83Being a Malayali, Onam brings me lots of luscious memories of the lovely celebrations that I used to have in my native place.
Lord Krishna is the 8th incarnation of Lord Vishnu and Janmashtami falls on 8th day (Ashtami) of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) usually in between the months August-September.
Having enjoyed the prestigious status as Ladakh’s capital once, Leh is now a district in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Some of the Leh attractions are discussed here.
Jammu City is the City of Temples that anchors a big set of Hindu temples and shrines in the higher altitudes. With hills and valleys, Jammu’s panorama is beautiful with the incessant blessings of Gods residing here.
Jammu & Kashmir is composed of three regions: Jammu, the Kashmir valley and Ladakh. While Kashmir valley is famous for its beautiful mountainous landscape, Jammu's numerous shrines attract a lot of Hindu pilgrims every year. Ladakh, also known as "Little Tibet", is renowned for its remote mountain...
Amongst the many folk arts of India, Madhubani painting is a fascinating and recently discovered art tradition of the women folk. This is a vibrant and rich art form of rendering the humble mud walls and courtyards with bold and colorful images.
Palakkad town is famous for its abundance in villages, temples and festivals. One such festival is Kalpathy Ratholsavam or temple car festival held in Kalpathy village near Nila river during November annually. Thousands of devotees draw floral decorated chariots containing deities through the...
North Paravur anchors a number of tantalizing temples upholding the rich cultural heritage of Hindus. This place senses the eternal presence of almost all Gods Lord Krishna, Lord Siva, Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Durga and so on. Abounded with the blessings of gods, North Paravur is a serene place...
A poem on rains that elevated my emotions with glee. My dreams of life when it rains have been versed here.
Desserts are invariably a part of a large meal in any culture. Cakes, ice-creams, pastries, pies all attract everyone with their colorful flavor and lingering taste. Boli is a South Indian dessert usually prepared during special occasions and festivals, which is taken along-with the sweet porridge,...
It is a visual treat to see kids dressed up in different, beautiful costumes for fancy dress competitions. Here are several ideas on how to dress up your kids.
Pimples always plague each man and woman with their unappealing effects on the face. 10 natural remedies to heal pimples are being discussed here.
This hub discusses how the herb Punarnava could help a diabetic and kidney patient stop dialysis and lead a healthy life afterwards. Preparing the herb decoction also has been illustrated.
Poems on seasons describe nature. Fall season is different from all others in that it brings colors and harvest. Falling leaves also add up to this season.
This hub details the making of artificial rose flowers using Organdy clothes. Decorating a flower basket also has been discussed here.
A poem about love birds. Their love is eternal, as nothing can distract them from being together.
This poem is a tribute to my dear parents who brought me up with lots of love and joys. I'm so fortunate that I got such lovely parents who never raised any objections in my ways throughout my life.
Garlic is a herb popularly used as a condiment that has various health promoting properties. Scientific studies conducted on this herb could prove that it has high therapeutic value. Including it in your daily diet can make you healthy and strong.