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...]
January 2026 Hints
To clear baking mess in the kitchen, crush a piece of aluminium foil and get to scrub. It will clear the mess from your pots and pans in no time. How to clean kids scribbling on the wall? Use … [Read More...]
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...]
Paryaya of Sri Krishna Matha (Krishna Temple) of Udupi
Paryaya is a ritualistic system by which the pontiffs of the eight muttts of Udupi, by turn, take up the responsibility of worshipping the deity at the Sri Krishna temple. The ceremony of the handing … [Read More...]
Makara Shankrathi Platter 2026 – Pongal Platter
Happy Makara Shankranthi! The Sun moves and the cold bids goodbye. This time of the year is celebrated with harvest and food. … [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...]
Palash Tree
This tree blooms during February and covers the landscape red thus deriving the other name Flame of the Forest. Botanical name of Palash tree is Butea monosperma belonging to family Fabaceae. … [Read More...]
Vasant Panchami
"Yaa Kundendu tushaara haaradhavalaa, Yaa shubhravastraavritha Yaa veenavara dandamanditakara, Yaa shwetha padmaasanaa, Yaa brahmaachyutha shankara prabhritibhir Devaisadaa Vanditha … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Apple-Cinnamon Wontons
Baked packets filled with Cinnamon flavored Apple. Time Required: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup chopped Apple 1tbsp Brown Sugar 1ts Lemon Juice ½ tsp Cinnamon powder 2 tbsp Sugar … [Read More...]
Kayi Holige – Nariyal Poli Recipe – Kayi Obbattu Recipe – Thengai Poli Recipe
A sweet bread stuffed with Coconut mixture. Kayi Holige is prepared during festivals especially during Gowri-Ganesha festival. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 1 … [Read More...]
Alu Bhaji – Aloo Bhaji Recipe – Potato Side Dish Recipe
A simple and easy to prepare Potato side dish. Alu Bhaji is prepared in North India on a daily basis and is served with Poori and Phulka. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 4 … [Read More...]
Coconut Rice
This is also known as Thuppada anna / Ghee Rice, which is very popular in Karnataka. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 4 Cups Cooked Rice 1 sprig Curry leaves, Chopped finely 5 - 6 … [Read More...]
Honey and Cinnamon Buns
Honey and Cinnamon Buns are a favorite among children during holidays. Number of Buns: 12 Ingredients: ¼ Cup Butter, Softened ½ Cup Honey ½ Cup Chopped toasted nuts 2 tsp Cinnamon … [Read More...]
Guava Raitha – Amrud Raitha Recipe – Peru Raitha Recipe – Guava in Yogurt Sauce
A yogurt dish prepared using ripe Guava. Cuisine: North Karnataka Time Required: 10 Minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients 2 Ripe Guavas 1½ Cups Curds/Yoghurt 1 – 2 Green Chilies, Chopped … [Read More...]
Panch Phoran – Spices of Bengal – Five Spices
Bengali, Assamese and Oriya cuisine is tempered with Panch phoran, which is a combination of 5 spices - Fennel Seeds / Saunf, Cumin Seeds / Jeera, Fenugreek Seeds / Methi, Nigella Seeds / Kalonji, … [Read More...]
Lachchi Gojju – Sweet and Sour Lentil Recipe – Gotsu Recipe – Katti Meethi Dal Recipe
My dad’s close friend Lakshminarasimha Rao whose nickname was "Lachchi" shared Kadalebele Gojju recipe with my grandmother a few decades ago. This dish, which is sweet and sour with the aroma of … [Read More...]
Travel
Manchinbele Dam
Manchinbele dam or Manchanabele dam is situated 40 Kms from Bangalore in Manchinbele village, Magadi Taluk. The dam is built across Arkavathi River. When your expectations are at its lowest … [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...]
Nagarhole
My first encounter with wild life and forests was when the whole family comprising of my grandparents, parents, aunt, sister and me visited Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary in 1977 for 3 nights. As a … [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...]
Kaup Beach
Our unplanned visit to Kaup Beach pronounced as Kapu was a pleasant surprise. The character of the Kaup beach is enhanced by the striking black and white light house built on a sprawling rock on the … [Read More...]
Pondicherry Promenade
Pondicherry promenade or sea face as it is popularly known as is 1.5 kms long running along the beach. This is also known as Gourbert Avenue. A walk on the promenade is rejuvenating. There are many … [Read More...]
Sri Vidyashankara Temple, Sringeri
The Vidyashankara Temple was built in the year 1338 A.D. entirely using stone by King Bhuvanaikadeva, at Sringeri. The temple is built in stone adopting both Hoysala Chalukya and Dravidian … [Read More...]
Festivals
Chhat Pooja
Thou by whose luster all the world of life comes forth, and by thy beams again returns unto its rest, O surya with the golden hair, ascend for us day after day, and still bringing purer innocence – … [Read More...]
Goddess Sharadamba Utsava
Happy Saraswathi Pooja 2014. In Sringeri, Karnataka, during Dasara festival, the utsava murthy (procession idol) of Goddess Sharadamba (Saraswathi) is taken in a small chariot around the temple … [Read More...]
Valentine’s Day
Congratulations and Celebrations When I tell everyone that you're in love with me Congratulations and Jubilations I want the world to know I'm happy as can be…. This popular love song is written … [Read More...]
Morada Bagina
Bagina is an offering of everything essential and dear to you. It is believed that you will be blessed with all the things that you desire by performing particular vratas/ vowed religious observance … [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...]
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...]
Dhanur Masa Poojas
Dhanur Masa Pooja as the name implies is to be performed in the Hindu month of Dhanur Masa, December – January according to Gregorian calendar. This year (2017) it is from 16th December to 15th … [Read More...]
