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...]
Dinner with Pumpkin – Roti platter with Pumpkin
Light dinner keeps you agile the next day. Early dinner the better. Though this is easy said than done! Pumpkin is a powerhouse of fibre and when teamed with Roti is a perfect way to … [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...]
Needle Rock View Point, Gudalur, Ooty
Needle Rock View Point is known as Soochi Malai. Soochi in Tamil means needle and Malai means hills. The name needle is derived from the rock that narrows to a sharp needle tip. As you wind up … [Read More...]
Boondi Burani Raitha Recipe – Boondi Raitha Recipe
Raitha is a dish prepared using Yoghurt in India. This is served as an accompaniment with Indian Bread and Pulav or Biryani (Spicy flavorful rice). During summer this is a prepared dish in most of … [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...]
Festival dates in Vaisakh month – April and May 2026
Festival dates in Chaitra month – March and April 2026 Vaishākh (April – May) Akshaya Tritiya – 19 April 2026 Basava Jayanthi– 20 April 2026 Ramanujacharya … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Uddina Hittu – Split Black Gram Raitha – Urad Dal Flour Raitha
Uddina Hittu is Split Black Gram flour mixed with Curds and seasoning. Uddina Hittu is eaten mixed with plain Rice. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 5 … [Read More...]
Navil Kosu Palya – Kohlrabi Stir Fry Recipe – Knol Kol Fry Recipe
Navil Kosu Palya is a dish prepared using Kohlrabi (Knol Kol). This is very common in the Madhwa community and is often served in Raghavendra Swami Mutta. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: … [Read More...]
Menasinakai Balaka
Menasinakai Balaka are sun dried stuffed Green Chilies, which are Shallow fried before serving in South India. Time Required: 15 Minutes + Drying Time Ingredients: 10 Green Chilies 1tsp … [Read More...]
Batata Dosa – Alu Dosa Recipe – Aloo Dosa Recipe – Potato Dosa Recipe
Batata Dosa / Pan Cakes / Crepes are prepared using Potatoes and Rice. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Time + Fermenting Time Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Cups Rice 2 Medium Sized Batata … [Read More...]
Jhal Muri Recipe – Spicy Crunchy Puffed Rice Recipe – Chat Recipe – Kolkata Chat Recipe
Jhal Muri is a popular street food from Kolkata. As the winter evening turn chilly, Jhal Muri is the preferred snack with Masala Tea. Ingredients: 4 Cups Murmura / Kadalepuri / Puffed Rice 1 … [Read More...]
Red Cabbage Broccoli Salad
I love to cook dishes which are colorful and healthy and tend to buy vegetables in all hues. I tossed up this salad for dinner and everyone loved the taste of soft Broccoli with crunchy Cabbage and … [Read More...]
Rice Kheer
Rice Kheer is a sweet pudding prepared using Milk and Rice. Cuisine: North India Time Required: 1 hour Ingredients: 2 liters Milk 4 tbsp Sugar 1 Cup Cooked Basmati Rice Few strands of … [Read More...]
Mutter Paneer – Cottage Cheese and Peas Recipe – Matar Paneer
Mutter Paneer is a very popular in Punjab. It is a dish wherein Peas and Cottage Cheese are cooked in Tomato gravy. It is a very good accompaniment for Indian Bread. Time Required: 20 … [Read More...]
Travel
Kanva Reservoir
A check dam was built over the Kanva river in 1946 thus forming the Kanva reservoir. It is 15 kilometres long and covers 776 hectares (1,920 acres). Sir M Vishveshwaraiah was the chief advisor while … [Read More...]
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...]
Kishkinda Moolika Bonsai Garden Mysore
You will be delighted to find a bonsai garden of international standard in the city of palaces: Mysore. Kishkinda Moolika Bonsai garden is in Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Ashrama and houses many … [Read More...]
Shri Kshetra Polali
Polali is a picturesque village situated in Dakshina Kannada district and it is also known as Puliapura in Sanskrit. This village is famous for the Shri Rajarajeshwari temple. The deity is powerful … [Read More...]
Guru Sweet Mart Mysuru – Mysore Pak at Mysore
As children when we accompanied our parents to the Devaraja Market, Mysuru, we would be overwhelmed by the number of people selling various items from colorful Vermilion powders, fragrant Mysuru … [Read More...]
Namdroling Monastery
The largest Tibetan settlement is at Bylakuppe in Coorg District, near Kushalnagar. As you enter Bylakuppe you can see many Buddhist monks in their bright robes and Tibetan women and children going … [Read More...]
Temples of Mysore Palace
Picture1 - Mysore Palace Ambavilas / Mysore Palace complex comprises of many Hindu temples. The oldest temple was built in the 14th century and the newest one was built in 1953. Kote Anjaneyaswamy … [Read More...]
Festivals
Shravana Shukravara Pooja
Shravana Shukravara Pooja is also known as Sampath Shukravara vratha. This is performed in the Hindu month of Shravana, July – August in Gregorian calendar dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi / Gowri. … [Read More...]
Krishna Janmashtami – Gokulashtami – Birth of Lord Krishna
"Yathra Yogeeshwara Krishno | Yathra Partho Dhanurdharaha | Thathra Shree Vijayo Bhuthir | Dhruvaneethirmimathirmama ||" The meaning of the above extract from the Gita is “wherever Krishna … [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...]
Ananthanagantu Rangoli
This Rangoli / pattern is drawn on Ananthapadmanabha Vratha / festival of Vishnu. First draw 15 X 15 dots and join as shown below: The Ananthanagantu rangoli can be filled with colors too. … [Read More...]
Karnataka Rajyotsava
Jai bharata jananiya tanujaate jai he karnataka mathe Jai sundara nadi vanagaLa nade jai he rasa rushigala beede. Bhoodeviya mukutada nava maNiye gandhada chandada honnina ganiye Raghava … [Read More...]
Sheege Hunnime
Sheege Hunnime festival is fondly remembered by my mother. The excerpt follows… My dad seemed to be in a very celebrative mood. He ordered the servants to get the bullock cart ready and also … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Magh month – January and February 2026
Festival dates in Magh month – January and February 2026 Mouna Gowri Vratha - 21 January 2026 to 27 February 2026 Vasanth Panchami - 23 January 2026 Rathasapthami - 25 January … [Read More...]
