Jenu means Honey, Kallu means stone and Gudda means hill. This place is a viewpoint in the Western Ghat, which offers a panoramic view of the hills packed one behind the other. Jenukallu Gudda is situated 17 Kms from Yellapur. The Bedti River from Magod falls cuts across the green hills and bounces all the [...]
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A beautiful lake spread over 62 acres shines like glass reflecting the blue sky and the hills all around it. The floating dried leaves along with lily leaves creates a lovely pattern over it. Beside the lake is the ancient temple dedicated to goddess Kavadiamma/Durgadevi. The quietness and the beauty surrounding the lake is an [...]
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Mint and palm Dates chutney. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Pudina/Mint leaves 6 Khajur/Dates 2” piece Tamarind 3 Green Chilies ½ tsp Jeera Powder Salt to taste
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Items Required: Camphor or Cotton Wicks soaked in Ghee Aarathi Plate Flower Petals and Manthrakshathe (Rice smeared with Ghee and Kumkum or Ghee and Turmeric Powder)
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My relationship with train journeys started when I was 3 months old and my parents bought me back to Mysore by train, from my maternal grand parents house at Kurtkoti, which is a remote village in North Karnataka. I was unaware of the travel then but for years we have traveled to the same village [...]
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Jainism Diwali is celebrated by Jains with devotion, on this day Lord Mahavira the 24th Thirthankara achieved Nirvana on Amavasya of Ashvina masa in 527 B.C. The Lord left the body and achieved Mukti/liberation in Pavapuri, Bihar. Lighting of lamps on this day acknowledges Lord Mahavira’s preaching and knowledge.
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Deepavali (“avali” means rows and “deepa” means lamp) or Diwali is a festival of lights much loved by one and all. It is the time for sweets, savories, family get-together, new clothes, crackers and the most important of them all lights. Diwali is spread over 5 days and the first 3 days falls in the [...]
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If the shower head in the bathroom is clogged by tiny mineral deposits, try boiling it once a month in a mild solution of white vinegar. You will be showered to your satisfaction. To shine silver, puree the banana skins and use it to shine the silver. Cabbage leaves can soothe minimal skin burns, rashes [...]
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ಕಾವ್ಯಶ್ರೀ ಪುರಸ್ಕೃತ ಕವನ ಬಿ.ಎಸ್.ಅಚ್ಯುತ ರಾವ್, ಕ್ರಿಷ್ಣಮುರ್ತಿಪುರಂ, ಮೈಸೂರು
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It is a powder prepared using an assortment of spices, which is used to add to snacks, fruits, raw vegetables or cooked side dish. This adds a unique tangy, spicy taste to the dish. Widely used in Chaats a type of tasty light evening snack in North India.
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