Tacha
Tacha is a term with various meanings and uses in different contexts. It can refer to a type of preserved fruit in Mexican cuisine, a popular reality TV personality in Nigeria, or a unit of measurement in ancient India.
Tacha (food)[edit | edit source]
In Mexican cuisine, Tacha refers to a type of preserved fruit, typically made from pumpkin or other types of squash. The fruit is cooked in a syrup made from piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar) and cinnamon until it becomes soft and sweet. Tacha is often served during the Day of the Dead celebrations as part of the offerings on the altars.
Tacha (personality)[edit | edit source]
Tacha is also the nickname of Anita Natacha Akide, a Nigerian reality TV personality and social media influencer. She gained fame as a contestant on the fourth season of Big Brother Naija, a popular reality TV show in Nigeria. Despite her controversial disqualification from the show, Tacha has remained a popular figure in Nigerian pop culture.
Tacha (measurement)[edit | edit source]
In ancient Indian mathematics, a Tacha was a unit of measurement equivalent to 12 angulas, or about 9 inches. It was used in architectural and astronomical calculations.
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