If the carpet is slipping, spread cling foil below the carpet, the carpet will not slip. If the edge of the carpet is folded and there is a chance of people slipping, keep few ice cubes below the … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Phalgun month – February and March 2026
Festival dates in Phalgun month – February and March 2026 Phālgun (February – March) Sri Raghavendra Swami Jayanthi – 24 February 2026 Holi – 2 to 4 March 2026 … [Read More...]
Happy Shivaratri 2026
As Lord Shiva is Trinetra (3 eyes), Bilva leaves are offered on this auspicious day of Maha Shivaratri. Some devotees feast and few fast on this day. Devotees also do Jagran (wake the … [Read More...]
Flower Arrangement – Tall and strong
Heliconia is best for flower arrangements, as they last for a very long time. When teamed with Philodendron leaves, it makes a striking arrangement. Materials required: 1 Golden torch … [Read More...]
Ulundogare recipe – Urad Dal Rice recipe – Ullandogare – Ulundhorai
Ulundogare is prepared for naivedya (blessed food) in temples. It is a healthy meal with the right amount of carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. The flavor is derived from roasted … [Read More...]
Ikigai Café
Ikigai is a Japanese concept pronounced as ee-key-guy. It means a sense of purpose to wake up in the morning. This resonates perfectly with Navya, who has conceptualized this unique café “Ikigai” at … [Read More...]
February 2026 Hints
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
Mamla Chaat – Mango Papad Chat Recipe – Mango Bar Chat Recipe
Mamla Chaat is a street food prepared using Mango Leather. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 20 small squares of Mamla Chili Powder Roasted Jeera / … [Read More...]
Shakarkandi Fry – Sweet Potato Fry Recipe
Shakarkandi Fry is a dry side dish prepared using Sweet Potatoes. Children will love this as it tastes like Chaat! Cuisine: North India Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 3 - 4 … [Read More...]
Mosappu – Leafy Vegetables side dish Recipe – Hari Sabji Subzi Recipe
This is a very healthy curry and is prepared using assorted leafy vegetable and lentils. Mosappu is a favorite among the Vokkaliga community in Karnataka and also relished by others. The … [Read More...]
Shavige Pakoda
The winter air penetrating into the warm homes makes one crave for spicy, crispy fritters with a cup of hot masala tea. How about some Vermicelli fritters to satisfy your taste buds!? Why not, did u … [Read More...]
Akki Ubba Rotti – Rice Flat Bread Recipe – Akki Rotti – Chawal Roti
Puffed bread prepared using Rice Flour, which is very popular in Coorg district. "Ubba" in Kannada means puffed up. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Rice Flour Add 2 … [Read More...]
Navanakki Holige – Foxtail Millet Poli – Kakum Puran Poli – Hurakki Holige Recipe
Today is Navrathri Padya (first day of Dasara) and Holige sweet dish is a must have on this day in Mysore. This holige is prepared using Navanakki (Foxtail millet) and Navanakki Holige is also … [Read More...]
Palak Mangodi
Green Gram dumplings cooked in Spinach gravy. A dish from Rajasthan. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: ½ Cup Mangodi 1 big bunch Palak / Spinach or Methi / Fenugreek … [Read More...]
Rambutan Mojito – Rambutan Juice
Summer fruit Rambutan is available once a year during July - August. You can just enjoy the fruit or can make this tasty Mojito. Time required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 10 Rambutans Few … [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...]
Channapattana – Channapatna
Have you ever played with a Channapattana toy? I have, and there are many children in South India who have grown up playing with Channapattana toys. During Dasara, 70 percent of the doll arrangements … [Read More...]
North Goa Beaches
The 131 Kms of Goa coastline is dotted with beautiful beaches fringed by palm trees, carpeted by soft sand and soaked by the Arabian Sea. It is an ideal destination for beach lovers. Picture1 - … [Read More...]
Kalahatti Waterfalls
Picture1 - On the way to Kalahatti Falls Kalahatti waterfall is nestled in the midst of the enchanting Kalhatti ghats of Nilgiri birosphere. It is situated 14 Kms from Ooty and 15 Kms from … [Read More...]
Bannari Amman Temple
Bannari Amman Temple is situated in the picturesque Sathyamangala forest, West of Tamil Nadu state. The forest is situated in Erode district. The presiding deity of the temple is Mariamma … [Read More...]
Maharana Pratap Singh Memorial – Udaipur
The Maharana Pratap singh memorial is located on top of Moti Magri / Pearl Hill in Udaipur, Rajasthan. This memorial was set up by Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar who took the help of a public … [Read More...]
Kaikondarahalli Lake Bengaluru
Kaikondarahalli Lake is situated near Sarjapur road. Thanks to active citizens who identified the dumping yard to be a dying lake and decided to rejuvenate the lake along with the help of the … [Read More...]
Festivals
Surya Stotra
Today is Rathasapthami and here is a beautiful stotra / hymn in praise of the sun written by Lakshmisha in Jaimini Mahabharatha. Kannada script: ಸೂರ್ಯ ಸ್ತೋತ್ರ ಮಿತ್ರಾಯ ಸೂರ್ಯಾಯ ಹಂಸಾಯ … [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...]
Vaikunta Chathurdashi Vratha
Vaikunta Chathurdashi Vratha is a religious practice that people vow to perform in the Hindu month of Karthika, which is October – November in the Gregorian calendar. It is performed for 14 years and … [Read More...]
Song on Lord Shiva – Devotional Song
Wish you all a very happy Mahashivarathri. My mother has written this song in praise of Lord Shiva in Kannada Script. ಶಿವನ ಮಹಾತ್ಮೆ ಹಾಡು ಜಯತು ಜಯತು ಶ್ರೀಮಹಾದೇವಾ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಾ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ ।।ಪ।। ಜಗವ … [Read More...]
King Raghu and Vijayadashami – Importance of Banni Tree – English Version
King Raghu of Raghuvamsha fame was a brave, generous, humble, and sensible ruler of Ayodhya. He had won many battles and his treasury was filled to the brim. On the behest of his guru Vashishta, he … [Read More...]
Sri Raghavendra Swamy Aradhane
Picture1 - Sri Raghavendra Swamy Pujyaya Raghavendraya | Satyadharma Ratayacha | Bhajatam Kalpavrikshaya | Namathaam Kamadhenave || O divine Sri Raghavendra Swamy I salute you - the one who … [Read More...]
Udaka Shanti Pooja
Udaka Shanti Pooja is performed before major events like marriage, upanayana, gruha pravesha, and so on. This pooja is performed for peace and harmony in the house. First, Ganesha is worshiped. … [Read More...]
