If your plant is shrivelled, the following can help you revive it: Add one table spoon sugar in two litres water. Let the sugar dissolve completely. Later feed to the plant. Dissolved a … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Margashirsha month – November and December 2025
Mārgashīrsha (November – December) Champashashthi / Subramanyana Shashthi - 26 November 2025 Huttari habba - 5 December 2025 Shuddha Panchami Ellu amavasya - 19 December 2025 … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Kartik month – October and November 2025
Kārtik (October – November) Diwali /Balipadyami/New Year in Gujarat - 22 October 2025 Karthika Somawara - 27 October, 3 November, 10 November, and 17 November 2025 Uttandwadashi - 2 … [Read More...]
November 2025 Hints
Fold used butter wrappers and put them in your fridge. Next time you need to grease a pan, just grab your pre-buttered wrapper and coat the pan. Fruit fly problems – -Take a glass and fill it part … [Read More...]
Sangam at Koodli – Kudli – Kudali
Koodli is a quaint village with rich history situated in Shimoga district of Karnataka. The two major rivers Tunga and Bhadra meet at this point and flow forward as Tungabhadra River. … [Read More...]
Sugar Snap Peas Stir Fry Recipe
I was delighted to find Sugar snap peas in the grocery store and they are so easy to use. The whole pod can be eaten. They are sweet and crisp. You can add them to salads or eat them as is … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Schezwan Cucumber Salad
Innumerable dishes can be churned out if you have Schezwan sauce. Schezwan Cucumber Salad is one of them. Cuisine: Chinese Time required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 1 tbsp Schezwan Sauce or … [Read More...]
Pakadagina Chiroti – Deep fried layered sweet pastry – Padhir Pheni
Pakadagina Chiroti is deep fried layered pastry dipped in Sugar Syrup. This dish is prepared during festivals in North Karnataka. “Paka” means sugar syrup in Kannada and “Chiroti” is a … [Read More...]
Green Chilies Pickle – Instant Green Chili Pickle – Hari Mirchi ki Achar
Green Chilies Pickle is one of our favorite pickle and goes very well with Akki Rotti and Paratha. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 20 thin long Green Chilies / Byadagi variety is the … [Read More...]
Sihigenasina Sihi Usali – Sweet Potato Dish – Shakkarkhand Sweet Dish
Sihigenasina Sihi Usali is a sweet dish prepared using Sweet Potato and Jaggery. Sweet Potatoes are available in south India during January and they are cooked and eaten on Sankranthi day in … [Read More...]
Orange Pineapple Punch
Various types of fruits can be used to make mixed fruit juice. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 4 Oranges 1 Cup Pineapple pieces 1” Ginger Piece A pinch of Salt A pinch of Black … [Read More...]
Aati Ganji – Udupi style Dwadashi Ganji – Rice Gruel
Today is Prathama Ekadashi and tomorrow being Dwadashi, it is a practice in many households to break the Ekadashi fast by consuming Ganji (rice gruel). In Mysuru region, the Ganji is prepared a … [Read More...]
Plum Panna – Plum Juice
My taste buds were bowled over when I tasted Plum Panna in Coonoor. The freshly picked Plums tasted great in this refreshing drink. Ingredients: 10 - 12 Plums 1 tsp Roasted … [Read More...]
Chili Sauce Recipe – Red Chili Sauce Recipe – Sriracha Recipe
Red Chilies are available during the winters in India. Various varieties can be seen in the market. The heat of Chili Sauce adds the much needed zing to any dish. Ingredients: 1 Cup Raw … [Read More...]
Travel
Madiwala Lake, Bengaluru
One of the biggest lakes in Bangaluru, Madiwala Lake is spread over an area of 114 hectares. A residential area nearby is known as Madiwala. The Madiwala lake is situated in BTM layout and … [Read More...]
Birds of Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary
Birds of Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary can drain your Camera batteries in no time, ensure that you have additional batteries! Yes, out of 250 species you can spot at least 50 during a day stay in … [Read More...]
Kemmanagundi
Kemmanagundi was the chosen summer retreat of Maharajah Krishnaraja Wodeyar VI and hence it is still known as K.R.Hills. The place with its beautiful lush green hills, shola forests, waterfalls and … [Read More...]
Kaikondarahalli Lake Bengaluru
Kaikondarahalli Lake is situated near Sarjapur road. Thanks to active citizens who identified the dumping yard to be a dying lake and decided to rejuvenate the lake along with the help of the … [Read More...]
Masinagudi
Masinagudi is one of the 5 ranges of Madumalai wild life reserve. The others are Thepakadu, Mudumalai, Kargudi and Nellakota. Masinagudi hills are my favorite blue hills. They are majestic and … [Read More...]
Saumyanayaki Temple, Belur
Belur Chennakeshava Temple complex comprises of many temples dedicated to various deities. One such temple is the Saumyanayaki temple. Saumyanayaki is the consort of Lord Vishnu (Chennakeshava). The … [Read More...]
The Regional Agricultural Research Station, Ambalavayal
The Regional Agricultural Research Station, Ambalavayal is a haven for horticulture enthusiasts. It is a place where research is conducted on spices, fruits, vegetables, and hill paddy. In 1946, … [Read More...]
Festivals
Celebration of Makara Sankranthi in different regions of India
Makara Sankranthi is celebrated in various styles in different regions of India. Andhra Pradesh In Andhra Pradesh this festival is called as “Pedda Panduga” meaning “big festival”. It is … [Read More...]
Valentine’s Day
Congratulations and Celebrations When I tell everyone that you're in love with me Congratulations and Jubilations I want the world to know I'm happy as can be…. This popular love song is written … [Read More...]
ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ಆರತಿ ಹಾಡು – Aarathi Song
During Dasara, Saraswathi is worshiped and on this day few people choose to arrange the dolls. For the festival date click here. The below song dedicated to Goddess Sarawathi is written by my … [Read More...]
Subramanya Shashti
Subramanya Shashti also known as Champa Shashti is celebrated honoring the birth of second son of Shiva named Subramanya / Skanda. It falls on the 6th day of the Hindu month of … [Read More...]
Navaratri Golu – Dolls Arrangement during Dasara
This is in continuation of the post “Traditional Dolls Arrangement”. The custom of arranging dolls during Navaratri / Dasara is also followed in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. In these states … [Read More...]
Aarathi
Items Required: Camphor or Cotton Wicks soaked in Ghee Aarathi Plate Flower Petals and Manthrakshathe (Rice smeared with Ghee and Kumkum or Ghee and Turmeric Powder) Definition: Aarathi is a … [Read More...]
Pattada Gombe Alankara
Pattada Gombe in Kannada means, the royal dolls and Alankara means decoration. Many households have a custom of arranging dolls during Dasara festival in Mysore and distribute sweet and savories to … [Read More...]
