Journey Memoirs

My relationship with train journeys started when I was 3 months old and my parents bought me back to Mysore…

Significance of Diwali festival in different religions

Jainism Diwali is celebrated by Jains with devotion, on this day Lord Mahavira the 24th Thirthankara achieved Nirvana on Amavasya…

Deepavali – Diwali

Deepavali (“avali” means rows and “deepa” means lamp) or Diwali is a festival of lights much loved by one and…

October 2008 Hints

If the shower head in the bathroom is clogged by tiny mineral deposits, try boiling it once a month in…

Chaat Masala Powder Recipe – Chat Masala Powder

Chaat Masala Powder is a powder prepared using an assortment of spices, which is used to add to snacks, fruits,…

Dal Raitha

Dal Raitha is cooked lentils in curds.  Tastes good with Indian bread. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 15 minutes Serves: 4…

Coconut Garlic Raitha – Coconut Garlic Yogurt Recipe

Raw vegetables in coconut-garlic curds/yoghurt.  Coconut Garlic Raitha tastes good with Pulao. Cuisine: North Indian Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves:…

Kalasha

This is an important arrangement in any of the Hindu rituals/pooja.  This occupies a prominent place in the pedestal along…

Mangala Drowya and Pooje Samaanu

Mangala Drowya and Pooje Samaanu means sacred items used on auspicious occasions like marriage rituals, upanayana (sacred thread ceremony), shrimantha (arathi…

Poha Chivda

This is an all time favorite snack.  The flattened rice is deep fried and mixed with spices. Time Required:  20…