Madhwa Navami

Prathoma Hanumanamah| Dwithiyo Bheemayevacha| Poornaprajna Thrithyasto| Bhagavatkarya Sadhakaha|| The above shloka/chanting is all about the three avatars/incarnations of Sri Madhwacharya. …

Visarjana Manthra

The following manthra is chanted while performing the visarjana / send off to god.

Cucumber Fan

This carving can be used to decorate a Salad, Tikka, or Kabab platter. Materials required: 1 or 2 Small firm…

Kavadi Kere

A beautiful lake spread over 62 acres shines like glass reflecting the blue sky and the hills all around it. …

Lady Cannings Seat

Coonoor and Ooty are famous for their view points. Lady Cannings Seat is one of them. View of tea estates…

Gokulashtami celebrations in Udupi

Tomorrow Gokulashtami  / Krishna Janmashtami celebrations continues in Udupi, with the chariot being pulled around the temple, chantings, singing glory to…

Orchid Vanda Testacea

My joy knew no bounds when I found Vanda Testacea plants in full bloom in Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. The pale…

Bettada Nellikayi Rasa – Whole Gooseberry Pickle Recipe – Indian Gooseberry Pickle

Whole Indian Gooseberries are pickled in raw Tamarind extract.  Bettada Nellikayi Rasa pickle is prepared in regions of Mysore and Bangalore.…

Jackfruit

The Jackfruit tree is an evergreen tree belonging to Moraceae family and the botanical name is Artocarpus heterophyllus. Jackfruit is…

Paneer Vegetable Sauté

This is a very simple dish with minimum spices. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Broccoli florets 1 Cup…