

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Recipe CornerChakli recipe By: Kadambari Kale

Ingredients1cupriceflour1/2cupphutane (roastedsplitchickpea)2tbsp oilformixing1/4tspasafoetida (hing)Oilfordeepfrying1/2tspcuminseeds1/2tbsp sesameseeds1tspturmericpowderRedchilli powderaspertolerance1/2tbspcorianderpowder1/4tbsp cuminpowderSalttotasteWarmwaterformixing

PreparationGrindphutane toafinepowderMethod1.Sievetogetherthericeflourandphutane powdersothattheymixwell.2.Addthewarmoilandallthepowderingredientsonebyone.3.Alsoaddthesesameseedsandcumin.4.Usewarmwatertomakeasemisoftdough.Pleasenotethatyouneedtoaddwateralittleatatimeandthequantityofwatermayvary.5.Useachakli makertomakethechaklis.6.Deepfryinhotoilandstrainitonatissuepaper.7.Afterthefriedchaklis havecooleddown,storetheminanairtightcontainerEnjoy!

A short note on Diwali, by: Navtej Vetsa, 7yrsDeepawali means “row of lighted lamps”, and short form is Diwali. Diwali is a Hindu festival which lasts for 5 days. It isalso celebrated by Sikhs. Diwali is also used to celebrate a successful harvest. Diwali is a time to exchange gifts. Thefestival celebrates good over evil; light over darkness. Diwali is more popular with Hindus.A Diwali Dhoom 2017 party was hosted by CYIFA Coventry Young Indian Families Association, for which I designedcertificates for people who did outstanding performances and did a presentation about cultures of Diwali. We also did aRaffle Prize Draw. The party was a big success and a lot of fun.

Kids’ corner

Art work

Sketch by Naila Sheikh, 12 yrs. Glitter work by Divyangana Tiwari, 2yrs

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Upcoming events Spectrum wishes a Very happy birthday

Aditya KibeRiddhi TiwariPranjali KokaneSnehal badheShabana Sarguro

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Spectrum Page design and layout: Aditi Kibe

Please send comments, feedback, and your inputs to:sahyadrispectrum@gmail.comYou can also follow us on Facebook- SAHYADRI (Friends’ Group) and Twitter- @SahyadriCov

We are inviting volunteers, to help with various aspects of Spectrum, feel free to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sahyadri would like to extend heartfelt thanks to :• Positive Images Multicultural Festival, Colin Scott &

Mehru Fitter for their continued support in brining up thegroup.

• Surjeet Bachi and Rachel Perry, at central library for theirhelp in creating the group and help at every event.

• Also a big thank you to the volunteers without whom theevents would not have been possible