India is famous for its spices that are used for both culinary and health purposes, many of which were included in ancient herbal medicines. A presentation describing history of some of the spices, its benefits, and how they are used in Indian cuisine and/or for health purposes.

About the Presenter
Vineet Kumar is a self-described “curiosity geek” who is inquisitive about everything interesting. An Indian American moved from India and now settled in Lexington (MA). An engineer by training, Vineet is a lifelong teacher at heart and enjoys working with young adults as well as young at heart to explore and learn facets of culture, science, arts, and history. He has been teaching Indian Culture to the students of the Shishu Bharati School of Indian Culture for the last 10 years. An avid crafter, Vineet also enjoys writing children’s stories and volunteering in the community.

Hosted by the India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB), the “IAGB Discover India” is four-part program series that explores some of India's exciting history, food, art and music. Thank you to the Burlington Public Library for making this event avaialble to Grafton patrons!