SacredÂ
In our part of the world Tulsi is considered a very sacred plant and it is mostly planted in the front of the main entrance of the house. It is believed to be sacred not only due to its religious importance but also for the medicinal value. It can cure cough, cold, fever, flu, chest […]
WHERE TO STOP?
Yesterday my blogger friend told me that in her country one cannot construct where one wants to and today I am reminded of her statement as soon as I saw today’s prompt. These were her words, “Where we live there are certain areas that must be left to agriculture. You cannot build where you want to. […]
ECHOES OF NATURE AND PAST
I still hear the echo of water. It could be heard from a distance too while I was desperately waiting to get the first glimpse of the massive, voluminous waterfall. It was like a marvel of nature and the only source of sound in this silent, lush green valley. Breathtaking view which echoes in my […]
FINDING MY WAY
Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge – November 30,2016 Life is all about choices and finding your way to your destination. I particularly enjoy playing up for this photo challenge run by Cee because it gives me freedom to click anything which depicts a ‘way’…. it can be a walkway, road, footpath, trail, stairs or even […]
MEMORIES DON’T FADE
I constantly move to deserts and valleys Climbing mountains, passing from cities Exploring the woods, meeting the locals Learning tribal culture, enjoy their fests Having a bag full of memories to cherish That don’t get faded with time, stay fresh Love going back to the memory lane Calling old friends, close they remain The nostalgia […]
CULTURALLY RICH
Who can beat the Indians when it comes to culture and traditions. It is deeply rooted in us right from our childhood. Children grow up watching their mothers and grandmothers doing all rituals dedicately. Though the joint family culture is declining fast and working parents are finding it difficult to preserve the values, they still […]
VIBE AND VIGOR
I have left little in me for sure. Since last month I have literally utilized my strength and stamina in packing and then opening huge trunks and boxes and not to forget the furniture, skillfully packed by “Movers and Packers”. Therefore when I saw the prompt I was in no mood to discuss it any […]
It’s Not This Time of Year Without….
To me Diwali is only when I draw beautiful patterns on the floor popularily known as Rangoli. That’s what make my Diwali festival complete. Every year without fail I make rangoli at the entrance of my home. Lighting Diyas, laxmi pooja nad celebrating the festival with my family makes my Diwali so special. It brings […]
A LIMINAL MOMENT
Yes, The famous Winston Churchill House is our den now ! As you all know by now that I have shifted recently and very proudly I want to share that we have been alloted the famous heritage bunglow called “THE RETREAT”. Â History says Sir Winston Churchill as a young sub altern stayed in this house […]
Our Hunger was Sated
The moment I came to know Secunderabad was going to be our new hometown for the next two years, Hyderabadi Biryani was the first thing which came to my mind…. aromatic & world famous dish of South India. Those who don’t know where Secunderabad is, let me tell you. It is popularly known as twin […]