Ithil Plant

I was astonished to see a big ithil plant with somany branches with a rough look fell down from a big mango tree of our neighbours. There was strong wind in the last night was the reason behind that scene. The first thought was of its beauty, it was bent by nature in a cute way. It can be used for interior decoration. In Kerala a saying is 'Ithil kanni pole'. That means living under other's income. Its a parasite tree. I had seen lot of Ithil plants in Mango trees. I could not took the beautiful snap of that because of the heavy rains . Ya we are going through the kalla karkkidakam...and eagerly waiting for the grant sheer of Onam.

When I googled about 'Ithil Kanni' read an interesting ritual using this plant. Its a ritual associated with Christmas. Before christmas they will burn these dried 'Ithil kannis' as a symbol of removing all the sins from our mind. Ithil kannis are parasites, they will destroy the tree as our bad habits and sins destroy the purity of our mind. Isn't it interesting?
Its the view of these fallen plant from my kitchen window inspired me to know more about this and to write a small post about this plant. Please share your views..

Bamboo plant

'Illimulam kadukalil...'
'Illimulam poovo alliyilam theno thengilaneero'
On my way to Office, there is a small bamboo forest(mulankadu). I can not capture it properly. Bamboo always attract me with its rich greenery and a soothing sound. I like the yellow variety.
Everyone is trying to be green. At last Laptop with the outer cover of Bamboo. Sounds Interesting... Pls have a look at it
For more products from Bamboo, visit Kerala State Bamboo Corporation Limited.

Durbar Hall, Kochi

Dubar Hall ground at Kochi

Durbar Hall ground

Durbar Hall. I liked its architecture. It's not in ethnic Kerala style. It may be a fusion different styles. Anyway its a cool building. You can see the expanded view by clicking the picture.
'Durbar Hall is a place where Indian Kings had their formal and informal meetings.'wiki

Its a green place to have a walk in the midst of the city. The Royal look of Durbar Hall increase the charm of Durbar Hall ground. We can see Ramavarma Club from the ground. Everything have the royal touch here. We can see the famous Ernakulam Shiva Temple from here.

It was the durabar hall of the Cochin Royal family. Now it turned into an Art gallery. This ground had witnessed some important historical moments. Now its a busy hangout place in Ernakulam with pay and park and recreation facilities.

There is an open air stage at one end of the ground and one ancient building known as 'Kulapuramalika' is in the other corner. Jos junction is at walkable distance from here.
Pareekshith Thamburan Museum is also in this building. It has a wide collection of 19th centuary monuments, paintings and coins. Its must visit place in Ernakulam.

Fruits and sprouts salad

We are too nutritious today!!! Oh its Salad day!!!

Salad with pome granate, green gram sprouts, red gram sprouts and apple pieces.
I am trying fruits with sprouts. I think children will like it. It is better to eat sprouts in raw form. I am grateful to the school for having such a day which made me to know more about salads. I am on my way to know more about salads. Everyday after brushing my little one will ask me 'innu enna dayyaa?' today is which day. He does not like salad day. But likes fruits day. My elder one is a great fan of raw vegetables and fruits but he will not eat any curries. When we cook cheera we have to convince them that it is the secret behind the great muscles of Popoyi, then they will start eating with great spirit.

Positivity day 2

Its a great thing to have grateful for what we have

• Karkkidaka is the month of Ramayana in Kerala. I feel happy when keeping rituals. It gives me the postitive surge to stick on it. In between all hurries I manage to read Ramayana. I have to complete it before chingam 1st. Today also I had read the Ramayana. When we read it loudly, it is believed that every living things around us will be benefitted from it. I am truly grateful for the great sages for their great work.


• Karkkidaka is also the month of rejuvanation, according to Ayurveda. In Karkkidaka we must eat more leafy vegetables. Today one small boy came with some 'Cheera'. I am grateful for having some cheera in these rainy days. He had with him the purple coloured cheera and the green ones. I had bought the green one. He had another variety of cheera known as 'Kozhuppa'.


• One of my close friends called me. I am always grateful for having such wonderful, supporting friends.


• We had ordered for a bio bin for waste disposal. We can change our bio degradable waste into manure. So I am also going green!!!


• Every positive note will be incomplete without my children. Grateful to have them because they make my moments lively and memorable.

Some positive thoughts

I am also posting some of my positive thoughts today. I am thank ful to Preethi Shenoy for this great attempt and wishing all the success in her writing career.

• Among all I am grateful to have a loving partner who had given me all the facilities to have a space in the internet.
• We had seen an accident scene in the main juction at Kundannoor at Kochi. A lorry that carried an Ammonia tank fell upside down. I feel more grateful to the god for not having any gas leakage and no deaths. The picture taken from the car its not clear because of the crowd. Cranes are trying to lift the lorry.

• Friday is fruits day for my kids. Now we try different type of fruits for fridays. During this day they must eat only fruits in their snack time. Today we had raw dates, plum, pear, Guava, small apples and Pome granate. Today morning we got a parcel from my in law which contained big mangoes(they are calling them as 'roti manga') and home grown pine apples. Now we are blessed with nature. So much fruits which include home grown also. I am really grate ful to nature for having a nice day.
• I am a follower of Art of living and try to do 'Sudarshan kriya' in between all the chores. I feel very grateful to do 'sadhana' with great devotion.
• I feel very much grateful to have two vibrant sons who hold me so close to their hearts. Yesterday during our story time I had to tell them about death. Then the elder one told these words 'amma, Please don't die, I will cry louder and louder' . These made tears in my eyes.

Today I surely want to share my experiences of Art living Part I course held at TocH auditorium in last week.

In this world of stress we have to do something like this to remove the toxins accumulated in our body. We have to repair ourselves and rejuvanate each cell of our body to have a good start. It was very nice I can not explain my experiences through these words. Beyond all the breathing exercises, warm ups and other sessions I like the laughing sessions and the dancing sessions.

You can see more about the course here