Add baking soda while washing fruits and vegetable, this will remove any type of contamination. Add sparkling water to Pani puri dough. The Puris will turn out crisp. Add oil while boiling … [Read More...]
Malnad Style Beetroot Kayi Chutney
I tasted this Beetroot chutney at Sridhara Paduka Mandira in Bengaluru. The saying that god prasada is divine and satisfying is so true. The humble lunch comprising to Rice huli, saru, and … [Read More...]
Lord Jaganath Rath Yatra
The famous Chariot festival of Orissa state falls in the month of Ashada (June - July). The Rath Yatra is one of the oldest and biggest festival of India held in Puri, Odisha … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Ashadha month – July and August 2026
Festival dates in Ashadha month – July and August 2026 Āshādha (July - August) - From 15 July to 12 August 2026 Ashada Shukravara Lakmi Pooja - 17 July, 24 July, 31 July, … [Read More...]
Flower Arrangement – Peaced
Who better than Gautham Buddha to represent Peace? This arrangement using Bamboo and Buddha bust gives out the most peaceful oriental vibe. The famous Three Refuges (or Triple Gem) in … [Read More...]
Water Apple Salad Recipe
Water Apple in White and Red are available in plenty during May End to June End. This fruit though tasteless is considered good for health. I tried this recipe and the fruit became a bit … [Read More...]
July 2026 Hints
When using Banana leaves as a wrap, iron using an electric ironing machine iron and then use them. Add a pinch of salt at each stage of cooking, for example, add a pinch when sautéing Onions, … [Read More...]
Flower Arrangement – Rock Solid
In nature, wild flowers gently peep out from rocks and its crevices. This looks very beautiful. We can introduce rocks in our gardens for an aesthetic look. Similarly, rocks can be … [Read More...]
Yoga Narasimha and Saint Ramanujacharya temple, Todanur
The Yoga Narasimha and Saint Ramanujacharya temple is on a hillock and has been renovated recently and was sporting a fresh coat of paint. This temple , which is 1000 years old is built in the Chola … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Jyaishtha month – June and July 2026
Festival dates in Jyaishtha month – June and July 2026 Adhika Jyaishtha (17th May - 15th June) Vata Savitri Vratha / Phala Poornima - 29 June 2026 Kara Hunnime / Bhoomi Hunnime … [Read More...]
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...]
Neeru Dosa – Thin Rice Dosa
"Neeru" in Kannada means water. Neeru Dosa is prepared with a batter as thin as water and hence the name. Cuisine: Udupi Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Time Serves: … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Stuffed Parwal – Stuffed Pointed Gourd Recipe
Pointed Gourd stuffed with Onion, Potatoes and spices. Time required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 7 – 8 Parwal / Pointed Gourd 2tbsp Oil 2 Green Chilies, Chopped finely 1tsp Mustard … [Read More...]
Palak Chutney – Spinach Chutney Recipe
Palak Chutney is prepared using Spinach. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Palak/Spinach 2tsp Urad Dal/Split Black Gram 3tsp Coconut 5 - 6 Green Chilies 2" piece … [Read More...]
Kairi Chi Dal – Chikpea Mango Salad Recipe – Kadalebele Mavinakayi Kosambari Recipe
Kairi Chi Dal is a salad prepared using Bengal Gram Dal and Raw Mango. This is distributed among women who are invited for Haldi Kumkum on Gudi Padwa (New Year) and Ganesh idol visarjan … [Read More...]
Saava Aloo Paratha – Dill Potato Flat Bread Recipe
Saava Aloo Paratha is an Indian Bread stuffed with Dill and Potato mixture. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 3 - 4 Potatoes, Boiled, Peeled and mashed 1 Bunch … [Read More...]
Kaddu Palak Paratha – Pumpkin and Spinach Indian Bread
Indian bread with Sweet Pumpkin and Spinach. Time Required: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup grated Kaddu / Sweet Pumpkin 1 Cup Chopped Spinach 1½ Cups Wheat Flour 1 tsp Chili Powder 2 … [Read More...]
Paan Ki Laddoo Recipe – Betel Leaf Coconut Laddoo – Paan Coconut Laddoo Recipe
Paan or Betel leaf is an integral part of Indian culture. Every occasion ends with guests being served with Paan prepared using Betel leaves, Gulkand (rose petal preserve), Betel nuts, Saunf, … [Read More...]
Mango Rice – Mavinakayi Chitranna
It is locally called as Mavinakayi Chitranna, it is a spicy rice prepared using raw mangoes and spices. This is usually prepared during Ugadi festival along with Huranada Holige/Sweet … [Read More...]
Cottage Cheese and Asparagus Stir fry
Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1” thin strips of Cottage Cheese / Paneer 12 Asparagus 1 Red Chili, Chopped finely 1 tsp Cumin Seeds / Jeera Juice of ½ Lemon ½ tsp Crushed … [Read More...]
Travel
Karighatta
Picture1 - Karighatta view from Nimishamba “Kari” in Kannada means black and “Ghatta” means hill. Karighatta is a hill 20Kms from Mysore just after Srirangapatna on the right side of the highway … [Read More...]
Mattu Beach Udupi
Mattu Beach is located around 10 kilometres from Udupi. A beautiful stretch of pristine Beach secluded from the commercial hullabaloo. An evening spent here transports to another zone. Watch the … [Read More...]
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...]
Thirunelli Temple
Thirunelli Temple is a 5000 year ancient temple and the presiding deity is Thirunelli Perumal / Lord Vishnu. Legend says that Lord Brahma the creator performed a yagna (an elaborate ritual) and … [Read More...]
Iruppu Falls
Another spectacular sight in the Western Ghats is the Iruppu falls. Lakshmanatheertha river originates in the Brahmagiri hills in the Western ghats and falls elegantly at this place from a height of … [Read More...]
Bryant Park Kodaikanal
Bryant Park is a botanical garden spread over 20.5 acres of land in Kodaikanal. The park is named after a forest officer from Madurai, H.D.Bryant who planned and built the park in … [Read More...]
Temples of Mysore Palace
Picture1 - Mysore Palace Ambavilas / Mysore Palace complex comprises of many Hindu temples. The oldest temple was built in the 14th century and the newest one was built in 1953. Kote Anjaneyaswamy … [Read More...]
Festivals
Saraswathi Prarthane – Prayer to Goddess Saraswathi
Today is Saraswathi Pooja, which is part of Navrathri celebrations. This is a prarthane (prayer) to Goddess Saraswathi written by my grandfather Sri M.M.Patil in 1969. ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥನೆ ಕಂದ … [Read More...]
Vijayothsava – Vijayadashami – Importance of Banni – Kannada Version
Story of King Raghu (of Raghuvamsha) written by my mother in Kannada script. This story appears in the Ramayana and my mother has written in simple words for easy understanding. Click here for … [Read More...]
Ganesh Chathurthi – Ganesha Festival
I have extremely fond memories of Ganesha-Gowri festival. It was one of the grand festivals of the year for the family and for Mysore city itself. Our road would be decorated with serial lights, as … [Read More...]
Bhagvad Gita Aarathi Song – Bhagvad Gita Jayanthi – Bhagvad Gita Birthday
Bhagvad Gita Aarathi Song is a prayer that is sung after reading the Srimad Bhagvad Gita book. Known as Gita Arati, the verses are found at the end of the 18th chapter of the Bhagvad Gita … [Read More...]
Aanai Pandige – Aane Habba – Karthika Deepotsava
Aanai Pandige Karthikai also known as Karthika Deepotsava, Aane / Elephant Habba is an important festival of Iyengars (Vishishtha Advaitha sect) of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It is … [Read More...]
Dasara Gombe – Dolls Arrangement 2023
The best part of Navratri / Dushehra / Dasara celebrations in Mysuru was visiting neighbour's homes for the Gombe Arathi (doll arrangement / Golu) and enjoying the traditional and delicious sweets and … [Read More...]
Nariyal Poornima
The fisherman of Daman and Kolis of Coastal Maharashtra look forward to celebrate Nariyal Poornima festival as it signifies retreating monsoon and the commencement of their fishing activity. Nariyal … [Read More...]
