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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

Mint and Tomato Pizza

I was delighted to get Whole Wheat Pizza base, which is much more healthy than White Pizza base / Maida.  Mint Chutney and Tomato Sauce  makes this Pizza tangy, spicy, and aromatic. Time Required: … [Read More...]

Bean Sprout Salad

Bean Sprout Salad is a healthy edition to the dinner menu.  This adds variety and boosts the health quotient. Time required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Bean Sprouts 1 Cup Chopped … [Read More...]

Travel

Kodaikanal

Situated in the upper Palani hills at an elevation of 2,133 m (6,998 ft), Kodaikanal is a popular hill station in South India. The meaning of the name Kodaikanal is very apt “The gift of the forest” … [Read More...]

Nandi Hills

Rejuvenate during the weekend with a visit to the soul soothing Nandi hills. Nandi hills is situated 60 Kms from Bangalore and you have to negotiate 40 curves to reach the top of the hills. The top … [Read More...]

Lepakshi

Lepakshi means “rise o bird” in Telugu and this place is situated in Ananthpur district of Andhra Pradesh. The legend says that Jatayu the mythical bird was injured by Ravana at this very place when … [Read More...]

Coonoor

Coonoor is situated at the head of the Hulikal ravine at 6,235 feet above sea level in Ooty district. Surrounded by tea plantations, grasslands, pine forests, shola, green meadows, tree factories, … [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...]

Ramadevara Betta

"Kitne Aadmi the?" Is the famous Sholay movie dialog shot in Ramadevara Betta. Ramadevara Betta is also known as Siddeswara Betta and Sholay Gudda and one of the most preferred family trekking … [Read More...]

Ranakpur

Never knew a place called Ranakpur existed until we made our trip to Rajasthan. We would have missed a beautiful experience, if not for the enthusiasm of our driver to take us to this awesome place as … [Read More...]

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Festivals

Hanuman Jayanthi

"Manojavam Maruthathulya Vegam Jitendriyam Budhdhi Mathaam Varishtam Vaathathmajam Vaanarayutha Mukhyam Srirama Dootham Sharanam Prapadye" The above sthotra/chanting, is part of the Sri … [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...]

Dhanur Masa Poojas

Dhanur Masa Pooja as the name implies is to be performed in the Hindu month of Dhanur Masa, December – January according to Gregorian calendar. This year (2017) it is from 16th December to 15th … [Read More...]

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