The beauty of good food half lies in its presentation. Eating is not just restricted to your taste buds, but food that appeals to your eyes first is usually eaten with more affection, and its nutritional value will be readily accepted by your body. So learn to relish what you eat; its effects are deeper than you realize!
Bubbles on a Beach
Being a scorp, I love being around the sea. Although the humidity gets better of me, there is something mesmerising about the beach that brings back a flurry of memories. When we were young, mom used to teach us to make soap bubbles with our soapy palms. And when dad took us to the creek,…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Light 3
A merchant of light: One lazy Monday evening on the beach led us to a man who sold light. Light looks more potent, compelling and elegant when it cuts through darkness. We control that light, and it is up to us how to making it stronger, weaker or glimmering; very much like the power of…
India in Euphoria!
The English in the colonial rule brought to India many reforms like the postal and railway system. However, the greatest gift they gave to our nation was a religion called cricket. And when the men in blue, Team India were heralded champions of the world after beating 12 nations and bagging the ICC Cricket World…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Light 2
Deepavali or Diwali, known as the “festival of lights”, is five-day festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, for a variety of reasons. Deepavali which literally translates to “row of lamps”, is celebrated on the no moons day by lighting small clay lamps (called diyas) filled with oil that signifies the triumph of good over…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Light
Hinduism is a major religion which is followed in India. However, it is not a religion, but more a way of life as it prescribes the path of living. And to illustrate the true path of life, there are several deities or forms of God that we worship. And one of those deities is Lord…
Indian Artifacts: Rajashtan
Kathputli is a string puppet theatre that is an important art form that is a part of Rajasthani folktale culture. It is the most popular form of Indian puppetry, and an art that is practiced even today. These string puppet, are controlled by a single string that pass from the top of the puppet to…
An Apple for Everyday!
I received this beautiful shining Apple perfume as a gift, although the scent itself is nowhere close to the sweet nectar of the delicious fruit. A sweet fragrance like that would be just as welcome too, right?
Indian Artifacts: Kerala
India being a labor intensive nation boasts of several regional artifacts. The one I am putting up today is a gift that my brother received from a friend, and this wooden elephant comes from God’s own land, Kerala. I hope to follow up soon with other flavors that color the diverse nation!
Blessings Galore
Ganesha is revered in Hindu Mythology as the remover of obstacles (vigna-harta). May his blessing continue to guide all of us.
Snapshots of my World 