Today is Vasantha Panchami festival celebrated grandly by people of West Bengal. Here is a prarthana/prayer on goddess of education Saraswathi was written by my grandfather, M.M.Patil, Kurtakoti.
Kannada Script:
ಕಂದ ಪದ್ಯ
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On national holidays like Republic and Independence day, suddenly you can see our beloved tricolor everywhere. This vendor was selling flag pins to enthusiastic shoppers.
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Amber also known as Amer was the former capital of the Kachhwahas. The majestic fort built on Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles) in the Aravalli range of hills above the Maota Lake is visible from far and gives a royal look to the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan.
The fort contains beautiful palaces and temples built with a blend of Hindu and Moghul architecture. Carved lattice windows, sculpted pillars, huge halls, painted doorways, and courtyards in the fort make you wonder at the amazing skills of the craftsmen.
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Brinjal when deep fried tastes fabulous and when coated with Malaysian style masala taste divine.
Time Required: 30 Minutes
Ingredients:
10 Shallots / Small Onions
2 Garlic
10 Red Chilies soaked in water
2 Fresh red chilies
1 Brinjal, Diced and deep fried
3tbsp Oil
Oil for deep frying
Salt to taste
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Dosa prepared with South Karnataka’s favorite winter flat beans!
Time Required: 20 Minutes + time to prepare dosa batter
Ingredients:
3 Cups Dosa Batter
1 Cup boiled Avarekalu
1 Green Chili, Chopped finely
Few sprigs of Coriander, Chopped finely
Few Curry leaves, Chopped finely
1 tbsp Chutney Powder
Oil for roasting
Salt to taste
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Sesame seeds coated with sugar are auspicious to distribute during Makara Shankranthi in Karnataka. Making them is time consuming and exhausting. My mother used to prepare this along with her cousins when she was young and I was more than curious to know how it is prepared. These sugar kalu / balls are used to make ornaments for children. The children (below 5 years old) are decked with these ornaments on Makara Shankranthi evening and a Aarathi is performed to the children.
Here is the method to prepare Kusuri Kalu.
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Sugarcanes are stalked to be sold during Makara Sankranthi.
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Lamb’s rock is a view point in Coonoor named after the collector Captain Lamb. The view point was made accessible by the effort and interest of Captain Lamb.
Lamb’s rock is situated on the way to Dolphin’s nose, which is another view point. Lamb’s rock is situated in Burliar village, 8 Km from Coonoor.
The mountain cliff / rock stand at 5000 feet above sea level is jagged. Green hills all around the cliff, mist, and the cool breeze makes the visit worthwhile. To the right of the cliff is the Hulical ravine and in the valley below flows the Coonoor stream.
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Zafrani Pulao is part of Awadhi cuisine. Basmati rice is cooked with Saffron, Clarified Butter, and Nuts. The aroma that arises from this dish is heady and the taste is delicious.
Time Required: 30 Minutes
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Hiremagalur means the town of the eldest daughter. This town is situated 4 Km from Chikkamagalur, Karnataka. Hiremagalur was a thriving town in the 9th and 11th centuries.
Nine siddhas performed penance near Siddha Pushkarni (pond) in this region. Folklore narrates that Lord Parashurama lived in this town and hence the town is also known as Bhargavapuri as Parashurama was also known as Bhargava.
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