Ashada Shukravara

Lakshmi (goddess of wealth) pooja / ritual is performed on all the Fridays of the Hindu month of Aashada, July-Aug…

Summer Salad

In summer, salads taste great as a meal by itself or as an accompaniment for the main course. Time Required:…

Kashaya Powder Recipe – Kadha Powder Recipe – Kashayam Powder Recipe – Herbal Decoction Recipe

Kashaya is a decoction prepared by boiling a powder prepared using herbs and spices.  This home remedy when consumed gives…

June 2009 Hints

If your car is tarnished with tar, make a paste of baking soda, take a sponge and apply gently on…

Bheemeshwari Fishing & Nature Camp

Picture1 - A Lotus pond on the way to Bheemeshwari On an early morning of July we set off with…

Phool Gobi – Cauliflower Paratha

Bread stuffed with Cauliflower and spices.  Phool Gobi - Cauliflower Paratha is a very popular dish in North India. Time…

Rangeela Raitha

This colorful raitha aptly named as Rangeela Raitha is prepared using the king of fruits Mango.  Rangeela Raitha is ideal…

Vata Savitri Vrata

Vata Savitri Vrata / ritual is observed by married women on Hunnime / Poornima / full moon day in the…

Bandale Dose

Bandale in Kannada means a round bottomed wok/pan.  The Dosa/pancake is prepared in these types of pans and hence the…

Heritage buildings of Mysore – Part II

Mysore or Mysooru is a place of interest for tourists, historians, archeologists, academicians and architects. There are innumerable heritage buildings…