Wish you all a very Happy Maha Shivarathri. Shiva linga at Shri Doddagaddavalli Lakshmi Temple. … [Read more...]
Sri Vidyashankara Temple, Sringeri
The Vidyashankara Temple was built in the year 1338 A.D. entirely using stone by King Bhuvanaikadeva, at Sringeri. The temple is built in stone adopting both Hoysala Chalukya and Dravidian … [Read more...]
Watermelon Pineapple Juice Recipe
Summer days are days when you enjoy a long cool fruit juice. Watermelon and Pineapple are plenty in the market and what stops us to churn this wonderful drink! Ingredients: Equal parts of … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Tropical Summer
Tropical summers are hot and humid and with that comes the abundance of colorful flowers with and without fragrance. Her is an arrangement to bring the sun into the house! Materials … [Read more...]
Watermelon Salad Recipe
Watermelon salad is a refreshing addition to the meal during Summer days. Enjoy this along with a toasted healthy bread! Ingredients: 1 Bowl of Watermelon, diced 1/2 Green Capsicum, sliced 1 … [Read more...]
February 2025 Hints
Rubbing with any cola drink will remove grease spots from windows. Try using a soft eraser to remove smudges and spots on window shades. To prevent fading, each time you wash your curtains, rotate … [Read more...]
Green Chickpea Dosa – Hara Channa Chila – Soppu Kadale Dose Recipe
Soppina Kadalekayi or Green Chickpea arrive in cart loads during winter. My friend SaPaSa shared this dosa recipe using Green Chickpea. Ingredients: 1 Cup shelled Green Chickpea 2 Green Chilies, … [Read more...]
Avarekayi – Surti Papdi Lilva – 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...]
Flower Arrangement – Dragon Year
2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, beginning on February 10th, 2024 (Chinese New Year) and concluding on January 28th, 2025 (Chinese New Year's Eve). Here is an arrangement to commemorate the … [Read more...]
Happy Makara Shankranthi 2025
Wish you all a very happy Makara Shankranthi! The markets are filled with Sugarcanes, Yellu Bella, Sakkare Achchu, Fruits, Sesame seeds laddoos, Turmeric roots, and Sweet Potato. Home … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Sandwich Recipe – Vegetarian Sandwich Recipe
Love the freshness of a Mediterranean sandwich anytime of the day! Ingredients: Bread of your choice 1 Cup Guacamole Hummus of your choice Cucumber Lettuce or Kale or Spinach Olives Red … [Read more...]
January 2025 Hints
Wear an old pair of cotton socks on your hands while cleaning the Venetian blinds. Use an old shirt sleeve to make a permanent broom cover to dust in high places. Cut the sleeve off at the elbow, … [Read more...]
Happy New Year 2025
Wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year! … [Read more...]
Gendehosahalli Island Srirangapatna Mysuru
Literally unknown place, it is gaining popularity among the birders as many species of both resident and migratory birds have made Gendehosahalli their home. Cauvery River flows here giving ample food … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas 2024
Wish readers a very happy Christmas and happy holidays! … [Read more...]
Surinam Cherry Tree
Common names are Barbados cherry, Brazilian cherry, Cayenne cherry, Florida cherry, Pumpkin cherry, and French cherry. The botanical name is Eugenia uniflora and belongs to Myrtaceae (Bottlebrush) … [Read more...]
Braised Purple Cabbage Recipe – Purple Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
This is a simple stir-fry dish using purple cabbage. You can serve with either Rice or Noodles. Ingredients: 2 Cups Purple cabbage sliced 1" Ginger, sliced 4 pods Garlic, minced 3 Red … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Maui’s gift
It was delight to watch the Disney movie "Maui". Here is an arrangement where Maui is gifting a boat filled with flowers to Moana! Way to go Maui! Materials required: A boat shaped … [Read more...]
December 2024 Hints
Cover children's dining table chairs in the dining room with clear plastic drapery liners to protect from spills. Curtains for the kitchen can easily be made by stitching a hem along one end of a … [Read more...]
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The other common name of Malabar Melastome Indian-rhododendron. In Hindi, it is known as Phutki, Jharua, in Kannada, it is known as Ankerki, dodda Nekkare, in Sanskrit it is Tinisah. The … [Read more...]
