March hints are as follows: To remove lipstick marks from napkins and handkerchiefs, dip them in cold water first and then rub with glycerine. Wash with soap later. To clean a … [Read More...]
Shivana Bhajane – Shiva Bhajan – Jagratha Bhajan
Happy Maha Shivaratri! Here is an easy Bhajan (devotional song) on Lord Shiva. We used to sing this every evening during our Summer break. Hey Shiva Shankara Namami Shankara Shiva Shankara … [Read More...]
February 2024 Hints
February hints are as follows: To get relief from stress and fatigue, add rose water to bathing water. It the improves mood too. To soothe the eyes, dab your eyes with a few drops of … [Read More...]
Scarlet Bauhinia Tree – Crimson Mountain Ebony Tree
As we were coming back from a trip traversing the Western Ghats, the scarlet blooms intrigued me and we stopped to take few pictures. A ravine with running water next to this tree was filled with … [Read More...]
Belasi Kosambari – Ponk Salad – Hara Jowar Salad – Green Sorghum Salad
Ponk or Paunk or Belasi is very rare to find in the markets. This are green immature sorghum grains that is used to make certain dishes during winter. I was lucky to get these from Gujarat … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Paper Dosa Recipe – Paper Thin Crepes – South Indian Dosa Recipe
Paper Dosa is thin as paper crepes prepared in most of the restaurants in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Whenever you order this in the restaurant, you are sure to catch the attention as it makes the … [Read More...]
Appam
Typical Kerela crepe/pancake prepared using rice and coconut milk. Appam is relished with Ishtew a vegetable side dish. Cuisine: Kerala Soaking Time : 4 Hours Fermenting Time : 8 … [Read More...]
Boiled Sweet Potato
In South India Sweet Potatoes are available throughout the year. Boiled Sweet Potato is low calorie snack is very easy to make and also satisfies the sweet tooth. Cuisine: South … [Read More...]
Plain Sev
Also known as Om Pudi, Nylon Sev or Thin Sev, this savory looks like a nest and it is prepared using Chick Pea/Bengal Gram flour. Plain Sev adds crunchiness when added to Chaats like Bhel Puri, Papdi … [Read More...]
Maida Dosa
Pancakes prepared using refined flour (all purpose flour). Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 Cup Maida/Refined Flour 1 Cup Rice Flour 1/2 Cup … [Read More...]
Sajji Roti – Bhajra Roti Recipe – Black Millet Flat Bread Recipe – Bhajra Bhakri Recipe
Sajji is known as Bhajra in North India. It is nothing but Black Millet and widely grown in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and North Karnataka. This Roti is prepared on Bhogi, which is a … [Read More...]
Moong Dal Halwa – Split Green Gram Sweet Dish – Moong Dal Shira Recipe – Hesarubele Sajjige Recipe
Moong Dal Halwa is a rich sweet dish prepared using split Green Gram. This is prepared during winters in North India. Moong Dal Halwa is a must-have on the wedding menu. I have heard … [Read More...]
Beetroot Sambar – Beetroot Huli Recipe
Beetroot Sambar is prepared using Green Gram Dal and Beetroot. Time Required: 20 Minutes Cuisine: South Indian Ingredients: 1 Beetroot, Peeled and cubed 1 Cup Green Gram Dal / … [Read More...]
Travel
Kunigal Dodda Kere
Kunigal Dodda Kere means Big Lake of Kunigal. The lake is situated in Kunigal town, Tumkur district, Karnataka. The famous Kannada singer P. Kalinga Rao composed music and popularized the folk … [Read More...]
North Goa Beaches
The 131 Kms of Goa coastline is dotted with beautiful beaches fringed by palm trees, carpeted by soft sand and soaked by the Arabian Sea. It is an ideal destination for beach lovers. Picture1 - … [Read More...]
Bannari Amman Temple
Bannari Amman Temple is situated in the picturesque Sathyamangala forest, West of Tamil Nadu state. The forest is situated in Erode district. The presiding deity of the temple is Mariamma … [Read More...]
Mangalore – Mangaluru
My headmistress in school was from Mangalore. She scowled at us all the time and disapproved everything we did. It was very rare to see her smile and though I have seen her appreciate, it was never … [Read More...]
Kaup Beach
Our unplanned visit to Kaup Beach pronounced as Kapu was a pleasant surprise. The character of the Kaup beach is enhanced by the striking black and white light house built on a sprawling rock on the … [Read More...]
Kalathgiri Waterfalls
After spending a fair amount of time in Kemmanagundi, we drove to Kalathgiri waterfalls and were very disappointed. There was less water, due to summer but, the garbage, litter and unruly crowd made … [Read More...]
Mavinakere
I had a strong desire to visit our family deity Sri Ranganatha Swamy also known as Mavinakere Ranga in Mavinakere and I could fulfill this desire last year. I had heard that we have to trek on a … [Read More...]
Festivals
Bhagvad Gita Jayanti – Bhagvad Gita Birthday – Srimad Bhagvad Gita Jayanti
During Corona time, my quest to listen and understand the Srimad Bhagvad Gita started. My mother patiently read the Bhagvad Gita shlokas and explained each of them in Kannada. I was in awe … [Read More...]
Bhagvad Gita Aarathi Song – Bhagvad Gita Jayanthi – Bhagvad Gita Birthday
Bhagvad Gita Aarathi Song is a prayer that is sung after reading the Srimad Bhagvad Gita book. Known as Gita Arati, the verses are found at the end of the 18th chapter of the Bhagvad Gita … [Read More...]
Republic Day of India
On 15th August, 1947 India became independent from the British Rule and on 26th January 1950 the Constitution of India came into force and India became sovereign democratic republic nation. 26th … [Read More...]
Navaratri Golu – Dolls Arrangement during Dasara
This is in continuation of the post “Traditional Dolls Arrangement”. The custom of arranging dolls during Navaratri / Dasara is also followed in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. In these states … [Read More...]
Independence day memories
My mother remembers and shares her memories on the days before Indian Independence and the joy felt on 15th August 1947. Place: Kurtakoti Script: Kannada ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ ದಿನ ಈ ದಿನ ೭೪ನೆೇಯ … [Read More...]
Nariyal Poornima
The fisherman of Daman and Kolis of Coastal Maharashtra look forward to celebrate Nariyal Poornima festival as it signifies retreating monsoon and the commencement of their fishing activity. Nariyal … [Read More...]
Lohri festival in Punjab – Makara Shankranthi – Harvest Festival
Makara Shankranthi is called as Lohri in Punjab. It is one of the major festivals of Punjab. It is celebrated with great pomp and show. This festival falls on Chaturdashi i.e., the 14th day in the … [Read More...]