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
Huli Thovve – Hulthovve – Daal with Vegetables – Dal Recipe
Huli Thovve is a curry prepared using lentils and vegetables. It is a popular dish during festivals and celebrations like weddings in South Karnataka. Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: … [Read More...]
Vengayam Chutney – Onion Chutney
Vengayam Chutney is served all over Tamil Nadu along with Idli or Dosa. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup fresh Coconut, grated ¼ Cup Chopped Onions 1tbsp Bengal Gram Dal 1tsp … [Read More...]
Peas Pulao
Flavored rice with peas. This recipe is from North India. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Basmathi / Long grained Rice 4 Cups Water 1 Cup Shelled Peas 1 Onion, Chopped … [Read More...]
Palak Rice – Spinach Rice Recipe
Spinach Rice is a healthy dish. This is great to pack for lunch to school or office. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Bunch Palak / Spinach, Chopped 1 Cup Rice 1 Onion, … [Read More...]
Bangalori Dal – Lentil Side Dish Recipe – Dal Recipe
Bangalori Dal is prepared using Pigeon Pea and Red Lentils. It is a tasty and healthy dish. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: ½ cup Tuvar Dal / Pigeon Pea / Red … [Read More...]
South Indian Style Avocado Raitha Recipe – Avocado in Yoghurt
Here is a healthy recipe using Avocado. Avocado raitha is easy to make and so delicious with crunchy Onions. Ingredients: 1 Avocado 2 Cups Yoghurt 1 Onion, Chopped finely 2 Green Chilies, … [Read More...]
Halpi – Fried Gram Burfi
A very easy to make sweet dish prepared using fried Gram. Another name for this recipe is Hurigadale Burfi and perfect to make during Gombe habba (Dasara). Cuisine: North Karnataka Time Required: … [Read More...]
Dragon Fruit Salad Recipe
Dragon fruit growing is catching up across India. The plants thrive in this weather and the farmers are reaping good harvest year on year. Here is a simple yet difference fruit salad using Dragon … [Read More...]
Travel
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...]
Tonnur Kere, Todanur
This amazing historical lake is spread over an area of 2,150 acres. Tonnur Kere was planned and built by the srivaishnava saint, Sri Ramanujacharya 1,000 years ago and was named by him as … [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...]
India Gate
Every time I have passed through the roads of India Gate, I could never take my eyes off this national monument. This iconic monument is located in central Delhi was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and … [Read More...]
Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore
Our school was right behind Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore and I have been on stage many times in the huge auditorium of this palace in programs that were part of school's parent’s day celebrations. I … [Read More...]
Karnataka
Karnataka has been positioned the fourth most popular destination for tourism among the 28 states of India and 7 union territories. Ancient sculptured temples are scattered in every corner of … [Read More...]
Jogigundi Waterfalls
It was not easy to visit Jogigundi waterfalls in Agumbe as we had to take police permission to visit the place. Fortunately, the police gave a green signal for us to go ahead with our plans to visit … [Read More...]
Festivals
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...]
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...]
Subramanya Shashti
Subramanya Shashti also known as Champa Shashti is celebrated honoring the birth of second son of Shiva named Subramanya / Skanda. It falls on the 6th day of the Hindu month of … [Read More...]
Dasara – Celebration of Dussehra in different regions of India – Navratri Celebrations
In Mysore, we always looked forward to Dasara, which is the Nada Habba (festival of Karnataka state) and it is not only celebrated in homes but the whole city seems to wake up from the slumber to 10 … [Read More...]
Festival dates in Bhadrapada month – August and September 2025
Bhādrapad (August – September) Ganesh Chaturthi – 27 August 2025 Ganesha aarathi song Why Ganesha is also known as Ekadantha Mystery of the term “Morya” 21 Patra … [Read More...]
Rathasapthami Rangoli
Rathasapthami is a festival in honor of Sun god. On this day a Rathasapthami rangoli / kolam (patterns drawn using chalk powder) of ratha / chariot is drawn inside the shrine of … [Read More...]
Vaikunta Chathurdashi Vratha
Vaikunta Chathurdashi Vratha is a religious practice that people vow to perform in the Hindu month of Karthika, which is October – November in the Gregorian calendar. It is performed for 14 years and … [Read More...]
