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Now, Who Ever Said History Is Boring?!?
2019-08-07 11:51
Whoever said History is boring ......1500s England :Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and they still smelled pretty good by June.....However, since… Read More
Now,whoever Said History Is Boring?!?
2019-08-04 05:14
Whoever said History is boring ......1500s England :Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and they still smelled pretty good by June.....However, since… Read More
The Miracle Of Madurai Meenakshi Amman
2018-09-18 14:17
A British Collector named Rous Peter  was appointed as Collector of Madurai from 1812 to 1828.Though a Christian by faith, he respected all faiths including Hinduism and also honored lo… Read More
AYIGIRI NANDHINI NANDHINI MEDHINI...
2018-09-03 04:22
Ayi giri nandini nandhitha medhiniViswa vinodhini nandanutheGirivara vindhya sirodhi nivasiniVishnu Vilasini Jishnu nutheBhagawathi hey sithi kanda kudumbiniBhoori kudumbini bhoori krutheJay… Read More
21 Ways To Better Your Life...
2018-07-17 12:49
    *1*. Detoxify your speech. Reduce the use of cuss words. Be polite.    *2*. Read everyday. Doesn’t matter what. Choose whatever interests you.    *3*… Read More
Tulsi-The Holy Basil...
2018-07-10 12:11
Tulsi ~ holy basil The tulsi leaf has great medicinal value and is used to cure various ailments,including the common cold. It symbolises, 1) Kalyani - Normally poisonous snak… Read More
What Indian Advertisements Taught Me ???
2018-07-06 13:27
What Indian advertisements taught me ??? Seriously ...1. Kareena has dandruff problem, Katrina has dry hair problem, Shilpa has hairfall problem.2. If you've a beautiful wife, make sure your… Read More
Childhood Memories...mmmmm...
2018-07-05 12:42
If you have tasted these healthy and easily available goodies in your school days....Played in the hot sun without worrying about scraped knees and sunburns...Had hoards of cousins and neigh… Read More
How Intelligence Is Different From Wisdom?
2018-07-04 16:39
Did you know these  profound distinctions between *Intelligence* and *Wisdom*:?1. Intelligence leads to arguments.Wisdom leads to settlements.2. Intelligence is power of will.Wisdom is… Read More
What Is Maturity?
2018-07-04 04:32
What is maturity?1. Maturity is when you stop trying to change others, ...instead focus on changing yourself.2. Maturity is when you accept people as they are.3. Maturity is when youund… Read More
IMPORTANT-Telltale Signs Of A Stroke...
2018-06-28 04:48
Stroke has a new indicator! They say if you forward this to ten people, you stand a chance of saving one life. Will you send this along? Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator… Read More
10 Commandments Of Marriage!!!
2018-06-25 04:34
10 Commandments of Marriage...Commandment 1Marriages are made in heaven.But then again, so is thunder and lightning.Commandment 2If you want your wife to listen and pay strict attention to e… Read More
The Power Of Positive Psychology
2018-06-24 06:28
Did you know that at Harvard, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, the most popular and successful course teaches you how to learn to be happier?__ The Positive Psychology… Read More
The Legend Of Ambalappuzha Paalpayasam...
2018-06-22 03:36
Legend of the Ambalappuzhaa Paal PaayasamAccording to the legend, Lord Krishna once appeared in the form of a sage in the court of the king who ruled the region and challenged him for a game… Read More
UNUSUAL GANESHAS-A SHORT SLIDESHOW
2017-12-20 09:07
Of all the innumerable Gods in the huge plethora of Hindu Gods,Lord Ganesha is more of a friend than a just revered God who is always in a distant,high altar...This Friend of… Read More
12 Easy Tips For Happiness
2017-12-19 16:22
Did you know that at Harvard, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, the most popular and successful course teaches you how to learn to be happier?The Positive Psychology cla… Read More
Pretty Bouquets...A Short Slideshow
2017-11-19 14:13
A thing of beauty is a joy forever...and can you think of something prettier than fresh ,fragrant flowerswhose beauty is unsurpassed ....What can be a better source of joyand an instant… Read More
Om Sai Ram...Sri Sai Ram...
2017-10-31 17:26
"Have consideration for the poor and the wretched.”- Sai baba of ShirdiOur humble request to Baba:'Our Dear Baba, please bless all your devotees and remain by their side always.' … Read More
HOW TO STAY YOUNG...
2017-10-01 12:51
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay 'them'2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down… Read More
2017-04-22 10:20
 Om samrdhhu sadhuguru Sai nadhaya namahaOm gurudheva dathathraya sai nadhaya namahaOm viswapranaya sai nadhaya namahayes Read More
SRI SHIRDI SAI.....
2017-04-14 10:45
Sai Ram...''Give food to the hungry, water to the thirsty, and clothes to the naked. Then God will be pleased.''//om sai ram//yes Read More
Om Sri  Sai  Charanam
2017-04-09 06:56
This is Dwarakamayi of ours on which you are sittingThis is Dwarakamayi of ours on which you are sitting. This wards off all danger and anxieties from her children. Highly merciful is this M… Read More
Perks Of Growing  Old!!!!!
2017-03-30 17:10
Perks of reaching 50 years of age and heading towards 60 !!!This is for all of us...01. Kidnappers are not ot very interested in you.02. In a hostage situation, you are likely to be released… Read More
CHANGES GALORE....
2017-03-30 15:48
*Have you witnessed few things suddenly getting  changed in your life only in a span of 1 or 2 decades ?*☄ Curds became Yogurt !☄ Biscuits became cookies !☄Sweet becam… Read More
Why Udupi People Excel  Catering Industry?
2017-03-09 13:09
Interesting piece of information...Why Udupi people excel  catering industry?Five thousand years ago, the Kurukshetra war, between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, was the mother of all b… Read More
Shri Ganesha-A Slideshow
2017-02-09 06:11
Here is a short slideshowof Lord Ganesha/Ganapathifor your view...Click on the image to see the slidesshow and to hear the melodious song...yes Read More
ROSES AND ROSES....A SHORT SLIDESHOW
2017-02-05 07:17
A rose is a rose is a rose...Here is my short slideshow of pretty ,rare roses...A thing of beauty...A joy forever...Do click on the picture to view....And some quotes on roses...“Some… Read More
What These Abbreviations Mean?
2017-02-04 10:08
1. *PAN* - permanent account number.2. *PDF* - portable document format.3. *SIM* - Subscriber Identity Module.4. *ATM* - Automated Teller machine.5. *IFSC* - Indian Financial System Code.6… Read More
PRETTY PEACOCKS- A Short Slideshow
2017-01-24 14:30
Peacocks....our national bird...epitome of beauty, grace and class....A short slideshow of pretty peacocks in various moods and hues...For your views.....Do click on the image to view t… Read More
KRISHNA-THE DIVINE FLAUTIST
2017-01-20 11:30
Here is a collection of some abstract paintings -They depict Lord Krishna-the Divine flautist,the Cowherd,the Eternal Lover of Radhe,in various forms as conceptualised by the artistes… Read More
ADORABLE ANTHURIUMS -A Short Slideshow
2017-01-19 04:37
Anthuriums are herbaceous epiphytes native to tropical America. Anthurium is a genus of more than 800 species found in the New World tropics from Mexico to northern Argentina and Uruguay. Th… Read More
Thumb Rules Of Financial Planning...
2017-01-18 08:51
Thumb Rule of Financial planning.1. 30 % of your income must be used for monthly living expenses.2. 30% of your income must be used for Liabilities repayments, if any..3. 30% of your income… Read More
25 Best Habits To Have In Life
2017-01-13 12:33
What are the best habits to have in life? While any list of habits concocted might seem subjective, there are, in fact, 25 particular habits that will not only help you to succeed, fina… Read More
LOVELY LOTUSES  ...A SHORT VIDEO
2016-12-25 16:45
Here is a short videoof pretty lotuses...Lotus is the national flower of our nation...This beautiful flower is the pride of our country...Do click on the picture to view the video...Do subsc… Read More
PRETTY ROSES....A PRETTY SIGHT!!!
2016-12-24 10:48
Pretty roses...a sign of joy ...a sign of love...a testimony of purity...a stamp of ethereal beauty...A short video of pretty roses do click on the picture towatch the video...yes Read More
The Secret Of Peace...
2016-12-15 17:07
There were two houses standing next to each other. In one of them resided a very unhappy family. The spouses yelled at each other, they fought and quarreled all the time. The other was a pla… Read More
OM GANAPATHAYE  NAMAHA...
2016-12-14 07:42
Here is a short video of Lord Ganapathi's Divine images...Do click on the image to view the video and leave your comments too...And do not forget to subscribe to my new youtube cha… Read More
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CURDS
2016-12-10 09:19
Curd has a number of health and nutritional benefits, and eating curd every day helps your system stay cool, improves your digestive system, and helps get rid of stomach problems. Here&rsquo&hell…Read More
SHIRDI SAI KI JAI- A VIDEO
2016-12-08 10:47
Here is my short video - a collection of Shri Sainathji's Divine images...Do click on the image and watch the video and leave your comments...Do subscribe to my new YouTube channel too...htt… Read More
BENEFITS OF GARLIC
2016-12-05 11:53
“Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.”Those are famous words from the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, often called the father of Western medicine.He actually… Read More
2016-11-23 16:56
Make sure that every woman  reads this....1.Take care of your health. Spend time n money on maintaining yourself.2.Learn to be independent. Its perfectly ok to not earn, but its importa… Read More
21 TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS
2016-11-22 10:44
A lot of folks in our society try to be hyper-productive.You know — the people who scurry from task to task, always checking e-mail, organizing something, making a call, running an err… Read More
OM SRI SAINAATHAAYA NAMAHA...
2016-11-22 10:09
OM SRI SAINAATHAAYA NAMAHA...This is my first slideshow in my Youtube channel...Do view the slideshows ns subscribe to my new channel...MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL....yes Read More
GANESHA - A SIMPLE WALL HANGING
2016-11-11 07:43
Here is a simple and attractive mural  which is made with easily available things  and it needs very little effort too...You need...A square hard board/plywood of desired size.(min… Read More
A Guru And A Teacher- The Differences...
2016-11-02 11:42
Difference between a Guru and a Teacher!!!!!!!1. A teacher takes responsibility for your growth.A Guru makes you responsible for your growth.2.A teacher gives you things you do not have and… Read More
SRI SHIRDI SAI BABA -1
2016-10-18 09:32
"ANANTA KOTI BRAHMANDA NAYAKARAJADHIRAJA, YOGIRAJA, PARABRAHMA,SRI, SATCHIDANANDA, SADGURU, SAINATHMAHARAJ ki JAI"In Shirdi and in every Saibaba temple we used to see/hear a slogan like this… Read More
SIMPLE STRESS MANAGEMENT TIPS...
2016-10-10 07:18
Ask yourself what you can do about the sources of your stress. Think through the pros and cons. Take action where you can.Keep a positive, realistic attitude. Accept that although you can't… Read More
AYI GIRI NANDHINI....
2016-10-06 05:57
Ayi girinandini nanditamedini visvavinodini nandinute Girivaravindhya shirodhinivasini vishnuvilasini jisnunute Bhagavati he shitikanthakutumbini bhurikutumbini bhurikrute Jaya jaya he mahi… Read More
2016-03-06 14:39
The magic of transforming a length of white cotton cloth into a bright myraid magic of colours is this art called TIE and DYE.This is the method used in our traditional Bandhini work of Guja… Read More
2015-06-22 09:41
Here is my 3-D mural of Lord Balaji/Venkatachalapathi,Sreenivasa...The base is wood and I have used uncut stones(Tanjore painting stones) to embellish the crown,jewels etc. and add to i… Read More
2015-06-16 08:04
Here are a couple of fancy candles (moulded wax candles) made by me...yes Read More
2015-01-09 10:18
Here is a simple yet strikingly attractive thread work done by me ....Anyone who sees it for the first time will think it is a piece of simple embroidery.No.This is a simple thread work whic… Read More
2015-01-02 08:40
Here is a strikingly simple yet vibrantly eye catching batik painting...The farmer tilling his land with the bullocks and wooden plough...The lady nursing the baby...The plaintain trees and… Read More
2014-12-22 17:00
To grow a bonsai tree takes years and years of painstaking ,patient work....This Handmade Bonsai is an imitation of the real one...And it just takes a few hours' of imaginative,creative effo… Read More
2014-12-20 11:10
Here is a simple Batik painting done by me...Batiks are done on cotton or silk clothes...I am giving the basic procedure for doing a batik painting ...Plain white cotton cloth is washed well… Read More
2014-08-25 05:43
May Lord Ganesha -The destroyer of obstaclesshower His blessings and grace on all our ventures...With Ganesha Chathurthi round the corner,I am sharing some Slokas on Lord Ganesha along… Read More
2014-08-12 16:42
Here is Lord Krishna,depicted in my tanjore painting,dancing victoriously on the vile Kalinga,the five headed snake...Here is the story of Kaliya marthan or Kalinga nardhanam...Kaliya&n&hell…Read More
2014-08-10 09:47
Most people are familiar with the traditional uses for lemons to soothe sore throats and add some citrus flavor to our foods. However the diversity of applications for lemons far exceeds gen… Read More
2014-07-25 16:37
1. Diabetic Food: Naturally sweet, these fibrous roots have long been considered a suitable diabetics food as their natural sugars are slowly released into the bloodstream, ensuring a b… Read More
2014-07-18 10:41
1. Peaches are the perfect snack food for losing weight. A peach makes you feel full and keeps you from overeating. The bonus: one peach only contains about 35-50 calories and no fat!2… Read More
2014-07-08 17:58
I have tried to capture a village in my 3-D mural...A beautiful village...complete with a hut with a pretty kolam at it's doorstep...A Ganesha under a tree...flanked by Nagars  on his s… Read More
2014-07-07 10:42
Here is a traditional Kerala Mural in which Lord Hanuman/Anjaneya/Hanumar/Maruthiis depicted in a serene pose of meditation ....Seated in a calm banana grove,He chants the name of his … Read More
2014-06-23 07:56
Sawaraswathi namasthubyamvaradhe kaama ruubineevidyaarambam karishyaamisidhhir bavadhume sadhaa.....May the Goddess of Knowledge-Saraswathishower her bountiful blessings on you...yes Read More
2014-06-11 06:37
The season is autumn...the woods are a riot of colors...the fast brook is muddy ...the fallen leaves have painted the earthwith their many splendored hues...reds,browns,yellows and ochre...A… Read More
2014-05-05 09:04
Somethings stand the test of time....This Ganesha painted on a mat is one such things...Would you believe it,if I tell you He is nearly forty years old !Yes ! This  painting w… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The same design gets an entirely new look,perspective and appeal whenwe change the colors and textures...In another post, this same sketch looked different...In this piece , I used fros… Read More

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