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Holi on a full moon (Purnima) signifies the transition from winter to spring . Usually harvesting begins at this time of the year and is a season of joy and happiness .  Legend says that the Rogue Hiranyakashyap who considered himself to be above all Gods wanted to destroy his son Prahlada who was a devout follower of Lord Vishnu . He advised his sister Holika who had a blessing from the Gods of indestructibility within the strongest of fires , to sit with his son Prahlada in the fire ,placed on her lap . Such is the marvel of the Gods that Holika apparently was reduced to ashes by the fire while Prahlada was saved . Lord Vishnu later did the needful and destroyed Hiranyakashyapa. The destruction of Holika marked the significance of Holi and hence the term Holi .  Lord Vishnu had an avatar in the form of Lord Krishna. On this day Krishna who was dark in colour had a consort Radha who was fair and Krishna's mother feared that he might be rejected because of his complexion. Henc...

  Categories of Essential Oils & Their Benefits – Families & Notes (newdirectionsaromatics.com) CATEGORIES OF ESSENTIAL OILS & THEIR BENEFITS JULY 15, 2019 103 Content 3 Essential Oil Aroma Notes 8 Essential Oil Aroma Families Aroma Families That Blend Well Making Balanced Oil Blends Essential Oil Side Effects   Whether they’re being used to unwind for improved sleep quality, to uplift the mood, or to create the precise ambience, Essential Oil aromas have the potential to enhance the mind, body, and atmosphere. While it can be confusing to make a selection when faced with the vast number of Essential Oil options due to their limitless benefits, it can be easier to make a choice by narrowing down the options based on the characteristics of their "aroma families." Each Essential Oil aroma family exhibits a primary aromatic trait by which it is easily recognized (citrusy, floral, minty, etc.) and a corresponding effect (calming, grounding, cooling, energizing, clarif...

Oyster to Shiitake: B'luru Woman Grows Mushrooms on her 10x10 Terrace! (thebetterindia.com) I t is nutritious, a rich source of protein for vegetarians, high in selenium for cell-repair, contains antioxidants that can fight cancer, is a natural source of Vitamin D and fits in all kinds of fad diets–vegan, paleo and even keto. It doesn’t take up much space (can be grown vertically), uses less water and energy than other crops, and above all–grows on agricultural waste. If these aren’t good enough reasons to grow and eat mushrooms, what else could be? What if I told you that you could successfully grow them on your terrace without expensive, imported packets doused in chemicals? Namrata in her fruiting room, holding her pink oyster mushroom bags Well, Bengaluru-based Namrata Goenka, a former lawyer, does just that in 10×10 feet space on her terrace.  The Better India  got in touch with her to help our readers get a few tips on growing mushrooms at home. A little about Namrata Bo...