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
Halasinakayi Huli – Raw Jackfruit Sambar – Chakka Sambar – Raw Jackfruit Curry
A Curry/Sambar prepared using raw Jackfruit. This curry is very popular in regions where Jackfruit is grown abundantly like coastal Karnataka, Chikmagalur, Mysore and Bangalore. Time … [Read More...]
Paneer Paratha – Cottage Cheese Flat Bread Recipe
Indian bread stuffed with cottage cheese. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Wheat Flour 1 Cup Crumbled Paneer / Cottage Cheese 3 Green Chilies, Chopped 3 sprigs of Coriander … [Read More...]
Paneer Butter Masala
A side dish with gravy prepared using Cottage cheese. Cuisine: Mughlai Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Paneer / Cottage Cheese, Cubed 1 Onion, Grind to a paste ½ Cup … [Read More...]
Eggless Strawberry Pastry
Following is the method to convert the Strawberry sponge cake into a pastry. Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Strawberry Sponge Cake 150 gms Whipping Cream 2 Cups Sugar Syrup ¼ … [Read More...]
Ghama Ghamalu
Ghama Ghamalu are Cardamom flavored cookies. Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 150gms/5 Ounce Maida (Refined Flour) 100gms/3.5 Ounce Butter 125gms/4.4 Ounce Sugar ½ tsp Ammonia Bi … [Read More...]
Karibevina Chutney – Curry Leaves Chutney Recipe – Kadi Patta Ki Chutney Recipe
Karibevina Chutney is prepared using Curry leaves. This can be stored for 15 days in the refrigerator. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Curry leaves 8 … [Read More...]
Kharabhath – Khara Bath Recipe – Masala Bath Recipe – Rawa Masala Bath Recipe
A variation of Uppittu/Upma. This is a tasty breakfast or evening snack prepared using semolina and vegetables. When this is served along with Kesaribhath/Sajjige a sweet dish it is called … [Read More...]
Vegetable Alu Patties Burger – Vegetable Potato Patties Burger – Aloo Patties Burger
Everybody loves Burger and kids will love to assemble their own customized Burger at home. Vegetable Alu Patties Burger is an Indian style Burger with Potato Patti. Time Required: 30 … [Read More...]
Travel
R.K.Narayan House Mysuru – Heritage site Mysore
All of us have enjoyed Malgudi days episodes on TV and the author behind this enthralling book is Sri R.K.Narayan. His house declared as a heritage site is now preserved as a museum filled with the … [Read More...]
Gadag-Betageri
Gadag-Betageri is a town and district headquarters in the state of Karnataka, India. Gadag and its sister city Betageri (or Betgeri) have a combined city administration. It is 80 km from Dharwad and … [Read More...]
Bheemeshwari Fishing & Nature Camp
Picture1 - A Lotus pond on the way to Bheemeshwari On an early morning of July we set off with a lot of enthusiasm to spend a day at Bheemeshwari fishing camp situated 100 kms from Bangalore. … [Read More...]
Rajas Tomb – Gaddige – Coorg
Gaddige or Gadduge is a place towards the north of Coorg with tombs of Kodava royalty, court dignitaries, royal priest and the royal bulls. It is situated on a hillock with a good view of the city. … [Read More...]
Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur
Fateh Sagar Lake is an artificial lake situated to the north of Lake Pichola in Udaipur. The lake was built in 1678 by Maharana Jai Singh. Heavy rains damaged the lake bund and the lake was renovated … [Read More...]
Lakkidi view point, Wyanad
Lakkidi view point in Wayanad, Kerala offers a bird’s eye view of the rolling green hills, cliffs, and valleys. It is a treat to the eye and the best time to visit is during sunset. Lakkidi get … [Read More...]
Kudremukh
I have a hazy memory of me standing at one of the view points in Chikkamagalur holding my sister’s hand and the elders identifying a faraway hill as Kudremukh from the shape of the hill. When … [Read More...]
Festivals
Dasara Procession in Mysore
Vijayadashami being the last day of the celebrations, a grand Jamboo Savari/procession passes through the streets of the city. The main attraction here is the idol of the goddess Chamundeshwari placed … [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...]
Aarathi Song – Lakshmi Arathi Song – Goddess Lakshmi Pooja Song
This is a song written by my mom and we sing this song alternatively with other songs on Friday evening while we perform aarathi to goddess Lakshmi. It can be sung to any tune that you are … [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...]
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...]
Shravana Shukravara Pooja
Shravana Shukravara Pooja is also known as Sampath Shukravara vratha. This is performed in the Hindu month of Shravana, July – August in Gregorian calendar dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi / Gowri. … [Read More...]
Vata Savitri Vrata
Vata Savitri Vrata / ritual is observed by married women on Hunnime / Poornima / full moon day in the Hindu month of Jyeshtha, May – June in Gregorian calendar. This year (2016) it falls on 18th … [Read More...]
