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Flower Arrangement – Solitaire

You do no need a bunch of flowers to create a flower arrangement.  A single flower can be a garden as well as a good flower arrangement. Ikebana rules can be sometimes applied to freestyle … [Read More...]

June 2026 Hints

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...]

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...]

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...]

Vegetarian Recipes

Sprout Spring Rolls

Cuisine: Chinese Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 10 -12 Readymade Wonton Wrappers (Spring Roll wrappers) 3 tbsp Maida / Refined flour mixed with ¼ Cup of water Oil for … [Read More...]

Paneer Kali Mirch

Paneer Kali Mirch is a side dish where Cottage Cheese cubes are cooked in Cashew and Cream gravy. Cuisine: North Indian Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Bowl Paneer Cubes 4 - 5 … [Read More...]

Moolangi Mosaru Bhajji

Grated raw Radish with Yoghurt also known as Mooli Raitha. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 2 White Radishes, peeled and grated 1½ Cups Curds / Yoghurt 2 Green Chilies, Chopped … [Read More...]

Kadalebele Usali

Kadalebele Usali is prepared using Channa Dal or Split Bengal Gram was distributed as prasada / blessed food in a Srinivasa temple, which was opposite to our house. Time Required: 30 Minutes + … [Read More...]

Hittina Masala Dosa

Pancakes prepared using a mixture of different flours. Ingredients: 1 Cup Rice Flour 2 Cups Sorgam / Jowar Flour 1 Cup Wheat Flour ¼ Cup Uddina Hittu / Urad Dal Flour / Black Gram split … [Read More...]

Orange Apple Ginger Punch

Orange Apple Ginger Punch is a refreshing drink after a brisk walk or a workout. Time required: 10 minutes Ingredients: Segments of 2 - 3 Oranges 1 Apple, Diced 1" Ginger, Peeled and sliced Salt … [Read More...]

Schezwan Dosa

The South Indian Dosa turned Schezwan this season! Schezwan Dosa is prepared using the Schezwan sauce. Time required: 10 Minutes + soaking time + fermenting time Cuisine: … [Read More...]

Travel

India loves to pose – 44

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 … [Read More...]

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

Sri Ranganatha is the presiding deity of the ancient temple at Srirangapattana. Picture1 - Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary Islands “Thittu” means a small mount / rise. Ranganathittu means … [Read More...]

Kurinji Andavar Murugan Temple

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...]

Catherine Falls, Kotagiri

Roads leading to Catherine falls wind through the Nilgiri hills between tea estates and pine forests. The drive offers excellent views with the mist playing hide and seek. The water cascades … [Read More...]

Birds of Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary

Birds of Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary can drain your Camera batteries in no time, ensure that you have additional batteries!  Yes, out of 250 species you can spot at least 50 during a day stay in … [Read More...]

Konkaneshwara Temple, Akkihebbalu

The presiding deity at Konkaneshwara temple in Akkihebbalu, Mandya district is Lord Shiva. This temple is situated next to the Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple. Both temples are ancient with no … [Read More...]

Baba Budangiri Hills

Baba Budangiri Hills is also known as Chandra Drona Parvatha and is situated in Chikmagalur district, Karnataka. The drive up Baba Budangiri hill is very beautiful with stunning visuals of the country … [Read More...]

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Festivals

Rathasapthami Rangoli

Rathasapthami is a festival in honor of Sun god.  On this day a Rathasapthami rangoli / kolam (patterns drawn using chalk powder) of  ratha / chariot is drawn inside the shrine of … [Read More...]

Vaikunta Chathurdashi Vratha

Vaikunta Chathurdashi Vratha is a religious practice that people vow to perform in the Hindu month of Karthika, which is October – November in the Gregorian calendar. It is performed for 14 years and … [Read More...]

Ritu – Indian Seasons – Rithu

Ritu means "season" in ancient Indian calendars used in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. There are six ritus or seasons. The word is derived from the Vedic Sanskrit word Ṛtú. Every season, … [Read More...]

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