Make a organic insecticide by adding onions and garlic to a jar of water, let it stand for a week, and spray plants with it. Used tea bags sprinkled on rose plants will make them blossom faster … [Read More...]
Nambhi Narayana Temple, Thodanur
The Nambhi Narayana/Lakshmi Narayana temple is the largest and the oldest temple in Thodanur. This was originally a Jain basathi/temple. Hoysala king Bittidevaraya, who was a Jain was influenced … [Read More...]
Akeel Dip Recipe
Yes, like you I was intrigued hearing the name of this dip. Akeel Dip is from Yemen and is similar to Indian Raitha with its own unique twist. This dip can be served with any of the crisp starters or … [Read More...]
Song on Lord Panduranga
This song is in praise of Lord Panduranga of Pandharpur. Panduranga appeared in Pandharpur to bless his devotee, Pundalik, who was busy serving his parents when the Lord arrived, … [Read More...]
Flower Arrangement – Windy
The wind blown arrangement is the nearest you can get to nature. This arrangement is one of my favorite. This arrangement gives an illusion of a tree laden with flowers blown to a side by … [Read More...]
Dinner with Pumpkin – Roti platter with Pumpkin
Light dinner keeps you agile the next day. Early dinner the better. Though this is easy said than done! Pumpkin is a powerhouse of fibre and when teamed with Roti is a perfect way to … [Read More...]
Black-eyed Susan Vine
The attractive flowers of Black-Eyed Susan Vine are like a pop-up in any garden. The profuse flowers are attractive and add the much needed colour among the other trees and plants. The … [Read More...]
Needle Rock View Point, Gudalur, Ooty
Needle Rock View Point is known as Soochi Malai. Soochi in Tamil means needle and Malai means hills. The name needle is derived from the rock that narrows to a sharp needle tip. As you wind up … [Read More...]
Boondi Burani Raitha Recipe – Boondi Raitha Recipe
Raitha is a dish prepared using Yoghurt in India. This is served as an accompaniment with Indian Bread and Pulav or Biryani (Spicy flavorful rice). During summer this is a prepared dish in most of … [Read More...]
May 2026 Hints
To preserve your expensive shoes, slide each separately into zip bags and hot blow over them to get a perfect shoe cover. To unclog shower pores, place a paper towel over the shower head, pour … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Vaisakh month – April and May 2026
Festival dates in Chaitra month – March and April 2026 Vaishākh (April – May) Akshaya Tritiya – 19 April 2026 Basava Jayanthi– 20 April 2026 Ramanujacharya … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Soup Masala Powder
A powder prepared using spices to be added to soup just before serving. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 10 - 12 pieces Dalchini/Cinnamon 8 Peppercorns 3 Green Cardamoms Salt to … [Read More...]
Bengal Gram and Coconut Chutney – Kadalebele Kayi Chutney – Kadlebele Chutney
Bengal Gram and Coconut Chutney can be made spicy by adding more Green Chilies. This spicy chutney goes very well with Idli. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 10 … [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...]
Coconut Laddoo Recipe – Nariyal Laddoo Recipe – Kayi Unde – Khobbari Unde Recipe
Coconut is an integral part of Indian cooking. Dried or fresh, it winds its way into the dishes. Coconut Oil is also used in certain cuisines. This sweet is prepared using desiccated … [Read More...]
Menthedittu – Menthkoot – Aromatic lentil powder
Menthedittu is a flavored powder prepared using a mixture of roasted lentils. A spoon of this powder is mixed with hot rice and ghee and eaten as a starter and the aroma and taste is mouthwatering. … [Read More...]
Beladahannina Sihi – Wood Apple Crush – Bael Fruit Recipe – Beladahannu Recipe
Wood Apple is known as Beladahannu in Kannada. This fruit is used to prepare a refreshing summer drink on Rama Navami festival and the ripe rind is mashed with Jaggery and Cardamom powder and served. … [Read More...]
Citron Pickle – Heralehannina Uppinakayi
It is an acquired taste to enjoy the Citron Pickle as the bitterness can overwhelm you. Citron is known as Heralehannu in South Karnataka and Kanchihannu in North Karnataka. Time Required: 10 … [Read More...]
Bagala Bhath – Vermicelli in yoghurt
Bagala Bhath is a dish prepared using Vermicelli and Curds/Yogurt. This is very popular in Andhra Pradesh and is very similar to Curd Rice. In this dish instead of rice, vermicilli is … [Read More...]
Travel
Wonder la Water Park, Bangalore – Bengaluru
Wonder la is the biggest amusement park in India. It is situated in Bidadi, 28 Km from Bangalore. V-Guard group are the promoters of the park, which is spread over an area of 82 acres. There … [Read More...]
Lalith Mahal Palace, Mysore
Whenever we drove to Chamundi hills, Lalith Mahal palace would never fail to get its share of attention. The palace built on a small hillock near the foothills of Chamundi hill is so beautiful and eye … [Read More...]
Pyramid Valley International – Maitreya Buddha Pyramid
Pyramid Valley International is situated in a serene valley surrounded by greenery and small hills in Bengaluru. The campus is spread over 28 acres. Here a large pyramid is built solely for the … [Read More...]
Kalahalli Bhoo Varahaswamy Temple
The ancient Bhoo Varahaswamy Temple built by the Hoysala king Veera Ballala III was undiscovered and unprotected until a few years back. It must be either a divine intervention or that we Indians have … [Read More...]
Birds of Masinagudi
Masinagudi hills have always fascinated me. We have passed the tiny town many times on our way to Ooty and many a time have driven there for a day outing to look at the majestic hills, flora, … [Read More...]
Delta Point – Kundapura
As you travel across coastal Karnataka, you come across innumerable rivers on one side and the ocean on the other side. It is just paradise on earth. The rivers meet the ocean at many places and the … [Read More...]
Anegudde Sri Vinayaka Temple
Anegudde Temple is situated in Kumbashi village near Kundapur, Karnataka is dedicated to Siddhi Vinayaka / Lord Ganesha. Kumbashi is also the birth place of Sri Vadirajaru. “Ane” means Elephant … [Read More...]
Festivals
Gombe Arathi Haadu – Dolls Arathi Song – Golu Song – Dolls Arrangement Song
In Mysore, during Dasara festival, there is a tradition of arranging dolls on 7 steps or 9 steps. Various dolls passed on from generations are removed from boxes, dusted, and arranged according to … [Read More...]
A thought on Saraswathi Pooja
ವಿದ್ಯೆಯ ಮಹತ್ವ ಒಡಲೊಳಗಿರುವದು ವಿದ್ಯೆಯು ನಡೆದರೆ ತಾಂಬರವಲ್ಲ ಕಳ್ಳರು ಕದಿಯರ್ ಪೊಡವಿಪರು ಕಸಿದು ಕೊಳ್ಳರ್ ವಡಹುಟ್ಟಿದವರು ಪಾಲು ಕೇಳರು ಕೇಳೈ Meaning: Knowledge is something that belong to you. Strangers … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Ashwin month – September and October 2025
Āshwin (September – October) Dasara - Navaratri - 22 September to 2 October 2025 Saraswathi Pooja - 29 September 2025 Durgashtami - 30 September 2025 Ayudha Pooja - 1 October … [Read More...]
Why Lord Ganesha is also known as Ekadantha / single tusk
The most popular narration on how Lord Ganesha lost his tusk is penned in the Skanda Purana / tales of gods and goddesses. Lord Ganesha was a patron of good food with a healthy appetite. Once … [Read More...]
Nagara Panchami
Nagara Panchami Nadige doddadu Naada Naadiyar Kodona Naada Naadiyar Kodona | Gelathi| Naagappage Haalu Hoyyona || The above Kannada song is sung during Nagara Panchami festival. The … [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...]
Teachers Day
Guru Brahma Gurur Vishnu| Guru Devo Maheshwaraha| Guru Saakshat Para Brahma| Tasmai Sree Gurave Namaha|| Meaning of the above shloka / chant is that the Guru / teacher is the representative of … [Read More...]
