It was Onam a fortnight ago. A harvest festival of the state of Kerala in India. It’s the only festival in India that goes beyond religion, caste or community. Onam is a state festival which means people regardless of their backgrounds celebrate this festival. Like every year for the last over 9 years, this year … More Onam Pookalams – 2024
Back again on this space to share Onam Pookalams. These floral carpets were done by my friend at home and is a beautiful tradition. … More Onam Pookalams – 2020
Happy Onam, everyone! The festive season in India has begun and I am happy that this year again, I have Pookalams from LP’s home in Bangalore to share with you all. For those of you who have been around, LP is a regular here. For the last three years, she had all of us peek … More Onam Pookalams 2017
Happy Onam, everyone! It’s that time of the year again when floral carpets, food, and happiness adorns the house of every Mayalayee. Onam is one of those rare festivals which is celebrated by a state. How beautiful is the thought that no religion or caste can come in between the festivities! Each of the ten … More Onam Pookalams 2016
I was confused – Gratitude List for December or 2015 round-up on this space like last year. Heart won over logic and here’s how my 2015 went by. In a jiffy, right? I feel that speed every year and I also think that the present is an exception. In reality, it is not. The pace … More Goodbye 2015
Christmas has changed the look and feel of Hong Kong. Every other building is well decorated with lights and Christmas trees are set up. The festivities, the celebrations and carols can be heard all around. Malls have “Jingle Bells“, “Joy to the world” and “Rudolf the red nose reindeer” playing on an infinite repeat mode. Sales, … More #MicroblogMondays – Christmas is here
I have taken up the #100HappyDays challenge and today is Day 25. As I am sitting typing each word, I am not exactly happy. Yes, the chores leading up to Diwali have been taken care of. Slowly but steadily many things have been cleaned and re-arranged. I even managed to put the lights up in the balcony. … More Happiness is a choice
Every one is unique in their own ways. Somethings set us apart and somethings get us on the same page. With friends or colleagues, this particular conversation gets me to think about myself. One subject where I am never inclined to invest my energy and time. With Diwali approaching and knowing all that it means … More The way I am..
One morning when I logged on to WordPress, the stats suggested that my blog post from last year Onam Pookalam – an arty affair was getting a few hits. The very next day, LP shared Day 1 picture on our whatsapp group and there was this Aha moment! It’s time for the 10-day Onam celebrations! Over … More #FridayReflections – 2015 Onam Pookalams
When I was growing up, I was not very fond of Holi, the festival of colors. I found it too messy and being the one who would always stand still and let others apply color, I used to think what the point is? The colors, the chemicals, the enormous efforts involved in scrubbing the body … More Holi Hai!!
happiness and food 