In North India, it is a practice to burn effigies of Ravana (Demon king of Sri Lanka) to signify good over evil on Vijyadashami day (tenth day of Dasara festival). Wish you readers a very Happy … [Read more...]
Happy Durgashtami 2021 – Durga Pooja – Dasara Durga Pooja
The eighth day of Dasara is celebrated as Durgashtami and Goddess Durga is worshiped across India. Wish you all a happy Durgashtami. Let Goddess Durga give you immense strength and energy! … [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...]
Gombe Arathi Haadu – Dolls Arathi Song – Golu Song – Dolls Arrangement Song
In Mysore, during Dasara festival, there is a tradition of arranging dolls on 7 steps or 9 steps. Various dolls passed on from generations are removed from boxes, dusted, and arranged according to … [Read more...]
Happy Durgashtami 2019
The 8th day of Dasara / Navaratri is Durgashtami. This is a state festival of West Bengal. The goddess is worshiped along with Ganesha, Subramanya, and Saraswathi in West Bengal. … [Read more...]
Happy Saraswathi Pooja 2019
As children we were taught to chant Saraswathi shloka. I chant this to this day. Our elders always advised us to worship Ma Saraswathi and seek her blessings. Here is the lyrics of "Ya Kundendu … [Read more...]
Happy Durgashtami 2017
Today is ashtami, the eight day of Dasara and it is Durgashtami. Mother Durga was born on this day to drive out the evil (jealousy, anger, arrogance) from our lives. May goddess Durga … [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...]
Jai Durga Mata
Happy Durgashtami - 2014 to all! Jai Durga Mata! … [Read more...]
ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ಆರತಿ ಹಾಡು – Aarathi Song
During Dasara, Saraswathi is worshiped and on this day few people choose to arrange the dolls. For the festival date click here. The below song dedicated to Goddess Sarawathi is written by my … [Read more...]
Mysore State Anthem
The existence of Mysore State Anthem was bought to my notice by my dad, who during his primary school days would sing the anthem every day. In 1881, the British decided to give back the state … [Read more...]
Huli Vesha during Dasara
The above picture was taken in Polali, Udupi District During Dasara in South Canara and Udupi district, people of a particular community dress up like a Lion or Tiger representing the vehicle of … [Read more...]
Ayudha Pooja – Navami
During Ayudha Pooja vehicles, armor, weapons are worshiped. As the Jaipur rulers are the descendants of Suryavamsha, their emblem is also Surya / Sun. Guns and arrows are arranged in the shape … [Read more...]
Vijayadashami
A grand Dasara procession is organized in Mysore on Vijayadashami. Folk dances are also part of the procession. Garudi dolls in the procession attract a lot of attention. These colourful … [Read more...]
Durga Pooja – Ashtami
In Bengal Durga Pooja during Dasara is performed with immense devotion. On this day in Mysore, it is customary to prepare Ambode and distribute to kids. … [Read more...]
Happy Dasara
A huge effigy of the demon king Ravana is burst into flames in North India to signify the triumph of good over evil during Dasara / Dushehra festival. Wish you all a happy festival and enjoy your … [Read more...]
Ayudha Puja
Ayudha Pooja is a celebration during Dasara. On this day the weapons used during war were worshiped in the palace. The common people worship machines, implements and vehicles at home, factories and … [Read more...]
Mysore Dasara Flower Show
Mysoreans love gardening and every house will have at least a Tulasi and Money plant growing in a pot. To encourage this wonderful hobby, a flower show on a grand scale is held by the … [Read more...]
Navaratri Golu – Dolls Arrangement during Dasara
This is in continuation of the post “Traditional Dolls Arrangement”. The custom of arranging dolls during Navaratri / Dasara is also followed in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. In these states … [Read more...]
Mysore – Mysuru
Mysore is a heritage city and pride of Karnataka. It is a beautiful city with rich history, legends, monuments, educational centers, kings, palaces, museums, lakes, parks, culture, literature, arts, … [Read more...]
