The famous Chariot festival of Orissa state falls in the month of Ashada (June - July). The Rath Yatra is one of the oldest and biggest festival of India held in Puri, Odisha … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Ashadha month – July and August 2026
Festival dates in Ashadha month – July and August 2026 Āshādha (July - August) - From 15 July to 12 August 2026 Ashada Shukravara Lakmi Pooja - 17 July, 24 July, 31 July, … [Read More...]
Flower Arrangement – Peaced
Who better than Gautham Buddha to represent Peace? This arrangement using Bamboo and Buddha bust gives out the most peaceful oriental vibe. The famous Three Refuges (or Triple Gem) in … [Read More...]
Water Apple Salad Recipe
Water Apple in White and Red are available in plenty during May End to June End. This fruit though tasteless is considered good for health. I tried this recipe and the fruit became a bit … [Read More...]
July 2026 Hints
When using Banana leaves as a wrap, iron using an electric ironing machine iron and then use them. Add a pinch of salt at each stage of cooking, for example, add a pinch when sautéing Onions, … [Read More...]
Flower Arrangement – Rock Solid
In nature, wild flowers gently peep out from rocks and its crevices. This looks very beautiful. We can introduce rocks in our gardens for an aesthetic look. Similarly, rocks can be … [Read More...]
Yoga Narasimha and Saint Ramanujacharya temple, Todanur
The Yoga Narasimha and Saint Ramanujacharya temple is on a hillock and has been renovated recently and was sporting a fresh coat of paint. This temple , which is 1000 years old is built in the Chola … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Jyaishtha month – June and July 2026
Festival dates in Jyaishtha month – June and July 2026 Adhika Jyaishtha (17th May - 15th June) Vata Savitri Vratha / Phala Poornima - 29 June 2026 Kara Hunnime / Bhoomi Hunnime … [Read More...]
Nambhi Narayana Temple, Thodanur
The Nambhi Narayana/Lakshmi Narayana temple is the largest and the oldest temple in Thodanur. This was originally a Jain basathi/temple. Hoysala king Bittidevaraya, who was a Jain was influenced … [Read More...]
Neeru Dosa – Thin Rice Dosa
"Neeru" in Kannada means water. Neeru Dosa is prepared with a batter as thin as water and hence the name. Cuisine: Udupi Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Time Serves: … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Hunase Saaru – Puli Rasam – Tamarind Soup
Hunase Saaru is a watery accompaniment served with plain Rice and is prepared using Tamarind. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 2 tbsp Saarina Pudi / Rasam … [Read More...]
Kattina Saaru – Rasam Recipe – Lentil Thin Curry – Hoornada Saru
Kattina saaru also known as hoornada saaru is a tasty dish prepared in Karnataka households during auspicious occasions and festivals. Cuisine: Karnataka Time required: 25 minutes + Hoorna making … [Read More...]
Aloo Chaat Dilli Style – Potato Chat Recipe – Alu Chat Recipe
It is a must to taste Aloo Chaat Dilli Style when visiting Delhi. Cuisine: New Delhi Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 2 - 3 Potatoes, Boiled, Peeled, and Diced 1 Onion, Chopped … [Read More...]
Mango Banana Smoothie Bowl
Mango Banana Smoothie Bowl is summerly delicious and a fantastic way to start the day. Time required: 10 minutes Ingredients: 2 Mangoes, sliced 2 Bananas, sliced 2 tbsp Sugar … [Read More...]
Thambuli – Cuban Oregano Yogurt Recipe – Doddapatre Tambuli Recipe
Thambuli is a side dish prepared using fresh Ginger or Thyme Leaved Gratiola or Spanish Thyme in Yoghurt. This is excellent during hot summers when combined with hot Rice and Ghee/Clarified … [Read More...]
Alu Posto – Aloo Posto Recipe – Potatoes with Poppy Seeds
Potatoes cooked with Poppy seeds. Alu Posto is popular in West Bengal. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 4 Potatoes, Peeled and Cubed 1 Onion, Sliced finely 4 Green … [Read More...]
Kadalebele Usali
Kadalebele Usali is prepared using Channa Dal or Split Bengal Gram was distributed as prasada / blessed food in a Srinivasa temple, which was opposite to our house. Time Required: 30 Minutes + … [Read More...]
Tomato Palak Bonda
While finalizing the menu list for a family function, the cook suggested Tomato Bonda as one of the dishes. Though we agreed, we were apprehensive till the day we tasted the Bonda, imagining it to … [Read More...]
Travel
India Gate
Every time I have passed through the roads of India Gate, I could never take my eyes off this national monument. This iconic monument is located in central Delhi was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and … [Read More...]
Kunti Betta
Kunti Betta / hill was the destination for a cycling and rock climbing expedition during my college days. With non gear cycles like BSA-SLR, Hero, Nataraj etc., loads of determination, and … [Read More...]
St. Stephen’s Church Ooty
St. Stephen’s church Ooty is one of the oldest churches in the Nilgiris district. Situated in Ooty, it was built exclusively for the British settled there. On April 23, 1829, the birthday of King … [Read More...]
Byndoor Beach
Byndoor Beach is a beautiful stretch of sand on the Arabian Sea. The place is completely green with hills on one side and long stretches of beach on the other side.Together it is one of the … [Read More...]
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Sri Ranganatha is the presiding deity of the ancient temple at Srirangapattana. Picture1 - Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary Islands “Thittu” means a small mount / rise. Ranganathittu means … [Read More...]
World of Mysore Pak – Mysuru
Blend of new with heritage can be seen only in the city of palaces, Mysuru. If done aesthetically imbibing the old with the new, the presentation is sure to catch the imagination of Mysooreans … [Read More...]
Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
Clouds zoom in and around Mesmerizing the soul Hills n’ Valleys rise n' fall Entrenching the mind To the Emerald horizon And the life between I surrender to you O’ Divine Gopala! There is … [Read More...]
Festivals
Aarathi
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) Definition: Aarathi is a … [Read More...]
21 Pushpa Pooja to Lord Ganesha
21 types of Patra (leaves), 21 types of Pushpa (flowers), and 21 Kadabu or Modaka (sweets) are offered to Lord Ganesha during Ganesha Chathurthi and Sankashta Chaturthi. There are 21 mantra chanted … [Read More...]
Adhik Maas – Adhika Masa – Purushotham Maas – Maal Maas
Adhik Maas is an extra month added to the Lunar Calendar to be in sync with the Solar Calendar. This period is also known as Adhika Masa in Kannada, Malimmacha (Maal), and Purushotham (Lord … [Read More...]
A thought on Saraswathi Pooja
ವಿದ್ಯೆಯ ಮಹತ್ವ ಒಡಲೊಳಗಿರುವದು ವಿದ್ಯೆಯು ನಡೆದರೆ ತಾಂಬರವಲ್ಲ ಕಳ್ಳರು ಕದಿಯರ್ ಪೊಡವಿಪರು ಕಸಿದು ಕೊಳ್ಳರ್ ವಡಹುಟ್ಟಿದವರು ಪಾಲು ಕೇಳರು ಕೇಳೈ Meaning: Knowledge is something that belong to you. Strangers … [Read More...]
Sheege Hunnime
Sheege Hunnime festival is fondly remembered by my mother. The excerpt follows… My dad seemed to be in a very celebrative mood. He ordered the servants to get the bullock cart ready and also … [Read More...]
Ayudha Puja
Ayudha Pooja is a celebration during Dasara. On this day the weapons used during war were worshiped in the palace. The common people worship machines, implements and vehicles at home, factories and … [Read More...]
Sri Vadirajara Aradhane
Vadirajatirtharu is one of the greatest saints belonging to the Madhwa Brahmin sect. He was born in 1480 on Magha (February) Shudda Dwadashi to a Shivalli Tulu Brahmin couple, Ramabhatta and Gowri in … [Read More...]
