Happy Durgashtami 2019

The 8th day of Dasara / Navaratri is Durgashtami.  This is a state festival of West Bengal.

Happy Saraswathi Pooja 2019

As children we were taught to chant Saraswathi shloka. I chant this to this day. Our elders always advised us…

Hesarubele Muchore – Green Gram Savory

Here is a recipe O Hesarubele Muchore for the Gombe habba.  This crisp savory is prepared using Rice and Green…

Varakodu Varadaraja Temple

Varakodu Varadaraja Temple is situated in Varakodu village near Mysore. The huge granite temple was developed and expanded by the…

H.H.Maharaja Krishna Raja Wodeyar IV and H.H. Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar

The photograph / paintings of H.H.Maharaja Krishna Raja Wodeyar IV and H.H. Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar.

Dasara Dolls – 2019

Doll arranging is so much part of celebrating Dasara in the Mysore region.  Thankfully the tradition is still continuing

Kashi Halwa – Kushmanda Halwa – Dumroot Halwa – Ash Pumpkin Halwa

Kashi Halwa is the most common sweet dish served during wedding breakfast in Karnataka. This is also prepared during other…

Stuffed Guntpongalu – Stuffed Phaddu – Stuffed Guliappa

Here is yet another variation of Guntpongalu. This time we are going to stuff it with the delicious alu palya…

Andal Temple, Belur

Belur Chennakeshava Temple complex comprises of many temples dedicated to various deities. One such temple is the Andal temple.

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…