Festival dates in Kartik month – November and December 2026 Kārtik (October – November) Karwa Chauth - 29 October 2026 Diwali /Balipadyami/New Year in Gujarat - November 2026 … [Read More...]
Happy Deepavali 2026 – Happy Diwali
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 … [Read More...]
Turai Ki Sabji Recipe – Ridge Gourd Stir Fry Recipe – Heerekayi Palya
If you are bored preparing the same kind of side dish using Ridge Gourd, here is an interesting twist that gives a bite to an otherwise soggy vegetable. The vegetable is transformed and gets … [Read More...]
November 2026 Hints
Dip Apple pieces in salt water for two minutes and store in a box. This will avoid the Apple getting discolored. Peel roasted peanuts inside a closely netted bag. For Pakoda, chop Onions against … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Ashwin month – October and November 2026
Festival dates in Āshwin month – October and November 2026 Āshwin (September – October) Dasara - Navaratri - 11 October to 20 October 2026 Saraswathi Pooja - 16 October 2026 … [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...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Stuffed Parwal – Stuffed Pointed Gourd Recipe
Pointed Gourd stuffed with Onion, Potatoes and spices. Time required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 7 – 8 Parwal / Pointed Gourd 2tbsp Oil 2 Green Chilies, Chopped finely 1tsp Mustard … [Read More...]
Masala Thondekayi Palya Recipe – Masaledar Tindli Recipe – Spicy Ivy Gourd Recipe
Ivy gourd or Thondekayi with masala makes for a great accompaniment with Chapathis or Rotis. This type of side dish is popularly prepared during weddings and festivals. Ingredients: 3 Cups … [Read More...]
Groundnut Chutney
This chutney is prepared by the Gujaratis and this chutney is available for sale in Jamnagar Gujarat. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Roasted and peeled Groundnuts / Moomphali … [Read More...]
Kharada Kadelekayi Beeja – Spicy Groundnuts Recipe – Spicy Peanuts Recipe – Congress Kadle Beeja Recipe
Spicy peanuts is a famous evening snack in the Mysore region. You are sure to find Kharada Kadelekayi Beeja in all the condiment stores. It is also known as Congress Beeja! Cuisine: … [Read More...]
Hesarukalu Saaru – Whole Green Gram Rasam – Moong Rasam
Hesarukalu Saaru is a thin curry prepared using whole green gram. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Cups Hesarukalu/Saboot Moong/Whole Green Gram Few Curry leaves 1tsp … [Read More...]
Eggless Wheat Chocolate Apple Muffins
Time Required: 45 Minutes Makes: ½ kg (500 gms) or 9 cups Ingredients: ¾ cup Wheat flour 2tbsp Cocoa powder ¼ cup Sugar Powder ½ + ¼ cup Apple, Peeled and grated 2tbsp Brown Sugar 3tbsp … [Read More...]
Sarson Ka Saag Recipe – Mustard Leaf Curry
Sarson Ka Saag is a side dish prepared using Mustard plant leaves and spices. A very common dish in the state of Punjab served with Makki Ki Roti. Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: … [Read More...]
Schezwan Dosa
The South Indian Dosa turned Schezwan this season! Schezwan Dosa is prepared using the Schezwan sauce. Time required: 10 Minutes + soaking time + fermenting time Cuisine: … [Read More...]
Travel
Birla Mandir, New Delhi
One of the major tourist attractions in New Delhi, Birla Mandir also known as Laxmi Narayan Temple is located in the west of Connaught place. This beautiful temple was built in the Nagara style … [Read More...]
Bhagamandala
Bhagamandala is famous for the confluence of the 3 sacred rivers, Cauvery, Sujyothi and Kanike and also for the Kerala style temple dedicated to Bhagandeshwara / Lord Shiva. Cauvery flows at this … [Read More...]
Auroville Puducherry
Auroville means “City of Dawn”, where people live as one in harmony with no nationality, politics, caste, creed or color. The city was envisioned by Mirra Alfassa fondly called as Mother, who was … [Read More...]
Dum Dum Rock View
A stop at Dum Dum Rock View point refreshes and rejuvenates the tired travelers. The view point is situated on the Batlakundu-Kodai Ghat road. A viewing tower is strategically constructed to get a … [Read More...]
Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur
Fateh Sagar Lake is an artificial lake situated to the north of Lake Pichola in Udaipur. The lake was built in 1678 by Maharana Jai Singh. Heavy rains damaged the lake bund and the lake was renovated … [Read More...]
Pokhran Fort, Rajasthan
Pokhran fort also known as Balagarh was built in the 14th century by Marwar Thakur, Rao Maldeo. Marwar Thakur Rao Maldeo was the chief of the Champawats, the clan of Rathores of the state of … [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...]
Festivals
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...]
Chaitra Navratri
Chaitra Navratri also known as Varshik Navratri is a festival observed for nine days in the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April in Gregorian Calendar). The festival starts on the first day of Chaitra … [Read More...]
Varamahalakshmi Vratha
Sarvamangala Mangalye| Shive Sarvarthaka Sadhike| Sharanye Thriyambake Devi/Laksmi| Narayani Namosthuthe|| The above shloka is in praise of goddess Lakshmi and offering … [Read More...]
Galipata Habba – Indian Kite Festival – Festival of Kites
Gone are the days when we used to see people flying colorful and different shape Galipata/Kites. The Kite wars and making our own customized Kites was great fun. To balance the kite a long … [Read More...]
Happy Vijayadashami 2026 – Mysuru Dasara Procession
Today is Vijayadashami, the final day of Dasara / Navratri festivities. The festival culminates in a grand manner with thousands attending the famous Dasara procession at Mysuru. … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Phalgun month – February and March 2026
Festival dates in Phalgun month – February and March 2026 Phālgun (February – March) Sri Raghavendra Swami Jayanthi – 24 February 2026 Holi – 2 to 4 March 2026 … [Read More...]
Rathasapthami Rangoli
Rathasapthami is a festival in honor of Sun god. On this day a Rathasapthami rangoli / kolam (patterns drawn using chalk powder) of ratha / chariot is drawn inside the shrine of … [Read More...]
