Here is a another fresh flower bouquet idea for the holiday season. It is a bunch of Carnations and Lilies in Yellow and red hues. … [Read More...]
Akkihebbalu Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
Akkihebbalu Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is as ancient as our Puranas. Sage Gouthama's penance appeased Lord Vishnu and he appeared before him and asked his wish, the sage asked Lord Vishnu to … [Read More...]
December 2025 Hints
If your plant is shrivelled, the following can help you revive it: Add one table spoon sugar in two litres water. Let the sugar dissolve completely. Later feed to the plant. Dissolved a … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Margashirsha month – November and December 2025
Mārgashīrsha (November – December) Champashashthi / Subramanyana Shashthi - 26 November 2025 Huttari habba - 5 December 2025 Shuddha Panchami Ellu amavasya - 19 December 2025 … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Kartik month – October and November 2025
Kārtik (October – November) Diwali /Balipadyami/New Year in Gujarat - 22 October 2025 Karthika Somawara - 27 October, 3 November, 10 November, and 17 November 2025 Uttandwadashi - 2 … [Read More...]
November 2025 Hints
Fold used butter wrappers and put them in your fridge. Next time you need to grease a pan, just grab your pre-buttered wrapper and coat the pan. Fruit fly problems – -Take a glass and fill it part … [Read More...]
Sangam at Koodli – Kudli – Kudali
Koodli is a quaint village with rich history situated in Shimoga district of Karnataka. The two major rivers Tunga and Bhadra meet at this point and flow forward as Tungabhadra River. … [Read More...]
Sugar Snap Peas Stir Fry Recipe
I was delighted to find Sugar snap peas in the grocery store and they are so easy to use. The whole pod can be eaten. They are sweet and crisp. You can add them to salads or eat them as is … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Uddina Hittu – Split Black Gram Raitha – Urad Dal Flour Raitha
Uddina Hittu is Split Black Gram flour mixed with Curds and seasoning. Uddina Hittu is eaten mixed with plain Rice. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 5 … [Read More...]
Boondi Raitha Recipe
Boondi is small round crunchy deep fried snack. This is mixed with Yogurt and spices to make the Raitha. A very popular dish of North India. It is served as an accompaniment with … [Read More...]
Steamed Wontons
Wontons stuffed with vegetables and steamed makes for an excellent and tasty low calorie snack. Cuisine: Chinese Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup finely choppped Cabbage 1/2 … [Read More...]
Sweet Chutney – Tamarind Sweet Chutney – Chutney for Chat
Sweet Chutney is prepared using Tamarind and Dates. This is a tangy and sweet chutney used in preparation of Chaats. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Tamarind Pulp 5 … [Read More...]
Paper Dosa Recipe – Paper Thin Crepes – South Indian Dosa Recipe
Paper Dosa is thin as paper crepes prepared in most of the restaurants in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Whenever you order this in the restaurant, you are sure to catch the attention as it makes the … [Read More...]
Avial – Vegetables cooked with coconut
Avial is a mixed vegetable side dish prepared using coconut. It is a dish popularly served in Kerala and Tamil Nadu during a feast. Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: … [Read More...]
French Fries
French fries is the most popular snack in the western countries. It is tasty and you cannot stop devouring them. Time Required: 40 Minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 4 Large Potatoes Oil for … [Read More...]
Menthya Uthappam – Methi Dosa Recipe – Menthya Dosa Recipe
Healthy pancakes prepared using Fenugreek leaves. Time Required: 25 Minutes + Soaking Time + Fermenting Time Makes: 4 Ingredients: 4 to 6 big spoons of Dosa Batter 1 Cup Menthya / … [Read More...]
Travel
Catigao Wildlife Sanctuary
Picture1 - On the way to Catigao Established in 1969, Catigao Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Canacona Taluk, South east of Goa. It is on NH – 17 bordering Goa – Karnataka border. The sanctuary … [Read More...]
Masinagudi
Masinagudi is one of the 5 ranges of Madumalai wild life reserve. The others are Thepakadu, Mudumalai, Kargudi and Nellakota. Masinagudi hills are my favorite blue hills. They are majestic and … [Read More...]
Varadahalli
Varadahalli also known as Varadapura is situated 6 Kms from Sagar, Shimoga district of Karnataka. This divine place in the midst of pristine natural surroundings of the Western ghats was the chosen … [Read More...]
Kalapathar Beach – Havelock Island
If you want an example of a breath-taking beach, it is Kalapathar Beach – Havelock Island. Kalapathar means Black Rocks and an adjoining village is also known as Kalapathar. Emerald … [Read More...]
Kavadi Kere
A beautiful lake spread over 62 acres shines like glass reflecting the blue sky and the hills all around it. The floating dried leaves along with lily leaves creates a lovely pattern over it. Beside … [Read More...]
Uttarakhand
My parents visited Uttarakhand in 1973 and I used to love hearing their experiences and the description of the different places they visited. My dad who was an avid photographer got all the pictures … [Read More...]
Bangalore – Bengaluru
Bangalore is the capital city of Karnataka and IT capital of India. Kempegowda was a Palegar of Vijayanagar empire who found Bangalore by chance and named the city Benda kalooru (the place where the … [Read More...]
Festivals
Ayudha Puja
Ayudha Pooja is a celebration during Dasara. On this day the weapons used during war were worshiped in the palace. The common people worship machines, implements and vehicles at home, factories and … [Read More...]
Upanayana
Every male child born in certain Hindu communities has to go through the Upanayana ritual. Upanayana is also known as Munji, Brahmopadesham (supreme teaching), and Sacred thread ceremony. The … [Read More...]
Basava Jayanthi
Kalabeda, kola beda, husiya nidiyalu beda Muniya beda, anyarige asahya padabeda Thanna bannisabeda, idira aliyalu beda Ide antaranga shuddhi, ide bahiranga shuddhi Ide namma koodala … [Read More...]
Nagara Chauthi
Nagara Chauthi festival is celebrated on the fourth day of the Hindu month Shravana, July – August according to Gregorian calendar dedicated to Snake god. For the festival date click here. On this … [Read More...]
Adi Shankaracharya Jayanthi
Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru Deva Maheshwara Guru Sakshath Parambrahma, Tasmai Shri Gurave Namaha|| Adi Shankaracharya the founder of the Advaita philosophy begins his Gurustotram or … [Read More...]
Aarathi song for Lord Rama
On the auspicious day of the birth of Lord Rama (Rama Navami festival), songs praising him are sung while doing the traditional Arathi. ರಾಮನ ಆರತಿ ಹಾಡು ಮಂಗಳಂ ಜಯರಘು ಪುನ್ಗವರಾಘವಾ ಅಂಗದ … [Read More...]
Story of Tripurasura Dahana – End of Tripurasura – Introduction to Baudha Avatara
Demon Taraka had 3 children namely, Tarakaksha, Kamalalochana, and Vidyunmaali. The three together performed deep penance and Brahma pleased with their devotion appeared before them. They … [Read More...]
