Manchinbele Dam

Manchinbele dam or Manchanabele dam is situated 40 Kms from Bangalore in Manchinbele village, Magadi Taluk. The dam is built…

Hayagreeva – Split Bengal Gram Pudding – Split Black Chickpea Pudding – Maddi Recipe

Hayagreeva is a sweet dish rich in proteins prepared using Bengal Gram, Jaggery and Dry fruits.  This dish is prepared…

Sri Raghavendra Swamy Aradhane

Picture1 - Sri Raghavendra Swamy Pujyaya Raghavendraya | Satyadharma Ratayacha | Bhajatam Kalpavrikshaya | Namathaam Kamadhenave || O divine Sri…

August 2009 Hints

If your bathtub is discolored, cover the tub in paper towels, soaking them in full strength vinegar. After a couple…

Varamahalakshmi Vratha

Sarvamangala Mangalye| Shive Sarvarthaka Sadhike| Sharanye Thriyambake Devi/Laksmi| Narayani Namosthuthe|| The above shloka is in praise of goddess Lakshmi and…

Rajma Curry

A curry prepared using Kidney beans.  This is very popular in Punjab and is served with plain Rice/Chawal. Time Required:…

Sogetsu Ikebana Shell Bloom

This flower arrangement is from the Sogetsu Ikebana school of Ikebana. Materials Required for Sogetsu Ikebana Shell Bloom: 1 big…

Oriental Salad

Oriental salad is prepared using Chinese Cabbage and other fresh ingredients. A very healthy salad, which is quick to make.

Gowri Aarathi Song

Gowri is the consort of Lord Shiva and during Ganesha-Gowri Festival, songs are sung in glory of her during Arathi.

Aarathi Song – Lakshmi Arathi Song – Goddess Lakshmi Pooja Song

This is a song written by my mom and we sing this song alternatively with other songs on  Friday evening…