Do It Yourself

Hanging Basket Arrangement

Flowers arranged in a hanging basket adds a mystic touch and is very practical when young toddlers are at home…

Ananthanagantu Rangoli

This Rangoli / pattern is drawn on Ananthapadmanabha Vratha / festival of Vishnu. First draw 15 X 15 dots and join…

Sogetsu Ikebana Shell Bloom

This flower arrangement is from the Sogetsu Ikebana school of Ikebana. Materials Required for Sogetsu Ikebana Shell Bloom: 1 big…

Rathasapthami Rangoli

Rathasapthami is a festival in honor of Sun god.  On this day a Rathasapthami rangoli / kolam (patterns drawn using…

Ivy Gourd Arrangement Three Blind Mice

Ivy gourd as blind mice makes a funny arrangement to the delight of children and the children themselves will love…

Kashaya Powder Recipe – Kadha Powder Recipe – Kashayam Powder Recipe – Herbal Decoction Recipe

Kashaya is a decoction prepared by boiling a powder prepared using herbs and spices.  This home remedy when consumed gives…

Gerbera Flower Arrangement Sunrise

Flower Gerberas represents Sun very well in a flower arrangement.  This Ikebana is a variation of the Shoka style called…

Vegetable Arrangement

Vegetables in different colors are very attractive when arranged on a tray and displayed on the side stand of the…

Flower Arrangement – Flowery Cycle Cart

Flowers arranged in a small Cycle Cart. Materials Required for this Flower Arrangement: 1 Cycle Cart made of Bamboo or…

Thorana

The excitement of festival starts with the aroma of fresh Mango leaves bought home from market to string them into…

Thanksgiving Turkey Fruit Carving

You can be rest assured that this Turkey will not squawk at your dining table. Materials Required for Turkey Fruit…

Ohara school of Ikebana

Ohara school of Ikebana was started earlier than So-Getsu school.   Unshin Ohara (1861-1916), the founder of the Ohara School of…

Flower Arrangement Shell Beauty with Baby Breath Flowers

Flower arrangement in a big sea shell using Baby Breath Flowers. Materials Required for Flower Arrangement with Baby Breath Flowers:…

Cauliflower Ice Cream Cones

Before you shriek with disgust, this is part of vegetable carving.  These ice-cream cones are very easy to make and…

Homemade Brahmi Amla Hair Oil

Homemade Brahmi Amla Hair Oil prepared using Brahmi / Thyme shaped Gratiola leaves and Indian Gooseberries. Materials Required for Homemade Brahmi…

Pineapple Lamp Shade

This is a Do It Yourself post to make Pineapple Lamp Shade.  Pineapple Lamp Shade falls under the broader category…

Cucumber Gondola

Cucumber Gondola is a Cucumber Carving in the shape of a Gondola. Vegetable carving is an interesting hobby for children…

Tomato Rose Flower

Cut a tomato into a beautiful Tomato Rose Flower and use it for decorating your dish or the dining table.…

Gejje Vastra – Vastramala – How to make cotton vastra for God

Gejje Vastra is a string prepared using cotton.  This is offered to Gods and Goddesses during festival pooja/ritual after the…

Manthrakshathe

Colored raw rice used during pujas/rituals by Hindus is called Manthrakshathe.  Manthrakshathe can be either red colored or yellow colored. …