I wish you all a very happy Ugadi and Hindu New Year. This year it is the Sri Vishwavasu Nama Samvatsara. Wish you a prosperous and healthy new year! The fragrance of Parijata wafting in the … [Read more...]
Grapes
Dry Green Flame Green bunch Flame bunch … [Read more...]
Cloves
Lime Basil
Eucalyptus Tree
Dasara Festival – Dussehra Festival – Navratri Festival
Dasara is celebrated all over India in different ways. The significance of this festival is good over evil. The festival is known as Dussehra in North India, Navratri in Gujarat … [Read more...]
Poinsettia
Common name: Poinsettia • Manipur: ꯀ꯭ꯔꯤꯁꯃꯁ ꯄꯥꯝꯒꯤ Christmas pamgi • Marathi: पानचेटी Pancheti Botanical name: Euphorbia pulcherrima Family: Euphorbiaceae (Castor family) The poinsettia's species name … [Read more...]
Mountain Laurel
Mistletoe
Blueberries
Coffee Senna Plant
Place holder for interesting places in a state
Places of Interest in Maharashtra – Waterfalls Iruppu Falls Abbey Falls Sathodi Falls Magod Falls Chunchankatte Falls Shivanasamudra Chunchi Falls Muthyala Maduvu / Pearl Valley Manikyadhara … [Read more...]
Avarekayi – Hyacinth beans – Lablab Beans
Winter is a sought-after season in South Karnataka. This is because of the abundant availability of the fragrant Avarekayi in the market. The excitement of women shopping Avarekayi is palpable, … [Read more...]
Managaluru Southekayi – Mangalore Cucumber
During the first few days of my marriage, the only Huli/sambar that I remember eating was mad from Mangaluru Southekayi. As newlyweds we were not allowed to go for dinner on our own, the relatives … [Read more...]
World Sparrow Day 2025
World sparrow day is celebrated on 20th March every year. Let us welcome them back again with grains and water. I remember seeing them nesting in-between the roofs and pillars of … [Read more...]
Buttermilk Masala Recipe – Chaas Masala Recipe – Chhach Masala Powder
Buttermilk is a soothing to the body and soul during summer. A dash of masala to the buttermilk perks it up more. Buttermilk Masala Recipe, enhances the flavor of traditional Indian buttermilk, … [Read more...]
Happy Holi 2025
Happy Holi to all the readers! These colors were arranged in Kadri, Andhra Pradesh. The roads were lined with shops selling colors, bangles, snacks, and other items. … [Read more...]
Hummus Papdi Chaat Recipe – A Delicious Fusion Snack
Holi is on the 14th and the festival is all about colors, chat, and cool drinks. Here is a unique hummus papdi chaat recipe using Hummus. Ingredients: 1 cup Pumpkin Hummus or … [Read more...]
March 2025 Hints
If you are storing dosa batter for more than two days, keep a Betal leaf on the batter. This will not make the batter sour. Heat a spoon before you use it to scoop out the pickle from the main … [Read more...]
Happy Shivarathri 2025
Wish you all a very Happy Maha Shivarathri. Shiva linga at Shri Doddagaddavalli Lakshmi Temple. … [Read more...]
