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Kashivishwanatha Temple, Lakkundi

Kashivishwanatha / Lord Shiva Temple is the most flamboyant of all the temples in Lakkundi with intricate designs carved on the shikara / towers and the doorways.   Kashivishwanatha … [Read More...]

Kodanad View Point, Kotagiri

When in Kotagiri it is a must to the Kodanadu View Point.  It is a place that one can spend hours looking at the rolling hills and valleys.  Kodanadu View Point is 20 km drive from Kotagiri … [Read More...]

Flowering Tobacco

I was surprised that there is a flowering version of Tobacco.  Tobacco is largely grown in K.R.Nagar area.  During my birding trip, I have come across large acres of land growing Tobacco and … [Read More...]

Quinoa Buddha Bowl

Quinoa Buddha Bowl is a bowl teeming with fibre and protein.  Various tastes and textures form this bowl to satiate the soul. Ingredients: 1 Cup Cooked Quinoa with Salt 1 Cup Purple … [Read More...]

India loves to pose – 58

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. Young India is … [Read More...]

April 2026 Hints

Clean window tracks by pressing paper towels into the groove and pour half a cup of water and slide the window.  Remove the paper towel.  Your tracks will be clean. To make a paper towel … [Read More...]

Watermelon Sparkler

Fruit juice with soda adds the right spirit to the mood. Here is a simple cool watermelon sparkler recipe to keep you cool and your spirits high! Ingredients: Watermelon juice with or without … [Read More...]

Kotagiri

Kotagiri is small hill town situated in Nilgiris biosphere at an elevation of 1793 meters above sea level. The famous Longwood Shola forests are part of this biosphere. Kotagiri is one of the … [Read More...]

Ooty

Whether you call this place Ooty, Ootacamund, Udhagai or Udaghamandalam the title best suited for this place is “Queen of hill stations”, which is the capital of Nilgiris district. Picture1 - … [Read More...]

Vegetarian Recipes

Coconut – Garlic Chutney

Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup fresh grated Coconut 6 – 7 Green Chilies 5 – 6 Red Chilies 8 Cloves Garlic 1tsp Tamarind Pulp Salt to taste For the Seasoning: 2 tbsp … [Read More...]

Gooseberry Honey Candy

Indian Gooseberry slices are preserved in Sugar and Honey. Time Required: 30 Minutes + 4 days for drying Ingredients: 10 Indian Gooseberries 3 Cups Sugar 1 Cup Honey Method: Chop … [Read More...]

Vegetable Dosa

Nutritious vegetable dosa that can be served with no accompaniments! Cuisine: South Indian Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 tsp Oil 1 tsp Jeera 1 tsp Mustard Seeds A pinch of … [Read More...]

Pear Salad

Pear Salad is a delicious and healthy salad.  Can be served as an accompaniment or as a snack. Time required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 or 2 Pears, Peeled and diced 1/2 Red Pepper, … [Read More...]

Mango Phirni

Sweet dish prepared using Rice paste cooked in Milk.  Mango Phirni is a very popular dessert of Kashmir. Time Required: 1 Hour + Chilling Time Ingredients: ½ Cup Basmati rice ½ litre … [Read More...]

Travel

Pondicherry – Puducherry

After learning most of the computer languages, I enrolled myself for French language lessons and imagined myself traveling to France and speaking in French but could not go beyond pronouncing Merci … [Read More...]

ISKCON Temples of Bangalore

The most iconic temple in Bangalore is the ISKCON temple situated on a small hill along the West of Chord Road. It is dedicated to Sri Radha Krishna.  ISKCON stand for International Society for … [Read More...]

Elephant Beach – Havelock Island

Elephant Beach is the most popular beach for water sports and activities in Havelock Island. Though most part of the beach was swept away by the 2004 Tsunami, the live corals here are the best … [Read More...]

Rajas Tomb – Gaddige – Coorg

Gaddige or Gadduge is a place towards the north of Coorg with tombs of Kodava royalty, court dignitaries, royal priest and the royal bulls. It is situated on a hillock with a good view of the city. … [Read More...]

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Jaisalmer is a delightful city situated in the middle of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. This fairy tale city is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. I enjoyed every minute that we spent in … [Read More...]

Kshanambika Temple, Srirangapattana

Kshanambika temple though less popular than Nimishamba temple in Srirangapattana is no less powerful than Nimishamba. Kshanambika means the goddess who grants the wishes in a Kshana / Second whereas … [Read More...]

Devil’s Kitchen, Kodaikanal

Per our itinerary we headed off to the Devil’s Kitchen in Kodaikanal not knowing what to expect. After parking the car and a short hike uphill are caves and tranches that is mysterious and dangerous. … [Read More...]

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Festivals

Independence day memories

My mother remembers and shares her memories on the days before Indian Independence and the joy felt on 15th August 1947. Place: Kurtakoti Script: Kannada ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ ದಿನ ಈ ದಿನ ೭೪ನೆೇಯ (74th) … [Read More...]

Valentine’s Day

Congratulations and Celebrations When I tell everyone that you're in love with me Congratulations and Jubilations I want the world to know I'm happy as can be…. This popular love song is written … [Read More...]

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