June 2019 Hints are as follows: Rose and other cut flowers keep fresh longer if crushed aspirin is put in the water. Other household items that can be added to extend the life of your … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Khandvi
Khandvi is prepared using Gram Flour and Yoghurt. It is a low calorie, fiber-rich snack. Cuisine: Gujarat Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Besan / Bengal Gram Flour 1 Cup … [Read More...]
Bhajji
Thin slices of vegetables dipped in spicy batter and deep fried. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Potato 1 Onion 4 Shimla Mirchi (Light green colored Chilies) Oil for deep … [Read More...]
Gulab Jamoon
The dish is originally adapted from an Arabic dessert. During the Mughul era, it became popular in India. The Dessert is prepared using Milk Solids and Sugar. The easiest way to make is to bring the … [Read More...]
Godi Laddoo – Wheat Flour Laddoo Recipe – Atta Laddoo Recipe – Pinni Recipe
Godi Laddoo is a sweet prepared using wheat flour. This is great to carry while traveling to satisfy the Indian sweet tooth. It just melts in the mouth. Time Required: 25 Minutes … [Read More...]
Pineapple Gojju
Pineapple Gojju is a sweet and spicy side dish prepared using Pineapple. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Pineapple pieces 1 tbsp Tamarind pulp 2 tbsp … [Read More...]
Bele Kadabu
Like we prepare Bele Obbattu / Holige / Puran Poli, we can make deep fried Bele Kadabu with the same Hoorana / stuffing. This is very popular in North Karnataka. This dish was liked by almost all the … [Read More...]
Mixed Fruit Chaat
Fruits tossed in spices. A favorite street snack, Mixed Fruit Chaat is especially refreshing after a long shopping spree! Ingredients: 1 Apple 1 Guava 1 Cup Pomegranate 1 Banana, (Use … [Read More...]
Coconut Rice
This is also known as Thuppada anna / Ghee Rice, which is very popular in Karnataka. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 4 Cups Cooked Rice 1 sprig Curry leaves, Chopped finely 5 - 6 … [Read More...]
Travel
Mallur Krishna Temple
Aprameyo hrishikeshah Padmanabho mara prabhuh | Vishwakarma manustvstha Sthavishtah sthaviro dhruvah|| -Verse from Vishnusahasranama (1000 names of lord Vishnu) Mallur also known, as Doddamallur … [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...]
Nathdwara Shrinathji Temple
Nathdwara means gateway to god and this divine place is situated in the Aravalli hills on the banks of Banas River 48 Km from Udaipur, Rajasthan. The place is popular for Nathdwara Shrinathji / … [Read More...]
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Jaisalmer is a delightful city situated in the middle of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. This fairy tale city is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. I enjoyed every minute that we spent in … [Read More...]
Pajaka Kshethra
Sri Hanuma Bheema Madhwa! The champion of the Dwaitha philosophy Sri Madhwacharya was born in Pajaka Kshetra located in Udupi district. Sri Madhvacharya is the incarnation of Bheema, one of the … [Read More...]
Radhanagar Beach
Radhanagar Beach is situated in Havelock Island, which is part of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is located close to Radhanagar village. … [Read More...]
Begur Temple
On the banks of Begur lake in Bengaluru is a 1300 year old Begur temple dedicated to the Pancha Lingas. Begur was a Jain settlement and a center of Vedic and Sanskrit studies. The Dravidian style … [Read More...]
Festivals
Chhat Pooja
Thou by whose luster all the world of life comes forth, and by thy beams again returns unto its rest, O surya with the golden hair, ascend for us day after day, and still bringing purer innocence – … [Read More...]
Kalasha
This is an important arrangement in any of the Hindu rituals/pooja. This occupies a prominent place in the pedestal along with the idols or photographs of gods and goddesses. During marriages the … [Read More...]
Valentine’s Day
Congratulations and Celebrations When I tell everyone that you're in love with me Congratulations and Jubilations I want the world to know I'm happy as can be…. This popular love song is written … [Read More...]
Kiratha Arjuna – Shabara Shankara
One of Lord Shiva’s statues in Nanjanagud is Kiratha Arjuna – Shabara Shankara statue. The character of KiraAthaArjuna is introduced in the Aranya Parva (forest section) of the great epic … [Read More...]
Karnataka Rajyotsava
Jai bharata jananiya tanujaate jai he karnataka mathe Jai sundara nadi vanagaLa nade jai he rasa rushigala beede. Bhoodeviya mukutada nava maNiye gandhada chandada honnina ganiye Raghava … [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...]
Sri Gurubhajane Purnadarathi -Sri Sridhara Swamiji
This bhajan is sung during the Aarathi in Sridhara Ashrama. Sri Sridhara Swamiji is considered the avatar of Dattatreya. His samadhi and ashram is located in Varadahalli, Sagar taluk. There are many … [Read More...]
