Heliconia is best for flower arrangements, as they last for a very long time. When teamed with Philodendron leaves, it makes a striking arrangement. Materials required: 1 Golden torch … [Read More...]
Ulundogare recipe – Urad Dal Rice recipe – Ullandogare – Ulundhorai
Ulundogare is prepared for naivedya (blessed food) in temples. It is a healthy meal with the right amount of carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. The flavor is derived from roasted … [Read More...]
Ikigai Café
Ikigai is a Japanese concept pronounced as ee-key-guy. It means a sense of purpose to wake up in the morning. This resonates perfectly with Navya, who has conceptualized this unique café “Ikigai” at … [Read More...]
February 2026 Hints
Use an onion to clean the grate on your grill. If your microwave is really dirty, put a damp cloth in there for about 30-45 seconds, let it sit (to cool down) then use it to wipe it down. The steam … [Read More...]
Konkaneshwara Temple, Akkihebbalu
The presiding deity at Konkaneshwara temple in Akkihebbalu, Mandya district is Lord Shiva. This temple is situated next to the Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple. Both temples are ancient with no … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Magh month – January and February 2026
Festival dates in Magh month – January and February 2026 Mouna Gowri Vratha - 21 January 2026 to 27 February 2026 Vasanth Panchami - 23 January 2026 Rathasapthami - 25 January … [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...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Karela Alu Subzi – Karela Aloo Subzi Recipe – Bitter Gourd Potato Recipe
A side dish prepared using Bitter Gourd and Potatoes. This dish is very popular in West Bengal. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Alu / Potatoes 1 Karela / Bitter Gourd 2tbsp … [Read More...]
Sweet Corn and Mint Chaat – Sweet Corn Chat Recipe
Sweet corn entry into the Indian markets has added more scope to the Indian cuisine. Here is a recipe for a tangy and spicy evening snack. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups … [Read More...]
Halasinahannina Dosa – Ripe Jackfruit Dosa
Pancakes/Crepes prepared using Jackfruit. This recipe reminds of the Kannada version of the song “The bear went up the mountain”, which goes like this “Karadi bettakke hoyithu…..nota … [Read More...]
Vegetable Spring Rolls
A Chinese dish usually served as a starter but tastes good in the middle as well as the end of the meal or to snack anytime of the day. Time Required: 40 Minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: … [Read More...]
Carrot Payasa
Carrot Payasa is a delicious surprise that mom would make during festivals. Unsuspecting children will love this rich in vitamins payasa. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 25 … [Read More...]
Radish and Onion Salad
When in a hurry to make a side dish, try Radish and Onion Salad. It is quick to make and delicious to have with Indian Bread. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 4 … [Read More...]
Kayi Kadabu – Coconut Gujiya – Karanji recipe
A deep fried sweet with coconut stuffing. This is prepared during festivals and offered to god. Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Wheat Flour or Chiroti Rawa (fine Semolina) 4 … [Read More...]
Whole Gooseberry Jam
Bottles of whole Gooseberry jam would be lined up in kitchen shelf to last for a year and we would be given one Gooseberry daily in a cup along with some sugar syrup like a Jamoon. This jam used to … [Read More...]
Travel
Jantar Mantar Jaipur
Jantar Mantar Jaipur in Rajasthan, is the Largest Stone Astronomical Observatory in the World. It was built by Jaipur Maharajah, Jai Sawai Singh II during 1727 to 1733. Jantar Mantar Jaipur is one of … [Read More...]
Seethalayanagiri – Chikmagalur
Seethalayanagiri is situated on the way from Chikmagalur to Mullayanagiri. As you drive up the winding roads of Chandradrona hill on the way to Mullayanagiri in Chikmagalur, the views around is … [Read More...]
Hoovinakere
Tomorrow is Vadirajara Aradhane and what better tribute than a E-visit to Hoovinakere, the birth place of this great saint. Hoovinakere is a tiny hamlet situated in Udupi district. Surrounded … [Read More...]
Sharavathi River Valley View
The most beautiful valley award in the Western Ghats without doubt goes to Sharavathi River valley. This valley is rich in bio-diversity and is nestled in the central Western Ghats of Shimoga … [Read More...]
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...]
Chandramouleshwara Temple
Like a beautiful Lotus blooming in muddy waters is another forgotten beautiful and ancient temple nestled among a thickly populated area with narrow roads in Hubli. The 900 year old … [Read More...]
Sri Vidyashankara Temple, Sringeri
The Vidyashankara Temple was built in the year 1338 A.D. entirely using stone by King Bhuvanaikadeva, at Sringeri. The temple is built in stone adopting both Hoysala Chalukya and Dravidian … [Read More...]
Festivals
Aarathi Song to Sri Rama
Here is an Aarathi song in praise of Lord Rama. This is sung during Rama Navami festival and can also be sung on any other festival during Aarathi. Kannada Script: ರಾಮನ ಆರತಿ … [Read More...]
Shivana Bhajane – Shiva Bhajan – Jagratha Bhajan
Happy Maha Shivaratri! Here is an easy Bhajan (devotional song) on Lord Shiva. We used to sing this every evening during our Summer break. Hey Shiva Shankara Namami Shankara Shiva Shankara … [Read More...]
Traditional Dolls Arrangement
Here are some Dolls that are handed over from generations to generations for arranging during Dasara. Traditional Dolls Arrangement includes Dolls in a marriage party complete with the bride / groom … [Read More...]
Panchamrutha Abhishekha
"Panch" means 5 and "Amrutha" means nectar in Sanskrit. Panchamrutha Abhishekha is a Hindu ritual performed at all homes and temples, where the idols are bathed with Milk, Curds, Honey, Sugar and … [Read More...]
Oiling ritual song – ಎಣ್ಣೆ ಹಚ್ಚುವಾಗ ಹೇಳುವ ಹಾಡು
This is a beautiful song written by Sri Purandara Dasaru to sing during the head oiling ritual, which is the beginning of auspicious occasions like festivals, weddings, upanayana (sacred thread … [Read More...]
New Year Celebrations
Communities following Gregorian calendar celebrate New Year on 1st January every year. The year counter also gets incremented on this day. Though people following different calendars celebrate New … [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...]
