Avalakki Bisibelebhath – Poha Bisibele bhath – Beaten Rice South Indian Pot Meal

A wholesome meal prepared using beaten rice, lentils, and vegetables. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup thick Avalakki /…

Ramana Ashram, Thiruvannamalai

"Distracted as we are by various thoughts, if we would continually contemplate the Self, which is Itself God, this single…

Arunachala Hills, Thiruvannamalai

Lord Siva said: “What cannot be acquired without great pains – the true import of Vedanta (Self-Realization) – can be…

Menthehittina Raitha

You can prepare this without much hassle if you have Menthedittu ready. Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp Menthedittu /…

Cannon Ball Tree

Drawing competitions would be held on the lawns of Cubbon Park, Mysore during Independence or Republic days when I was…

Flower Arrangement – Mysterious

A very elegant arrangement using driftwood and Bamboo stems.

Bada Bagh, Jaisalmer

Bada Bagh means big garden. It is a garden of royal cenotaphs or chhatris of the royal family of Jaisalmer.…

River Tern

River Tern are a delight to watch.  They breed during summer and the best place to spot them is at…

Kumbalakayi Dose – Pumpkin Crepe Recipe – Dosai Recipe

Crepes prepared using Ash Pumpkin.  When Pumpkin is added, the Crepes or Dosas turn out very soft and light.  Since…

February 2012 Hints

To tint flower stems used for flower arrangement.  Add food color in warm water and place flower stems in the…