The eighth day of Dasara is celebrated as Durgashtami and Goddess Durga is worshiped across India. Wish you all a happy Durgashtami. Let Goddess Durga give you immense strength and energy! … [Read more...]
Saraswathi Prarthane – Prayer to Goddess Saraswathi
Today is Saraswathi Pooja, which is part of Navrathri celebrations. This is a prarthane (prayer) to Goddess Saraswathi written by my grandfather Sri M.M.Patil in 1969. ಸರಸ್ವತಿ … [Read more...]
Nishat Bagh Mysuru – Sunnada Kuppanna Park Mysore
You must be wondering how the Nishat Bagh (garden) in Srinagar has landed in Mysuru situated in South India. Well, the imagination of creating such gardens for the citizens of Mysuru city to enjoy was … [Read more...]
Pear and Carrot Kosambari Recipe – Pear and Carrot Salad Recipe
In Karnataka, during festivals or auspicious occasions, Kosambari (salad) is a must on the menu. Here is a unique recipe to prepare Kosambari using Pear and Carrot. Time required: 15 … [Read more...]
Guru Sweet Mart Mysuru – Mysore Pak at Mysore
As children when we accompanied our parents to the Devaraja Market, Mysuru, we would be overwhelmed by the number of people selling various items from colorful Vermilion powders, fragrant Mysuru … [Read more...]
Favorite Ajji Thatha Gombe – Thatha Pati Dolls – Dada Dadi Dolls – Nana Nani Dolls – Grandma Grandad Dolls
Doll arrangement during Dasara is the favorite activity for the children. Along with the excitement of arranging dolls, the aroma of mouth watering snacks wafting from the kitchens would … [Read more...]
Coconut Rose Burfi – Nariyal Gulab Burfi Recipe – Thengu Gulabi Mithai Recipe
Wish you all a very happy Dasara! Here is a recipe for a rosy start to the Navratri festival. This delicious sweet dish is easy to make and can be prepared during any festival. Time … [Read more...]
October 2021 Hints
October 2021 Hints are as follows: Soak store-bought Paneer (cottage cheese) in buttermilk for 10 minutes before using in a dish. Paneer will be spongy and soft. To prevent butter … [Read more...]
Longan Smoothie Recipe – Thai Lychee Smoothie Recipe – Longan Fruit Juice Recipe
Longan Smoothie is a delicious drink prepared using creamy coconut milk and Longan fruit. If you use Coconut water, then it is a delicious Longan juice. Time required: 10 … [Read more...]
Late Monsoon Fruit Arrangement
Late monsoon season in South India is August - September - October. During this season, the fruits available are Guava, Custard Apple, Longan, Australian Grapes, Apple, Pear, Pomegranate and so … [Read more...]
Gowri and Ganesha Festival Platters – Festival Food – Habbada Adige
Wish you all a very happy Gowri - Ganesha festival! Shopping, mantapa decorations, and preparing delicious festival food mark the Gowri - Ganesha festival celebrations. Gowri … [Read more...]
September 2021 Hints
September 2021 Hints are as follows: To slow the tarnishing process of silver, place a piece of chalk in your silver chest or drawer. The chalk will absorb moisture and your silver will not … [Read more...]
Coconut Laddoo Recipe – Nariyal Laddoo Recipe – Kayi Unde – Khobbari Unde Recipe
Coconut is an integral part of Indian cooking. Dried or fresh, it winds its way into the dishes. Coconut Oil is also used in certain cuisines. This sweet is prepared using desiccated … [Read more...]
Chestnutleaf Trumpet Bush Tree
Botanical name of Chestnutleaf Trumpet bush is Tecoma castanifolia and belongs to Bignoniaceae (Jacaranda) family. This evergreen tree grows to a height of 8 to 10 feet in favorable conditions. … [Read more...]
Song to Goddess Lakshmi – Varamahalakshmi Arathi Haadu
My mother had written this song in the praise of Goddess Mahalakshmi in 1996. This song can be sung on festivals like Varamahalakshmi, Diwali Lakshmi Pooja, Shravana Shukravara Pooja, Ashada … [Read more...]
King George VI Coins dating 1947
Happy Independence Day to you all! I think year 2020 and 2021 taught us what freedom meant to each one of us. Following are one rupee coins from 1947, which is part of my dad's collection. … [Read more...]
Happy Nagarachauthi and Nagarapanchami 2021
On the auspicious occasion of Nagarachauthi and Nagarapanchami, devotees worship Snake god with great devotion offering milk on the stone statues of the snake god. People also worship the … [Read more...]
Balehannina Kayi Rasayana – Banana with Coconut Milk – Balehannu Kayi Sheekarane
Today is the commencement of Shravana Masa. There are many festivals lined up during this Hindu month. Let us start this month by making a sweet dish using Bananas and Coconut milk, which … [Read more...]
August 2021 Hints
August 2021 hints are as follows: Loosen a rusted bolt by applying a cloth soaked in a carbonated soda to the rusted bolt for several minutes. Wipe your shoelaces with a wet cloth after … [Read more...]
Aati Ganji – Udupi style Dwadashi Ganji – Rice Gruel
Today is Prathama Ekadashi and tomorrow being Dwadashi, it is a practice in many households to break the Ekadashi fast by consuming Ganji (rice gruel). In Mysuru region, the Ganji is prepared a … [Read more...]
