A dollop of petroleum jelly rubbed generously on your chapped lips or wrapping a fluffy scarf around your neck can provide comfort, but warmth can be fleeting in the face of January's reckless winds. Warmth, described as "the quality, state, or sensation of being warm", can only truly be found in things like a steaming cup of honey lemon tea or in the wholehearted embrace of your loved one where it's momentary but lingering.

Satori is a delish pancake that is specially prepared during the month of Sakranti. Made with sesame seeds and other condiments, the rich dessert has a jaggery filling and is enjoyed best with ghee or homemade white butter.