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...]
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
Mosambi Juice Recipe – Sweet Lime Juice Recipe
Tomorrow is Rama Navami and it is a practice to prepare fruit juice and Kosambari (salad) and distribute to friends and family. Here is a Sweet Lime juice suitable for the summer and to celebrate the … [Read More...]
Cheese Straw
Cheese Straw is great to serve with tea in the evening. This can be part of a picnic basket and great to munch as you drive. Time required: 1 Hour Cookie method: Bread Crumbs … [Read More...]
Hagalkayi Podi – Bitter Gourd Chips – Karela Chips Recipe
Bitter Gourd chips. This is an authentic recipe from South Canara. Podi is served with Rice and Rasam or Sambar. Time Required: 10 Minutes + Resting Time Ingredients: 1 … [Read More...]
Ragi Mudde
Finger Millet balls served with a spicy curry. This replaces Rice for the main course in Karnataka. Cuisine: South Karnataka Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Ragi … [Read More...]
Raw Banana Fry
Raw Banana Fry is very easy to make for a tasty accompaniment to serve with Indian Bread or with Rice. Cuisine: South Indian Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 3 Raw Banana, Peeled and … [Read More...]
Mint and Cherry Tomato Salad
This is a refreshing salad to beat the heat during summer. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Mint Leaves, Chopped finely 1 Green Chili, Slit 1 Onion, Chopped finely 1/2 … [Read More...]
Hayagreeva – Split Bengal Gram Pudding – Split Black Chickpea Pudding – Maddi Recipe
Hayagreeva is a sweet dish rich in proteins prepared using Bengal Gram, Jaggery and Dry fruits. This dish is prepared in Madhwa / community households and Rayara Matha during festivals. … [Read More...]
Pista Kulfi
Indian ice cream with Pistachios. Time Required: 30 Minutes + Freezing Time Ingredients: 2 Cups Milk 1tbsp Corn flour 1tbsp Pistachios syrup 1 Cup Sugar 4tbsp Plain Khoya/Dehydrated … [Read More...]
Travel
Birds spotted in KR Nagar, Chunchanakatte and Hosa Agrahara
KR Nagar also known as Yedathore is situated 57 Km from Mysore. The ancient Arakeshwara temple is situated in KR Nagar. The small yet beautiful Chunchanakatte waterfalls is very near to this place. … [Read More...]
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
Muthanga wildlife sanctuary was established in 1973 and adjoined to the protected forest network in the Nilgiri Biosphere comprising of Nagarhole, Bandipur, and Madumalai. Rich in … [Read More...]
Kerala
State of Kerala known as God’s own country is situated to the south west of India. Capital of Kerala is Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum). Kerala with its moderate climate throughout the year is … [Read More...]
Bhavani Shankar Temple
Bhavani Shankar Temple is situated in Vasanthapura, Bangalore. The temple is more than 250 years old and the presiding deity is Sri Bhavani Shankar (Lord Shiva). The Swayambhu Linga is … [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...]
Andal Temple, Belur
Belur Chennakeshava Temple complex comprises of many temples dedicated to various deities. One such temple is the Andal temple. The presiding deity Andal is also known as Ranganayaki. This is situated … [Read More...]
Udupi Sri Krishna Temple
Udupi is famous for the Krishna Matha (monastery) established by the dwaitha philosopher Sri Madhvacharya in the 13th Century. The presiding deity of Udupi Sri Krishna Temple is fondly called as … [Read More...]
Festivals
Holi – Festival of Colors
I remember Holi being celebrated on the streets of Mysore, where the kids from the neighborhood would go begging from house to house collecting discarded things that can be burnt like mats, brooms, … [Read More...]
Sheege Hunnime
Sheege Hunnime festival is fondly remembered by my mother. The excerpt follows… My dad seemed to be in a very celebrative mood. He ordered the servants to get the bullock cart ready and also … [Read More...]
Dasara Gombe – Doll arrangement – Golu – 2024
Ten days of festivities begins in India with great devotion. Dasara is celebrated in different ways in various regions of our country. The celebration is the same, which is "Good over … [Read More...]
Habbada Adige – Festival Food Recipes
Festivals are time for a variety of food to be cooked and relished by one and all at home. The Habbada Adige (festive food) is prepared without Onion and Garlic. In Karnataka, the following dishes are … [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...]
Karthika Somavaragalu
Kantheyasya Lasathkaala Garalam Gangaajalam Masthake Giriraajaraja Thanayaa Jaaya Bhavaani Sathi Nandi Skanda Ganaadhiraaja Sahithaa Sri Vishwanaatha Prabhu Kashi Mandira Samsthithokhila … [Read More...]
Rakhsha Bandhan
Rakhsha Bandhan festival is a celebration of the brother-sister bonding, celebrated mainly in North India. It falls on Poornima / full moon day in the Hindu moth of Shravana. August - September … [Read More...]
