The thread so far:
https://twitter.com/arvindpadhee/status/1243031979781586944?s=21
https://twitter.com/arvindpadhee/status/1243425091402100736?s=21
https://twitter.com/arvindpadhee/status/1243799390826852354?s=21
Noticed the sound of silence better on Day 5 of #lockdown21. You may listen here please!
https://twitter.com/arvindpadhee/status/1243031979781586944?s=21
https://twitter.com/arvindpadhee/status/1243425091402100736?s=21
https://twitter.com/arvindpadhee/status/1243799390826852354?s=21
Noticed the sound of silence better on Day 5 of #lockdown21. You may listen here please!

āA little bird wants but a little nest.ā
A sweet discovery in our garden on Day 6 of #Lockdown21. Stay safe!
A sweet discovery in our garden on Day 6 of #Lockdown21. Stay safe!

Thanks to #Jugaad of Satya Nani, a simple cycle spoke significantly reduces drudgery (no back-bending) in collection of fallen (Peepal) leaves in the garden. Itās Day 7 of #Lockdown21.

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Delicious snacks for the evening on Day 8 of #Lockdown21.
Delicious snacks for the evening on Day 8 of #Lockdown21.

Iāve lived in the country capital for 9 years till date (including four years as a student). The air quality of Delhi has never been so cleaner as itās now (though still moderate). Itās Day 9 of #lockdown21. Letās keep motivating each other with positive thoughts.This shall pass!
The joy of the little child in me used to know no bounds when gifted with a āChakriā by my father. Discovered this representative āsymbol of loveā kept as a souvenir at home. Itās Day 10 of #Lockdown21. #StayHomeStaySafe and stay cheerful!

Friends know these are testing times & are sharing messages; pics; songs; videos, etc to keep each other engaged at home. Social distancing being order of the day, this cartoonist suggests a simple way for solemnising an āunavoidableā marriage during
#Lockdown21. Itās Day 11.
#Lockdown21. Itās Day 11.

Weāve a mango tree in the backyard of our official residence. This spring, itās in full bloom (interestingly, the indigenous variety is an alternate bearer). Wish to share the harvest with everyone around. Itās Day 13 of #Lockdown21.

This āKoshalaa saagaā (Amaranthus?) waving along the silence-bliss of air in our āorganicā kitchen garden offers much quality time on Day 14 of #Lockdown21.

A necessary work at home that makes me feel the ādignity of labourā and uplifts my spirit. Day 15 of #lockdown offers this unique experience.

My cousin, Prashant sent me copy of a handwritten letter that I posted in 1991. The modern day mails/text messages can never replace meaningful plain paper letters that used to bring amazing intimacy. Hereās a cropped part of my jumbled up draft.
Itās Day16 of #lockdown21.
Itās Day16 of #lockdown21.

On Day 17 of #Lockdown21, just lay my hands on this decade old pic. Tez is seen with his cousins: Mohit (L) & Pritam (R) are back home (since >month) from @iitbombay & @chalmersuniv, respectively. The young boy stayed back @UCSanDiego; heās keeping safe & doing v well. God bless!
As #IndiaFightsCoronavirus, we wholeheartedly support the #MaskIndia initiative. Thank you,
@ushapadhee1996 for so bāfully stitching the masks at home. Urge friends to pl be part of the movement and spare the surgical/N95 masks for healthcare professionals. Day19 of #lockdown.
@ushapadhee1996 for so bāfully stitching the masks at home. Urge friends to pl be part of the movement and spare the surgical/N95 masks for healthcare professionals. Day19 of #lockdown.

Absolute bliss! A superbly calm Monday morning with this cheerful butterfly; light breeze and chirping birds silence all worries. Day 20 of the #lockdown.

In my very first experiment, failed to get the desirable āpepper and saltā look. Since trimmed (after this photo-op ?). 
Itās Day 21 of the #lockdown. Letās continue to stay safe!

Itās Day 21 of the #lockdown. Letās continue to stay safe!
Food manifests oneās ārichā culture and ārootedā identity. #Pakhala 
Itās Day 22 of the #lockdown.

Itās Day 22 of the #lockdown.
During my official departure from #Jajpur, sr citizens led by late Bhubanananda Mishra Sir presented this wooden replica of Subha-Stambha (original monolithic stone pillar is an architectural marvel). The memento finds a very respectful place at home. Itās Day 23 of #lockdown.

Vertical growth of the vegetable creeper in our tiny backyard adds life. And lots of hope. Day 24 of #lockdown.

Drumstick/Moringa; Curry-leaf and Lime are the three most common plants in any #Odia backyard. Happy to have them all in our garden; and we also see the nutrition connect. #MyGardenMyLife
Day 25 of #lockdown.
Day 25 of #lockdown.

The (Lily)- leaf and the (sun)- flower are both homegrown. Peace of mind! Itās Day 26 of #lockdown.

This plaque at home remembers us the brilliance of thoughts of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. The powerful message was delivered by the ex-President on the occasion of 150th year celebrations of CSB Zilla School, #Sambalpur (Nov 2014). 
Itās Day 28 of #lockdown.

Itās Day 28 of #lockdown.
Thisās a replica of an elaborately carved traditional wooden window thatās very commonly seen in temples; palaces and residential homes in Nepal. During our last visit to #Kathmandu, got the bāful piece for home. @BishowParajuli
Itās Day 29 of #lockdown.
Itās Day 29 of #lockdown.
Canāt believe, I havenāt set my foot outside the home boundary since one month. Itās Day 30 of #lockdown. Motivating self to be cheerful, as before.

Wow! #SambalpuriaBabu, one of my favourite numbers, has 28M views till date. Listened again with great awe and cheerfulness on Day 31 of #lockdown.

It was just a little stalk with intact roots, when we planted this Lemon Grass in one corner of the backyard. Now it has profusely tillered. The grass has multifarious usage. Have you ever put a blade of it in tea & tasted the aroma? #MyGardenMyLife
Itās Day 33 of #lockdown!
Itās Day 33 of #lockdown!

Bark of the slender trunk of the young guava tree in our front-yard now peels. The growing plant has gently smelling white flowers. #MyGardenMyLife
Itās Day 34 of #lockdown.
Itās Day 34 of #lockdown.

Harvest of perhaps the healthiest edible item this season. #MyGardenMyLife
Itās Day 35 of #lockdown.
Itās Day 35 of #lockdown.

The otherwise abandoned window frame supports the creeping bitter-gourd. #MyGardenMyLife
Itās Day 37 of #lockdown.
Itās Day 37 of #lockdown.

Tiny lush green shoots of turmeric (Curcuma; Haldi): We brought few rhizomes while moving to Delhi and they continue to sprout every season. Amazing! #MyGardenMyLife Itās Day 38 of #lockdown.

The morning feels so bāful with the chirping birds; pure euphonious music! #MyGardenMyLife
Already Day 39 of #lockdown.
Already Day 39 of #lockdown.

Gratitude to @soumyajitt for creating blessed opportunity every morning for (virtual) darshan of Patitapabana during these difficult times. Such a blissful feeling watching alati of the Lord in Singhadwara of Shree Jagannatha temple; may Mahaprabhu bless! 
Day 40 of #lockdown


The traditional plantain symbolises eternal happiness and prosperity.
#MyGardenMyLife Day 42 of #lockdown.

I planted the seed during this #lockdown period; and the luxuriant creeper has now borne flowers.
#MyGardenMyLife Itās already Day 45.

The terracotta lion face is a witness to all the āgreenā happiness.
#MyGardenMyLife
Day 46 of #lockdown.

Day 46 of #lockdown.
āTook a leafā from @srikmisra for making this exquisite lunch item from leaves of a popular vegetable creeper. Guess what? #MyGardenMyLife
Day 47 of #lockdown.

Day 47 of #lockdown.
Poi (Basella or Vine Spinach) is the latest addition to our home garden. Looking forward to quick growth of the nutritious (Vit-A rich) leafy vegetable.
#MyGardenMyLife
Day 48 of #lockdown.

Day 48 of #lockdown.
This small sculpture in our garden is a representative sample of #Odishaās rich artistic heritage that brings stone to life. 
Day 51 of #lockdown.

Day 51 of #lockdown.
Bare feet on the grass early in the morning comfort the spirit!
#MyGardenMyLife
Day 52 of #lockdown.

Day 52 of #lockdown.
Summer hues with #amaltas!
The earliest flush of #Cassia (Golden shower; Sunari) flowers in our boulevard.
Day 55 of #Lockdown.
The earliest flush of #Cassia (Golden shower; Sunari) flowers in our boulevard.

Day 55 of #Lockdown.
The fragrance is inseparable! Noticed this āunseasonalā solitary Harsingar/Parijat (ą¬ą¬ą¬ą¬¶ą¬æą¬ą¬³ą¬æ) flower on Day 57 of #lockdown.
#MyGardenMyLife

The snake plant (Sansevieria) has been an excellent decor and ideal natural air purifier for our indoors. 
Day 58 of #lockdown.

Day 58 of #lockdown.
The last batch of light green
āKoshala Saagaā (Amaranthus). It is the easiest to grow amongst all nutritious vegetables.
#MyGardenMyLife
Day 59 of #lockdown.
āKoshala Saagaā (Amaranthus). It is the easiest to grow amongst all nutritious vegetables.

Day 59 of #lockdown.
On Day 60 (
two months!) of #lockdown, the fastest growing Rudraksha (Elaeocarpus) plant radiates peace and hopes. Wish to see the prayer beads someday! #MyGardenMyLife
