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...]
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...]
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
Ammini Kozhukattai Payasa – Rice Dumplings Pudding Recipe
Ammini Kozhukattai Payasa is a pudding where steamed rice balls are dunked into a sweet coconut poppy seeds preparation. This is prepared as an offering to Lord Ganesha during Ganesha Chaturthi … [Read More...]
Uddina Unde
Happy Krishna Janmashtami! Uddina Unde is very easy to make sweet dish. This is unique as it is prepared using whole black gram. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 20 … [Read More...]
Banana Flower Chutney
Banana flower chutney is made often in South and coastal Karnataka. It is served along with plain rice and ghee. Cuisine: Karnataka Time required: 15 Minutes Preparation time: 30 … [Read More...]
Chutney Paneer Sandwich
Cottage cheese and Mint chutney sandwiches. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: Wheat Bread or White Bread Slices Few thin slices of Paneer/Cottage Cheese ½ Cup Pudina/Mint … [Read More...]
Poha Kali Mirch Chivda
This is a spicy snack prepared with beaten rice. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Thick Poha / Beaten Rice 2tbsp Groundnuts 1 – 2 tsp Pepper Powder ¼ Cup sliced Dry … [Read More...]
Grape Lettuce Salad
Salad with Grapes is refreshing during summer and a healthy snacking option. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp Vinegar or Lemon Juice 2 tsp minced shallots or Onions 1/2 tsp minced Garlic 1/4 … [Read More...]
Kadalebele Mavinakayi Chutney
Bengal Gram and Mango Chutney. Time Required: 5 Minutes + Soaking Time Picture - Chutney served with Guntpongalu Ingredients: 2tbsp Kadalebele/Bengal Gram 4tbsp Grated fresh Coconut 3 … [Read More...]
Subz Bahaar – Vegetables cooked with spices – Stir fried Vegetables
Subz Bahaar is a delicious side dish prepared using assorted vegetables and spices. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 Carrot, diced 1 Potato, peeled and diced 5 … [Read More...]
Travel
Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur
Jaigarh fort also known as Victory fort is one of the most beautiful and unscathed forts in India. In 1726, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh built this fort on a hill known as Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles) … [Read More...]
Maharaja’s Sanskrit College, Mysore
The Maharaja’s Sanskrit school was started by then Maharaja of Mysuru, H.H.Krishnaraja Wodeyar III in 1868. The Maharaja was an expert in Kannada and Sanskrit languages. He was scholar and a writer … [Read More...]
Doddabetta Peak, Ooty
“Dodda” means big and “Betta” means hill in Kannada language spoken by the Badaga tribe of Ooty. Doddabetta is situated 10 Km from Ooty at 2,623 meters above sea level and it is the highest peak in … [Read More...]
India Gate
Every time I have passed through the roads of India Gate, I could never take my eyes off this national monument. This iconic monument is located in central Delhi was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and … [Read More...]
Gomatagiri
Gomatagiri is situated in Bettadoor in Mysore district. Gomatagiri is a major Jain center. In the 11th Century, a 10-meter-tall granite statue of Gometeshwara also known as Bahubali is installed on … [Read More...]
Attiveri Bird Sanctuary
Picture1 - Guards and officials of Attiveri at the entrance of the Sanctuary Attiveri bird sanctuary is situated in Kalghatgi taluk, Dharwad district of North Karnataka. It is spread over an area … [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
Kojagari Lakshmi Puja
Kojagari Lakshmi Puja is perfomed in West Bengal, Orissa, and Assam. It falls on the full moon day in the Hindu month Ashwin, September – October according to Gregorian calendar. For the festival date … [Read More...]
Children’s Day
The UN General Assembly suggested that all countries should declare one day in a year as Children’s day. The United Nations declared November 20th as Universal Children’s Day. This day is for the … [Read More...]
Chaitra Navratri
Chaitra Navratri also known as Varshik Navratri is a festival observed for nine days in the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April in Gregorian Calendar). The festival starts on the first day of Chaitra … [Read More...]
Hire Gowri Pooja – Dodda Gowri Pooja – Gowri Hunnime
Hire Gowri Pooja also known as Dodda Gowri Pooja and Gowri Hunnime is celebrated with devotion in North Karnataka. Below is the write up by my mother on this festival in Kannada script. This … [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
Vasant Panchami
"Yaa Kundendu tushaara haaradhavalaa, Yaa shubhravastraavritha Yaa veenavara dandamanditakara, Yaa shwetha padmaasanaa, Yaa brahmaachyutha shankara prabhritibhir Devaisadaa Vanditha … [Read More...]
