See the priest circling the deity with a flame and then extending it to the temple-goers? This is the arathi ceremony, which occurs multiple times a day at nearly all Hindu temples.
Simmer the dried beans on low to medium heat. Properly soaked beans usually require between 30 minutes and 2 hours of cooking. 4. Consult the proper cooking time of the types of beans you're using. Cooking times will vary depending on the variety of dried bean. 1  Black beans: 60 minutes.  Light/dark red kidney beans: 90 to 120 minutes.
1 Cooking time may vary depending on the size and age of the beans, the humidity and other unknowns. 2  Generally, pinto beans require at least 1 1/2 hours and can even take up to 4 hours to fully cook. Cooking time may vary depending on the size and age of the beans, the humidity and other unknowns. 2  Generally, pinto beans require at least 1 1/2 hours and can even take up to 4 hours to fully cook.