Guava Golgappa Shots

This is a variation of the traditional Golgappa or Pani Puri. The pani is prepared using Guava juice! Time Required:…

Sesame Seeds

"Open sesame", the famous phrase from the Arabian Nights, reflects the distinguishing feature of the sesame seed pod, which bursts…

Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur

Jaigarh fort also known as Victory fort is one of the most beautiful and unscathed forts in India. In 1726,…

Jamia Masjid Srirangapatna

Masjid-e-Ala aka Jumma Masjid is an historical tourism sites in Srirangapatna, Karnataka. Tipu Sultan built Masjid-e-Ala aka Jamia Masjid Srirangapatna…

Mysuru Dasara Yeshtondu Bhayankara

This year when we visited Mysore for Dasara, we were greeted with ugly multiple hoardings proclaiming Dasara festivities with portraits…

Sheege Hunnime

Sheege Hunnime festival is fondly remembered by my mother. The excerpt follows… My dad seemed to be in a very celebrative…

Raja Seat – Coorg

Raja Seat means King’s Seat. It is view point in Coorg, which used to be a favorite place for the…

Nippattu – Thattai Recipe – Nippittu Recipe

Nippattu is a favorite snacks among Mysoreans and Bangaloreans. This is prepared during festivals like Krishna Janmashtami, Dasara, and on…

Albert Hall Jaipur

As we approached the Albert Hall Jaipur we were awe struck at the beauty of the building. I took photographs…

Happy Children’s Day

The above photograph was taken near Jaswant Tada, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.  These children earn money by dressing up in the traditional…