When I heard about this temple, I wanted to visit as a flower name was associated with the deity. Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple is situated in Kodaikanal on a hillock surrounded by Kurinji flower … [Read more...]
Sri Krishna Janmashtami – 2016
Happy Sri Krishna Janmashtami! Jai Sri Krishna! … [Read more...]
Date and Banana Milkshake
Date and banana milkshake is nutritious and lip smacking drink. Time required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Glasses of Milk 8 - 10 Dates, deseeded 2 Small Banana, Peeled and chopped 2 tbsp … [Read more...]
Zinnia
For a dash of color in the garden, grow the annual shrub Zinnia. Native of Mexico, the botanical name is Zinnia elegans and belongs to Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. Zinnia grows to a … [Read more...]
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
Muthanga wildlife sanctuary was established in 1973 and adjoined to the protected forest network in the Nilgiri Biosphere comprising of Nagarhole, Bandipur, and Madumalai. Rich in … [Read more...]
Singapore Noodles
Singapore Noodles is wholesome and tasty. The dish is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins! You can call this a power noodles! Cuisine: Singapore Time required: 30 … [Read more...]
Palmyra Palm Tree
Palmyra palm tree is also known as African fan palm, Borassus palm, Doub palm, Great fan palm, Lontar palm, Ron palm, Toddy palm, and Wine palm. In Hindi it is known as Taad, Kannada it is … [Read more...]
Independence Day 2016
Happy Independence Day! … [Read more...]
St. Lawrence Church
Churches built by the Portuguese dot the Goan landscape and St. Lawrence Church is one of them. Located on a hill and built in Portuguese style of architecture, this white church was built in 1565 for … [Read more...]
Someshwara Beach
Someshwara Beach is next to the ancient Someshwara Temple at Byndoor. It is a 1 Km stretch beach, rocky during monsoon, calm in other season. A beach away from crowd and noise, it is a perfect place … [Read more...]
Vaali Ambat – Malabar Spinach Curry Recipe – Konkani Style Curry Recipe
Vaali Ambat is a curry prepared using Malabar Spinach and lentils. Cuisine: Konkani Time required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Malabar Spinach / Vaali / Basale Soppu 1 Onion, … [Read more...]
Kundan Arathi Plate
Kundan Arathi Plate is a plate decorated using Kundans and other materials like Bengal Gram, Split Green Gram, Bindis, plastic leaves, and so on. These decorated plates are used to perform … [Read more...]
Mango Kiwi Fruit Salsa
Mango Kiwi Fruit Salsa is a healthy and tasty dish. You can either serve as an accompaniment or serve as a starter. Time required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Kiwi Fruit 1 Ripe Mango, … [Read more...]
August 2016 Hints
August 2016 Hints are as follows: Add a spoon of oil to the top of any fresh chutney when storing in the fridge to keep the chutney fresh. Cook Ridge Gourd with 1/4 tsp of Sugar and cook … [Read more...]
Kodaikanal lake
The presence of a lake is always an add-on to the scenic locations especially in hill stations. It is a hub of activities like boating, horse riding, cycling, enjoying street food, and … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 32
India loves to pose series contains random pictures of people in different moods and gears captured during a moment in their story. I believe that behind every face lies a story. Women off to … [Read more...]
Yellow Mimosa
Yellow stands for happiness and everything positive. When you see a Yellow Mimosa tree in bloom, you are happy with positive thoughts. The only reminder that there is negativity in life is the … [Read more...]
Bangalori Dal – Lentil Side Dish Recipe – Dal Recipe
Bangalori Dal is prepared using Pigeon Pea and Red Lentils. It is a tasty and healthy dish. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: ½ cup Tuvar Dal / Pigeon Pea / Red … [Read more...]
Someshwara Temple – Byndoor Someshwara Temple
Byndoor is situated on the coastal belt of Karnataka. It is the most beautiful and pristine place with beaches, hills, estuaries, and temples. Someshwara temple is a small ancient temple in … [Read more...]
Sapodilla – Sapota Tree – Chikoo Tree
My earliest memory of Sapota is my uncle getting these fruits home and asking us to keep them buried in Rice to ripen. Another uncle of mine had planted many Sapota trees in his farm where we used to … [Read more...]
