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  • Project 365 – Closure

    Project 365 – Closure

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    It has been an amazing journey, one whole year, of our blog “365 days – a road back to nature”. We have explored the colors, flavors, recipes, and cultural fabric that Solitude Farm and Solitude Farm Cafe represent. Many hands have made this blog possible, starting with our farm team and the kitchen staff, especially…

  • TEDx Talks

    TEDx Talks

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    I have had the honor to give to TEDx Talks. One at the famous Mayo college in Rajasthan and one for the Mumbai crowd in Panchgani. The format of the TEDx talk makes it quite challenging to compress my narrative into a limited time frame; coordinating the speech with photos and even performing with my…

  • Ladies Finger Varieties

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    Silver Queen, Burmese Gaint, Hill variety, Red, Elephant tusk, Country variety, these and more all varieties of ladies’ finger. The Burmese giant takes four and half months to grow and yield. The Burmese giant variety takes two to two and a half months to grow and yield. The Burmese giant grows to a height of…

  • Banana Flower Party

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    Discover the delightful world of raw banana flower salad – a nutritious and refreshing dish that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body. Follow these simple steps to create this unique and healthy dish. – Choose a fresh banana flower with tightly closed bracts, avoiding any brown or discolored ones. – Remove the…

  • Artists @ Solitude

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    Rocky is an old friend from Portsmouth, England. He is a mural artist working on social art projects. He first came to Auroville, and as well as getting involved with Johnny at Fertile, he undertook this wonderful mural at Solitude Farm, symbolizing all that we represent. This year, he also spent several months in Auroville…

  • AADI PATTAM “Addi pattam thedi vidhai”

    AADI PATTAM “Addi pattam thedi vidhai”

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    Traditionally and actually still to this day in Tamil Nadu, we follow a lunar calendar. The Month that starts towards mid-July is called Addi Madham. This Month coincides with summer rains that bring respite from the intense summer, and it is the time farmers start cultivating; we could say it is the start of the…