Make a organic insecticide by adding onions and garlic to a jar of water, let it stand for a week, and spray plants with it. Used tea bags sprinkled on rose plants will make them blossom faster … [Read More...]
Nambhi Narayana Temple, Thodanur
The Nambhi Narayana/Lakshmi Narayana temple is the largest and the oldest temple in Thodanur. This was originally a Jain basathi/temple. Hoysala king Bittidevaraya, who was a Jain was influenced … [Read More...]
Akeel Dip Recipe
Yes, like you I was intrigued hearing the name of this dip. Akeel Dip is from Yemen and is similar to Indian Raitha with its own unique twist. This dip can be served with any of the crisp starters or … [Read More...]
Song on Lord Panduranga
This song is in praise of Lord Panduranga of Pandharpur. Panduranga appeared in Pandharpur to bless his devotee, Pundalik, who was busy serving his parents when the Lord arrived, … [Read More...]
Flower Arrangement – Windy
The wind blown arrangement is the nearest you can get to nature. This arrangement is one of my favorite. This arrangement gives an illusion of a tree laden with flowers blown to a side by … [Read More...]
Dinner with Pumpkin – Roti platter with Pumpkin
Light dinner keeps you agile the next day. Early dinner the better. Though this is easy said than done! Pumpkin is a powerhouse of fibre and when teamed with Roti is a perfect way to … [Read More...]
Black-eyed Susan Vine
The attractive flowers of Black-Eyed Susan Vine are like a pop-up in any garden. The profuse flowers are attractive and add the much needed colour among the other trees and plants. The … [Read More...]
Needle Rock View Point, Gudalur, Ooty
Needle Rock View Point is known as Soochi Malai. Soochi in Tamil means needle and Malai means hills. The name needle is derived from the rock that narrows to a sharp needle tip. As you wind up … [Read More...]
Boondi Burani Raitha Recipe – Boondi Raitha Recipe
Raitha is a dish prepared using Yoghurt in India. This is served as an accompaniment with Indian Bread and Pulav or Biryani (Spicy flavorful rice). During summer this is a prepared dish in most of … [Read More...]
May 2026 Hints
To preserve your expensive shoes, slide each separately into zip bags and hot blow over them to get a perfect shoe cover. To unclog shower pores, place a paper towel over the shower head, pour … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Vaisakh month – April and May 2026
Festival dates in Chaitra month – March and April 2026 Vaishākh (April – May) Akshaya Tritiya – 19 April 2026 Basava Jayanthi– 20 April 2026 Ramanujacharya … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Buttermilk Masala Recipe – Buttermilk Spice Recipe – Masala Majjige Recipe – Masala More
Buttermilk is welcome during summers. A very healthy option to cool your body after a walk or after enjoying a spicy paratha. Ingredients 4 tbsp Jeera / Cumin Seeds 5 tbsp Coriander Seeds 2 … [Read More...]
Kiwi Banana Salad
Kiwi Banana Salad is quick to make and is a delicious and healthy addition to dinner. Time required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Kiwi Fruit, Peeled and Chopped 1/4 Onion, Chopped 1 Small … [Read More...]
Ragi Malt
Ragi / Finger Millet is a powerhouse of calcium and is extremely good for people of all ages. Ragi Malt is a powder that can be stored for a long time, which is prepared using sprouted Ragi, Dry … [Read More...]
Vendekai Poriyal
A simple side dish prepared using Ladies finger / Okra. This is popular in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka (Bhendekayi Palya). Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 25 Vendekai / Bhendekayi / … [Read More...]
Misal Pav Chat – Moth Beans Chat Recipe
A tangy to taste and good to look at dish, Misal is prepared using Peas or Moth Beans and served with a variety of toppings. This is a Misal Chat served with or without Pav (bread). Time … [Read More...]
Carrot Shavige Payasa Recipe – Carrot Vermicelli Payasa
Carrot Shavige Payasa will be an addition to your festival recipe list and might even top in family ranking as the most delicious. Today is the first day of dasara and very auspicious to Hindus … [Read More...]
Sugarcane Dosa
Pancakes/Crepes prepared using Rice and Sugarcane juice. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Ingredients: 2 Cups Rice 1 Cup Sugarcane Juice ½ Cup Coconut, Grated ½ Cup Jaggery Oil for … [Read More...]
Biscuit Salad
Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 6 – 8 Salt Biscuits 1 Tomato, Chopped 1 Onion, Chopped ½ Capsicum, Chopped ½ Cucumber, Chopped 1 Green Chilies, Chopped 2 sprigs Coriander Leaves, … [Read More...]
Travel
City Palace Jaipur
City Palace Jaipur, as the name indicates, the magnificent palace is situated in the heart of old Jaipur city. The City Palace Jaipur is a fine example of Rajput and Mughal architecture. The … [Read More...]
Padukere Beach, Udupi
As we drove down coastal Karnataka, we stopped at the long stretch of Padukere Beach. Every beach though they appear the same have their own characteristics in terms of the trees lining the beach, … [Read More...]
Regional Museum of Natural History, Mysore
The Regional Museum of Natural History in Mysore was established in 1995. Information on nature and its conservation is exhibited using photographs, models, charts, stuffed artifacts, and so … [Read More...]
Temples in Pondicherry
There are many temples in Pondicherry. Many of them were built during the reign of Cholas in the 10th Century AD. Manakula Vinayagar Koil The strinking gopuram painted with bright colors greet you … [Read More...]
Yennehole
Yennehole is a lake situated in Dadadahalli village in Mysore. This lake is surrounded by non-irrigated fields and fallow land. You can find many villagers grazing their livestock in these … [Read More...]
Pondicherry Promenade
Pondicherry promenade or sea face as it is popularly known as is 1.5 kms long running along the beach. This is also known as Gourbert Avenue. A walk on the promenade is rejuvenating. There are many … [Read More...]
Tamil Nadu
Vanakkam / Greetings! Chennai formerly known as Madras is the capital city of the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is flanked by Pondicherry, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Many hill … [Read More...]
Festivals
Sankranthi Yellu – Karnataka Sesame Seeds Mixture
A mixture of Sesame Seeds, Molasses, Coconut, Groundnuts and Fried Gram. In Karnataka this is prepared during Sankranthi festival and distributed among friends and family along with Sakkare … [Read More...]
Aanai Pandige – Aane Habba – Karthika Deepotsava
Aanai Pandige Karthikai also known as Karthika Deepotsava, Aane / Elephant Habba is an important festival of Iyengars (Vishishtha Advaitha sect) of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It is … [Read More...]
Navaratri Golu – Dolls Arrangement during Dasara
This is in continuation of the post “Traditional Dolls Arrangement”. The custom of arranging dolls during Navaratri / Dasara is also followed in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. In these states … [Read More...]
Karnataka Rajyotsava
Jai bharata jananiya tanujaate jai he karnataka mathe Jai sundara nadi vanagaLa nade jai he rasa rushigala beede. Bhoodeviya mukutada nava maNiye gandhada chandada honnina ganiye Raghava … [Read More...]
Hire Gowri Pooja – Dodda Gowri Pooja – Gowri Hunnime
Hire Gowri Pooja also known as Dodda Gowri Pooja and Gowri Hunnime is celebrated with devotion in North Karnataka. Below is the write up by my mother on this festival in Kannada script. This … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Phalgun month – February and March 2026
Festival dates in Phalgun month – February and March 2026 Phālgun (February – March) Sri Raghavendra Swami Jayanthi – 24 February 2026 Holi – 2 to 4 March 2026 … [Read More...]
Christmas
"Jingle bells Jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh what fun it is to ride on a one horse open sleigh…" This is a Christmas song that everyone loves to hear and sing not only during Christmas season … [Read More...]
