India loves to pose series contains random pictures of people in different moods and gears captured during a moment in their story. I believe that behind every face lies a story. The smile, the … [Read More...]
October 2026 Hints
Tie a stole to the airplane or car seat top portion and rest your head in the pouch for a good snooze. Keep your Phone in a zip lock bag and hang it on the airplane/train food tray and lock … [Read More...]
Yoga Narasimha Temple, Melukote
The Yoga Narasimha Temple is another temple at Melukote, which is at a height of 1,777 mtrs above mean sea level. The majestic gopura / tower of the temple is visible from far. This temple … [Read More...]
Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple, Melukote
The ancient temple of Shri Cheluvanarayana Swamy is situated in Melukote, Mandya District, Pandavpura Taluk. The presiding deity of the temple on the foothills is Lord Vishnu known as Thirunarayana or … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Bhadrapada month – September and October 2026
Festival dates in Bhadrapada month – September and October2026 are as follows: Bhādrapad (August – September) Ganesh Chaturthi - 14 September 2026 Ganesha aarathi song Why Ganesha … [Read More...]
Amritsari Dal
Amritsar is a city of Punjab and is home to the Golden temple. Amritsari Dal is prepared in Gurudwaras and served to devotees during lunch time (Langar). It is prepared using Split Black Gram and … [Read More...]
Habbada Thindi and Panaka – Festival Snacks and Juice Recipes
Food and festival go hand in hand in India. Special dishes are prepared on festivals and during vratha (observance). Habbada Adige / festival food is prepared on all festivals. But … [Read More...]
Menthya Batani Bhath – Fenugreek Leaves Peas Rice Recipe – Methi Mutter Rice Recipe
Rice dish prepared using Fenugreek leaves and Peas. Prepared in Karnataka during festivals and auspicious ceremonies. Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 6 Cups Cooked … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Bayisida Mavinakayi Gojju – Mango Curry
Raw mango is cooked, mashed and mixed with spices and seasoning. This is a delicious and authentic dish straight from the kitchens of Udupi in Karnataka. Time Required: 25 … [Read More...]
Avarekayi Tovve – Lilva Beans Dal Recipe – Dal Recipe – Thovve Recipe – Surti Papdi Dal Recipe
A mild curry prepared using Karnataka winter flat beans also known as Lilva Beans! Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Cups Avarekayi 1tbsp fresh … [Read More...]
Sweet Chutney – Tamarind Sweet Chutney – Chutney for Chat
Sweet Chutney is prepared using Tamarind and Dates. This is a tangy and sweet chutney used in preparation of Chaats. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Tamarind Pulp 5 … [Read More...]
Carrot Kosambari – Carrot Salad Recipe
Carrot and Split green gram salad are used to make Carrot Kosambari. Weekly once mom would make this at home while growing up. This habit makes me crave for this Kosambari. Cuisine: … [Read More...]
Badanekayi Chutney – Brinjal Chutney – Eggplant Chutney Recipe – Aubergine Chutney
Roasted Eggplant chutney. Cuisine: South Indian Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Udupi Gulla or Blue Eggplant (Bartha Brinjal) 2tbsp Chili Powder 1tbsp Tamarind Pulp 1tbsp … [Read More...]
Falooda
Falooda is a traditional Dessert prepared using Basil seeds, Milk, Vermicelli, Nuts, Cardamom, and a syrup like Pistachio, Almond, Rose, and so on. Cuisine: North India Time Required: 30 Minutes … [Read More...]
Rasgulla – Bengali Rosagulla Recipe – How to make Rasgulla
Roshagulla is how it is pronounced by people in West Bengal, it is indianized to Rasgulla in other regions. This delightful sweet dish is prepared using Cottage Cheese. Cuisine: West … [Read More...]
Alu Tikki – Potato Patties
Boiled potatoes mashed and shaped into cutlet and shallow fried. The street food in North India is incomplete without Alu Tikki. You can see huge thick griddles outside chaat shops with mouth watering … [Read More...]
Travel
Churches of Goa
The first thing that comes to mind when you plan on a trip to Goa, is the beaches, sun, food, paddy fields and beautiful white washed churches standing out in the fields surrounded by palm and betel … [Read More...]
Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Bappanadu – Mulki
As we traverse the Karnataka coastal region, there are multiple ancient temples dedicated to various deities. One such temple is the Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple situated in Bappanadu village. The … [Read More...]
Chandramouleshwara Temple
Like a beautiful Lotus blooming in muddy waters is another forgotten beautiful and ancient temple nestled among a thickly populated area with narrow roads in Hubli. The 900 year old … [Read More...]
Talakadu – Part I
Picture1 - Talakadu Sand Dunes Talakadu is situated 50 Kms from Mysore and was under the rule of Western Gangas, Tamil Cholas in the 11th and 12th centuries, Hoysalas in the 12th century, … [Read More...]
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
A ride on one the heritage mountain railways transports you back to an era gone by. Nilgiri Mountain Railway in Ooty was built by the British in 1908. It was operated by then Madras Railway, … [Read More...]
City Palace Udaipur
Pichola Lake must be the only lake in India which can boast of hosting the maximum number of magnificent palaces on it. On the east bank of the lake is the City Palace Udaipur built by Maharana … [Read More...]
Jodhpur
Jodhpur is the second largest city in the state of kings, Rajasthan. It was formerly the capital of the kingdom of Mewar. Jodhpur is known as Sun City, because of the weather being sunny throughout … [Read More...]
Festivals
Lakshmi Devotional Song – Arathi Hymn – Varamahalakshmi Festival
This devotional song was sung by my mother's aunt during arathi to Goddess Lakshmi. You can use any tune suitable to sing this song. In Kannada script: ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ಆರತಿ ಹಾಡು ಸುಕಾಂತೆರಾರತಿ … [Read More...]
Teachers Day
Guru Brahma Gurur Vishnu| Guru Devo Maheshwaraha| Guru Saakshat Para Brahma| Tasmai Sree Gurave Namaha|| Meaning of the above shloka / chant is that the Guru / teacher is the representative of … [Read More...]
Ashada Shukravara
Lakshmi (goddess of wealth) pooja / ritual is performed on all the Fridays of the Hindu month of Aashada, July-Aug in Gregorian calendar. This year (2020) Aashada starts on 22nd June and the … [Read More...]
Song on Lord Shiva – Devotional Song
Wish you all a very happy Mahashivarathri. My mother has written this song in praise of Lord Shiva in Kannada Script. ಶಿವನ ಮಹಾತ್ಮೆ ಹಾಡು ಜಯತು ಜಯತು ಶ್ರೀಮಹಾದೇವಾ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಾ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ ।।ಪ।। ಜಗವ … [Read More...]
Tulasi Aarathi Haadu
Aarathi song dedicated to Tulasi devi. In Kannada Script: ತುಳಸಿ ಆರತಿ ಹಾಡು ಶ್ರೀ ತುಳಸಿ ಜಯ ದೇವಪೂಜಿತೆ |ಪ| ಅತುಲ ಸುಗುಣಾ ಕರುಣಾಮಯ ಮಾತೆ || ಅತಿ ಕೋಮಲ ಪಲ್ಲವ ದಳ ಭರಿತೆ ಶ್ರುತ ಭಾವಿಕ ಜನ ವೃಂದ … [Read More...]
Lakshmi Aarathi Song – Devotional Song
Here is a devotional song sung while doing Aarathi to Goddess Lakshmi. May Goddess Lakshmi bless you with health and prosperity. ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ಆರತಿ ಹಾಡು ಮಂಗಳಾರತಿ ಬೆಳಗುವೆ ರಂಗನಾರ್ಧಾ೦ಗಿಯಳೇ … [Read More...]
Chaitra Gauri Pooja
Sarva Mangala Maangalye Shive Sarvaartha Saadhike| Sharanye Trayambake Gouri Narayani Namosthuthe|| Chaitra Gauri Pooja is also known as Tadigae Gauri Vratha, Ujjale Gauri Vratha, Soubhagya … [Read More...]
