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
Menasalu – Pepper Rasam – Malnad Rasam Recipe
Menasalu is a pepper curry with Milk. This is a typical dish from the region of Shimoga, Karnataka. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 2tbsp Menasina Saarina Pudi / Pepper Masala … [Read More...]
Hurigadale Chutney Pudi – Channa Chutney Powder – Fried Gram Chutney Powder – Gun Powder Recipe
Hurigadale Chutney Pudi is a chutney powder prepared using fried gram. This is usually served with most of the South Indian Breakfast dishes. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 20 … [Read More...]
Vepudu Karam – Andhra Masala Powder Recipe
Vepudu Karam is a masala powder used to make dry side dishes using different types to vegetables like Ridge Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Brinjal, and so on. Cuisine: Andhra Pradesh Time Required: 15 … [Read More...]
Plain Sev
Also known as Om Pudi, Nylon Sev or Thin Sev, this savory looks like a nest and it is prepared using Chick Pea/Bengal Gram flour. Plain Sev adds crunchiness when added to Chaats like Bhel Puri, Papdi … [Read More...]
Ranjaka
Chutney prepared using fresh Red Chilies. Ranjaka can be stored for more than a year. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 40 Fresh Red Chilies 2 tsp Fried and Powdered Methi … [Read More...]
Mixed Vegetable Kootu – Vegetable Dal Recipe – Vegetable Lentil Curry
Curry prepared using assorted vegetables. It is prepared during auspicious ceremonies like Upanayana / Sacred thread, Weddings etc., Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1 Cup … [Read More...]
Pani Puri
Pani means water and Puri means small deep fried puffed bread. This is an extremely popular street side snack originally from Benares but is now popular all over India. The Puri is stuffed … [Read More...]
Methi Muthia – Muthiya Recipe – Wheat Flour and Fenugreek Dumplings
Steamed balls of Fenugreek and Wheat flour mixed with spices. This nutritious dish is from Gujarat. The Muthias can be deep fried and served with Tea. This is added to Undhiyo … [Read More...]
Travel
Nambhi Narayana Temple, Thodanur
The Nambhi Narayana/Lakshmi Narayana temple is the largest and the oldest temple in Thodanur. This was originally a Jain basathi/temple. Hoysala king Bittidevaraya, who was a Jain was influenced … [Read More...]
Lumbini Gardens
Nagavara Lake has had a makeover from the lake authority of India and is now known as Lumbini Gardens. The lake is spread over 43.86 hectares. The lake has been developed by the lake authority of … [Read More...]
Jaisalmer Fort
Sonar Quila / Golden fort, the living fort of Jaisalmer is fascinating and exotic. Memories of time spent here will be etched forever. Jaisalmer fort was built by Bhati Rajput ruler Jaisal in … [Read More...]
Avalanche Lake Ooty – Avalanchi Lake
Avalanche Lake, also known as Avalanchi lake is situated in South India’s Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. In the early 1800s there was a huge landslide due to heavy rainfall that occurred in this … [Read More...]
Dum Dum Rock View
A stop at Dum Dum Rock View point refreshes and rejuvenates the tired travelers. The view point is situated on the Batlakundu-Kodai Ghat road. A viewing tower is strategically constructed to get a … [Read More...]
Srirama Temple, Ponkuzhi
A stop at Srirama Temple, Ponkuzhi on the way from Mysore to Sulthan Bathery is a must, as it is situated in a very serene and scenic place. The Ponkuzhi River flowing on one side, the bamboo … [Read More...]
Havelock Island
As we cruised from Port Blair to Havelock Island, I looked forward to fulfill my dream to snorkel, sea walk, and scuba dive. Not limited to only these activities, Havelock Island has a lot to offer to … [Read More...]
Festivals
Sri Vadirajara Aradhane
Vadirajatirtharu is one of the greatest saints belonging to the Madhwa Brahmin sect. He was born in 1480 on Magha (February) Shudda Dwadashi to a Shivalli Tulu Brahmin couple, Ramabhatta and Gowri in … [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...]
Sampath Shanivara Pooja
The day next to Shravana Shukravara Pooja is Shravana Shanivara Gowri / Lakshmi Pooja also known as Sampath Shanivara Gowri / Lakshmi Pooja. This pooja / vratha / religious observance is … [Read More...]
Lord Ganesha Arathi Song
Tomorrow is Ganesh Chathurthi. Wish you all a very happy festival. My mother has written the below arathi song praising Lord Ganesha. This is in Kannada script. ಗಣೇಶನಿಗೆ ಆರತಿ ಹಾಡು ಆರುತಿ … [Read More...]
Bhagvad Gita Jayanti – Bhagvad Gita Birthday – Srimad Bhagvad Gita Jayanti
During Corona time, my quest to listen and understand the Srimad Bhagvad Gita started. My mother patiently read the Bhagvad Gita shlokas and explained each of them in Kannada. I was in awe … [Read More...]
Sri Gurubhajane Purnadarathi -Sri Sridhara Swamiji
This bhajan is sung during the Aarathi in Sridhara Ashrama. Sri Sridhara Swamiji is considered the avatar of Dattatreya. His samadhi and ashram is located in Varadahalli, Sagar taluk. There are many … [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...]
