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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

Boiled Tapioca

Boiled Tapioca is very popular in Kerala. This is served with different types of chutneys. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 3 to 4 pieces of Tapioca / Mara Genasu Salt to … [Read More...]

Mango Sweet Chutney

A sweet chutney with a hint of spice prepared using Raw Mangoes. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Grated Raw Mango 1 Cup Grated Jaggery 7 Dry Red Chilies 1tsp Methi … [Read More...]

Baba Ganoush with Yoghurt

The Brinjal or Aubergine is roasted on direct flame like in Indian cuisine to prepare the delicious dish known as Baba Ganoush.  This can be prepared with or without yoghurt. Cuisine: Laventine or … [Read More...]

Spicy Mango Sauce Recipe

To add some spice to the Mango season, you can try and prepare a spicy Mango sauce. Time required: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup Mango Pulp 1/2 tsp Ginger paste 2 or 3 cloves Garlic ground to a … [Read More...]

Poha Chivda

This is an all time favorite snack.  The flattened rice is deep fried and mixed with spices. Time Required:  20 Minutes Ingredients: 500gms thick Avalakki/Poha/Flattened Rice Oil for … [Read More...]

Tomato Juice

Tomorrow is Rama Navami and here is a recipe to bring in some change in the celebrations of the festival. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 7 - 8 Ripe Tomatoes 4tbsp Sugar 1/4 tsp … [Read More...]

Kiwi Juice

Kiwi Juice is a refreshing drink to beat the summer heat! Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 2 - 3 Kiwi Fruit 4 - 6 spoons of Sugar or 3 Sugar free pellets A pinch of … [Read More...]

Travel

Veeranarayana Temple Gadag

Sri Vanitheyarasane Vimala Raa Jeeva Peethana Pithane Jagakathi Paavanane Sanakaadi Sajjana Nikara Daathaara Raavaanaasura Mathana Shravana Sudhaa Vinoothana Kathana Kaarana Kaavudaanatha Janava … [Read More...]

Bangalore – LalBagh – Bengaluru

Lalbagh is a Botanical Garden situated in South Bangalore, India. The garden was commissioned by the ruler of Mysore, Hyder Ali in 1760. His son Tipu Sultan completed the 240 acre gardens. The Glass … [Read More...]

Kalahalli Bhoo Varahaswamy Temple

The ancient Bhoo Varahaswamy Temple built by the Hoysala king Veera Ballala III was undiscovered and unprotected until a few years back. It must be either a divine intervention or that we Indians have … [Read More...]

Chunnambar Backwater

The rivers crossing Pondicherry / Puducherry forms scenic backwaters and a visit to this place is an amazing experience. The rivers ultimately meet the Bay of Bengal creating vast estuaries. … [Read More...]

Kabini Dam

Kabini Dam is built over Kabini River (Kapila) and is located near Beechanahalli Village, Heggadadevanakote (H.D.Kote) taluk. It was built in 1974 and is 58 (190 feet) meters in height and 696 … [Read More...]

Tyavarekoppa Lion Safari

Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari was established in 1988 and is located 15 Kms north-west of Shimoga on the way to Sagar. It is a wild life park with wild animals like tigers, lions, … [Read More...]

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Festivals

Chaitra Navratri

Chaitra Navratri also known as Varshik Navratri is a festival observed for nine days in the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April in Gregorian Calendar). The festival starts on the first day of Chaitra … [Read More...]

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival celebrated in Canada and United States of America. It is the day when people thank the almighty for a good harvest and for all the good things bestowed on … [Read More...]

Tulasi Aarathi Haadu

Aarathi song dedicated to Tulasi devi. In Kannada Script: ತುಳಸಿ ಆರತಿ ಹಾಡು ಶ್ರೀ ತುಳಸಿ ಜಯ ದೇವಪೂಜಿತೆ |ಪ| ಅತುಲ ಸುಗುಣಾ ಕರುಣಾಮಯ ಮಾತೆ || ಅತಿ ಕೋಮಲ ಪಲ್ಲವ ದಳ ಭರಿತೆ ಶ್ರುತ ಭಾವಿಕ ಜನ ವೃಂದ … [Read More...]

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