St. Philomena’s Church

As you drive into Mysore from Bangalore, the first landmark of Mysore that is visible is the Chamundi hills and…

Orchid Calanthe Sylvatica

I saw many Calanthe Sylvatica plants in bloom in a green house in Kemmangundi maintained by the horticulture department. It…

Palak Paratha – Spinach Flat Bread – Palak Chapathi Recipe – Palak Roti Recipe

Indian bread prepared used Spinach. Popeye would certainly love it. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Palak / Spinach…

Brahma Chaitanya Maharaj’s Paduka Mandir, Kurtkoti

A new temple is being built by Dr.N.R.Patil, who is my mother’s cousin in Kurtakoti dedicated to Brahma Chaitanya Maharaj’s Paduka.…

June 2011 Hints

Do not throw flowers that remain fresh, when you clear the previous day flowers from the pooja place. Use them…

Lalith Mahal Palace, Mysore

Whenever we drove to Chamundi hills, Lalith Mahal palace would never fail to get its share of attention. The palace…

Mango Dosa

The best part of summer is the availability of Mango. Mango whether ripe or raw can be used in a…

Flower Arrangement – Valentine

This arrangement is made using artificial flowers and the crystal vase is filled with Gulganji / Manjadikuru, Tamarind Seeds, and…

Kaup Beach

Our unplanned visit to Kaup Beach pronounced as Kapu was a pleasant surprise. The character of the Kaup beach is…

Kathal Ki Biryani – Raw Jackfruit Biryani Recipe – Chakka Biryani Recipe

This exotic dish is prepared using Raw Jackfruit and Rice with spices. Time Required: 1 hour Ingredients: 2 Cups Rice…