Manikyadhara falls also known as Nellikayi Theertha is situated 1 km from Baba Budan Giri Dattatreya Peetha, Chikkamagalur, Karnataka. The water that falls down is in the form of droplets and they … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 4
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. Royal guard … [Read more...]
April 2009 Hints
Are you worried about limp deworn curtains? Well, soak them in one bucket of water mixed with one cup epsom salt and rinse. Bright and crisp curtains are ready to adorn the windows and doors. To … [Read more...]
April 2013 Hints
To prevent tools from rusting in the tool box, put a few pieces of coal in your tool box. To remove dosa effortlessly from the tava, cut a piece of Brinjal and rub it on the tava. To remove … [Read more...]
Nimishamba Temple
“Nimisha” means a minute, and the presiding goddess of this temple is believed to grant your wish in a minute. Nimishamba is none other than Goddess Parvathi, consort of Lord Shiva. This … [Read more...]
Menthedittu Gojju
This dish is very easy to prepare and serve. Cuisine: North Karnataka Time required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 3 tbsp Menthedittu / Menthkoot 1tbsp Sweet Chutney or 1tsp Tamarind pulp + 1 … [Read more...]
Gorikayi Palya – Cluster Beans Stir Fry Recipe – Gawar Subzi Recipe
Gorikayi palya is a side dish prepared using Cluster Beans. This is a very common dish prepared in Mysore and Bangalore region. Tastes very good with Rice and Rasam. Time Required: 20 … [Read more...]
Gobi Kasoori Methi – Cauliflower Fenugreek Fry Recipe – Gobi Methi Subzi
Gobi Kasoori Methi is a dish where Cauliflower is cooked with dry fenugreek leaves powder and other spices. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups of Cauliflower Florets ¼ Cup … [Read more...]
Udupi
Udupi is synonymous with darshinis (vegetarian eating joints) serving tasty South Indian food. Udupi is also famous for temples and is situated on the coast of Karnataka. Udupi was carved out as a … [Read more...]
Hurali Palya – Horse Gram Side Dish
Hurali palya is a delicious and nutritious sprouted Horse gram side dish. Cuisine: South Karnataka Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking time Ingredients: 250gms Horse Gram 1 Onion, … [Read more...]
Badam Halwa – Almond Sweet Dish Recipe
Wish you all a happy and colorful Holi. Enjoy this sweet dish prepared using Almonds. Cuisine: North Indian Time Required: 30 Minutes + Soaking time Ingredients: 1 Cup Almonds, … [Read more...]
Pagoda Flower
Pagoda flower has a beautiful Tamil name Krishna Kireedam meaning the crown of Lord Krishna. The name is very apt for this flower. Plant Summary: Pagoda flower botanical name is Clerodendrum … [Read more...]
Rose Milk
Rose Milk is a favorite drink among all age groups. If the Rose syrup is prepared at home, then the taste quotient rises higher. Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp Rose Syrup 2 … [Read more...]
Shavige Pulao – Vermicelli Pilaf Recipe – Vermicelli Pulav Recipe
Vermicelli cooked with vegetables and spices. Cuisine: South + North Indian Required Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 Cups Shavige / Vermicelli 1 Carrot 1 Potato 6 String … [Read more...]
Driftwood Composition
This flower arrangement is styled in Sogetsu style of Ikebana, where driftwood, zerbaras, asparagus, money plant, tuberoses vie for attention. Subtle colors bring out the character of the driftwood … [Read more...]
Ubiquitous Uppittu
Picture - Uppittu with Sweet Corn We love Uppittu / Upma at home. Do you? … [Read more...]
Vegetable Fried Rice
Vegetable Fried Rice is a Chinese main course prepared using Rice and Vegetables. Everybody loves to have fried rice at home and I love to cook this recipe! Cuisine: Chinese Time Required: 30 … [Read more...]
World Sparrow Day – 2013
Indian stamp with House Sparrow. 20th March is marked to celebrate the humble house Sparrows. … [Read more...]
Ayudha Pooja – Navami
During Ayudha Pooja vehicles, armor, weapons are worshiped. As the Jaipur rulers are the descendants of Suryavamsha, their emblem is also Surya / Sun. Guns and arrows are arranged in the shape … [Read more...]
Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary
Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary is part of Sharavathi River Valley and was declared protected in 1972. It is the best place to spot many species of exotic birds and butterflies along with mammals and … [Read more...]
