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
Mint and Tomato Pizza
I was delighted to get Whole Wheat Pizza base, which is much more healthy than White Pizza base / Maida. Mint Chutney and Tomato Sauce makes this Pizza tangy, spicy, and aromatic. Time Required: … [Read More...]
Aralu Sandige – Flattened Puffed Rice Fryums
Puffed and flattened Rice is mixed with raw white Pumpkin, Green Chilies and Salt and dried in the sun for two days. Aralu Sandige can be stored for a long time. This dried fryums will be … [Read More...]
Stuffed Green Chili Pickle
Green Chili Pickle is served with Roti or Paratha in North India. I remember my friend in college who was from Agra used get to plain Paratha roasted in Oil, Sookha Aloo Sabzi and one single big Chili … [Read More...]
Kheer Kadam Recipe – Ras Kadam Recipe – Khoya Kadam Recipe
Diwali the festival of lights is just round the corner and kitchens in India are in full swing making delicious sweets. Here is a recipe of Kheer Kadam to make your Diwali celebrations … [Read More...]
Halpi – Fried Gram Burfi
A very easy to make sweet dish prepared using fried Gram. Another name for this recipe is Hurigadale Burfi and perfect to make during Gombe habba (Dasara). Cuisine: North Karnataka Time Required: … [Read More...]
Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Icing
Wish you all a Merry Christmas and very Happy New Year! This is a simple eggless sponge cake with flaky chocolate icing. I always feel like baking during Christmas and New Year time. Time … [Read More...]
Jeegujje palya – Breadfruit Stir fry – Breadfruit Subzi – Breadfruit Recipe
Jeegujje is known as Bread fruit and is widely cultivated and consumed in Karnataka coastal regions. This stir-fry is prepared using this unusual vegetable. Time Required: 25 … [Read More...]
Akki Kadalebele Payasa – Rice Channa Dal Kheer Recipe – Rice and Lentil Payasa Recipe
A pudding prepared using Rice and Bengal Gram. This is commonly prepared during festivals. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Rice 1/2 Cup Kadalebele / Channa dal / Bengal … [Read More...]
Travel
Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary
Picture1 - Buffer zone of the Sanctuary Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary Sanctuary is situated approximately 301 kms from Bangalore in Haveri district. It is 8 kms away from Ranebennur town. … [Read More...]
Keladi
The historical place Keladi is situated 6 Km from Sagar, Karnataka. Keladi Nayaka kingdom was established in 1499 by Chaudappa Gauda. Chaudappa Gauda came across treasure hidden in a cauldron. … [Read More...]
Varadamoola
River Varada originates from this place and hence the name Varadamoola. It is situated in the Western Ghats of Karnataka 6 Kms from Sagara, Shimoga district. Varadamoola is remote and is picturesque. … [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...]
Shankaranarayana Temple
Shankarnarayana temple is situated in Shankaranarayana village, which was earlier known as Golikatte. This remote village is tucked amidst coconut and arcanut plantations surrounded by the Western … [Read More...]
Thattekere
Thatte means plate and Kere means lake in Kannada. So, Thattekere means plate lake. True to its name, the lake looks like a shimmering steel plate surrounded by thick green Bannerghatta … [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...]
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...]
Hanuman Arathi Song – Hanumanthana Aarathi Haadu – Devotional Song
Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated in April in North India and in December in South India. North or South a song is always sung during the Arathi. This song in praise of Lord Hanuman is written by … [Read More...]
Mangala Gowri Vratha
Mangala Gowri Vratha / religious observance is mentioned in the Bhavishyoththara Purana / Hindu religious texts and is performed by newly married girls for the first five years of their married … [Read More...]
Shravana Shanivara
In Mysore every Saturday during the Hindu month of Shravana, July - August in Gregorian calendar, young boys wearing dhoti with a cotton bag hanging on their shoulders and a prominent naama / tilak on … [Read More...]
Dasara Procession and Torch Light Parade during the reign of the Wodeyars
Picture1 - Illuminated Mysore Palace Mysore Dasara procession during the Maharajah’s rule used to be on a larger scale and grander. My grandparents and parents generation go on and on … [Read More...]
Deepavali Song – Diwali Song – Deepavali Haadu
Deepavali song is written by my mother in Kannada script to be sung anytime during the Deepavali festival. The lyrics cover the importance and joy of celebrating Deepavali / Diwali … [Read More...]
Mahavir Jayanti
Mahavir Jayanti is also known as Mahavir Janma Kalyanak and signifies the birth anniversary of the last and 24th Jain thirthankara Lord Mahavira. Lord Mahavira was born in 599 BCE on the thirteenth … [Read More...]
