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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

South Indian Vegetable Pulao

South Indian Vegetable Pulao is a rice cooked with spices and vegetables. This recipe calls for adding freshly grated coconut into the masala paste.  Flavored rice with vegetables and … [Read More...]

Schezwan Sauce

Schezwan sauce is the main ingredient for Schezwan recipes. Cuisine: Chinese Time Required: 10 Minutes + Soaking time Ingredients: 15 Red Chilies, soaked in water 1 Onion, Chopped … [Read More...]

Paneer Tikka

Cottage Cheese coated with spices and grilled or shallow fried. This dish is very suitable to be served as a starter. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 10 – 15 1” square pieces of … [Read More...]

Paneer Butter Masala

A side dish with gravy prepared using Cottage cheese. Cuisine: Mughlai Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Paneer / Cottage Cheese, Cubed 1 Onion, Grind to a paste ½ Cup … [Read More...]

Uppesaru

Uppesaru means boiled with Salt.  This is a tasty curry, which is popular among the Gowda community of south Karnataka. I learnt to prepare this from our tenant Mrs. Pankaja at Mysore. Either the … [Read More...]

Travel

Osian Jodhpur

Having read many books and seen in movies about the hero getting lost in the desert and seeing mirages of an Oasis, I wanted to experience an oasis and I did just that when we visited an ancient town … [Read More...]

Hadinaru Kere

One early morning we decided to drive to Hadinaru village to visit the Hadinaru Kere (lake) as we had heard that a large number of bar headed geese had ascended on the lake all the way from … [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...]

Mysore – Mysuru

Mysore is a heritage city and pride of Karnataka. It is a beautiful city with rich history, legends, monuments, educational centers, kings, palaces, museums, lakes, parks, culture, literature, arts, … [Read More...]

Dharmasthala

The Western Ghats like its higher counterpart the Himalayas is dotted with pilgrimage centers. One such center is Dharmasthala situated on the banks of Netravati River in Dakshina Kannada … [Read More...]

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Festivals

Happy Vijayadashami 2024

Why in North India, Ravana is burnt on Vijayadashami day?  This is done to symbolize Lord Rama killing the 10 headed demon Ravana.  Good over evil! What does the 10 heads of Ravana stand … [Read More...]

Nariyal Poornima

The fisherman of Daman and Kolis of Coastal Maharashtra look forward to celebrate Nariyal Poornima festival as it signifies retreating monsoon and the commencement of their fishing activity. Nariyal … [Read More...]

Traditional Dolls Arrangement

Here are some Dolls that are handed over from generations to generations for arranging during Dasara. Traditional Dolls Arrangement includes Dolls in a marriage party complete with the bride / groom … [Read More...]

Teej Festival

Teej festival is celebrated in Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat, and Nepal. This festival is commemorating the day when Goddess Parvathi reunited with Lord Shiva after 108 births. In her 108th birth, Lord … [Read More...]

Buddha Poornima – Vesak

Buddham Sharanam Gatchami|| The above verse is a chant of Buddhists meaning "I take refuge in Lord Buddha". Buddha Poornima is celebrated by Buddhists all over the world. It is celebrated on … [Read More...]

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