I wanted to capture the beauty of my garden and use it as decor. One way to do this is by creating pressed flower art, which is both simple and meaningful. Here’s how you can preserve your garden and turn it into something you can display or gift. View this post on Instagram A post […]
I finally found the bat shit crazy piece for my dining wall, and I’m absolutely thrilled with how it turned out! It’s one of those moments where creativity and a little bit of “juggaad” (a great term for makeshift or innovative fixes) come together to create something totally unique. The Backstory of My Juggaaaad Wall Art […]
Many people ask me why I don’t just buy new things but instead work with random pieces. Well, it’s the exploration of potential that fascinates me. Every random or discarded piece has some hidden value (of course, some never do, but that’s rare!), and watching them transform into something meaningful is simply amazing. For me, the […]
I’ve been dancing since I was five. To be honest, at that age, I wasn’t exactly overflowing with conscious awareness about wanting to be a dancer. I just loved moving to any rhythm, responding to the beat. I still do, even to K-POP! But I vividly remember grooving to ABBA, that’s where it all […]
There are all kinds of flowers. Some need the bright sun to shine, others thrive in nurturing shade. Some flowers climb gracefully up tree trunks, while others bloom in the harshest deserts or the coldest mountains. Some rarely flower, and when they do, it’s a miraculous sight after a long wait. Others remain leafy […]
The story of this Shivalinga is as unbelievable as a Disney movie. I’ve had a religious upbringing as a south Indian Brahmin, but I am not overtly ritualistic. My prayer practice is now at its sweet 17 and evolving… One Mr. A owed money to one Mr. B. Instead of the money, they offered this […]
Every time I climb Chamundi Hills or Tirupati, I’m fascinated by the concept of Harake, the act of performing a difficult task or offering something in gratitude for a favor received. I won’t argue about the merits of religion, but rather about the power of a focused mind. Our subconscious plays a crucial role in […]
I began my rangoli practice, inspired by @ramaavenugopalan, who has been doing it daily for years. While I’ve always maintained a consistent prayer practice, I had never added the ritual aspect of rangoli. Seeing someone commit to it every day made me wonder if I could give it a try. In our culture, we […]
Vedic astrology offers profound insights into our inner selves, like assembling the pieces of a puzzle to understand our mental patterns, life choices, and predispositions. It is a powerful tool that can help us navigate life with more awareness and purpose. The intent was never about dogmatic, fear-based fortune-telling. For instance, asking “When will I […]
We all engage in some form of “Journaling” throughout our lives. Whether it’s a quick scribble at the end of a notebook, a draft of a letter, or the practice of writing Japa, we often overlook its significance as a powerful technique for well-being. When I first became a single mother, my children were very young. The […]