Recently the lovely Shots by Shiro captured this beautiful shot of Akshaya as part of her 10th birthday portrait session. When I shared this particular …
Hindu Culture
Varalakshmi Viratham
Varalakshmi Viratham/Fast falls on the first Friday before the full moon in the Tamil Month of Aadi (mid-July to mid-August). This year, the Viratham falls …
The Hindu 31st Ceremony: A Celebration of Birth
The birth of a new baby is a sacred time for families. In Hindu culture, it is customary for the mother and baby to remain …
The “Amma Tell Me” Series: REVIEW
A few months ago Bhakti Mathur, author of the Amma Tell Me series, sent me the Amma Tell Me series ten book set. I cannot …
Purattasi Shani & the Lighting of the Ellu Villaku (Black Sesame Lamp)
A lot of you ask me to write more about all the Hindu festivals and auspicious days that I observe and so I will be slowly covering …
The Jai Jais Book Series – REVIEW
Religion and culture was always an important part of my upbringing so it is not really a surprise that it is an equally important part of …
The Toka Box: A Subscription Box for South-Asian Children
As a South-Asian mom, I strive to teach my children as much as I can about the rich and diverse culture of their ancestors but more …
Desi Babies: Meet My Hindu Gods – REVIEW
Recently, Reena Puri and Mital Telhan of Desi Babies, sent me their flagship book, Meet My Hindu Gods. Reena and Mital founded Desi Babies as a means …
Holi: The Festival of Spring, Colours, & Love
Recently I took the time to read up on the Hindu Festival of Holi, a very popular festival in India. As a Sri-Lankan, I have …
The Meaning Behind My Children’s Names
Recently many of you have asked me how I decided on my children’s names and the meaning behind those names. It was very important to me to give …