Beach Spider Lily is a very easy to grow plant. Botanical name is Hymenocallis littoralis and belongs to y: Amaryllidaceae (Nargis) family. Beach Spider Lily plant is native to South America, but they … [Read more...]
Water Chestnut Salad Recipe – Singhara Salad – Singara Salad Recipe
Water Chestnut Salad as the name suggests is prepared using Water Chestnuts, which are very rare to find in South India. When I did find them, prepared this salad as an accompaniment with … [Read more...]
December 2021 Hints
December 2021 hints are as follows: Keep used tea bags in the refrigerator or the dust bin to help in absorbing the bad odor. Fry some Besan in little oil until you get an aroma and add to … [Read more...]
Chatti Amavasya Festival – Vishwakarma Festival
Chatti Amavasya is the no moon day in the Hindu month of Kartika, October – November of the Gregorian calendar. For the festival date click here. This festival is celebrated in Karnataka, Andhra … [Read more...]
Guava Chutney – Amrood Chutney – Seebekayi Chutney – Chepekayi Chutney – Peru Chutney
Guava is an all-time favorite from my school days to now. A fruit, which you can bite into anytime you are hungry and as mom would reiterate that the fruit is rich in Vitamin C. Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Happy Deepavali – Happy Diwali
Here is wishing you all a very happy Deepavali! During Deepavali also known as Diwali varieties of sweets and savories are prepared along with festival food. Lamps are lit and houses are … [Read more...]
November 2021 Hints
November 2021 Hints are as follows: To get rid of mice, plant peppermint around your house or put some oil of peppermint on a piece of cloth and place it in locations you suspect the mice may … [Read more...]
Dual Color Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl Recipe – Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl
How about some splash of color and health in your eating bowl!? Dual Color Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl is both attractive and healthy. Time required: 10 Minutes Serves: 2 to 4 depending on the … [Read more...]
Happy Vijayadashami 2021
In North India, it is a practice to burn effigies of Ravana (Demon king of Sri Lanka) to signify good over evil on Vijyadashami day (tenth day of Dasara festival). Wish you readers a very Happy … [Read more...]
Maharaja’s Sanskrit College, Mysore
The Maharaja’s Sanskrit school was started by then Maharaja of Mysuru, H.H.Krishnaraja Wodeyar III in 1868. The Maharaja was an expert in Kannada and Sanskrit languages. He was scholar and a writer … [Read more...]
Happy Durgashtami 2021 – Durga Pooja – Dasara Durga Pooja
The eighth day of Dasara is celebrated as Durgashtami and Goddess Durga is worshiped across India. Wish you all a happy Durgashtami. Let Goddess Durga give you immense strength and energy! … [Read more...]
Saraswathi Prarthane – Prayer to Goddess Saraswathi
Today is Saraswathi Pooja, which is part of Navrathri celebrations. This is a prarthane (prayer) to Goddess Saraswathi written by my grandfather Sri M.M.Patil in 1969. ಸರಸ್ವತಿ … [Read more...]
Nishat Bagh Mysuru – Sunnada Kuppanna Park Mysore
You must be wondering how the Nishat Bagh (garden) in Srinagar has landed in Mysuru situated in South India. Well, the imagination of creating such gardens for the citizens of Mysuru city to enjoy was … [Read more...]
Pear and Carrot Kosambari Recipe – Pear and Carrot Salad Recipe
In Karnataka, during festivals or auspicious occasions, Kosambari (salad) is a must on the menu. Here is a unique recipe to prepare Kosambari using Pear and Carrot. Time required: 15 … [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...]
Favorite Ajji Thatha Gombe – Thatha Pati Dolls – Dada Dadi Dolls – Nana Nani Dolls – Grandma Grandad Dolls
Doll arrangement during Dasara is the favorite activity for the children. Along with the excitement of arranging dolls, the aroma of mouth watering snacks wafting from the kitchens would … [Read more...]
Coconut Rose Burfi – Nariyal Gulab Burfi Recipe – Thengu Gulabi Mithai Recipe
Wish you all a very happy Dasara! Here is a recipe for a rosy start to the Navratri festival. This delicious sweet dish is easy to make and can be prepared during any festival. Time … [Read more...]
October 2021 Hints
October 2021 Hints are as follows: Soak store-bought Paneer (cottage cheese) in buttermilk for 10 minutes before using in a dish. Paneer will be spongy and soft. To prevent butter … [Read more...]
Longan Smoothie Recipe – Thai Lychee Smoothie Recipe – Longan Fruit Juice Recipe
Longan Smoothie is a delicious drink prepared using creamy coconut milk and Longan fruit. If you use Coconut water, then it is a delicious Longan juice. Time required: 10 … [Read more...]
Late Monsoon Fruit Arrangement
Late monsoon season in South India is August - September - October. During this season, the fruits available are Guava, Custard Apple, Longan, Australian Grapes, Apple, Pear, Pomegranate and so … [Read more...]
