Raitha is a dish prepared using Yoghurt in India. This is served as an accompaniment with Indian Bread and Pulav or Biryani (Spicy flavorful rice). During summer this is a prepared dish in most of … [Read More...]
May 2026 Hints
To preserve your expensive shoes, slide each separately into zip bags and hot blow over them to get a perfect shoe cover. To unclog shower pores, place a paper towel over the shower head, pour … [Read More...]
Happy Narasimha Jayanthi 2026
Tomorrow is Sri Narasimha Jayanthi, may this day make you stronger with immense devotion to the god. This is Sri Lakshmi Narasimha sculpture at Hampi. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Karvalambam … [Read More...]
Nanneshwara Temple, Lakkundi
The Nannesvara temple is located to the west of Kasivisvesvara temple in Lakkundi. This 11th century Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Adam Hardy, architecture scholar and … [Read More...]
Sooryanarayana Temple, Lakkundi – Suryanarayana temple
Sun plays a vital role in our lives and the whole mankind, animals, plants, and birds thrive because of the sunlight. Hence, Sun is worshipped throughout India. Rathasapthami festival is … [Read More...]
Brahma Jinalaya – Jain Basadi – Lakkundi
Brahma Jinalaya is a Jain Basadi / temple built in the 11th century by Attimabbe mother of Ahniga Masavadi the ruler of Lakkundi. Queen Attimabbe was generous and a benefactor of Kannada … [Read More...]
Kashivishwanatha Temple, Lakkundi
Kashivishwanatha / Lord Shiva Temple is the most flamboyant of all the temples in Lakkundi with intricate designs carved on the shikara / towers and the doorways. Kashivishwanatha … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Vaisakh month – April and May 2026
Festival dates in Chaitra month – March and April 2026 Vaishākh (April – May) Akshaya Tritiya – 19 April 2026 Basava Jayanthi– 20 April 2026 Ramanujacharya … [Read More...]
Lakkundi
Lakkundi is also known as Lokki Gundi and it is a place filled with history, striking yet forgotten Hindu and Jain temples, wells, inscriptions and museum . This village is situated 12 kms … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Vegetable Medley
Vegetables tossed in herbs and tomato puree. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Green Capsicum 1 Red Pepper 1 Yellow Pepper 1 Zucchini 1 Onion Few Italian Basil leaves 1/4 tsp … [Read More...]
Sabudana Khichdi – Sago Polenta Recipe – Sabakki Khichadi Recipe
Sabudana Khichdi is a dish prepared using Sago pearls. This is usually prepared on days of vratas / religious observance and festivals like Shivarathri, Ekadashi, Nagarachauthi etc. Cuisine: North … [Read More...]
Black Rice Tomato Soup Recipe
It is that time of the year when the cold bites even in South India! Steaming hot Black Rice Tomato Soup would be so ideal for the evening with a Bread infused with herbs! Time required: 30 … [Read More...]
Paper Dosa Recipe – Paper Thin Crepes – South Indian Dosa Recipe
Paper Dosa is thin as paper crepes prepared in most of the restaurants in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Whenever you order this in the restaurant, you are sure to catch the attention as it makes the … [Read More...]
SAN FRAN Super Salad
A complete meal by itself, I had SAN FRAN Super Salad at an airport in Europe for dinner. I have recreated the recipe with locally available ingredients. Time required: 20 … [Read More...]
Papad Boondi Subzi – Papadum Side Dish – Side dish with Chikpea Pearls
The first time I tasted the Papad Subzi was in school. My classmate who was from Rajasthan used to get this Subzi and I used to love the khatta - meetha (sweet sour) taste of the dish. … [Read More...]
Gongura Thokku – Sorelle Leaves Chutney
Gongura/Hibiscus cannabinus/Sorelle leaves is a kind of leaf related to roselle. These leaves can be preserved by preparing pickles/thokku/pachchadi. A hot favorite among natives of Andhra … [Read More...]
Saunth Panak – Dry Ginger Drink – Shunti Panaka
In Maharashtra, during Rama Navami, Saunth Panak a drink is prepared using Dry Ginger and Jaggery to distribute among friends. Cuisine: Maharashtra Time Required: 5 … [Read More...]
Travel
Patwon Ki Haveli, Jaisalmer
Haveli or Bungalows of the by gone era in Rajasthan are as big and beautiful as the palaces. Patwon Ki Haveli is the biggest Haveli in Rajasthan and is situated in Jaisalmer near the Patwa … [Read More...]
Phantom Rock
Phantom Rock also known locally as Cheengeri Mala is a skull shaped rock on a metamorphic rocky hill. When we visited it was raining continuously and hence we could not attempt to climb the … [Read More...]
Notre Dame des Anges Church, Puducherry
Notre Dame des Anges (Our Lady of Angels Church) in Puducherry is a historic Greco-Roman style church built in 1855. It is known for its distinctive orange-pink facade, limestone interior, and … [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...]
Horanadu
Annapoorne sadapoorne shankarapranavallabhe Gyanavairagyasiddhyartham bhiksham dehi cha parvati|| Meaning of the above verse is in praise of Goddess Annapoorneswari and the meaning is as … [Read More...]
Bhadra Dam – Lakkavalli Dam
Bhadra Dam also known as Lakkavalli Dam is built over the Bhadra River in Chikkamagaluru district in 1965. Bhadra River is a tributary of Tungabhadra River. The height of the dam is 59.13 metres … [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...]
Festivals
Krishna Janmashtami – Gokulashtami – Birth of Lord Krishna
"Yathra Yogeeshwara Krishno | Yathra Partho Dhanurdharaha | Thathra Shree Vijayo Bhuthir | Dhruvaneethirmimathirmama ||" The meaning of the above extract from the Gita is “wherever Krishna … [Read More...]
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...]
Naga Rangoli – Snake Floor Design
The Naga rangolis / patterns shown below are drawn on Nagara Chauthi and Nagara Panchami festivals. Click on the image to see a bigger image. Rangoli drawn on Nagara Chauthi: Rangoli … [Read More...]
Oiling ritual song – ಎಣ್ಣೆ ಹಚ್ಚುವಾಗ ಹೇಳುವ ಹಾಡು
This is a beautiful song written by Sri Purandara Dasaru to sing during the head oiling ritual, which is the beginning of auspicious occasions like festivals, weddings, upanayana (sacred thread … [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...]
Manmatha or Kama – the god of love
Another interesting statue in Nanjanagudu is that of Manmatha or Kama - the god of love (Kama Samhara (killing) Murthy (idol)). During Holi festival, effigy of Manmatha or Kama is burnt, which is … [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...]
