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...]
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
Alu Capsicum Peas Bhath – Potatoes Capsicum Peas Rice – Aloo Capsicum Rice
Alu Capsicum Peas Bhath is a rice dish prepared using Potatoes, Capsicum and Peas. This is ideal to pack for lunch. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 6 … [Read More...]
Mathri Chaat – Matri Chat Recipe – Fritters with spiced yoghurt
Mathri is a famous Tea time snack of North India. It is a crispy deep-fried snack that can be made into Mathri Chaat. Cuisine: North India Time Required: 20 Minutes Caution to dieters: Includes … [Read More...]
Shahi Tukda
Deep fried bread soaked in flavored and thickened milk. Cuisine: Mughlai Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Condensed Milk 2 Cups Milk 3 tbsp Sugar, Optional Few nuts sliced … [Read More...]
Red Chili Garlic Chutney
Red Chili Garlic Chutney is prepared using Red Chilies and Garlic. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 12 - 15 Red Chilies 4 - 5 Garlic Pods 2tbsp Tamarind Pulp 1 small piece … [Read More...]
Appam
Typical Kerela crepe/pancake prepared using rice and coconut milk. Appam is relished with Ishtew a vegetable side dish. Cuisine: Kerala Soaking Time : 4 Hours Fermenting Time : 8 … [Read More...]
Purple Yam Raita – Ratalu Raitha Recipe – Yam with Yogurt
Winter is the time when Purple Yam arrives in the market in Gujarat to make the elaborate Undhiyo. I got the vegetable from Amazon and was able to make Undhiyo and this tasty raitha. Cuisine: … [Read More...]
Carrots and Chives
Carrot sticks tossed in Chives. Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 4 – 6 Carrots, Peeled and Chopped into sticks 2tbsp Dry or Fresh Chives 1tsp Olive Oil 1tsp Crushed … [Read More...]
Phulka – Plain Indian Bread – Roti Recipe
Phulka is plain Indian bread. This is the most common main course at Indian homes. A very filling and healthy food, this is great to pack for office or school. Time Required: 20 … [Read More...]
Travel
Karapuzha Dam
The main purpose of building Karapuzha dam was to utilize Karapuzha River for irrigation purpose. Karapuzha River is a tributary of Kabini River. This is one of the biggest earth dams in India … [Read More...]
Murdeshwar – Murudeshwara
The western coast of South India is guarded by an imposing 123 feet statue of Lord Shiva at Murdeshwara. Murdeshwara is a town situated in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. The town is famous for … [Read More...]
Manjusha Art Museum Mysuru
Manjusha Art Museum Mysuru located inside Payana Vintage and Classic Car Museum is an extension to the existing Manjusha museum in Dharmastala. This part of the museum opens to a world of … [Read More...]
Nugu Dam, Heggadadevana Kote, Mysore
Nugu Dam is a delightful little dam tucked away in a picturesque location surrounded by hills in Beerwal village, Heggadadevana Kote or H. D. Kote taluk of Mysore district in Karnataka. … [Read More...]
Bhadravathi
I remember visiting Bhadravathi in 1979 as part of our school education trip. We visited Vishweshwaraya Iron and Steel Limited (VISL) factory and all I can remember is that it was very hot and noisy … [Read More...]
Jaya Lakshmi Vilas Mansion Mysore
Tucked in the lush greenery of Manasagangotri is a quaint and grand mansion known as Jaya lakshmi Vilas Mansion in Mysore. This is part of the heritage buildings of Mysore and was built for Maharaja … [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...]
Festivals
Dasara – Celebration of Dussehra in different regions of India – Navratri Celebrations
In Mysore, we always looked forward to Dasara, which is the Nada Habba (festival of Karnataka state) and it is not only celebrated in homes but the whole city seems to wake up from the slumber to 10 … [Read More...]
Saraswathi Prarthane – Prayer to Goddess Saraswathi
Today is Saraswathi Pooja, which is part of Navrathri celebrations. This is a prarthane (prayer) to Goddess Saraswathi written by my grandfather Sri M.M.Patil in 1969. ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥನೆ ಕಂದ … [Read More...]
Rathasapthami Rangoli
Rathasapthami is a festival in honor of Sun god. On this day a Rathasapthami rangoli / kolam (patterns drawn using chalk powder) of ratha / chariot is drawn inside the shrine of … [Read More...]
Teej Festival
Teej festival is celebrated in Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat, and Nepal. This festival is commemorating the day when Goddess Parvathi reunited with Lord Shiva after 108 births. In her 108th birth, Lord … [Read More...]
Rama Navami
Rama Navami is a festival celebrating the birth of Sri Rama, son of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya. “Yada Yadaa hi dharmasya gnanirbhavathi bharatha Abhyuththaana madharmasya thadathmaanam … [Read More...]
Mahashivarathri – Shivratri
Om Vande Shambhu Umaapatim Surgurum Vande Jagad Kaaranaam | Vande Pannag Bhushanaam Mrigadharam Vande Pashunaam Patim| Vande Surya Shashaak Vahninayanam Vande Mukundapriyam| Vande Bhakta … [Read More...]
Makara Sankranti
Sankranthi is a harvest festival and “Sankranthi” means movement. It is a celebration of the sun entering from the zodiac sign Dhanur/Sagittarius into Makara/Capricorn. So this Makara Sankranti … [Read More...]
