Meet the diversely talented Kamakshi of Sanctified spaces blog in the Super blogger sunday series..She writes about temples, food, craft and so many general topics..Its a pleasure to know more about her..She has been blogging for a little more than 2 years now and has a unique style of expressing in her writeups..Read more about her
EC: Tell us something about yourself
Kamakshi: Well basically I am a Pantheist. I worship nature in her every form. This is me in its truest sense! If this is too vague, I have also worked in IT companies in the marketing side. I was into corporate
communication and was the editor of a newsletter too. After marriage I took a break and now my blog has kept me going. My other interests include traveling, reading, writing alternative cinema and nature. Like R.K Laxman says �the common crow is really an uncommon bird�, the common crow never ceases to amaze me!
EC: Who and what inspired you to start food blogging
Kamakshi: Well I think the sole reason why I started my blog was because of my mom. I used to accompany her to so many temples and I myself got interested in the architecture and the icons in the temples. I also enjoy the sylvan surroundings in a temple. I just love the temple trees. I can gaze at a tree for hours and not get tired of it. I started documenting my visits in my space. Of course food is an intrinsic part of our lives and I started blogging about it too. In fact the subtext of my blog reads �A slice of culture, with temples and food at its centre�. My blog is a blend of food, temples, and interior d�cor. So you can call mine a hybrid blog. I really hope this genre pans out well for me!
I started blogging on November 25 2008. I have completed two years. I have really enjoyed the friends my blog has roped in for me. I have to thank my husband M2 who liberally helps me with cooking. He is such an intuitive cook. I have even featured his recipe recently.
My food posts are essentially home style south Indian vegetarian cooking. It is basically everyday food and festival food. To think of it I think temples and food make a perfect pairing. Right from pongal to kesari all our food is an offering to the divine. Where ever there is a Krishna temple, a variety of sweet innovation takes place beckoning the lord to partake our offering. Hence I have used the icon of Udupi Krishna in my blog. Food and temples really highlight our culture. This has also become a channel for me to explore my own faith.
EC: How do you think blogging has changed your life?
Kamakshi: Blogging has opened up a world of opportunities for me. I now try out so many different recipes.One of my favourite recipe is Pomegranate rasam from Saffron Trail. My family simply loves this recipe.I have also made so many friends it�s an adventure by itself. I used to feel bored because I quit working. But blogging has kept me fully occupied. I do not miss my newsletter days so much now. These days when people ask me what I do, I tell them that I�m a food and temple blogger. This blog has totally helped me to reinvent myself.
EC: You have met a few food bloggers in Chennai..tell us something about your experience
Kamakshi: The blog meets are wonderful. It�s really amazing to see the blogger in person. I never for once felt that I was meeting a blogger for the first time. It�s like I have always known the bunch for a long time. I really look forward to the banter, cheer, giggles, gifts and food. It is an awesome experience. I think only after the blog meet people knew about my existence in the blog world.
EC: Your blog covers so many topics like temple visits, crafts, recipes and general write-ups..Which topic u enjoy the most?
Kamakshi: Like I said earlier you could call my blog a motley crew of posts traversing various genres. I really hope my readers can appreciate this diversity. Currently I enjoy doing posts on interior decor. My new home is coming up and my head is full of new d�cor ideas for my new home.
EC: Your plans for "Sanctified spaces" in the coming year?
Kamakshi: Mine is going to be a work in progress. I want to do more food posts which I have not been able to because of my bad back. My mom is a great cook so I want to feature her recipes. I also need to categorize my posts and maybe host an event. I also feel really humbled for being featured in this space. Thank you so much for this opportunity.
EC: Your favourite vegetarian recipe
Kamakshi: One of my favourite recipe would be the Ridge gourd chutney. And this tastes delectable along with kootu.
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