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
Alugadde Patchadi – Alu Raitha Recipe – Aloo Raitha Recipe – Potato in Yogurt
A dish using Potatoes and Yoghurt prepared in South Indian style. Alugadde Patchadi is also called as Alu Raitha in North India and is prepared with a slight variation. This dish is also … [Read More...]
Lotus Stem Chips
Yummy crispy chips prepared using Lotus stems. Lotus stems is known as Kamal Ki Kakadi in Hindi. Cuisine: North India Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: Few Lotus Stems Oil for deep … [Read More...]
Masala Soda
Masala soda is best served with Punjabi food. It is good for digestion and also to quench the thirst. Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: Juice of 1 Lemon 1 bottle plain Soda or Coke or … [Read More...]
Kadhi Pakodi – Yoghurt gravy with Spinach dumplings Recipe – Potato Recipe
Steaming buttermilk with spices and spinach dumplings. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 50 minutes Ingredients: For the Kadhi: 2 Bowls of Buttermilk 2tbsp Besan / Gram flour 1tsp … [Read More...]
Pineapple Salad
A very interesting salad recipe using Pineapple. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: ½ Pineapple, cut horizontally, with the leaves intact 1 Mango or Peach, Peeled and Sliced 1 Apple or … [Read More...]
Pineapple Gojju – Sweet and Sour Pineapple Recipe
Pineapple Gojju is a sweet and spicy side dish prepared using Pineapple. Gojju generally means sweet, spicy, and sour gravy. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup … [Read More...]
Bonda Soup Recipe – Medhu Vada in Soup – Black Lentil Fritter in Lentil Soup
Bonda Soup is a delicacy served only in Bangalore and Mysore restaurants. If the Vadas are served laced with spicy tangy curds as Dahi Bhallas in North India, the Vadas here are drowned in a … [Read More...]
Fried Coconut Chutney – Hurida Kayi Chutney
Fried Coconut Chutney - Hurida Kayi Chutney used to be served in its humble position next to the Salt everyday in Kurtakoti. A must-have during lunch time, it would have a tangy and spicy taste, … [Read More...]
Travel
Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Bappanadu – Mulki
As we traverse the Karnataka coastal region, there are multiple ancient temples dedicated to various deities. One such temple is the Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple situated in Bappanadu village. The … [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...]
Kuruva Dweep or Kuruva Island
Kuruva Dweep or Kuruva Island (popular name) is situated in Kerala, India Dweep means an island; it is a group of 7 islands on the tributaries of Kabini River flowing into the forests. It makes an … [Read More...]
Lakshmeshwara
Lakshmeshwara also known as Puligere is a town in Shirahatti Taluk, Gadag district, Karnataka. There are many ancient religious places situated in this town belonging to Hindus, Jains and Muslims now … [Read More...]
ISKCON Temples of Bangalore
The most iconic temple in Bangalore is the ISKCON temple situated on a small hill along the West of Chord Road. It is dedicated to Sri Radha Krishna. ISKCON stand for International Society for … [Read More...]
Ralliah Dam, Coonoor
It was a pleasant surprise to know that there is a Dam in Coonoor and what made the visit more exciting was the fact that we had to trek in the striking mountain ridges along the Wellington-Coonoor … [Read More...]
Kalpetta
We chose to stay at Kalpetta as all the interesting places are around Kalpetta. We were also tempted to stay in far flung places like Rain Country resorts, but the fact that the drive to and from the … [Read More...]
Festivals
Ganapathi Bappa Morya!
During the Visarjane of Genesha idol after the celebration of Ganesha festival, it is common to hear people hollering “Ganapthi Bappa Morya” in North Karnataka and Maharashtra. In this post the … [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...]
Chaitra Poornima
Chaitra Poornima is the first Poornima of the Hindu lunar calendar and falls in the Hindu month of Chaitra, March – April according to Gregorian calendar. It is the Poornima (full moon) after the … [Read More...]
Good Friday
Having studied in a Catholic school, we were shown many movies on Jesus Christ. I remember when I was 6 or 7 yrs old and crying out with all my heart when Jesus was being nailed to the cross and Mary … [Read More...]
Song in the glory of Lord Shiva
This devotional song on Lord Shiva sung during the Aarathi. ಶಿವನ ಆರತಿ ಹಾಡು ಆರುತಿ ಎತ್ತಿರೆ । ಮಾರಾನಮರ್ದನಾಗೆ ಆರುತಿ ಎತ್ತಿರೆ । ನಂದೀ ವಾಹವಗೆ। ರಂಭೆಯೇರು ಚಂದದಿಂದ|| ಮುಂಗುರುಳಿನಲ್ಲೆ ಚಂದ್ರನ್ ಧರಸೀದವಗೇ … [Read More...]
Ananthapadmanabha Swamy Vratha
"Kaayena Vaachaa Manasendriyairvaa Buddhyaatmanaa Vaa Prakriteh Svabhaavaatah Karomi Yadhyadh Sakalam Parasmai Naaraayanaayeti Samarpayaami" The meaning of the above shloka is: "I offer … [Read More...]
Gombe Habba – Forest Arrangement
During Dasara, many households had the ritual of arranging dolls in the house for 9 days in Mysore region. This would bring out a lot of creativeness among the people. The … [Read More...]
