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
Vegetable and Fruit Juice
Vegetable and Fruit Juice is packed with nutrients and vitamins. A glass of this everyday can keep many ailments at bay! Time required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Beetroot, Peeled and … [Read More...]
Bhojpuri Choka – Mashed Potatoes and Eggplant Recipe
Bhojpuri Choka is a lip-smacking dish prepared using Eggplant, Potatoes, and Tomatoes. Cuisine: Bihar, Orissa Time Required: 45 Minutes Ingredients: 2 medium sized Baingan / Eggplant, … [Read More...]
Sihi Kumbalakayi Rasa Palya – Pumpkin in Gravy Recipe – Kaddu Subzi Recipe
Sweet pumpkin cooked in a gravy. Perfect with Indian Bread. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups of diced Sihi Kumbalakayi / Pumpkin with or without skin Salt to … [Read More...]
Belasi Kosambari – Ponk Salad – Hara Jowar Salad – Green Sorghum Salad
Ponk or Paunk or Belasi is very rare to find in the markets. This are green immature sorghum grains that is used to make certain dishes during winter. I was lucky to get these from Gujarat … [Read More...]
Sankranthi Yellu – Karnataka Sesame Seeds Mixture
A mixture of Sesame Seeds, Molasses, Coconut, Groundnuts and Fried Gram. In Karnataka this is prepared during Sankranthi festival and distributed among friends and family along with Sakkare … [Read More...]
Coconut – Garlic Chutney
Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup fresh grated Coconut 6 – 7 Green Chilies 5 – 6 Red Chilies 8 Cloves Garlic 1tsp Tamarind Pulp Salt to taste For the Seasoning: 2 tbsp … [Read More...]
Thengolalu
This is a deep fried snack popular in South India that can be stored for many days. It is known as Jantikalu in Andhra Pradesh and is prepared during Shankranthi festival. Time Required: 30 … [Read More...]
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...]
Travel
Sand Museum in Mysore
Mysore is fortunate to have an artist with a unique art like Sand sculpting. Artist M.N.Gowri is the one behind the Sand Museum in Mysore. This is has become a must stop for tourists visiting Mysore. … [Read More...]
Jaipur
I have been to Jaipur three times in different seasons and every time I have been mesmerized by the place. Jaipur also known as Pink city is the capital of Rajasthan. It is situated 300 Km from New … [Read More...]
Big Foot Goa
Big Foot Goa also known as ancestral Goa is situated in Loutolim is a center for Art, Culture & Environment started by Maendra in 1995. Big Foot Goa has taken shape on a 9 acres hillock and there … [Read More...]
Kokkare Bellur
“Kokkare” in Kannada means Crane. Kokkare Bellur village has got its name due to the fact that many migratory birds have found this place suitable to breed and nest. Kokkare Bellur is approximately … [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...]
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...]
Vani Vilasa Water works pumping station, Belagola
Vani Vilasa Water works pumping station is situated in Belagola, KRS road, Mysuru. This pumping station is a heritage site and worth preserving it. This pumping station was installed in 1893 during … [Read More...]
Festivals
Festival dates in Ashwin month – September and October 2025
Āshwin (September – October) Dasara - Navaratri - 22 September to 2 October 2025 Saraswathi Pooja - 29 September 2025 Durgashtami - 30 September 2025 Ayudha Pooja - 1 October … [Read More...]
Subramanya Shashti
Subramanya Shashti also known as Champa Shashti is celebrated honoring the birth of second son of Shiva named Subramanya / Skanda. It falls on the 6th day of the Hindu month of … [Read More...]
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival celebrated in Canada and United States of America. It is the day when people thank the almighty for a good harvest and for all the good things bestowed on … [Read More...]
Celebration of Hindu New Year in different regions of India
New Year is celebrated all over India in different ways and is also called by different names. Some states follow the solar calendar and some follow the lunar calendar. In Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh … [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...]
Kiratha Arjuna – Shabara Shankara
One of Lord Shiva’s statues in Nanjanagud is Kiratha Arjuna – Shabara Shankara statue. The character of KiraAthaArjuna is introduced in the Aranya Parva (forest section) of the great epic … [Read More...]
Siriyala Shashti
Shiva Shiva endare bhayavilla Shiva namake sathi berilla (2) The above lyrics is a famous song from the movie Bhaktha Siriyala starring Lokesh, Aarathi, and Ashwath. The meaning of the … [Read More...]
