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
Sookha Aloo – Alu Fry Recipe – Potato Stir Fry
Sookha Aloo is a side dish prepared using Potatoes and spices. The potatoes are crisp and are coated with spices, which you can snack on or can be served as a accompaniment. Time Required: 20 … [Read More...]
Yeriappa Recipe – Kajjaya Recipe – Sweet Appam – Yelappa Recipe
A sweet prepared using Rice and Coconut. Yeriappa is prepared on Saraswathi Pooja during Dasara in Mysore. Cuisine: Mysore (Karnataka) Time Required: 20 minutes + Soaking … [Read More...]
Pita Bread Sandwich
Pita Bread Sandwich is a tasty wholesome meal. Need not have all the ingredients mentioned in this recipe. You can use cream cheese instead of Hummus or you can use Green Capsicum instead of Red and … [Read More...]
Watermelon Salad
Watermelon salad is simple as well as coolingly delicious! Ingredients are simple and available in most kitchens. Time required: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 Bowl Watermelon pieces 1/2 Cup … [Read More...]
Gulkand Recipe – Paan Gulkand Recipe – Rose Petal Preserve
Aromatic rose petals are preserved in Sugar and used as an accompaniment with Indian Bread and in Paan. Ingredients: 2 Cups Aromatic Rose Petals (I have used Paneer Rose) 3/4 Cup Sugar 2 … [Read More...]
Saboot Hari Moong Ki Dal
Saboot Hari Moong Ki Dal is prepared using soaked whole Green Gram. Cuisine: North Indian Time Required: 25 Minutes + Soaking time Ingredients: 1 Cup Saboot Hari Moong / Hesarukalu / whole … [Read More...]
Tomato Soup
Required Time: 25 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 6 Tomatoes 1 Onion, Chopped 4 - 5 Garlic Pods, Chopped 1tbsp Butter 2tsp Sugar 1tsp Pepper Powder 1tbsp Coriander leaves, Chopped … [Read More...]
Alu Bhaji – Aloo Bhaji Recipe – Potato Side Dish Recipe
A simple and easy to prepare Potato side dish. Alu Bhaji is prepared in North India on a daily basis and is served with Poori and Phulka. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 4 … [Read More...]
Travel
Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary
Jungle book was one of my favorite books and the movie by Disney bought this book alive. I think the makers of the movie toured Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary before making the movie. I am stating this … [Read More...]
Kalpetta
We chose to stay at Kalpetta as all the interesting places are around Kalpetta. We were also tempted to stay in far flung places like Rain Country resorts, but the fact that the drive to and from the … [Read More...]
Sri Vidyashankara Temple, Sringeri
The Vidyashankara Temple was built in the year 1338 A.D. entirely using stone by King Bhuvanaikadeva, at Sringeri. The temple is built in stone adopting both Hoysala Chalukya and Dravidian … [Read More...]
Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple
If you want to experience poetry in stone, then you must visit Bhoga Nadeeshwara Temple. A culmination of work on the temple from 5 dynasties is very attractive to tourists and devotees. Bhoga … [Read More...]
Maharashtra State
Maharashtra is the third largest state in India. The State of Bombay was split into Maharashtra and Gujarat according to the language spoken in 1960 by the Bombay Reorganization Act. The borders are … [Read More...]
South Goa Beaches
Are you craving for the sand to slip through your toes, feel the sea breeze on your hair, hear the music of waves hungry to touch the shore, sipping in a cool long drink, then the right place for you … [Read More...]
Mysore – Mysuru
Mysore is a heritage city and pride of Karnataka. It is a beautiful city with rich history, legends, monuments, educational centers, kings, palaces, museums, lakes, parks, culture, literature, arts, … [Read More...]
Festivals
Mysore Dasara Procession in Black and White
Wish you all a very happy Dasara! This Dasara procession photograph was part of my grandfather's collection. The photograph was probably taken between 1930 - 1935. … [Read More...]
Sampath Shanivara Pooja
The day next to Shravana Shukravara Pooja is Shravana Shanivara Gowri / Lakshmi Pooja also known as Sampath Shanivara Gowri / Lakshmi Pooja. This pooja / vratha / religious observance is … [Read More...]
Shravana Shanivara
In Mysore every Saturday during the Hindu month of Shravana, July - August in Gregorian calendar, young boys wearing dhoti with a cotton bag hanging on their shoulders and a prominent naama / tilak on … [Read More...]
Mouna Gowri Vrata – Mauna Gowri Vrata
Unmarried girls perform Mouna Gowri Vrata. This Vrata / vowed religious observance is performed from the first day of the Hindu month of Magh to the first day of Phalgun (for 30 days), i.e, … [Read More...]
Rathasapthami
“Ratha” means chariot and “Sapthami” means the 7th day, it is the day when the Surya/Sun god is believed to ride on the chariot drawn by 7 horses to gift the beautiful season “Spring” to South … [Read More...]
Udaka Shanti Pooja
Udaka Shanti Pooja is performed before major events like marriage, upanayana, gruha pravesha, and so on. This pooja is performed for peace and harmony in the house. First, Ganesha is worshiped. … [Read More...]
Mysore State Anthem
The existence of Mysore State Anthem was bought to my notice by my dad, who during his primary school days would sing the anthem every day. In 1881, the British decided to give back the state … [Read More...]
