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Happy Ayudha Pooja 2026

Depending on the number of Ayudha / weapons that the ruler owned decided how powerful he was in that region.  Weapons comprised of daggers, guns, revolvers, swords, cannons, cannons on wheels and … [Read More...]

Ramaswamy Circle, Mysuru

Our house was just behind hundred-foot road and I must have passed on this road leading to Ramaswamy circle a zillion times. Ramaswamy circle was like the head of the hundred-foot road. Jhansi Lakshmi … [Read More...]

Ambujavalli Temple Mysuru Palace

I remember my grandparents always taking me to this temple for a special pooja.  While the pooja was getting done, I would be running around the temple premises and also sit on the beautifully … [Read More...]

Coriander Rice Recipe

Coriander Rice Recipe is a simple and quick recipe using lots of Coriander and Raw Mango or Lemon.  As this dish is a dry dish, it is very convenient to pack for school lunch boxes or picnics or … [Read More...]

India loves to pose – 59

India loves to pose series contains random pictures of people in different moods and gears captured during a moment in their story. I believe that behind every face lies a story. The smile, the … [Read More...]

October 2026 Hints

Tie a stole to the airplane or car seat top portion and rest your head in the pouch for a good snooze. Keep your Phone in a zip lock bag and hang it on the airplane/train food tray and lock … [Read More...]

Vegetarian Recipes

Karela Masala Fry

Bitter gourd stir fried with spices until crispy is a great accompaniment to any type of Indian Bread. Cuisine: North Indian Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Bitter gourd, cut … [Read More...]

Badanekayi Gojju

Badanekayi Gojju is a sweet and tangy dish prepared using Brinjal/Egg Plant. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: ¼ Kg Blue Birnjal/Egg Plant 7 – 8 Green … [Read More...]

Onion Dosa

South Indian pancakes with Onion toppings.  The aroma that arises while preparing this Dosa is sure to increase the hunger pangs of everyone at home. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking and … [Read More...]

Groundnut Dip

Here is a nutty dip prepared using Groundnut. Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: Half Cup Roasted Groundnuts, Crushed 1 Cup Hung Yoghurt / Curds 2 tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves 2 - 3 … [Read More...]

Vegetable Stock

Vegetable Stock Recipe.  A very important ingredient while making soups. Time Required: 30 Minutes to 1 hour Ingredients: 10 – 12 String Beans, Chop into 1” pieces 1 Potato, Peeled … [Read More...]

Watermelon Rose Cooler

Watermelon is the best cooler in Summer and when combined with the fragrant Rose it becomes a delicious and refreshing summer drink. Ingredients: 1 jug of Watermelon Juice 1/4 Cup of Rose … [Read More...]

Travel

Radhanagar Beach

Radhanagar Beach is situated in Havelock Island, which is part of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is located close to Radhanagar village. In 2004, the beach was declared as one of the best … [Read More...]

Talakadu – Part I

Picture1 - Talakadu Sand Dunes Talakadu is situated 50 Kms from Mysore and was under the rule of Western Gangas, Tamil Cholas in the 11th and 12th centuries, Hoysalas in the 12th century, … [Read More...]

Chandramauleeshwara Temple, Udupi

This ancient temple in Udupi is a must visit for all the devotees who throng this temple town. The temple is small and the presiding deity is Sri Chandramauleeshwara (Lord Shiva). Chandramauleeshwara … [Read More...]

Mysore Outfit

A founder member of one of the oldest law colleges in Mysore – Sarada Vilas Law College my grandfather, lawyer by profession attended the law courts in Mysore for decades wearing the traditional … [Read More...]

Jenukallu Gudda

Jenu means Honey, Kallu means stone and Gudda means hill.  This place is a viewpoint in the Western Ghat, which offers a panoramic view of the hills packed one behind the other.  Jenukallu Gudda is … [Read More...]

Birds of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Andaman and Nicobar islands are home to many species of birds, both aquatic and shore birds. As we traveled across the islands we came across the following birds, which we could photograph. Some birds … [Read More...]

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Festivals

Aarathi Song to Sri Rama

Here is an Aarathi song in praise of Lord Rama.  This is sung during Rama Navami festival and can also be sung on any other festival during Aarathi. Kannada Script: ರಾಮನ ಆರತಿ … [Read More...]

Children’s Day

The UN General Assembly suggested that all countries should declare one day in a year as Children’s day. The United Nations declared November 20th as Universal Children’s Day. This day is for the … [Read More...]

Teej Festival

Teej festival is celebrated in Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat, and Nepal. This festival is commemorating the day when Goddess Parvathi reunited with Lord Shiva after 108 births. In her 108th birth, Lord … [Read More...]

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival celebrated in Canada and United States of America. It is the day when people thank the almighty for a good harvest and for all the good things bestowed on … [Read More...]

Gowri Aarathi Song

ಗೌರಿ ಆರತಿ ಹಾಡು ಮಂಗಳ ಜಯ ಗಿರಿಜಾತೆ ಮಾತೆ ।।ಪ|| ಪರಮಾಯುಧ ಕರ ದುರುಳ ಸುರಾರೆ । ಪರಮ ತೇಜ ಮೃಗರಾಜ ವಿಹಾರೆ ।।೧।। ರತ್ನ ಮುಕುಟ ಮಣಿ ಹಾರ ಕುಂಡಲ ಶೋಭೆ | ರವಿಕೋಟಿ ತೇಜ ವಿರಾಜ ಮುಖಿಯೇ ।।೨।। ಜಗದಾಧಾರೆ ಜಗದಾದಿ … [Read More...]

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