Festival dates in Jyaishtha month – June and July 2026

Festival dates in Jyaishtha month – June and July 2026. The dates help in planning the pooja and celebrations.

Avocado Chutney Recipe – Avocado Spread Recipe

Avocados are available in the South Indian market from April onwards.  There is an abundance of desi Avocados in the…

Flower Arrangement – Solitaire

You do no need a bunch of flowers to create a flower arrangement.  A single flower can be a garden…

June 2026 Hints

Here are a few tips to keep your house, gadgets, and furniture in order. Tips save time, energy, and money.

Nambhi Narayana Temple, Thodanur

The Nambhi Narayana/Lakshmi Narayana temple is the largest and the oldest temple in Thodanur.

Akeel Dip Recipe

Yes, like you I was intrigued hearing the name of this dip. Akeel Dip is from Yemen and is similar…

Song on Lord Panduranga

This song is in praise of Lord Panduranga of Pandharpur.  Panduranga appeared in Pandharpur to bless his devotee, Pundalik.

Flower Arrangement – Windy

The wind blown arrangement is the nearest you can get to nature.  Creeper branches can complement the flowers.

Dinner with Pumpkin – Roti platter with Pumpkin

Light dinner keeps you agile the next day.  Early dinner the better.  Though this is easy said than done! 

Black-eyed Susan Vine

The attractive flowers of Black-Eyed Susan Vine are like a pop-up in any garden.  The profuse flowers are attractive and…

Needle Rock View Point, Gudalur, Ooty

Needle Rock View Point is known as Soochi Malai. Soochi in Tamil means needle and Malai means hills. The name…

Boondi Burani Raitha Recipe – Boondi Raitha Recipe

This Boondi Burani Raitha Recipe is from North India and Chik Pea fritters are dropped into the Yoghurt to make…

May 2026 Hints

Here are a few tips to keep your house, gadgets, and furniture in order. Tips save time, energy, and money.

Festival dates in Vaisakh month – April and May 2026

Festival dates in Chaitra month – March and April 2026. The dates help in planning the pooja and celebrations.