The ancient temple of Shri Cheluvanarayana Swamy is situated in Melukote, Mandya District, Pandavpura Taluk. The presiding deity of the temple on the foothills is Lord Vishnu known as Thirunarayana or … [Read More...]
Happy Gowri and Ganesha Festival 2026
The most awaited festival of the year is today! and it is definitely a double dhamaka as both Swarna Gowri Vratha and Ganesh Chathurthi are celebrated on the same day. The flower decorations, … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Bhadrapada month – September and October 2026
Festival dates in Bhadrapada month – September and October2026 are as follows: Bhādrapad (August – September) Ganesh Chaturthi - 14 September 2026 Ganesha aarathi song Why Ganesha … [Read More...]
Mariapura Lake
Another weekend and another birding trip and off we drove to Mariapura lake. A beautiful serene lake where the wind blows, birds chirp, plants whisper, and fishes swim. This lake has a calming effect … [Read More...]
Kodi Beach
Kodi Beach is a pristine beach and a very long one starting somewhere near Hangaluru to Kodi Bengre Beach. The Bengre Beach is an Estuary where River Suvarna meets the Arabian sea. Kodi in … [Read More...]
Habbada Thindi and Panaka – Festival Snacks and Juice Recipes
Food and festival go hand in hand in India. Special dishes are prepared on festivals and during vratha (observance). Habbada Adige / festival food is prepared on all festivals. But … [Read More...]
Sattu Ki Paratha
Stuffed Indian bread prepared using roasted chik pea (channa) flour. This type of bread is very popular in Bihar. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Sattu Ki Atta / Roasted Chik … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Mango Juice
Summer is the time when Mangoes are available in abundance. A drink of chilled fresh Mango juice is the right way to beat the heat. Time Required: 5 Minutes + Chilling Time Ingredients: 1 … [Read More...]
Bangalori Dal – Lentil Side Dish Recipe – Dal Recipe
Bangalori Dal is prepared using Pigeon Pea and Red Lentils. It is a tasty and healthy dish. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: ½ cup Tuvar Dal / Pigeon Pea / Red … [Read More...]
Instant Garlic Bread
Time Required: 10 Minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 4 Bread Slices 8 Garlic Pods, Crushed 2tbsp Butter Method: Heat Butter and add Garlic and sauté for a minute or two. Spread a spoonful … [Read More...]
Eggless Strawberry Sponge Cake
As usual I was very enthusiastic to bake a cake for Christmas. First I baked a Strawberry Sponge Cake and then converted that to a lovely celebration Strawberry pastry. A perfect way to end the … [Read More...]
Bruschetta
Grilled Italian breads rubbed with garlic, topped with Tomatoes, and drizzled with Olive Oil is a very popular and tasty starter. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 loaf Bread, cut … [Read More...]
Baledindina Palya – Banana Stem Stir Fry Recipe – Kele ke Thana ke Subzi Recipe
A side dish prepared using tender stem of Banana plant in Karnataka style. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 foot long Banana Stem Few Curry Leaves, Chopped 2 Sprigs … [Read More...]
Eggless Lemon Cake
Lovely textured Lemon cake to share with your Valentine! Type: Tea cake Makes: 500 gms Cake Time Required: 1 hour Ingredients: 70 gms (1/3 Cup + ½ tbsp) Butter 175 gms (1 Cup + ¼ … [Read More...]
Kashaya Powder Recipe – Kadha Powder Recipe – Kashayam Powder Recipe – Herbal Decoction Recipe
Kashaya is a decoction prepared by boiling a powder prepared using herbs and spices. This home remedy when consumed gives relief from common cold and cough. If consumed everyday gives very … [Read More...]
Travel
Delta Point – Kundapura
As you travel across coastal Karnataka, you come across innumerable rivers on one side and the ocean on the other side. It is just paradise on earth. The rivers meet the ocean at many places and the … [Read More...]
Hotel Mylari – Mysore
Mylari Masala Dosa is an heritage eating joint in Mysore. Notwithstanding the very small run down place, people start queuing up the place to relish the tasty Masala Dosas and Idlis served … [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...]
Keladi Rameshwara Temple
The Keladi Rameshwara temple complex built by the Nayakas in Keladi is a must visit to experience the Malanadu architecture. The wooden pillars supporting the sloping roof welcome you to into a huge … [Read More...]
Maharashtra State
Maharashtra is the third largest state in India. The State of Bombay was split into Maharashtra and Gujarat according to the language spoken in 1960 by the Bombay Reorganization Act. The borders are … [Read More...]
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
The best part of our trip to Chikmagalur district last summer was the time spent at the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is one of the best forest reserves that we have been to and would love … [Read More...]
Kodaikanal
Situated in the upper Palani hills at an elevation of 2,133 m (6,998 ft), Kodaikanal is a popular hill station in South India. The meaning of the name Kodaikanal is very apt “The gift of the forest” … [Read More...]
Festivals
Festival dates in Magh month – January and February 2026
Festival dates in Magh month – January and February 2026 Mouna Gowri Vratha - 21 January 2026 to 27 February 2026 Vasanth Panchami - 23 January 2026 Rathasapthami - 25 January … [Read More...]
Banni Tree
The botanical name of this tree is Prosopis spicigera. In Sanskrit it is known as Shami Vruksha. Banni tree is found in dry and arid regions at low altitudes. This tree is widely grown in … [Read More...]
Mannethithina Amavasya
Manneththina Amavasya, “mannu” means mud; “yeththu” in Kannada means bullocks and “Amavasya” means no moon day. This festival is celebrated in North Karnataka, and bullocks made of mud are worshiped … [Read More...]
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...]
Song on Lord Panduranga
This song is in praise of Lord Panduranga of Pandharpur. Panduranga appeared in Pandharpur to bless his devotee, Pundalik, who was busy serving his parents when the Lord arrived, … [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...]
Mangala Drowya and Pooje Samaanu
Mangala Drowya and Pooje Samaanu means sacred items used on auspicious occasions like marriage rituals, upanayana (sacred thread ceremony), shrimantha (arathi to pregnant women), namakarna (naming … [Read More...]
