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  3. Girija Satyanarayan says

    Dear Shantha This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing .. tell me something would you know the name of the tiny brown seeds that we sometimes see in store bought khara mixture? This looks like a tinier version of hurigadale but brown in colour?

  6. ishtadevata says

    Great details about kurinji andavar murugan temple and histories. ishtadevata givs more details about all temple history festivals timings and pooja detail.

  8. itslife says

    Hi Malavika,

    Love your name. Thanks for visiting and liking the website. I am elated!

    Regards,
    Shantha

  9. itslife says

    Hi Thomas,
    Being a vegetarian I cannot relate to your method of spraying diluted blood. This is the first time that I am hearing something like this.
    Please go by the advise from the nursery.
    All the best.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  14. Anjaneyulu .B says

    10-6-2012
    Please furnish darshan timings of Sri Nimishamba Devi Temple, Ganjam .

    Anjaneyulu.B

  15. RamyaSD says

    Can anyone say why my manga thokku got spoiled by fungal growth within 4 days of preparing it…
    i groung the manga into paste along with red chilli,salt and fried it in a pan using ample amount of gingely oil with added musteard seeds and asafoetida powder…and stored it in a dry jar after cooling…
    what has gone wrong…?
    it happened twice…
    pls help…

  16. Sriram says

    The Way you show the method and the pictures are simply awesome. Keep up the fantastic work.

  17. bird's eye view says

    Hey Nips,

    I think Mama was one of the most special people I ever met, and not just because I was related to him. He had such joie de vivre, so much enthusiasm about so many subjects, and a great ability to talk to a variety of different people at their level, children to the elderly, his contractors and workers to college professors. I loved talking to him about Europe, which he had fallen in love with and remembered as clearly as if he had just been there, even years after he had visited. It doesn’t seem right that he had to suffer so much before he passed away and one of my lifelong regrets will be that he couldn’t meet my kids – it really is their loss.

  18. bird's eye view says

    Hey Nips,

    I think Mama was one of the most special people I ever met, and not just because I was related to him. He had such joie de vivre, so much enthusiasm about so many subjects, and a great ability to talk to a variety of different people at their level, children to the elderly, his contractors and workers to college professors. I loved talking to him about Europe, which he had fallen in love with and remembered as clearly as if he had just been there, even years after he had visited. It doesn’t seem right that he had to suffer so much before he passed away and one of my lifelong regrets will be that he couldn’t meet my kids – it really is their loss.

  20. zlamushka says

    Hi Shantha,

    my first time here. google brought me to you when looking for rice puffs recipes. Nice post, what a giant heap of food 🙂

  21. Shantha says

    Hi zlmushka,

    Thanks so much for your comments, it is encouraging, but sorry none of the related links were linked. Will be prompt the next time.

  25. milkyway says

    Naveen:I love doing Gowri and Ganapathi puja!
    Kalyani:You did a great job explaining this great festival,especially helps the younger generations to understand and practice our festivals and traditions.
    Naveen:I think it’s fun to practice our religion and culture…XD

  26. g says

    your words breathe love! i am so touched. i could find a lump in my throat as i went through it. thanx for such a beautiful message on our brother. truly we can find nobody like him. i miss him too and i wish i could be with him in his last days too. — his pama

  27. bird's eye view says

    That was a lovely write-up, Shantha, and I’m so happy you wrote about hinm like that. He’ll feel wonderful whenever he reads it over the years. Big hug to both of you!

  29. Monitor LCD says

    Hello. This post is likeable, and your blog is very interesting, congratulations :-). I will add in my blogroll =).

  30. Hariroopa says

    Wow Shantha,
    Very nice and rare recipes. Thanks for sharing. One of the most delicious avalakki recipes ever.

    Roopa

  31. Shantha says

    Hi Roopa,
    You are welcome. Will be posting more authentic recipes collected over the years.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  34. skbs says

    Hi Shantha,

    these are some lovely pictures of Orchids that you have. I’m a newbie and ‘ve just got addicted to Orchids. I’m having difficulty finding resources for orchids in Bangalore. I was wondering if you would be able to help me out and share your experience and info with me.

    Thanks
    Satish

  35. Shantha says

    Hi Satish,

    Thanks for the comments. I have been collecting orchids from Srinagar in Uttaranchal and Western Ghats for the past 15 to 16 years. I also buy Orchids at Lal Bagh, Indo American Hybrid seeds nursery at Banashankari and stalls sets up in Lal Bagh during flower shows. Please feel free to write in queries regarding growing Orchids, I will try to answer to the best of my ability.

  36. skbs says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thanks for responding back. Can you please send an email to my personal mailid: satish@dacafe.com? I ‘ll ask more detailed questions to you, as I do not want to clutter up the blog space.

    Thanks
    Satish..

  40. Anonymous says

    Hey Shantha,

    You write very well. Why not write more about the other places you have visited. Your photographs are unique. Good Luck.

  41. Lakshmikanth says

    Shanthaji,

    After reading your post about this Krishna temple, I feel like visiting it. I will try and visit this temple this weekend. Thanks for the great post.

    Lakshmikanth

  43. Alex says

    I found your site on technorati and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. I just added your RSS feed to my Google News Reader. Looking forward to reading more from you down the road!

  45. shalini says

    we want mantra in gowri vratha & also ganesha. we search more and more.but not here in net.

  46. Tejaswini Jaisimha says

    Dear Shantha,
    Your website depicts how wholesome life is. It is truly a delight to read the articles and views you have shared, an eye of every detail that you of contributed on itslife.in. All the best to you.

  49. V.Manjula says

    Great work , Hoping to see many more articles/recipes/thoughts.
    With best wishes
    Manju

  51. naganand.ss says

    the upakarma ritual is significant to renew the learning process throughout life.We worship the 7 rishis,followed by homa,the most important part of the ritual is the pitru ,rishi and deva tarpana.the mantras for rig vedis and yajur vedis and sama vedis is different.The mantras include recitation of all branches of learning like vyakarana,mimama ,tarka,ETC.before changing the yagnopavitha,we have to give dana of yagnopavitha to someone and them wear the new one after giving one as aahuthi in the homa.the ritual is like renewing your driving license in so far as learning is concerned.

  54. sharada says

    Enjoyed this pictorial visit to Mysore. I grew up there and have a special place in my heart for our lovely city.

  55. Ash says

    Hey Shantha, Tell me one thing.. Do you have any idea how Kadi Bhel is made.. We get it in maharashtra.. I am dying to know that.. can you help?

  56. Achyutha, Mysore says

    Hello Mrs.Shantha,
    I have tryed most of your receipes, they are perfect, tasty and what not!!?? I would like to have your book on these receips, if it has been published. I am very happy to go through your receips and try myself at home.
    Thanks for the wonderful job you have done.
    Achyutha, Mysore.

  57. Rukmini Iyer says

    Great site, great articles. Your site is making my life so much simpler. Thanks a ton for such a wonderful and informative site.

    Mrs. Rukmini Iyer

  58. Sheetal Ramani says

    Hey Shantha,

    I have become a great fan of your site and visit it almost everyday. Great going. You are doing a great service to women who dont know much cooking.

    Thanks and best wishes. Happy Diwali.

    Sheetal Ramani

  60. Meera Krishna says

    Thank you for the great site. Your articles are well researched and well written. Good job and keep it up.

    Meera Krishna

  65. hari says

    Generally Kerala style Thoran will be having Jeera as one of the ingredients.

    Fry Urd dal in one spoon of coconut oil and sprinkle it in the thoran. The crispy urd dal gives a different taste. Even with out this thoran is good.

    Main masalas in thoran are Chilli powder, Garlic and Jeera. These are mixed with Coconut gratings with salt. This is the common mix for Thoran. You can make Kerala thoran with different cereals and vegetables like – green gram, channa dal, beans, green plantain, long string of green gram, amara string, elephant foot yam, tender jack fruit, carrot, beat root, cheera with red leaf and the like. You can even make Thoran using Rice Murukku which is rice, urd dal mix fried in oil [instead of the vegetable] . This is amazing.

    Green gram thoran is a popular dish in Kerala houses with kanji [rice porridge] for supper.
    Green Gram thoran is a side dish for popular Kerala break fast dish Puttu.

  66. Vishnu Vardhana says

    This site is very informative , I am really pleased to post my comment on this blog . It helped me with ocean of knowledge so I really believe you will continue to write in the future . Good job.

    Vishnu

  71. kamakshi says

    do you use unsalted butter? and what kind of yogurt do you use? home made? Live? Greek?.. ?

  76. Leonard says

    This is a great article on good eating and drinking habits. Thanks for putting it up.

    Leonard

  77. Kumar Krishna says

    Hi there!
    My first comment at this great blog! The method shown is very helpful. Great Idea! Have a nice day!

    Krishna Kumar

  80. Kailash Poddar says

    Hi,

    Just stumbled across your site while looking for a picture of Hotel Mayura Hoysala. Thanks you so much for putting together such a beautiful and useful site,

  82. kishore upadhyay says

    Tumba chennagi kottiddira. aadare kanaka (dough) tumba jigi irutte. idara bagge swalpa lakshya ida beku anta hela barada?
    Melted ghee ekappa? Bisi holige iddare, ada karaguttala?
    iDARALLI BREAD ANTA EKEY BARIBEKU?

  85. agosh gaur says

    i m a student of architecture in nit, trichy. we are to do a project on the documentation and analysis of a building. we are looking for a building like the ones mentioned here. but we have to choose one which is not functional now. if you can tell us something about such a building in mysore, it would be great help.
    thanx.

  89. S.S. Bale says

    The name of the place where temple is located should be YEDATHORE not YERTHODE. Please correct it.

  91. Vijaya says

    Can you provide more information about this temple, I am trying to get more information about the temples of goddess Parvati.

    Thank you

    Vijaya

  93. Asha says

    Hi Shantha, just found you while browsing. So good to meet another Mysorean blogger. You have wonderful collection of traditional recipes. Couldn’t find Sagu though!! Hope I didn’t miss it. I used to love these sakkare acchu too, have never tasted them again in 22yrs!

    My parents use to live in a farm near Defence colony (kere)in Mysore, now they are in B’lore with my brother.

    I am on blog break now, see you in Jan again, happy to find your blog today! Happy new year in advance! :))

  95. manjunath says

    really… it is a beautiful place and a romantic spot also where v can enjoy a lot….. every person must visit the falls.

  96. ashok madhavan says

    This site is awesome. we just moved to bangalore and your site will help us explore places around.

  99. Preetha says

    Hi Shantha, needed this recipe to get the kids excited about Sankranti. Thank a lot for this recipe.

  100. Shreeprada says

    Namaskara,

    Thumba dhanyavadagalu….I was about to call my mom and ask for the recipe, but just found your posting…very glad…Have a Happy Sankranthi!!

  102. Ishita says

    This is an excellent site for knowing how do we celebrate sankranthi in different parts of the world

  103. Shantha says

    Hi Kamakshi,
    Thanks for visiting. I have used unsalted butter and the yogurt is just simple yoghurt, which is set at home.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  107. sunanda says

    I am in USA past few years. we celiberate Gowri VRatha. when i seen the gowri Alankaara, i miss my pooja celeberation in india with mallige hoovu and mannina gowri, and baale kamba,morada baagina.

    I would like to thanks for your great pictures.

    Today i am really missing my INDIA

  108. RAJESWARI says

    Madam,

    itslife.in is superb, you are providing valuble information to indian housewifes and wifes. It is marvless.

    Thank u, thank u , thank u

    Rajeswari

  111. Shantha says

    Hi Asha,

    Thanks for visiting. The Almonds give a nice texture and taste to the Payasa.

    I do stop at foodieshope too…

    Cheers!
    Shantha

  112. Shantha says

    Hi Rajeswari,

    Thanks for the lovely comment. I intend to put in a lot more useful information…keep reading…

    Regards,
    Shantha

  113. Shantha says

    Dear Suananda,
    I can understand your thoughts and thanks for stopping by…Please keep reading, I intend to put lot more content and pictures of India, which might just blow away your home sickness.
    Keep smiling!
    Shantha

  117. Phil says

    Hi Shantha,

    I was in Bangalore and traveled quite a bit in those deadly contraptions called Auto Rickshaws. Everyone of those drivers, constantly kept clearing his throat and spitting while traveling at breakneck speeds (for Bangalore that is). I think the reason why this is so prevalent is the high pollution levels in the city and these poor chaps are spending a lot of time inhaling the deadly particulate matters emitted by vehicles.

    I am by no means conding the practice. But, it is necessary to understand the problem before you have a hope of fixing it. Merely prohibiting spitting will work for some cases but not all.

    P

  118. sathish kumar says

    Good work & an eye opener for many to plan for picnic during vocation. Keep it up. God bless.

  119. vishwanath says

    Proud to have a versatile personality like him around us. Ask him about anything in Karnataka and he has the best possible suggestion just like that.

  120. Lia Scott says

    makes me smile for for i remember my teacher in high school teaching us to do the Japanese flower arrangement.

  121. hemanth says

    like to know normal bus can go to top of the hill or not
    or
    atleast half dist or so ,how much time required to visit this hill

    pl reply if possible

  122. Shantha says

    Hi Hemant,
    Buses do go up to the temple and it takes approximately 1 to 2 hours to visit the hill.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  123. DR.G.S.K.SWAMY says

    We have identified good jamun types and preapared few grafts for sale. There is growing demand for these grafts among the farmers.
    K.R.C.COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE, ARABHAVI, GOKAK, BELAGAUM DT.

  124. DR.G.S.K.SWAMY says

    Indian Blackberry isvery good for health point . It is one of the fruit recommeded for diabetic patient. The tree is hardy and could be grown in all types of soil. Now it is one of the important fruit crop for dry lands.

  127. Goutham says

    Thanks for sharing this – especially identifying the birds! Never knew so many species existed in Kukkarahalli Kere! The noise sure is deafening when you go in the evening when they are returning back to their nests. You left out one species though – the love birds (though not of the avian variety) 8^)

  130. Shantha says

    Hey Goutham,
    Thanks for reading. Mysore is lucky to have a lake right in the city. Will be posting land/shore birds of Kukkarahalli Kere soon.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  131. Shantha says

    Hi Radha,
    Thanks for visiting and the lovely comment. Keep reading there is more to come.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  134. Anitha says

    this really made me nostalgic. I really liked your dad’s idea of inculcating the habit of wishing. Very nice …. looking forward to many more such articles..
    best wishes
    Anitha

  136. Roopa says

    I would like to try jellies, pickles, jams, chutneys, and fruit juices. I really do not the preparation adn its preservation, but i like to try. I would like to know some of the recipes. Please advice

  137. Shantha says

    Hi Roopa,
    It is nice to know that you are interested in preservation of fruits and vegetables. I have already published some of the methods in Condiments > Preservation > Dehydration, Jams and Jellies, Thokku n’ Pickles. Regularly, I will adding more to this section.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  138. Bhagi Atma says

    Dear Shantha and friends,

    I was hoping to find the recipe for Kuttavalakki which I have enjoyed as a child thanks to family and friends visiting from Shimoga.

    I wanted to try and re-create it as a snack and also a ready mix for an instant meal.

    It was basically pounded avalakki, liberally seasoned and garnished with mustard, karibevu, hurigadale, kadalekai beeja, grated copra, salt to taste, pounded tamarind, jaggery, red chillies and hingu.

    I was wondering if I could not make a more filling meal of it by adding hot water and keeping it covered for a few minutes.

    I have prepared huli avalakki dry mix thus and have added hot water and consumed it for breakfast, lunch, dinner when I have to travel to countires where neither South Indian nor vegetarian food is available.

    Please advise me accordingly.

    Thanks for this lovely website and the great pics.

    With best wishes,
    Bhagi Atma
    Development Journalist & Policy Analyst
    Advisor, UNESCO & UNDP

  139. Shantha says

    Hi Bhagi Atma,
    Thanks for visiting the website. I think Kuttavalakki is same as Huli avalakki, please access the following link for the recipe:
    http://www.itslife.in/2008/08/huli-avalakki
    Just take thick avalakki and grind it coarsely, pack this separately. The seasoning, coconut, salt, jaggery, tamarind powder and saarina pudi can be mixed together and carried separately. Soak the avalakki in water for few minutes (2 – 3mts). Drain and add the seasoning and mix well. Relish with curds and crispies. Hope this helps…
    Regards,
    Shantha

  140. Sharath says

    Have you ever considered compiling all these posts into book form? Could make sense. Anyway, please make sure you back up all your posts. Relatively simple to do this on WordPress.

    Sharath Bhat

  141. Shantha says

    Thanks Sharath, yes..I am taking back up of all the posts periodically. One of my hobbies was to compile information into organized books. Hence, most of the information on this website is already in book formats complete with table of contents, index etc., (7 volumes of recipes, 1 on flower arranging, 1 on vegetable carving, 1 on bonsai, 2 on gardening). None of the books are published. With blogging technology I am very happy to be sharing this information with others.

  147. Kalyani says

    I tried your recipe for pav bhaji. It is very good and comes out so flavourful and aromatic. Great photographs. Keep up the good job.

  148. Kalyani says

    I tried making vada pav. It is extremely good and flavourful. Great recipes and mouthwatering photographs.

  149. Shantha says

    Sharath it is good that you tried out the recipe. Thanks for visiting.

    [WORDPRESS HASHCASH] The poster sent us ‘0 which is not a hashcash value.

  152. Shantha says

    Asha…this dish is popular in Maharashtra and North Karnataka and they call it Peru Koshimbir.

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  153. Kalyani says

    Thankyou for this great recipe. I was looking for a good recipe with fresh greens. great taste.

  155. Kalyani says

    This is a great recipe, but I was wondering if you can add peanut powder to this?

  159. Raghu says

    Nice information. In my home town (Krishna raja nagar, Mysore outskirts) there are five Banni tree’s adjacent to each other along the paddy fields. They are believed to be grown on their own and not planted. I heard they bear white flowers during season.

    One can find one or two banni trees in almost every village outskirts over here. But, that cannot be considered a healthy population of these trees. Most of the giant Banni trees have been chopped off in the last 5 years. Its tough to see trees aged over 15 years in natural habitats. The tree cutters and contractors are every where and leave no space untouched.

    Thanks for sharing. Very Interesting web site indeed.

    Raghu
    Chennai

  161. Shantha says

    Kalyani, yes you may add peanut powder to this instead of coconut.

    [WORDPRESS HASHCASH] The poster sent us ‘0 which is not a hashcash value.

  162. saraswathi says

    Karighatta Srinivasa is our family deity and we visit Him every time we go to Bangalore.Going by car or a small van is the best means of travel.

  164. Beena Mysheri says

    Hi Shantha< wonderful and mind bogging!! I am also collecting orchinds for over 10 yrs.would like to know more about ordhids. i have a few phalanopsis and denrobiums , cattelya etc. where are u put up?

  165. Shantha says

    Hi Beena, Thanks for the comments and it is nice to meet someone who is passionate about growing orchids. I will share information regarding growing orchids in coming months in gardening section.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  166. Beena Mysheri says

    hi Shantha, thanx for the prompt reply. pl help me with my cimbidium! i have it over for 10 yrs now – and it refuses to flower. what do i do with it? also i cant wait to have peek reg growing orchids in yr gardeneing section///

  167. Shantha says

    Beena, please avoid watering the orchids with chlorinated water. Mist the leaves and roots of the plant early in the morning and after sunset with water. Feed the plants once in 15 days with a pinch of NPK (fertilizer) dissolved in a mug of water. Mist the leaves with the fertilizer water. Hope this helps…and check this link:
    http://www.itslife.in/2008/12/tips-for-growing-orchids
    Shantha

  168. Kalyani says

    All the soup recipes are great,very delicious and yummy. Thankyou for posting these.

  169. Amit Rana says

    Hi Shantha,

    I was just going thru your cv and saw this link,it’s a beautiful site and believe me you are really good at writing..

    Keep the good work up

    Warm Regards:
    Amit Rana

  171. michel says

    Hi Shantha,

    I see your post by chance. I am searching for years seeds or young plants of curry leaves tree.
    I live in Guadeloupe (French West Indies and this plant is unknown here. I am fond od indian kitchen andI would be very happy if you could send me some seeds of this plant.
    Seeds have a very short living time. They must be very fresh and cannot be allowed to dry otherwise they die.
    Sincerely
    Michel

  172. Anuga says

    This website is on my list of great website that I’ve found. Visit my site please. Thanks!

  173. B.R.Shanthamma says

    I am very happy about the recepes in ur site. I have tried many items and found them to be very tasty.. By the way, last week I tried “Pink Juice”. Making juice of Watermelon and Lime and heating it till the watery liquid evaporates. The remaining juice to be stored in bottle and used whenever needed. I find the taste a little not good. But, no side effects. Pls. enlghten me immediately.

  177. Seetha Mokkarala says

    HI Shantha,

    Its awesome way of explainig about pooja items required.Such a great thought anybody who don’t know can just go through this site and can know many things.And also pictures really a very appreciative way to help people in knowing all these things.

    Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    M.Seetha

  178. Seetha Mokkarala says

    HI Shantha,

    How did you get this kind of thought to educate people really no words to praise you.Many people who are forgetting our culture tradition and many people are even forgetting to pray god they should see your site and i hope atleast some realization they may get.I am impressed the way you are explaining things with pictures to make people understand more decently.really very very great.

    Because of people like you still culture in India is continuing.

    PLease let me know in any ways if i can help you.It would be my pleasure in taking part of these things.

    Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    M.Seetha

  180. Shantha says

    Hi Seetha,
    Good to hear such lovely words of encouragement….Thanks for stopping by….
    Shantha

  181. Shantha says

    Yes Anil…Srirangapattana is a historical place with abundant nature delights and also a pilgrimage center.

  183. Lavanya says

    Dear Shantha,

    Congratulations for writing such an informative blog.I stumbled upon it accidently.You have a very good collection on varied subjects. Keep this good work going, and educating people like me.

    Thank you,
    &
    With best wishes,

    Lavanya

  185. Asha says

    My husband’s aunt and Uncles used to work as Marine Biologists in Karwar for many yrs, I visited them once. Karwar is beautiful! 🙂

  186. chato says

    I would like to use one of your photos of Tabebuia trees for a non-profit newsletter and would like your permission.

    ( http://www.itslife.in/wp-content/gallery/gardening/garden-tabebuia-aurea1.jpg )

    and my be:

    http://www.itslife.in/wp-content/gallery/gardening/garden-tabebuia-aurea5.jpg

    The newsletter is for a mental health organization and of the volunteer authors refer to this tree so I thought it would be nice to show them what it looks like. (Circulation 1300 b/w but the online pdf file will be in color.)

    please get back to me soon… They just gave me this project this week and I have to build a newsletter from scratch since they lost all the past files.. LOL They want it ready for print in two weeks too… if they only know how mach time it take to do something like this… but so is the live of a volunteer.

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  187. Pavithra Kodical says

    First time here..Your blog is very interesting and unique.My parents stay in K.R.Nagar.I have spent few years in K.R.Nagar and have also visited these temples:) I enjoyed my childhood in Mysore. Missing India.

  190. Shantha says

    Hey Krishna kant, Lakshmi, Satish and Pavithra,
    Thanks for stopping by….keep visiting.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  191. Shantha says

    Sharada, Meera, Rakesh, Akash and Agosh,

    Thanks for the encouraging comments.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  192. Shantha says

    Hello Pavithra,

    I studied in Avila from nursery to 10th…and have lots of respect for the school and some great memories. Nice to meet another Avilian.

    Cheers!
    Shantha

  198. Rekha says

    Hi Shantha ,

    I tried this Idli yesterday, and it was so yummy….

    I just added 1 spoon of sugar to remove the saurness of curd…

    Thanks for your recipe.

  201. Nadia says

    Dear sir i am Iranian i want a some infarmation in Amla hair oil & another EMALA hair oil also have .
    beacause one Indian parson said me EMALA oil is good for hair so please reply me

  202. Shantha says

    Hi Nadia…I am not aware of EMALA hair oil. Amla means Indian Gooseberry and it is supposed to be very good for hair growth. The spelling can be AMALA too…hope this helps.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  203. Chintamani says

    Hello,

    The way you write is very exciting. We feel like visiting this place this monsoon. Thanks for writing and keep up the fantastic work.

    Chintamani

  204. Meera says

    Namasthe,

    Whether Menthyada Hittu requires Menthya. Above list does not included menthya. If, so please specify the quantity of Menthya to be added and shoudl also be roasted ?

    Regards,
    Meera

  205. Shantha says

    Namaskara Meera, It is very surprising that Menthyada Hittu does not really require Menthya/Methi/Fenugreek seeds. But, some people add 1tbsp of Menthya for the above measurement, and yes..it has to be roasted before grinding it together with other ingredients.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  207. Shantha says

    Hi Anu,
    Thanks for your comments. I visited your blog and it is interesting. All the best.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  210. vijaya narayanan says

    Yes Karwar is very beautiful . In childhood iused to
    live in Binaga Ksrwar Now i mis so much.

  211. PhilM says

    I respect your desire to talk about your religious beliefs. I was mostly interested in your blog as a foodie blog and will unsubscribe.

    Just thought I would let you know 🙂

  212. Shantha says

    Namaskara/Salutations Phil,
    Let me clear few things –
    1. The blog was never meant to be a food blog
    2. I don’t write about my religious beliefs – I write about festivals that includes festivals of all religions. For Example – http://www.itslife.in/2008/12/christmas
    3. Thanks for following till now and thanks for unsubscribing
    Regards,
    Shantha

  214. Shantha says

    Hi Suvadeep,
    This is not the right time to go, as it is summer and the water flow will be restricted from Kabini dam. Just wait for the rains and visit the place.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  215. Vijaykumar says

    Hi Shantha,

    I just visited your website and it is very good and well structured. I am very impressed with your work and wants to contribute something from my end, as I am a Search Engine Specialist and Travel savvy.

    Hat’s of to your gr8 work.

    Thanks & Regards,

    Vijay

  216. Shantha says

    Hi Vijay,
    Thank you so much for your comments and am happy to meet an search expert and travel savvy person…this is what makes me continue to write relentlessly. Please visit often and leave your precious comments for me to keep improving the website.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  217. Krishna says

    Pranams Shantha,
    Thanks for the write up on the AcharyaJI, We would have been deprived if Adi Sankara would not have been born, The world would have lost the essence of Brahma Sutras, Upanishads, etc., Please keep up the good work,
    Regards,
    Krishna V
    http://www.samatabooks.com

  219. Shantha says

    Hi Madhavi,
    Thanks for your comments…vegetable carving is very easy do try out.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  220. Shantha says

    Namaskara Krishna,
    Thanks for your comment….I feel the least that we can do is remember the great saints and their work on these special occasions.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  221. Krishna says

    Namaskarams Shantha,
    Yes we should remember the great saints India has produced. The whole world is basking in the glory of Adi Sankaracharya. We have a rich cultural heritage. No Wonder People from Other countries are interested to learn a lot from the teachers here.
    Regards,
    Krishna

  224. ARJSTO JAGER says

    THANKS THIS IS A REMARKABLE TREE!

    COULD YOU TELL ME HOW MUCH THE SEEDS COST?
    DO YOU HAVE A SAMPLE OF NEEM CAPSULES?

    THANK YOU

    A. JAGER
    TAMAN SARI D 23, TIBAN
    29424 BATAM
    INDONESIA

  227. Shantha says

    Hi,
    Yes it is extremely tasty and easy to make…let me know how it churned out in your kitchen.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  228. Kamakshi says

    Hi,

    I did my schooling in Mysore.I have had halbai once from my friends tiffin box.It was so yummy.Its nice to find the recipe today.Your pictures of the sweet look great.Thanx for the post.

  229. Shantha says

    Thanks Kamakshi for your comment, even though making Halbai is laborious, the taste is quite rewarding.

  230. Prashanth says

    Thank you for this post on Kunti Betta.

    I lived in Pandavapura for five years during my school days and this place used to be my favorite place. With a friend of mine, we used to cycle to this place and attempted to climb to the top of the highest peak. We couldn’t find the way up several times but at last one day we found the path and we reached the highest point. As kids we were so overjoyed.

    And then I had a period of Bird Watching as hobby. Again I used cycle to this place alone and then spend several hours trying to locate birds and their nest etc. I still remember vividly finding a large brown Owl sleeping in between two large boulders.

    I wish we had digital cameras those days and I had recorded all those images. But it is interesting that I still remember those scenes. And your post took me through this pleasant journey in past. Thanks.

  231. Shantha says

    Hi Prashanth,
    Wow…you must have had a very exciting boyhood days. The next time I visit this place I will surely look out for birds…we are bird enthusiasts too….
    Regards,
    Shantha

  232. UMANG GAJJAR says

    Hello
    I, post graduate student of pharmacy want to work on the white jamun so please provide me the information what ever you have on that.
    this will help me in my project work.

  233. Shweta says

    HI,

    Is this the right time to go there.
    I am in B’lore only till July, so shud I visit the falls now, wait for a little more rains as I cannot wait till August, when the falls will be in full bloom.

  234. Shantha says

    Hi Umang,
    Thanks for stopping by…even though I have heard about white jamun tree I have not yet seen the tree nor have I tasted the fruit. If I come across some information regarding the fruit, I will let you know. All the best for your project.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  235. Shantha says

    Hi Shweta,
    Wait a while longer and plan your trip sometime in the 3rd week of July…you might be rewarded with a good sight.
    Thanks for reading,
    Shantha

  236. Indian Recipe Video's says

    Love your site and so pleased it is constantly updated. Looking forward to checking out your new recipes

  237. aj mithra says

    Hi Shantha,
    Thank you very much for sharing ur pictures of those beautiful birds.. As Goutham rightly said, these water birds are too noisy.. I am a musician working on a project on bird called.. Wish you could help me get bird calls of inland birds.. I would be grateful if you could..
    Regards,
    aj mithra

  238. Shantha says

    Hi AJ Mithra,
    It is so nice to hear that you are a musician working on bird calls. Yes…hearing the chirping of birds can delight you no end…but to record their calls an appropriate powerful gadget is needed I suppose…By your query I am inquisitive now to find how to record bird calls…If I do record something I will let you know.

    Please check the below link – http://www.itslife.in/2009/03/shore-birds-of-kukkarahalli-lake to read about shore birds of kukkarahalli lake.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  239. Shailaja says

    Breath-taking pics! I am glad I chanced upon this site when I was looking for something else (Karibevinasoppina chutney pudi!). I had lived in Shivasamudram as a little girl more than fifty years ago. Thanks for helping me re-live some old memories.

  240. Shantha says

    Hi Shailaja,
    Thanks for your comments. It must have been great living in such a beautiful spot! I have visited the falls innumerable times in all seasons but I am still looking forward to visit the place again this August.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  241. Guru Prasad says

    Its about 16 km from K R Nagar and car festival will celebrate on the next day of Makara Sankranti

  242. Shantha says

    Guru Prasad,
    Thanks for the info on the car festival of this temple. Regards,
    Shantha

  243. Doddanna says

    Shantha,

    Good to know that there is a dosa by my name :). Keep the good work going. Really love your site.

    Doddanna

  245. Shantha says

    Arati, good to know you tried the recipes. Keep visiting…
    Regards,
    Shantha

  246. Marianne says

    what is the festival that has people all covered in bright coloured paints
    thank you for your answer
    Marianne

  247. yoga in himalayas says

    Story of Savitri and Satyavan, really good post. Todays youngsters can learn a lot .

    Thanks

  251. Shantha says

    Yoga in Himalayas, Please try and let me know how it turned out. BTW, you have an interesting spiritual site.
    Keep visiting,
    Shantha

  252. Anuradha says

    Hi

    I found your site recently and love it !

    I am using few recipes from your site for my son’s bday party. I want to make benne biscuit for the kids.
    Could you pls. give the measurement in Cups rather than grams ?

  253. Mandy Keight says

    Hi Shantha,
    I happened upon your site whilst looking for ‘how to care for orchids’. I would like to say what a wonderful, informative site it is, opening my eyes to your culture and introducing me to some fabulous recipees. I am looking forward to trying some of them.
    I will definatley be visiting again, at every opportunity, as there is so much to take in.
    Thank you so much for sharing your stories. You should put them into a book.
    Kind regards,
    Mandy

  254. Shantha says

    Hi Mandy,
    I am very happy to hear that you liked my site. I myself am learning a lot while writing.

    A beautiful wild Laelia Flava orchid has bloomed in my garden and I will be sharing the pictures and information as soon as possible.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  255. Shantha says

    Hi Anuradha,
    Thanks for dropping by and trying out the recipes. I have added the converted measurement into the recipe…hope this helps.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  262. Shantha says

    Hi Yogesh,
    The pictures of Karwar posted in your blog are awesome!
    Regards,
    Shantha

  263. Shantha says

    Hi Priya,
    Thanks for the lovely comment and welcome to the world of blogging.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  264. Kalyani says

    This was one of the most amazing trip I took which will be always etched in my memory. Sighting the elephants was exciting. Must see place for nature lovers like us.

  267. Shantha says

    Hi Sophie,
    Intriguing question…people who think that there is some energy more stronger than human beings worship this energy as god in different forms. People who think logically, pragmatically all the time do not believe in god….isn’t it???
    Regards,
    Shantha

  268. Kalyani says

    I always remember this dish from childhood.Great tasting dish, goes very well with chapattis.

  270. Shoba says

    Cute idea, sure kids love that, i just went your site last weekend, awesome, good work. Thanks for sharing

  272. Shantha says

    Hi Shobha,
    You are welcome and thanks for your comments! Keep reading.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  277. Sneha says

    Hi,

    I got one Shami Plant .But I am not sure if this is the orignal Shami Tree as the I got this thru the nursery.

    Can someone please tell me how to identify if the Sha mi Tree is orignal.

    Do Reply at my email:snehaverma001@gmail.com

    Thanks
    Sneha

  278. Shantha says

    Hi Sneha,
    Banni / Shami plant can be identified by its small leaves which are closely arranged and the thorns.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  279. Janet Morrissey says

    I would like to reproduce the statue of Shankara in a text book for Australian students. Could you provide contact details so my publisher can contact you; and tell me where the statue is.

    With thanks

  280. Lakshminarasimhan Sridhar says

    Hi

    I am Sridhar
    I maintain lot of religious website.

    I want a copy of the Gadags Veeranarayana perumal , can you spare me one. I have taken the pic of other 4 Narayana prumal which our Acharya Ramanuja did ponar parthistai.

    Regards
    Sridhar

  281. Guava extract says

    Good informative post. Keep it up. Guava is good for health. It is rich in vitamin C. It is great for eyes and heart, skin, hair. It also helps for combating colon and prostate cancer and has many other benefits.

  282. Shantha says

    Hi Janet,
    The statue is installed in Trikuteshwara Temple, Gadag (North Karnataka – India).
    Regards,
    Shantha

  283. Shantha says

    Hi Sridhar,
    It is nice to know about your web project. I have mailed you the picture to your email id.
    With Best Wishes,
    Shantha

  284. Bragadeesh Prasanna says

    Hi Shantha,

    I am very curious to visit this monastery, as i havent visited any till date. Should we get any prior permission to get into this monastery? Are we allowed to take pics inside?? It would be of great help for me if you can help me in this.

  285. Shantha says

    Hi Prasanna,

    You can visit the monastery on any day and take pictures. There is no need to take permission, we just have to remove our foot wear at a designated place and be quiet. Enjoy your visit.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  286. sachin kausadikar says

    is there no need to take in to considerations of FPO specifications for jam?

    wht are these specifications?

  288. Hemant Modi. says

    sir,
    i am also very much interested in bird watching and very much to develop such kind of bird sanctury. i am also staying at Hubli and frequently i visit Attiveri bird sanctuary. if you can call me my mobile no.9448114159.

  290. Triveni says

    Hi,

    I saw your website and it is really a very good effort. I enjoy a lot reading your festivals section.
    I am from Shimoga, i observed that you have missed to mention about world famous Jog Falls in water falls list.

    I hope you will take this as positive feedback.
    Thanks,
    Triveni

  291. Shantha says

    Hi Triveni,

    Thanks for your comments. I have been to jog falls 3 times and once I have enjoyed the fireworks display in the night, which was mind blowing….this was some time in 1982. We are planning to visit Jog falls this August with digital camera and will write about it asap. There are many more places and water falls which are not part of the list…as I want to add and link it up as I visit the place and write about it.

    Do keep visiting and pen your views.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  292. Girish says

    ಮೈಸೂರು, ಸುತ್ತಮುತ್ತಲಿನ ಸ್ಥಳಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ತಲಕಾಡು ಕುರಿತು ನೀವು ನೀಡಿರುವ ಚಿತ್ರ ಣ ತುಂಬಾ ವರ್ಣಮಯವಾಗಿದೆ. ತುಂಬಾ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.

  293. Shantha says

    ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಗಿರೀಶ್,
    ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು….ನಿರುಪಮ

  294. Deepak says

    ಇದು ನನ್ನ ಇಷ್ಟದ ತಿನಿಸು. ಅದನ್ನು ನೆಟ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ನೋಡಿ, ಬಾಯಲ್ಲಿ ನೀರು ಬಂತು. ನೀವು ಕುಂದಾಪುರದವರಾ?

  295. ನಿಖಿಲ್ says

    ಆತ್ಮೀಯ ನಿರುಪಮಾರವರೇ, ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಮನೋಜ್ಞವಾದ ವೆಬ್‌ಸೈಟ್. ಇಂದು ತಾನೇ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸೈಟ್ ಅನ್ನು ಮೊದಲ ಬಾರಿ ವೀಕ್ಷಿಸಿದೆ. ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಪ್ರಕಾರದ ವಿಷಯಗಳಿಂದ ಕೂಡಿ ಸಂಪದ್ಭಭರಿತವಾಗಿದೆ. ಸಂತಸವಾಯಿತು. ನಿಮ್ಮ ಬರಹವನ್ನು ಮುಂದುವರಿಸಿ. ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.

  296. Shantha says

    ದೀಪಕರವರೆ, ನಮಸ್ಕಾರಗಳು ನಾನು ಮೈಸೂರಿನವಳು ಆದರೆ ನನ್ನ ಮನೆಯವರು ಮೂಲತಃ ಕುಂದಾಪುರದವರು.

  297. Shantha says

    ಹಾಯ್ ನಿಖಿಲ್,
    ನೀವು ನನ್ನ ವೆಬ್ಸೈಟ್ ಭೇಟಿ ಕೊಟ್ಟಿದಕ್ಕೆ ತುಂಬ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.
    ನಿರುಪಮ

  302. Shantha says

    Hi Kumar,
    Thanks for visiting. Please pick up the plant from a good nursery and plant it either in a big pot or on the ground.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  305. Manjula says

    Hello Shantha,

    I visit your webpage itslife and the recipes tried some of your recipes also. It’s a great contribution from your side.

    Have a query. Would like to know whether we can bake cakes and biscuits in microwave without convection. I have a Sanyo Microwave with Grill option. Can you please tell me which are the recipes I can make in this.

    Regards,

    Manjula

  306. Shantha says

    Dear Manjula,

    Thanks for visiting. I am so sorry, but I have’nt yet bought a microwave oven even though I use it at office to heat the food I carry from home. I have a Oven Toaster Griller (OTG), which I used extensively for Grilling, Baking, Toasting etc.,

    When I buy a microwave oven I would like to start a category on Microwave cooking and hope it is soon!

    Cheers!
    Shantha

  307. swamy bale says

    This is my favorite spot during my childhood. We used to go to Chunchunkatte for car festival and play in the falls exploring all the rocks, and climbing and jumping.
    Never forget those days. Even today, when I visit K.R.Nagar(my home town), and get time, i do visit this falls as well as Hale Yedathore.

  308. Nandan says

    Hi Shantha,

    very interesting blog with a mysorean twist, just like it. one of the very few to be sans rubbish, sans self proclamation found online.

    liked all the sections. keep up the good work & let more come out of ur stable.

    wanted to comment in namma kannada, but kud’nt.

    regs.

    Raghunandan.

  309. Shantha says

    Hi Swamy,
    Yes Chunchankatte is a great spot. But, I did not know about Hale Yedathore. I will explore the next time I visit my aunt who lives in Hosa Agrahara.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  310. Shantha says

    Namaskara Raghunandan,
    Thanks for visiting and the comment. I will do my best to constantly update the blog.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  311. rajachandra says

    Nice article.

    Quote:

    It seems during the days of Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the fourth Yuvaraja Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wodeyar used sit on the rear seat of the golden howdah.

    May be you can Modify it as :

    During the early days of Maharaja Krishna Raja Wodeyar IV (or Nalvadi Krishna Raja Wodeyar) rule, his younger brother, Yuvaraja Kanteerava Narasimha Raja Wodeyar used to sit on the rear seat of the Golden Howdah. Much later, Yuvaraja’s son Prince Jaya Chama Raja Wodeyar used to sit along with his father in the rear seat. Only once, during their absence, Maharaja allowed his Diwan Mirza Ismail to sit in the rear seat , which resulted in hostile public reaction.

  312. rajachandra says

    Nice article.

    The water fall is also known as Danushkoti.

    As the name suggests ( Katte), there is an old anecut across the river, just before the fall constructed by Mysore King Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar (1673–1704) and the canal known as Ramasamudram nala led off from this dam has a course of 41 miles runs up to old yadatore town and helps cultivating over 4000 acres !

    As you have stated a Mini Hydro Electric station by Graphite India is functioning at the same place.

  313. Nice article says

    Hi!
    Very nicely written. The pictures are really good. I had a request. Could you please post a simple puja procedure ( I have the puje patre .. tambge, panchapatre , etc) .I usually get confused with how many sips of water to take and how many to leave and also after which ritual .. dhoopa, deepa, arti, udi, mangalaarti .. It would be helpful if you could post the procedure and also a aarti song.

    Thanks
    Megha

  314. Hemanth says

    Now, it is the best time to go….the water is overflowing and this will look like niagra falls…make time to visit the same

  315. Shantha says

    Hi Megha,
    Thanks for visiting and the comment. I am working on the simple daily Pooja ritual article. I will post asap.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  317. Shantha says

    Hi Rajachandra,

    Thanks for your comments and especially for the additional information.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  318. Shantha says

    Thanks Rajachandra, the readers are greatly benefited by your feedback.

    Thanks once again.
    Shantha

  319. Venkatesh Chitradurga, Cupertino-California-CA95014 says

    Hi, Madam Shantha,
    I am very much delighted to read and see the perfromance of JYOTHI BHEEMESHWARA VRATHA with pictures.
    Really hats off to your work. It helps here to our people to perform the Pooja. You not only upheld our tradition and culture but where ever we are, can perform the Vrathas also without any problems.
    Congrats to your work. Please keep it up.
    Regards,
    Venkatesh Chitradurga.
    Cupertino, California – 95014, USA.

  320. megha says

    thnx a lot…..i am right now not in india…..thumbha confusion ithhu…..mangala gowri haadu barkondidhini…thnx a lot for that song’s lyrics,,,,,and also for tha date…….

  321. Shantha says

    Hi Venkatesh,

    Thanks for your lovely comments….it keeps me writing and researching more.

    Cheers!
    Shantha

  323. Samudyata Kadur Shivaram says

    Hi,

    This is an awesome writeup about bhimana amavasya…i was thrilled to read the kannada terminologies..Thanks again….

  324. k. sridhara says

    well written-congrats-we celebrate plenty of festivals without going deep into -keep writing- k. sridhara

  325. k. sridhara says

    nimma baraha dalli Mysorena sogadu nodi santhosha ayithu-shubha haraikegalondige

  327. Rekha says

    Hi!

    What an excellent website! Great material put together…Please do keep up the good work.

    This was my dream website and I am happy I stumbled accross it.

    Thank You so much.
    Rekha.

  328. Shantha says

    Dear Rekha,
    I am so happy you liked the content here. Keep visiting and drop in lines of feedback to improve the content.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  329. Sindhu says

    Hi Shantha,

    Its really a nice post, was wondering if u could also post the “SAMPATH SHUKRAVARADA HADU”….. it will really be helpful…

    thank you
    sindhu

  330. Uma says

    Dear Shantha,
    Your website is too good.It gives a lot of information on festivals and the ways on performing them.Thanks for the wonderful work .This morning I did the Bheemana amavasya pooja according to what you had written .
    Cheers,
    Uma

  331. Balu says

    BEautiful.In the days where the sattelite channels and media are aping and promoting other cultures and making ignorant aaof the Indian rich culture this i fantastivc. These are to be told in schools also. It is well written.The specialaity of the festival ias well written. When we were young wait for this festival as on Chauthi day asiasters will give agift and and very good meals with NUCTHINA UNDE- adough is made using THOGARI bele- Turdal,(beaten), with salt,mirchi,etc and steam baked,along with KUCHINA KADABU.Speciality of Karnataka dish.
    Thanks again for reminding..

  332. Shantha says

    ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಶ್ರೀಧರ ರವರಿಗೆ ನನ್ನ ಬ್ಲಾಗ್ ನೋಡಿ ಮೆಚ್ಚಿದ್ದಕ್ಕೆ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.

  333. Shantha says

    Dear Uma,
    It is nice to hear that you performed the pooja using the information here as a guide. Thanks for the comment. Keep visiting and have a great festival season.
    Shantha

  335. Shantha says

    Megha, I have posted two aarathi songs….will be posting more songs gradually….keep visiting.

  336. srilakshmi swamy says

    It is very nice temple. As the name suggests, Devi is really kind enough to grant wish in a minute provided how genuine the request is….

  340. manjula says

    Hi,

    Can you tell me how to get the kajal ,i could not get procedure .

    Regards
    Manjula

  343. Shantha says

    Manjula, smear juice of betel leaves on a flat steel spatula and after performing the thambittu aarathi, hold the spatula directly above the aarathi flame. A black soot is formed on the spatula. Remove the soot to a plate and mix with few drops of Ghee / Clarified butter…Kajal is ready. I do not know how safe this is to apply inside the eyes, I would advise you to just put a dot over or below your eyelid. Hope this helps.
    Shantha

  344. Deepti Manjunath says

    Hi,
    This is the 1st time am gonna be performin Mangala Gowri Vratha…i found it very informative…thx.
    I’m sure i’ll be able to perform the puja tomm with greater ease knowin the song and the kathe behind it.

  345. Supriya says

    Hi Manjula,
    It is quite safe to use the kajal dont worry.
    Iyengars use Kajal made out of rubbing onion juice n keeping it over a flame , and mixing the soot with ghee after aa baby is born.
    Thank you very much Shantha for the post.
    I would like to add that – on the first day of the vratha, a 16 hidi(fist) Hasi dhara is dipped in turmeric, to which 16 knots are tied and a flower is tied, and is kept to the right of the god during the puja, which is later on tied to the hand.

  346. Shantha says

    Dear Supriya,
    Thank you for visiting and providing the additional information. Please continue to give feedback.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  347. Shantha says

    Dear Deepti,
    I am happy that the content here helped you. Wish you a very happy pooja time and god bless you.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  348. Shashirekha says

    This site is very informative. i am newly married. i want to perform this varata. but did not know the procedure. Thanks to this website i got what i longed for and other pooja information.
    keep up the good work!
    Thanks Again.
    Shashirekha

  349. Vishalakshi says

    Shantha,
    Its something very commendable job that you are doing in posting the background information about a festival, how to celebrate them. It really helps a lot for those people who stay away from families due to work postings and dont have anyone to guide in case they forget. Very Good job and keep it up and am sure as you keep writing and researching for the sake of others it also enhances and deepens our own internal knowledge. As you educate others, we also in the process gain more knowledge and insight into the subject.

  350. Shantha says

    Yes Vishalakshi, the wealth of knowledge I am gaining by sharing is immense. Your words are my reward. Thank you.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  351. Shantha says

    You are welcome Shashirekha…..Wish you a very happy married life.
    With best wishes,
    Shantha

  352. Prasanth says

    Hey Guys, we are planning to visit this place for the Friendship day this year, ie on 2nd Aug.
    Please let me know if we can get down in the water fora small splash. If swimming is allowed we will be the happiest people on Earth.

  353. admin says

    Parshanth,

    There are steps that lead to the base of the falls. Locals offer you coracle rides at the base. However it is extremely dangerous to go on these rides. We have heard that many have lost their lives trying to swing in the waters.

    Setting all this aside, this is a must see place and August is a good time to be there.

    Have fun but do take care of yourselves.

    Sriram

  354. Shubha Shashikanth says

    Dear Shantha.

    I stumbled onto your lovely site while looking for Gejjevastra. I was in the process of making some myself instead of buying.Thanks for such a simple explanation and wonderful informative site.

    I live in Mysore , so all the more nice to see a mysoreans site.

    regards
    shubha

  355. Shantha says

    Hi Shubha,
    Mysore is my favorite place on earth…I keep visiting very often. It is heartening to note you liked the information here. Lots more is coming…keep visiting.
    With best best wishes,
    Shantha

  356. susanta mistri says

    please give me a particular nursery address of bangalore from where i must get this tabebuia aura flower seeds. thank yoyu.

  358. Bhavya says

    Dear Shantha,

    Thanks for the info yar… its was very helpfull to me.. and i performed the pooja for first week and it was a fentastic… thanks a lot for helping……

    Regards
    bhavya

  361. ramya says

    Hi Shantha,

    I am from Mysore. Wonderful recipes. I have tried couple of them.
    Do you have recipe for sakkare holige (sugar Holige), if so pls
    post it.

    thanks a bunch, good luck

    Ramya

  362. Shantha says

    Ramya, thanks for visiting and trying out recipes. Yes I do have the recipe for sakkare holige will post it soon.
    Regards
    Shantha

  363. SOUTHSPICE says

    Good information on Sri Guru Raghavendra. I am a strong devotee of Raghavendra swamy and do social(bhakthi) networking

  364. Asvini says

    I happened to visit Mantralaya after many years, wish I can do it on aradhane also some year..

  369. Raghu Ananth says

    During Ramanavami, after the Poojas are over, organisers distrubute rasayana a mouth watering delicacy made from Banana, jack fruit , jaggery and honey. Spicy butter milk is also served.
    All the preparations are stored in large vessels and the organisers serve the people with joy and urge them to try as much as they please. The stomach goes full in the end and a kind of divine satisfaction.

    Let these practices continue for generations.

  370. Sundar says

    Hello Madam,

    I saw your article on Sri Krishna Jannmashtami of 2007, the Jula (Cradle) is looking very cute. I would like to buy that one b4 this Janmashtami. Please let me know where can i get that. I’m residing at Hyderabad. Many Thanks in advance

    Radhe Krishna

    Sundar

  371. Shantha says

    Hi Sundar,
    The cradle is Chennapatna art. Chennapatna is a place 60 kms from Bangalore, famous for the toy industry. You can check out in Cauvery emporium in Hyderabad you might get the cradle.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  372. Shantha says

    Hi Mamata,
    Please send in your address and phone number, I will include it in the article for people to contact you.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  374. barath says

    try this new restaurant called olio at highway circle bannimantap..superb food wit good ambience too

  376. Rashmi Veeren says

    Hi Shantha,

    You have a wonderful food blog, all recipes posted by you are mouth watering. I live in Minneapolis US, your all blogs on festivals blew me away and they are really really going to help me to carry out our tradition in far away land. After looking at your blog I really got home sick 🙂 you keep up the good work , thank you for your great recipes.

  378. Shantha says

    HI Rashmi,
    Thank you for your encouraging feedback. I can imagine how it feels to be away from India as my sister has been living in the US for the past 20 years. Keep visiting and type in your comments.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  379. satish puranick says

    We are from allahabad and celebrate ganeshotsava . We would like to submitt a report about our function organise here . We have photograph also to display

    How it can be happen

  380. SV Venkatesha says

    Hello Madam,

    Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on many of wonderful articles, which I have been following lately.It gives me insight into many rituals carried out by mum, BTW she is stll doing even now, alas back home..

    One suggestion to your articles..When you are mentioning about Avalakki..It is commanly called as Puffed rice or Poha..Do you mind taking this correction??Please do not think other wise.

    Thanks once again for your insight to Life..

    Best Regards,
    SV Venkatesha

  381. Shantha says

    Hi Venkatesha,
    Thanks for following my blog. You are always welcome to give your comments on any matter in the blog. Regarding Avalakki…it is known as Poha in North India and Flattened Rice or Beaten Rice in English. Puffed Rice as you have mentioned is known as Murmura in Hindi and Kadlepuri or puri in Kannada.
    With best wishes,
    Shantha

  382. Shantha says

    Satish, I am sorry but right now I am not accepting contributors articles but I admire your enthusiasm to showcase your culture. Keep visiting.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  383. Jay says

    Goa is heaven on earth. I have been there 5 times and always ready to go 🙂
    I have seen Aguda and chapora. Where are these other forts. I really have to see next time.

    Jay

  384. rajachandra says

    You have stated : He named his daughter Gayathri Devi, who later was married to a King in Rajasthan.

    Late Maharaja Kumari Gayatri Devi was married to Sirdar Ramachnadra Raj Urs adopted son of Rajkumari Leelavati and Sirdar Basava Raj Urs. He is very much a Mysorean and still lives in Mysore at his Bungalow named as Leela Vihar in Jayalakshmi Puram.

  387. rajachandra says

    It should be Maharaja Kumari not Maharani Kumari ! This is the way Royalty in India used to call the Maharaja’s children (Maharaja Kumar / Kumari ). English word Prince / Princess is used in much wider sweep. Take the instant case where Raja Kumari ( princess) Leela Devi was the only child of Maharaja Kumari (Princess) Jayalakshammanni and Diwan M. Kantha Raj Urs.

  392. Krv.srinivasan says

    Dear Sow.Shantha,I just happend 2 visit u r sight ,while going through jur Photograph of Sri.VeeraNarayanaswami.Its so nice 2 have a Dharshan of the Lord.As if i am inside the temle.Once again my best wishes n thanks for lthe nice sight .Pls.U can post me latest pictures,stories.all ablut Mysore n surroundings.

  393. Shantha says

    Hello Srinivasan,
    It is good to hear that you enjoyed the photograph, I feel my effort is paid when I hear that a reader is satisfied by seeing the pictures or by reading an article. Sure…there will be lots more pictures and articles coming. Please keep visiting.
    Thanks and Regards,
    Shantha

  397. Rammurthy says

    I want to have the Ganapati Visarjana Mantra. I can’t find it even in Vrataratna Maala. Can someone help please ?

  399. bharathy says

    i liked your festival details… it is very useful.
    and regarding the recipes…when it comes to measurements, what is 1 cup? is it 1 paavu? please let me know.

    thanks.

  400. Shantha says

    Hi Bharathy,
    It is good to hear that you found the festivals section useful. Thank you.
    Addressing the measurement issue –
    1 Cup = 230 gms
    1 Cup = 16 tbsp
    Shantha

  401. S. Prakash says

    Dear Mr. Jager,

    We can supply good quality of Neem seeds in bulk quantity with competitive price. Kindly let us know your interest.

    Please feel free to contact us @ asanexports@gmail.com

    Best regards,
    S. Prakash

  402. Uma says

    Hi Shantha,
    I tried out your sabakki dosa and i must say it came out very well. The taste was good and it was soft as well.It was very simple to make too.I gave my friend and she also liked it a lot.Thanks for the good recipe.
    cheers,
    Uma

  405. jss krishi vigyan kendra, suttur says

    We are interested to organise a flower show compitiion during Suttur Jathra Mahotsava proposed to be held from 11-16 January 2010.

    Please nominate your students/freinds/clients/trainees who are interested in competing for the flower show.

    For further info;
    N Jamuna Urs
    Programme Coordinator
    JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra
    Suttur – 571 129
    99451 02963

  407. bharathy says

    Hi,

    Thanks for the measurement details.
    I have gone through the details of your puliogare and its authenticity, likewise why dont you offer us the details of old, authentic mysorestyle habbada aduge details?

    thanks

  408. srinivasan says

    The photographs are excellent. Even i tried visiting the place when i was working in mysore, but could not dare to move ahead after talakad. have you seen the idol of Ranganatha there? Is it similar to the one in Sri rangapatna and Sri rangam of chennai?

  409. Shantha says

    Hi Srinivasan,
    Yes, I have seen the idol at Madhyaranga. It is very similar to the one in Srirangapattana, but a little smaller. I have not yet been to Srirangam, but I have heard that the idol is similar but extremely huge. Hope you can visit Madhyaranga the next time.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  411. namita rao says

    i belong to north karnataka married to a banglorean at pune.i am not aware of their culture.I was able to perform some rituals just coz i got all d informn. 4m ur website.thanks a million.
    it would b great if u cud tell me of all d rituals in dasara and diwali.i do want to perform them

  413. Rupa Ray says

    Hi Shantha

    I m so lucky to find u, I live in B’lore and recently got few phal orchid’s small sedlings frm Lalbagh Flowershow.
    They where mounted in small plastic pots. After 2 weeks roots stated rotting. I dug up the whole pot to find out that the all material specialy the coconut husk hav decomposed leaving no space for the roots to beath air(meanwhile I had found out frm google that orchid roots shud get anough root, NO stagnant water) Now i have put them back with freshcharcoal and brick pieces, but I m nt getting any bark piece to add with the media, can u uggest where can i get them? This r my 1st orchid, I dnt want to lose them, I have kept them in south balcony and water them when the meda is dry.

    thanks nd regds
    Rupa

  414. namita says

    do v keep all the dolls 4m day one? or is it depending on whether u hav a male or female kid.anyways….i don’t hav kids rt. now,what do i do?

  415. Shantha says

    Hi Rupa,
    Bark is not very essential in the potting medium. For the time being you can add coconut husk or pieces of coconut shell into the pot. The bark is not available for sale, I usually collect when I travel to hilly regions where the bark comes off just after the rains. Right here in Bangalore you can try to snip off pieces of bark from the street trees a day after it rains.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  416. Shantha says

    Hi Namita,
    Yes all the dolls are kept on the same day . It does not matter whether you have children or not.

    You can display the dolls on all the 9 days or start to display from Saraswathi pooja day onwards up to Vijayadashami day.

    Happy Dasara and enjoy arranging the dolls.
    Shantha

  417. Rupa Ray says

    HI Shantha , thanks for ur suggession, yes coconut shell is readily available. Btw 3 out of my 5 seedlings hav lost the bottom most leaf, which turnd yellow and came off, but I cud c sign of new roots emarging frm there. Now the the sedinglings r left with only 3 leaves, is it the reason that I have put them only in charcoal and brickpieces? Is there any way that I can send u snaps of my baby orchid so that u can c them and tell me how r they looking?

    Thanks again

    rupa

  419. naga jyothi says

    hi Shantha nice to c ur blog. Its very nice that u have written everything in detail. Even I do the same procedures and pooja format like you; I am brahmin andhra girl. I think u hail from karnataka; if you want any help, please do tell me so that we could have more deatiled versions of these procedures; very good job from you.

  421. Shantha says

    Hi Naga Jyothi,

    Thank you for your nice words. I visited your blog too and it is a great beginning. I will link to your blog for the sahasranamas and shlokas.

    And yes I am from Karnataka. Keep visiting and give your feedback.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  422. Shantha says

    Hi Rupa,
    Orchids are very hardy plants, they do not need much care. If there are new roots emerging it is a sign that the plant is alive. Do not bother too much about it. You can get some moss from any of the nurseries and stuff some in between the bricks to retain moisture.

    It is always better to buy mature plants than seedlings. For a beginner Dendrobiums are the best best!
    Regards,
    Shantha

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  429. Subbarayan.K.R says

    Madam,
    I happen to see ur karnataka cusine in ur website. Very glad u r sharing ur expertise in the cooking art with others.
    I am reminded of the proverb : yella maaduvadu hotegaagi genu battegaagi.
    Nice Keep going
    well wisher
    Uncle subbrayan

  431. Shantha says

    Namasakara Subbrayan Uncle,
    Thank you so much for your comments. Please keep visiting and give your valuable feedback. Yes, I agree ultimately everyone has to satisfy the taste buds and the never ending growling of the tummy!
    With Regards,
    Shantha

  436. Rene Brus says

    Dear Shantha,
    Your information is of much help to me as I came to Mysore specially for this yearly event. Do you know of any photoshops/photographers in town who might still have old photographs of the Dessara procession of for instance before Independance? Such pictures would give me perhaps also a good insight of possible changes of the Dessara in the past decades.

  437. Shantha says

    Hi Rene Brus,
    Greetings from Karnataka and a warm welcome to Mysore. Thank you for visiting the website. Please access the following link to view some old pictures of Mysore Dasara – http://mysoresamachar.com/dasara_photos.htm, please contact them to buy the pictures.

    Also please visit Mysore Palace, the paintings there brings alive the pageantry of the procession during the reign of the kings.
    Wish you a pleasant stay at Mysore,
    Regards,
    Shantha

  440. Kavitha says

    Hi Shantha,
    I have been very glad to have come across your website. It is so nostalgic being home by itself. Its so self indulgin and so ture to have seen you recipes. Nice to have know you through your passion for cooking food and the bare nature’s artistic approches. Though I am not a big fan of celebrating festivals or observing and preserving the traditions, you have atlest made me celebrate life and I thank you for keeping it all alive for ever. I really dont know what i am writing but just know this that i am a big fan of yours. Thanks. Kavitha – Bangalore.

  443. Shantha says

    Thanks Sriram…Wish you a very Happy Dasara! I just came back from Mysore and all the heritage buildings are looking their best with a fresh coat of paint and illuminated with the right shade of lights in the night.

  445. Shantha says

    Hi Kavitha, I am touched by your words and thank you for your interest in my website. Please keep reading because there is lots more to come.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  447. Dinakar says

    Shantha avarige Namaskaaragalu.

    Just like everybody else, stumbled to be here…. looking for ‘Dasara Flower Show’. When I looked around the website, I tried to lift it away with both hands, but could not…. it is so heavily loaded with so much information. Kudos to you for gathering all those ‘Mysorean stuff’ and making it e-available to the world! As a Mysorean (a rare breed these days, eh?) I thought this is a place to feel like a Mysorean! Generally, Mysoreans seldom leave Mysore and I’m one. I have not looked deeper into the website, but Southekai gojju, Herlekai gojju, Haagalkai gojju, kumbalakai huLi, etc… may also be there? Delicious recipes!

    All things Mysore are my favourites and I carry much memory from the past which give me some good nostalgic moments – I enjoy reminiscing those good days and I also have tried to put as many as possible in one place here: http://mysoreanmusings.blogspot.com/

    I wish you could post many vintage pictures of that era (hope they are preserved) like the one of your grandparents. What I did to all our old pictures that were in photoframes from the past (1920s >) was to ‘deframe’ them and wherever possible, they were dismounted from their cardboard mounts carefully and lo, a vintage album appeared!! But not without effort. Frames were then given away and some suitable glasses were replaced to broken window or almirah panes in our old house!

    How I wish I knew my grandmother’s recipes. She always won a prize in the Dasara cooking contests from 1930s onwards!

    An old colleague of mine used to ask the expansion of WIFE. Worries Invited For Ever, he would say. LOL. Your web title reminded me of that. Nice web title and explanation to go with it.

    Best wishes.

  449. Shantha says

    Namaskara Dinakar avarige,
    Wow! your response is so overwhelming and coming from a Mysorean means a lot to me. Thank you so much.

    Yes, most of the Mysore recipes can be found in the website along with authentic North Karnataka recipes as my mother is from Hubli and Udupi recipes as my husband is from Udupi and many many others, which I keep experimenting in my kitchen lab. And I would have loved to try out your grandmother’s recipes.

    Every single photograph of yesteryear is preserved at home and I have made an album starting from my great grandparents to the current generation by scanning the old photographs. I recently found an old dasara procession photograph and my grandfather’s amateur club photo, which I will post asap.

    Your blog is extremely interesting and I will be visiting often for a dose of Mysore tales and woes.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  450. Dinakar says

    The first half of the above set is a repetition to this which I uploaded just now on Picasa, here:

    http://picasaweb.google.com/dinakar58/MysoreVintageSigned?authkey=Gv1sRgCJHPx_i58r36Qw&feat=directlink

    Shantha avarige namaskaaragalu.

    Thanks for the prompt response. My grandmother was famous for Badanekai Yennegai, Muchore, Halkhova Obbattu, BeLe Saaru, Eerulli-Aaloogedde Huli (rarity – onions were taboo and a separate IligemaNe for that!)… I should say “et cetera”! She left us in 1978. Perhaps you or your parents may be knowing my grandparents. The album links could provide some clues!!

    Today, I went on a ‘heritage walk’ (took leave/holiday from office). Some pictures of my route: http://picasaweb.google.com/dinakar58/DasaraHeritageWalk?feat=directlink

    Dasara has become so gaudy! Gaudy decorations! Very cheap!

    You have used a word ‘ambivert’ in your web page. Am I one too?

    There are many posts and links in my blog which also might interest you.

    Best wishes and regards.

  451. Shantha says

    Hi Dinakar,
    The old photographs are a treat. Thanks for sharing.

    I was in Mysore too during the first 3 days of Dasara and was shocked to see tourists clambering on to the pedestal of Chamaraja Circle and taking pictures. The rains also played a spoil sport like every year. Nonetheless I am always carried away by the enthusiasm of the people and feel proud to be part of the celebrations.

    I just hope Mysore does not become an eye sore.

    Yummy! Halkova obbattu, never heard or tasted it…..I can imagine how rich and tasty it must have been. And yes, after a one month past the petition requesting for erulli alugadde huli from me would be granted along with sandige happala and on that day separate saaru would be prepared for my grandparents.

    Ha ha ha….true you are an ambivert too!
    Happy Dasara,
    Shantha

  452. Dinakar says

    Wow, again prompt reply.

    Having seen the Dasara and people of yore, I have become a critic of present day Dasara (I simply cannot accept certain things though I try to be a bit flexible).

    People have no respect or value for public and heritage objects. The vandals just don’t care — they are all from outside, you know! Tell me how many “Mysoreans” are in Mysore! How can we expect them (who came in recent years to this city) to love the city? Don’t you agree? A small number of us frown and shout to satisfy ourselves, but it has no effect overall, also at a time when the general public thinks ‘noise’ is melody! Lookl at those fans thronging to their ‘heroes’ singing on stage with 10,000 watt speakers on! Yuva Dasara! Beauty of Dasara is something else, don’t you think so?

    Yes, I forgot Sandige prepared by her that always went with E/A huLi….. sometimes we had that dinner under moonlight. Kai tuttu, was a pleasure, sitting in circle, palms stretched for a morsel! The pungency of onions also have reduced drastically and no one ‘cries’ as they did, say 25-40 years ago.

    HuruLi HappaLa was also made at home. PeNi. Slurp.

    For Ayudya Pooja, these KSRTC buses get decorated with hoovina haara and BaLe Kandus… in recent years, another gaudy thing — they play cheap film music with blaring loud speakers tied to them while roaming on its route! I cannot imagine such horrific things in Mysore! I wonder who allows them to these extents?

    Glad you are away (wherever you are).

    With every good wish.

  455. Shantha says

    Thank you Channakeshav, hope you had a great time during Dasara.

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  457. nithyashree.r says

    Thanks a lot for giving the information about this sacred tree ‘BANNI’ tree.People today feel strange hearing the name of this tree, so i think this information is more than enough for them to atleast understand a bit.

    THANKING YOU IN ANTICIPATION…….

  459. Shantha says

    Dinakar, I live in Bangalore, so I find Mysore always a peaceful place to unwind albeit many aspects of the city changing for the worse. Instead of spending time in Mysore city itself, during our visits we explore places of interest within a radius of 100kms, which includes historical sites, wildlife sanctuaries, bird sanctuaries, rivers and waterfalls. Not many Mysoreans are even aware that they are living in a place surrounded by unsurpassed natural beauty and there is a need to know, conserve and preserve such treasures.
    Shantha

  464. Shantha says

    Hi Namita, Aarathi plates can be decorated in various ways using flowers, lentils or Turmeric and Kumkum. The aarathi plate that you see in this post is a crawling Krishna molded out of butter and kept in fridge for some time. For the leaf – wet the plate in the pattern of a leaf and sprinkle Turmeric powder over it and using a tooth pick draw the veins.
    Happy Diwali.
    Shantha

  465. Nishchith says

    The site is done with excellent taste and I enjoyed the pictures in the site…. I must congratulate the person/team who have put this together… I would like to speak to the person inharge … u may recah me on 98452 30130

    regards

    nishchith

  466. Shantha says

    Hi Nishchith,
    I am extremely happy that you liked the content and pictures on my website. Thank you for your comments. Please keep visiting and leave your feedback
    With best wishes,
    Shantha

  467. Murali says

    Hi Shantha,

    Awesome site. I am also into orchids (newbie) and would like to learn more about them. I was on a trip to Shimoga and picked up some wild orchids from the trees. Would like your help in identifying them and growing them too. Can you share ur contacts? Please mail me at my email.

    PS: I am from Bangalore
    Murali

  469. Shantha says

    Hi Murali,
    It is good to meet someone enthusiastic about growing orchids. You must have picked orchids from the Sagar-Theerthahalli belt. The wild orchids here are varieties belonging to Acampe, Dendrobium, Cymbidium, Bulbophylum etc., They are easy to grow but do not keep the pots under direct noon sunlight. You will have to wait till July – Sept 2010 for them to bloom. I will keep posting more about orchids for your reference.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  470. Dr R Niran says

    Sir,
    Urgently I want to contact you for the permission of copying photographs for my publication in my research oriented reference book.

    I ‘ll give all the details when I received your reply.

    Kindly contact me immediately.

    With thanks,
    Dr R Niran

  471. Shantha says

    Hi Niran,
    Please let me know the photographs needed and details about your reference book. The photos uploaded in the website are not high resolution photographs. I can send you high resolution pictures once I analyze your request.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  472. bvvittal says

    what is the significance and how many gejje is recommended for each vrutha ex ganapathi, vara mahalaxmi and navarathri

  473. Shantha says

    Hi Vittal,
    After the abhishekha / bath of the idols, Gejjevastra is offered representing the clothes of God. The number of gejje is not as important as the number of lines. For Ganapathi it is 21 yele, Gowri it is 16 yele, Ananthapadmanabha it is 14 yele etc.,

    For daily pooja you can offer a two line gejjevastra.
    Shantha

  475. Karthik says

    Am in the process of creating a personal website in tamil with information of Lord Shiva. Can I use this piece of information about Bilva in my website with your name mentioned under courtesy?

  478. Murali says

    Hi Shantha,
    Thanks for your reply…Yes, it was in the Theerthahalli belt, I was staying there over the weekend. Visited the Jog Falls, Kodachadri and Shringeri. Awesome places, especially Kodachadri. And loads of spots to visit…I would also like to expand my collection. Let me know how I could do this…
    Murali

  479. Shantha says

    I have been collecting orchids for almost a decade and a half. My interest is wild orchids and as I wander around Western ghats, my eyes are always searching for orchids…not that I can pick them up easily…but I love to see them in the wild. Keep your eyes open when you travel in Western ghats the next time.

    The hybrid orchids are available for sale at Indo American nursery on K.R.Road.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  480. Vasanth says

    Hi there

    We are planning a trip to Jog this week. Would like to know the rain conditions and overall if its the right time to visit. Please let know me know.

    Thanks in anticipation

    Vasanth

  481. Shantha says

    Hi Vasanth,
    I visited Jog in August 1st week this year and the photographs are in this post. Since I live in Bangalore I don’t know the weather conditions there, but I have heard the Linganmakki dam has opened all the gates and hence the falls is in full splendor.
    Wish you a safe and happy journey,
    Shantha

  482. Vasanth says

    Hi Shantha
    Thanks for the quick reply.
    I am a bit apprehensive abt travelling by car. Planning to take a bus from b’lore. If you could direct to some place where i can get info about bus services, it would be of great help. I am from Chennai

    Thanks
    Vasanth

  483. Shantha says

    Hi Vasanth,
    Please access this link http://59.162.166.116/AWATAROnline to book online for KSRTC buses. Departure will be from Bangalore main bus stand known as Kempegowda Bus Stand. Rajahamsa buses are comfortable with AC and the rates from Bangalore – Sagar town are 275Rs for adults and 138 Rs for children. From Sagar you will have to hire a private vehicle to travel to Jog.

    For staying Varadashree hotel at Sagar is good and the number is 08183- 228999, please book before you go. If this is not available then try at Durga Lodge Sagar (08183) 226305.

    This link http://www.shimoga.nic.in/hotels.htm will give you the phone numbers of lodges in Shimoga and Jog Falls.

    Hope this helps.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  484. Sowmya Sindhia says

    Amamzing info !!!!!!
    I would love to try out all the recipes……..and all the other info posted is really very informatic…..

  487. Shantha says

    Dear Sowmya,
    Thanks for your comments…keep reading, there is more to come…
    Regards,
    Shantha

  488. namita says

    how to perform dhanvantari pooja ‘n’ lakshmi pooja
    what is the significance of havn ‘kuberan seru’ how is kuber pooja done?
    i had a wonderful dasara…..thanx to itslife!

  489. Shantha says

    Hi Namita,
    About Dhanvantri, I quote from the above article “Day1 is called as Dhanteras. On this day it is believed that Dhanvantri the Gods physician came out of the ocean with a pot in his hand filled with “Amrith” / life saving nectar. New utensils, gold or silver are bought and worshiped on this day.”

    Lakshmi Pooja – Worship with flowers, kumkum and turmeric powder and offer fruits as naivedya. Draw a colorful rangoli, light lamps and burst crackers.

    Kuber Pooja – I have never performed this, but I know he is a mythological character who is supposed to be rich.

    And Namitha, keep some Manthrakshathe and worship it and meditate about any god you wish. The pooja is done.

    Be safe during Diwali,
    Shantha

  490. Dinakar says

    There was an article in a supplement in Deccan Herald in the last ten days. It was about Masala Dosa. Somehow it has gone out of our pile for something else and I’m unable to find it. Please do look for it because the writer has mentioned a few interesting points about it including its mention in old epics. Make a search. I reckon it may be useful.

    Deepavali greetings. Hope there is less smoke and sound this time, a time when there are thousands suffering due to flood havoc.

    Dinakar

  491. Shantha says

    Deepavali Greetings to you too Dinakar. The article in Deccan Herald must have been interesting….please access the following link to browse through Deccan Herald epaper http://deccanheraldepaper.com. You can also read through their archives.

  492. Vidya says

    Hi !

    I made sakkare obbattu yesterday,it turned out too crispy and I was checking for an alternative method and found you.I have some doubts in the recipe:
    1)You mention sesame seeds for the hoorana,did you mean gasagase.
    2)In the ingredients list there is 3/4 th cup maida.You have not added to the kanaka.Now,do you add it or not.I tried with 1:1 maida,chiroti rave.is it the same as yours.
    3)Should i put all the hoorna mixture in the mixie?

    Please ,oh Please do clarify.I love obbattus all of them — bele ,kayi and sakkare.

    thansk and regards,

    Vidya

  494. Shantha says

    Murali, I don’t know anyone personally there, but there are many gardeners working there who have considerable knowledge about orchids. They also have pamphlets on orchid cultivation.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  495. Shantha says

    Hi Vidya,
    Thanks for pointing out the typos, I have corrected in the post, please check out. Sakkara Holige always comes out crisp.

    There is no need to grind the hoorana as you are adding powdered sugar and powdered dry coconut. But if you want to, you can grind it in the grinder together.

    Hope this helps…
    Shantha

  496. Smita says

    Hi, do you know if “alavi seeds” are used in this recipe? If yes then I would like to know if we get it in US.What is it called in English or any other language?

  497. Shantha says

    Hello Smitha,
    Yes according to my mother alavi seeds were used in preparing this dish in North Karnataka. But I am sorry, I do not know what these seeds are called in English. I will let you know as soon as I find out.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  498. Dinakar says

    I tried the e-search also before I posted above, but I could not locate it. The e-paper has only the last 10 days’ editions.

  499. Mani says

    I liked the flower very much. Where in Mumbai I can get the bulb or plant? I would be grateful if you can send me some seeds, I will pay the postage.

    Thanks.

    Mani Nair
    ABD Pvt. Ltd.
    394/C Lamington Chambers,
    Lamington Road
    Mumbai – 400 004.
    9820433853.

  502. Shantha says

    Dear Mani,
    Oh! how I wish I had the seeds to send to you. I am sorry, I neither have the seeds nor the information regarding where you might get this plant in Mumbai as I live in Bangalore. Even in Bangalore not many nurseries know about this plant as this grows wildly in rain forests. Two weeks back I saw this bloom in wild in Pearl Valley, which is 40 Kms from Bangalore.

    Please ask around in nurseries in Mumbai and I will definitely let you know if I come across any information regarding the sale of this plant in Mumbai.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  503. Shantha says

    Hi Roopa,
    It is good to hear that you could prepare Kajjaya with the help of this recipe. Do keep visiting and give your feedback.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  505. Mamatha says

    Hi,
    .I want to know about goddess lalitha tripurasundari and sri chakra pooja done at home ,can someone help me please?

  506. Shantha says

    Dear Mamatha,
    Please inquire in any of the Shankara Mutta’s for the information. You also get books on these subjects sold in Raghavendra Swami Mutta or in Shankara Mutta.

    Keep visiting.
    Shantha

  507. Mamatha says

    Thank you Shantha , for the time and information but i live in Austin,tx,USA. I follow all the festivals ,i am found of devi and wanted to preform pooja to her, if you have any information about the above, please pass it over .

  508. Shantha says

    Mamatha, I will let you know if I come across information regarding your query. I know the simple pooja rituals and for special poojas I invite priests over to perform them.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  510. Padma says

    hi Shantha,

    great site. ! awesome work. i keep following regularly on the festival section..

    one doubt in this recipe for cucumber dose- you have added cocunut in the items required for the same.. however, in the process- there is no mention of how to use the same.. do you grind it with rice, cucumber etc or was the cocunut added for the chutney part? can you pl let me know.. thanks Shantha

  511. Shantha says

    Hi Srijja,

    I am sorry I do not have the slightest clue where this plant is available in Mumbai as I live in Bangalore. Here it grows as a weed and is found in vacant sites.

    Regards,
    Shantha

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  512. Shantha says

    Hi Padma,

    Thanks for your comments. Please grind Coconut along with the other ingredients. I have edited in the post.

    Enjoy the Dosa..
    Shantha

  513. cbsk says

    hi Shantha…
    do you have any idea about kumbha mela??
    what is the reason of functioning it and wats the thing going on during it..waiting for ur reply!!have many questions to ask u!!

  514. Shantha says

    Hi CBSK,
    I have never attended a Kumbha mela and I do not know much about it as it is held in the northern parts of India. The only thing I know is that as Garuda was flying with Amurtha Kumbha / Nectar pot, few drops of the nectar fell into the River Ganges. The muhurtha / time when this nectar fell into the river is the day that the Kumbha mela is held.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  515. Deepti manjunath says

    Hi…i did visit karanji kere on my last visit to mysore….must say its beautiful.
    Its so cool,serene and calm and the air is so fresh.
    The area is really vast and we could find a fine spot for relaxing after walking up the bird watch tower and the butterfly park.
    Boating around the small island is fun too…
    We went around the dasara season and still the place was free of crowd as not many visitors know about this wonderful gem right in the middle of the city..
    A visit to this place is worth it.

  516. Veni says

    Hi Shantha,

    I enjoyed “Habbada Adige” during this Diwali. Really all receipes were very tasty and the preparation is also very simple. Thank you very much for sharing your talent on the net. I hope this may help so many girls. Really you are a genious. 🙂

  517. Shantha says

    Hi Deepti,

    True, it is a very nice place to visit. Thanks for sharing your experience.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  518. Shantha says

    Hi Veni,
    Thank you so much for your comments and compliments. It is great to hear that you could use the recipes.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  519. Nagashree says

    Just while browsing through the net, I came across such an informative site.. Especially for girls who have meagre idea about cooking in their mother’s home and struggling to know about recipes.. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

  520. Shantha says

    Hi Nagashree,
    Thanks for visiting the site. I feel if you love eating then definitely it will be easy to learn to cook.
    I will be linking up this post to many more recipes….keep visiting and enjoy cooking…
    Shantha

  521. Raghu says

    Appreciate your work.

    This brings me to remember a song from an old Kannada movie “Subba shastry” sung in a group during sathya narayana vratha. Music by Veene dore swany Iyengar and krishan swamy.

    I think, you are the right person to bring all such tradional, festival & cultural songs from Mysore area to internet medium.

    Thanks for sharing
    Raghu

  522. Shantha says

    Hi Raghu,
    It seems my mother learnt this song as a kid and used to sing along with her cousins on Tulasi habba. She sang this year too…

    I have’nt watched Subba Shastry, but mom says the movie is full of songs. I am planning to buy VCD as soon as possible.

    Thanks for visiting and your feedback.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  523. prabhakar says

    I found the information interesting and useful. For getting the medicinal values, should the bilva fruit be eaten in an empty stomach or with food or it doesnt matter?
    thanks.

  524. Shantha says

    Hello Prabahkar,
    According to me it is like any other fruit and can be eaten anytime. But, if you want a more professional answer please consult an Ayurvedic doctor or an expert in Ayurvedic medicines.

    Keep reading…
    Shantha

  526. Shantha says

    Hi Mulik Sayeedi,

    I live in India so I really do not have any idea where you can buy the Jamun tree in the US. But, I have come across many websites of nurseries in USA, who sell plants online. You can check there.
    Good Luck!
    Shantha

  527. T.J.VASUDEVA says

    Dear Sir/Madam,

    After waitng for so many years I visited Malur on
    28-10-09 even though i had been to Mysore so many times I was not able to visit this ancient temple. I was very much particular to visit this temple as I am staunch beliver in Great dasaru- Sri Purandara dasaru and his Great Devaranamas. It is understood that Sri Purandara dasaru created his famous devaranama-Jagadoddarana here.

    I was very much impressed by seeing Apremeya Swamy and Ambegalu Krishna.

    I have some comments on the maintenance of this great temple.The Govt, Mujarai dept and the temple trust have not at all taken interest in neat maintenance of this great temple. You can see all over items laying in hapazard way.The stone pillars and flooring are full of oil & dirt. It is not at all washed for so many years.

    It is understood people come in large number ,But the neatness in not at all maintained. Lord Krishna will definetely not like this type uncleaness .

    If this temple is taken care of and maintained properly definetely number of persons visiting will also improve.

    One more thing the rituals is not at all systematic as we have seen in other temples like Uduipi ,Guruvayur Etc.

    I kindly request Govt,Mujarai and Temple trust will take suitable action to improve this great temple.

    Regards
    T.J.Vasudeva
    9845980382
    Telefax:080-26623153
    E-Mail: tjvasudeva@gmail.com

  528. miley binns says

    I recently discovered the Jamun tree in Jamaica, at first I thought it was the Blackcurrent tree but was corrected, I made the juice and it is so delicious I have a number of plants which i will be planting soon.

  529. Shantha says

    Dear Vasudeva,

    It is unfortunate that you had an unpleasant experience during your visit. But I have had a great experience whenever I have visited the temple. The temple has been spotlessly clean and each and every devotee were patiently asked to give details for the Archane. As I was interested to know about the temple, the priest narrated the whole story with patience. We were also pleasantly surprised when they asked us to take part in theertha prasada / blessed food and the food comprised of generous helping of Kadamba, Puliyogare, Shakkare Pongal and Mosaranna. My mother who cannot sit down after her operation was given a stool to sit on and they served the food there.

    This temple is not well known as Udupi or Guruvayoor temple and hence private donations might be less too.

    Hope people of authority take notice of drawbacks and improve them in the coming years.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  531. arathi says

    hi Shantha

    i was browsing the net for balehannu dosa , ‘n came 2 yo ur site nice recipes, will try the pinapple jam . how long can we presrve it ( in fridge or outside) pl post nallikai jam or morabba recipe if u have it . tankx for sharing keep up the goodwork!!

  532. Ragini says

    Hi,

    I would like to know how to preserve sweet dishes prepaired with date palm atlest for period of 6monts.

  534. Shantha says

    Hi Ragini,

    Do you mean dates / Kharjur? If it is dates, then I am sorry I do not know any sweet dish prepared with Kharjur that can last for 6 months.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  535. vijay says

    11/6/09
    want to purchase a bilva plant. I live in Northern california, USA. Is this plant available to purchase in the US?
    thanks
    vijay

  536. CSRAVINDRAN says

    I am very thrilled to note about SRI AGHORESWARA-AKHILANDESWARI temple in Ikkeri in shimoga.Are there any other temple in karnataka where the consort of Lord Shiva is named SRI AKHILANDESWARI.
    This temple is very ancient as i could see.Thanks for the details

  537. Shantha says

    Hi Vijay,
    I am sorry Vijay, I don’t know where you can get the plant in the US, as I live in India. Maybe when you visit India the next time you can take some seeds and plant it there.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  538. Shantha says

    Hello Ravindran,
    Yes…it is a beautiful and unique temple dedicated to Aghoreshwara and Akhilandeswari. I am not aware of any other temple dedicated to Akhilandeswari. If I come across I will definitely let you know.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  540. Shantha says

    Hi Mrudula,

    Happy to note that you like what I write. I am a working mother, living in Bangalore. Most of my free time is spent reading, cooking, photographing, travelling and updating the website.

    Keep visiting,
    Shantha

  542. Bhadersin Mahabier says

    Hallo Shantha,
    I am living in Holland.How I can get Amla powder or some liquid of amla. And do they have also Bramhi powder in the ayurvidicshops. I want to make my hair tick and I am lossing hair also I tkink to make hair oil form this.
    Plse inform me.

    Rob Mahabier

  543. Shantha says

    Hi Bhadersin Mahabier,
    These things are abundantly available in all the Ayurvedic stores in India. The Brahmi Amla hair oil is also available.
    Maybe you can buy some online please check.
    Good Luck,
    Shantha

  544. bharathy.y says

    hi Shantha,

    am also from mysore….please tell me whether the recipe for masalapuri in your website is that of mysore masala puri style…because now i stay in bangalore and i miss my mysore masalapuri…please let me know ….

    love
    bharthy

  545. Shantha says

    Hi Bharathy,
    I know what you miss, the green gravy Masala Puri of Mysore. I am not very sure about the ingredients they use. Try the recipe that I have posted and let me know how it tastes.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  547. ashok says

    hi,
    do you have any idea to know if the pigeon is pregnant or not. one has entered my house and i want to know if its carrying.

    pls do reply
    rgds
    ashok

  549. Mrudula says

    Hi Shantha,

    Your articles will be good. Thanks for that.. 🙂

    Can u please post recipes and easy-Quick cooking tips for busy working ladies and mothers who have less time at kitchen. Thanks once again.. 🙂

    Regards,
    Mrudula.

  550. Shantha says

    Hi Mrudula,

    Thanks for your feedback. Many of the recipes that I have posted are easy to make. I feel pressure cooking is the best to save time.

    Will be posting more…so keep reading.
    With best wishes,
    Shantha

  551. pushpa says

    hi Shantha
    ‘habbada adige’ provided a lot of information for young girls who kept away from kitchen and busy in job. Recipes detailed here serve a tool for venturing into cooking and kitchen for these young girls.
    Thank you so much.
    pushpa

  552. Shantha says

    Hi Pushpa,
    Thank you for appreciating my work. Cooking is a great way to unwind and relax and I hope the recipes and information published on this site help.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  555. SHASHI says

    JAI NIMISHAMBHA,

    Iam a devotee of the DEVI, she is so calm and gorgeous sitting next ot River Cauvery with her Powerful Blessings.

    My problems were solved on regular visit and prayers.

  556. Shantha says

    Hi Shashi,

    Yes the devi is extremely powerful and kind. Thanks for sharing your experience.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  558. Keshav says

    Hi,

    In case if any one of you find people/place selling ganesha idol made out of root of Yekka/Arka please plet me know .. . I need one. Also, please mail me the rituals/poojas one should perform.

    Rgds,
    Keshav
    keshav_blr@yahoo.com

  560. Shantha says

    Hello Gururaj,

    The palaces will be in a separate post, called “Palaces of Mysore”.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  563. Carol OBrien says

    When in India I learned to make Bakri. I was told it was millet flour. when I came home and bought millet flour, it did not work well to make the bakri. It did not even taste the same. Is there a different kind of millet flour I should get. What is the difference between finger millet and millet. Help!

    Carol

  564. Shantha says

    Dear Carol,
    Bhakri is usually made using Jowar / Sorgham Flour. The four has to be mixed with hot water and kneaded well before flattening using the fingers. By adding hot water and kneading the stickiness in the flour comes out and helps to make Bhakri.

    Please access the following link to read the recipe of Bhakri – http://www.itslife.in/2008/09/bhakri-jowar-roti

    Good Luck!
    Shantha

  565. Mrudula says

    Hi Shantha,

    Whenever i make puris it will just turn out to be very hard like a papad. I use the following ingredients:-
    2 cups of wheat flour, 2 tea spoons ghee/ oil, pinch of salt and sugar, 1 tea spoon full maida/ small sooji and warm water. Tell me is there anymore to be added to this or should i try it out in a different way.

    Regards,
    Mrudula

  567. sogal says

    kindly let us know is there any good hotels at ranebennur and also how to go to deveragudda from ranebennur sogal

  568. Shantha says

    Hi Sogal,
    Yelu Koti yelu Koti….
    From what I have seen in Ranebennur there are no good hotels but you can book in the forest guest house. There are many buses plying from Ranebennur to Devaragudda. Devaragudda is well connected by road. (Poona – Bangalore National highway NH4)
    Hope this helps…
    Shantha

  569. Dinakar says

    Mysore Set Dosas are served only in hotels, not in homes. All three dosas together. At home, we get one by one, straight from the tawa! 🙂 The limit depends on the quality of chutney or palya that accompanies the ‘schedule’!

  570. Manuel says

    Hi Shantha! Could you please help me to identify the following kirtan:

    Hari om. Hari om. Hari om. Hari om. Bhagavan Jaya Ram. Jaya Ram. Jaya Ram. Jaya Ram. Gurur Brahma. Gurur Vishnu. Gurur Devo Maheswarah. Gurur Saksht parambrahmah. Tasmai Shree Guruve Namah. Jaya Jaya Guru om. Jaya Shiva om. Jaya Jaya Guru om. Shiva om. Guru om. Shiva om. Guru om. Shiva om. Jaya Ram. Jaya Ram. Jaya Ram. Jaya Ram. Radhe Shaym. Radhe Shaym. Radhe Shaym. Radhe Shaym. Sita Ram Bhagavan. Sita Ram Bhagavan. Hari om. Hari om. Hari om. Hari om. Jaya Guru om. Jaya Shiva om. Jaya Guru om. Hari Jaya Shiva om. Shiva om. Guru om. Hari om. Hari om

    Thank you for your help.

  571. Shantha says

    Hi Dinakar,
    Very true that at home you serve Dosas one by one, but this is the best way to serve if the family members do not come on time to the dining table!
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  572. Shantha says

    Hi Manuel,

    The kirtan or bhajan that you have mentioned has been created by someone using the different names of Hindu Gods like Shiva the destroyer, Brahma the creator and Vishnu (Shyam / Krishma and Rama) the protector prefixed by Omkara.

    When we meditate on a single name, our mind might wander and not allow us to concentrate on meditation. But, when different names of gods are chanted / sung then we are introducing a variety, which will make us concentrate on meditation or the bhajan itself.

    Hope this helps…

    Regards,
    Shantha

  573. Manuel says

    You are right! I am not sure whether it is a kirtan or a bhajan. In the late 50´s or 60´s the Swami Guru Devanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj brought to America an LP with this beautiful and inspiring sacred song. When the Guru was alive I did not think to ask him about the song. Now that he is not around I do not have anyone to ask. Once I was told that the song was interpreted by the Jyotirmath swamis. I have the recording in cassette, but the sound quality is very poor and now I want to get the original recording. Talking about the Kumbha Mela, a friend of mine is leaving for Haridware next month and I want to ask her to try to get a CD with this kirtan, but I desire to give her as much info about it as I can. We DO NOT meditate listening to music at all. We play it just after the meditation session ends. I hope I am not taking up much of you time, but I am desperate to have this info, since this is a great opportunity for me to get a good recording of the kirtan. I really appreciate any additional info you can previde me. God bless you.

  576. Shantha says

    Hi Manuel,
    I really am not an expert to comment on this. We have been bought up listening to many Carnatic, devotional and Aarathi songs. When we worship god it is always accompanied by shlokas, bells ringing and many times ends with a bhajan. We also do Japa / meditate by constantly chanting the names of god in the mind using a japa mani / rosary.

    The other type of meditation where you sit closing your eyes, not thinking of anything and deep breathing that the Gurus preach is not something we follow.

    I suppose your questions can be answered by the Art of Living personnel who have active groups teaching Yoga, Pranayama and Sudarshana Kriya across the globe.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  578. SB says

    Hi,
    I am a regular reader of this space and have tried few recipes from what you have compiled.

    I wanted to try Gooseberry Honey Candy. Do you know of ways to make use of the leftover syrup ?

    May I use that in Murabba?

    Regards

  579. Shantha says

    Hi SB,

    Dilute the left over syrup with water and add a dash of Lemon Juice. Chill and serve as Lemonade.

    Keep reading,
    Shantha

  580. Manuel says

    The description you make about the type of meditation we do is correct, except by the fact that we do think about something and that is the Mantra that is given to each one of us by our Guru.

    I really thank you for the effort you did to give me a tip about the song´s issue.

    I will be visiting your site often. Namaste.

  581. kaqlpana says

    ya i agree with you. Missing Mysore, there is a churmuriwala near Ishwarana Gudi in Vontikoppal, who is so innovative and makes the world best churmuri

  582. kaqlpana says

    Amazing photographs. sailed through the nostalgic memory lane. Can not believe, we would have walked 1000 times in front of these building unnoticed and not appreciating the beauty. We only miss them now as we are away

    Good work

  583. kaqlpana says

    Hi Shantha
    I just bumped into ur wonderful site today. Amazing work. Left India and Mysore in1991, really miss Mysore, maharanis college, Christ The king convent and manasa Gangotri.My friends. kalidasa Road, Ambode, vade, road side gadi puri etc etc…….
    Your knowledge of plants and gardening is really good. We do find quite a few rare species of flora and fauna here in Johannesburg. I shall definitely try to post them.

    kalpana

  584. Shantha says

    Thank you Kalpana,
    Interest in architecture was kindled by my civil engineer dad.
    Will be posting heritage institutions of Mysore soon.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  586. Shantha says

    Dear Kalpana,
    Thank you for your lovely comments and it is nice to meet another Mysorean in the cyber world.

    Do you blog too?? I would love to see the pictures of the flora and fauna in Johannesburg. Please let me know the URL.

    Happy New Year!
    Shantha

  587. SB says

    Thanks Shantha.

    I have already collected the first day syrup today and stored it in fridge..will definitely try Lemonade!

    Regards
    SB

  588. anil says

    Hi

    I m looking to buy some seeds so can u tell me where can i find and also can u tell me which r the new hybrid one.

  591. Dinakar says

    Hello Kalpana,

    http://ckcdays.blogspot.com/

    The above is the URL of my exclusive blog on my schooldays. I also studied at CKC. Scrolling down for older posts there will take you to my memories at CKC. Hope that rings many bells to you!

    Best.
    Dinakar

  592. Shantha says

    Hi Anil,
    I am not sure where the seeds are available, but the saplings are available in most of the nurseries in Bangalore and Mysore.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  596. Lokesh Babu says

    Hi Shantha,

    We r visiting shivanasamudra & talakad from bangalore and proceed towards mysore. which one should we visit first, shivanasamudra or talakad, since we need to go mysore after that. pls. suggest. thanks. Lokesh

  597. Shantha says

    Hi Vani,

    Good you liked the recipes. There are many more easy recipes do try and let me know.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  598. Shantha says

    Hi Lokesh Babu,

    From Bangalore drive to Shivanasamudra – Talakadu and then to Mysore. Have a good time.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  601. Flowers says

    Your flowers of victory really looks beautiful. It was nice going through your blog. Keep it up the good work.

  602. Shantha says

    Hello Shashi Shintri,

    Please contact: Sri Sridharashrama, Varadapura,
    E.J.Mane Post, Sagar Taluk,
    Shimoga District – 577401,
    Phone – 08183 – 236166 / 236011

    In Bangalore please contact:
    Bhagavan Sri Sridharaswamy Paduka Mandira
    Vasanthapura, Subramanya Post,
    Bangalore – 560061
    Phone – (080) 26662726
    Buses: Majestic 210E, Market 210, 210D
    From Banashankari 210T, 210V (Vasanthapura Stop)

    In Sagar Hotel Varadashree is very good and the next best is Durga Lodge. Hope this helps.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  606. tikendrajit rabha says

    Hi ! Shantha i am interested in orchid cultivation, will u please help me . I have only a little knowledge about it.

  609. sunil bhalla says

    Hi
    I lived in uk and i need bilva patra. Can you please tell me from where i can buy these bilva patra in birmingham uk.

    Thanks
    Regards
    SUNIL

  610. Gajendra says

    I require Tulsi stems for Mala making. Could you please inform me if it available ? You can contact me at
    0 9880770558 and I am at Bangalore.

  612. Jyothi says

    Hi,
    while searching for recipes, I stumbled upon this site. I was amazed to see so many variations of each dish ..ex : dosa , idly. really your site is rich with information. Keep up the good job.
    I was searching for uppesaru kara recipe, which they prepare with mudde, but could not find one. It will be great if you can post the same. Thanks in advance.

    Regards,
    Jyothi

  614. Shantha says

    Hi Jyothi,

    Very happy to know that you liked what you read here. Yes, I have not posted Uppesaru, I will post it as soon as possible.

    Keep visiting and please leave your feedback.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  615. Prafulla says

    In our house, my wife prepared Jowar Roti. But it is not as soft as one served in Kamath’s Minerva Circle, Bangalore. Her preparation is like Davangere’s dry roti.

    How to prepare soft roti’s?

  616. Shantha says

    Hi Prafulla,
    Ensure that the Jowar flour you buy is fresh. This is very important for the Bhakri to turn out soft. Knead the dough well before flattening.

    Hope these tips help.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  620. Priyakannan says

    Hi Shantha,

    Somebody told me, Bilva leaves are good for controlling wheezing problems. Is that so?

  621. SUBRAMANYA HERLE says

    Varadha Ashrama is a holly place, and well planned with all facility like food, stay is available,

  622. manisha katkar says

    i want to do project on preservation of green cashew.so tell me about such methods of preservation of green cashew.

  624. Shantha says

    Hi Manisha,
    I am sorry, but I really do not have idea on how green cashew is preserved. My suggestion would be to ask someone working in CFTRI.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  625. Indian Sweets says

    Shrikhand is one of my favorite recipes from Maharashtra, Had tried ne of Chitales in Mumbai station.

    A Tip: If you whip sugar in a constant direction for 3 minutes then it forms more foam and no lumps as well.

  630. Dinakar says

    The tabernaemontana flowers have no scent.

    The flowers are mashed and the paste is then smeared on a clean clay tile (country tile – curved) and it was kept over an oil lamp with a low flame for one or two days if my memory is right. That is how my grandmother used to prepare the ‘kajal’ from these flowers to be given to the young girls.

  631. Shantha says

    Yes Dinakar, you are right about the method of preparing kajal. I was too young to have shown any interest in the preparation of the kajal and I used to hate when a finger with kajal would open my eyelids and apply the kajal on both the eyes!! I used to hide to escape from the torture 😀

  634. Venkateswaran says

    Dear Mrs.Shantha,
    Last week i visited Talakad for Panchalinga worship.
    There is a 101 Shiva linga temple near Nandeeswarar temple. The temple priest is Mr.Nandesswar who told us that there is newly excavated Shiva temple two months back ( December 2009 ) by Archeological department. His grand father who can read the ancient stone script read the script which is written on the front wall of the temple. It is noted that the Shiva is named as ” Gowri Shankar”.

    The Shiva linga is magnificient and it around 5 feet height.

    The temple is left side of the road which is leading to the Cavery river in Talakad.

    With this totally 6 temples are excavated from Sand in Talakad.

    Regards,
    S.Venkateswaran
    Bangalore
    Mobile: 9341354036

  635. Shantha says

    Wow, it is great that you could have the darshana of 101 Shiva linga temple. The next time I visit Talakadu, I will surely visit the temple. Thank you for the information and please continue to leave feedback and information.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  637. Shantha says

    Jyothi, leave the batter to ferment for at least 6 hours. Usually in winter it takes longer to ferment.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  638. manadhii says

    Hi this is manadhii……
    dasara procession and torch light parade during the reign of the wodeyers…..
    so nice of you to write about this…..

  639. Dattatreya says

    Hi Shantha!

    Excellent information!!! Really nice to see the information about my village …I am so happy..
    Thank You so much.

    Datta

  640. L.Subramanya says

    Respected Madamme,
    This item is called as `Then Kulal’ in Tamil. Tengolalu is an apabramsha word for the above Tamil word, meaning sweet hollow tubes.This is prepared without asafoetida, all the other ingredients are the same as per your article. The only difference is that after deep frying the item is immersed in sugar syrup (Sakkare Paaka). Another method is that they will crush this tengolalu into small peices and with sugar syrup they will make balls and they call it as `Manoharada Unde’. This is an iyengar recipe.

  642. Shantha says

    Dear Subramanya,
    Thank you for the precious information. But isn’t the sweet variety known as Tuni Tengol? I have tasted this in Melkote.

    Please do visit again.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  643. Shantha says

    Hi Dattatreya,
    Thank you for your feedback. It is a reward for me when I hear that people liked what they read in this website.

    I have very fond memories of Kurtkoti and keep visiting once in few years.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  644. ram viswam says

    Dear Madam,
    I have two acres of land on the foot hills of western Ghats in tamil nadu.It has around 200 coconut ,water well and a moderate climate ,kindly send me the details so that we can cultivate orchids ,since it is near trivandrum market is nearby,

  645. Shantha says

    Hi Murali, Tikendrajit and Ram Viswam,
    Orchids are hardy plants and grow well in humid weather conditions. I grow orchids as a hobby and will keep writing my experiences with orchids, but I do not have experience nor knowledge to guide you for large scale production.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  649. Debashish Mukherjee says

    Hi Shantha,
    Thanks a ton for posting this recipe. A friend had come from Maharashtra and had brought this powder. I really liked it. Ever since i wanted to make this for myself.

    Thx a ton for posting this recipe.

  650. Shantha says

    Hey Debashish,
    You are welcome. This is an authentic recipe, which has been handed down by generations in the family.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  652. G.Prasanna says

    Dear Shantha

    First off all i personal congrats of opening this website. Your website content is very impress and wonderful. Your way of writing the article is excellent. Keep writing. I want to use your website content in my website with your name below.

    Kindly give me Permission

    Prasanna

  655. Shantha says

    Hey Asha,
    Yes you are right, it tastes good with Dosa. But it tastes better if the same chutney is sautéed in little oil.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  656. Asha says

    I would love to tour Rajastan, Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and Varanasi. Sounds so interesting. Pics are beautiful, you are lucky.Thanks for posting.

  665. Shantha says

    I will be making a fresh batch again, ‘cos they are polished off the containers in no time.

  668. raju says

    hi once i had been to ranibeenur … ofcourse u wont get 5 star hotel der .. but one hotel is der which is very sophosticated & well organised u find all facilities der in low price …lodge with north indian &south indian resturant
    and it is near bus stand… name of the hotel SRI NANDI . very clean rooms & very good service i was very happy visting der & now i book rooms through phone… near dat hotel u get buses to devaragudda & also from guttal cross u get tempo which is very near to hotel sri nandi

  669. Shantha says

    Hello Raju,
    Thanks a lot for giving this valuable information. Travelers to Ranebennur and Devaragudda will benefit from this.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  674. Shantha says

    The climatic conditions in South India is not very suitable for growing Mehendi plants. Even the application of intricate Mehendi designs on the hands for functions was also very rare among South Indian women. This trend has changed over the years due to the migration of people from Gujarat and Rajasthan. Now, there is no South Indian bride without Mehendi! So, Mehendi in a way has brought in some of the traditions of North India into South Indian families.

  675. N.Prasad says

    Hi,
    i m realy happy to see my native place is hosur jut 3km & i use to go like any thing in childhood my home town is k.r.nagar. who ever u may be thanx a lot to u. i love ur article.
    Bestregards,
    N.Prasad

  676. vnayak says

    Hi Shantha,
    Thanks a lot for the info on the sanctuary 🙂

    I have a few questions,
    1. Does the sanctuary include guided safari tours?
    2. Should I have my own vehicle or the sanctuary has safari vehicles?
    3. Can I trek in the park?

    It will be very helpful if I could get that info.

    thanks and regards,
    vnayak

  677. Shantha says

    Hi Vinayak,
    You can take your own vehicle inside after buying the tickets and a forest guard / guide will accompany you. Or you can take the jeep safari run by the forest department.

    Trekking – Please ask the forest officials as I am not very sure whether you will be allowed to trek inside.
    Have a good time,
    Regards,
    Shantha

  680. donna says

    hello Shantha,

    wow , i finally found this recipe. i’ve been looking for a long long time. i loved cucumber dosa my firend’s mom made it but havent seen her in years.
    it doesnt matter what kind of rice i use in the recipe?

    thanks so much for listing this.
    donna 🙂

  681. srikanth says

    Hello Shantha,
    I wish to plant a Bilva tree in my home in a pot to offer a leaf everyday to lord Shiva. Can I plant such tree at home without any objection or any religious fear. Please advice.

    thanks,
    Srikanth

  683. admin says

    Prasanna,

    Thank you for your appreciation.

    Unfortunately this site is copyrighted and therefore the content cannot be used on any other site. Kindly do not upload any of the content from itslife.in on your site.

    Shantha

  684. Shantha says

    Hi Sv,

    Thanks a lot for the information regarding the website with the copied content. I have notified the blog owner regarding this.

    Keep visiting.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  685. Shantha says

    Great idea! go ahead plant it…there is no fear when there is god’s seva in mind.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  686. Shantha says

    Hi Donna,
    Thank you for visiting and your feedback. Please use Raw Rice for the recipe.

    Enjoy the Dosa!
    Shantha

  690. Jyothi says

    Hi Shantha,
    Thanks a lot for the recipe. I guess this is the first site on net to carry this recipe. Because I had googled out many times and did not even find one recipe for uppesaru kara. Also it was very kind of you to inform me. Thanks a ton again. Good job. Keep rocking. will let you know once I try this recipe.

    Take care
    Jyothi

  691. Asha says

    So yummy. My ajji makes it too. Another kind of Uppusaaru is just cooking the Lobia with salt and green chillies, separate the beans and serve the broth with some Tamaring juice and crushed green chillies which is cooked with beans. Really tasty. Great post Shantha, brought back memories! 🙂

  692. Shantha says

    Jyothi, you are most welcome.

    Asha, your ajji’s recipe sounds good too….it would be perfect for a winter evening

  693. amrit says

    I am planning to go to bhemeshwari for a daylong trip.

    Can you please mail me the contact details of any of the reasonably priced jungle lodges there.

    Is prior booking absolutely required?

  700. Shantha says

    Hi Zeenat,
    I couldn’t really understand your requirement. Can you please elaborate so that I can help you?
    Regards,
    Shantha

  703. Nandini says

    Dear Shantha,
    I have been browsing your site on and off and wanted to tell you how much I love it. I especially like the travel and gardening articles you put up with very nice pics.
    Nandini

  704. Asha says

    I find that strange and irritating too. They want us to where they are going or they demand Rs.50 before hands for 5-10 mins drive. Somebody should do something about that there in Bangalore.

  705. Shantha says

    Dear Nandini,
    Thank you for your lovely words. It feels good and rewarded when readers like what they read here. I will continue to strive hard to give you the best.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  706. Shantha says

    Asha, yes the drivers can be exasperating, though I cannot generalize for the whole of Bangalore. It is one of the cheapest and easiest mode of transport. The auto unions are conducting programs on training the drivers on behavior and conduct.

    Recently a new facility is introduced wherein the commuters can call an auto by dialing a number.

  708. soniya thakkar says

    hello Shantha, i am sonia here did u recognise me if yes, answer me. itslife is a wonderful site Shantha congrats for what u are doing.

  709. Shantha says

    Dear Sonia,
    Thanks for appreciating. Of course I remember you.

    Do keep visiting and give your valuable inputs.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  711. Asha says

    I am dying here!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Gojjambade hesaru keli tumba varsha aaytu, looks delicious. Bookmarked to try as soon as it’s Spring here. Thanks for the recipe of Gojju.

  715. Shantha says

    Hi Darshanaa,
    Great to hear that your are interested in adopting an animal. You will have to visit the zoo to adopt an animal or contact zoo for more details.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  718. shrijay D Urs says

    I have been associated with Biligiri Ranganatha temple since 24april 1964 when this temple was illuminated by His Highness .My uncle Ranga raj urs struggled for two years to bring electricity through forests and from Cnagar to Lord Ranga as he was the great devotee.I have been researching on several aspects of BR Hills and I would be grateful to all those who can provide me the inputs and i will share my works and experiences.Contribute your inputs

  719. Shantha says

    Hi Kamala,
    Yes this drink is a rare combination of dry fruits and spices. Thanks for visiting.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  720. Shantha says

    Dear Shrijay D Urs,
    Wow, it is fantastic to hear from you and wish you the best on your research. I can imagine the difficulty your uncle must have experienced during those days to get electricity into the forests.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  721. B.B.Rajapurohit says

    Dear Shantha,
    I lived in Kurtkoti from 1943 to 54 and studies primary school there. Marthandappa, you are refering to was the elder brother of Dattappa who belonged to Ninganagowda family. I had seen Marthandappa sitting in front of his house. He had three sons, Appanna, Ranganna and Naganna. Ranganna’s son is Sriram. You may be his daughter. But according to Babu mastar (SGPatil) Sriram has only three sons. SGPatil is farm house- Govindappa’s son. His uncle was Pyati Shivappa. SGPatil knows the details of all Kurtkoti Patil family. His MPhone: 98865 15463. As soon as I saw your site I told him. You say you visit Kurtkoti very often. Whom do you meet there? The Brahmachaitanya painting by SRHarapanahalli was got done by Rayappa, elder brother of Mailarappa in 1908. I used to play in the same Rama Mandir with his son Dr.NRPatil of Annigeri now. His brother Venkanna lives in Kurtkoti now. Thanks for reminding me of my boyhood days.
    Dr. B.B.Rajapurohit

  722. Shantha says

    Dear Rajapurohit Uncle,
    It is wonderful to meet you online like this. I am the grand daughter of Maillarappa, and I lived in Mysore and has visited your house many times and I remember you and your family visiting our house in your Red car.

    I visit Kurtkoti and stay at my grandfather’s house with my cousin and family.

    Hope to meet you sometime and discuss more stories about this village, which has unforgettable memories for everyone who has visited this place.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  723. Prasad says

    hi Shantha,

    it is very nice to see the articale and photo’s of my place like this on net its really a wonderful job.

    my dad was informed by Rajapurohit Uncle about this site and really thanking for the wonderful work done by u.

    regards,
    prasad.s.patil

  724. Shantha says

    Hi Prasad,

    Thank you for visiting and appreciating the work. The last time I was in Kurtkoti, I met your dad (Babu Master) and he was the one who gave me the information about Brahma Chaitanya Maharaj’s painting. I am really thankful to him and I really appreciate his passion for the village.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  725. kannan says

    can u pls give me the address of nursery where bilva plant can be purchased.. thank u

  728. Shantha says

    Hi Kannan,
    In Bangalore, Lalbagh nursery or nurseries near big banyan tree, in Mysore – Government horticulture nursery near Harding circle or Bhudevi farm.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  730. shoba says

    Nice one, especially for the vegetarians like me, Thanks for sharing.
    Last week i made your Rajma Masala came out very good, Thanks for sharing

    You have such a nice food blog; very good receipes(authentic), why don’t you join foodworld.redchillies.us
    so that all people can know about this wonderful blog

    Shoba

  731. Sudhir Sakare says

    The sacred tree (Arka tree) also symbolizes SURYA GOD. The flowers of this tree look very beautiful especially when the flowers the silky tufts from the fruit start flying.

  732. Radhika N says

    i need to know the shloka of sridhara swami its starts with adinarayanam vishnum brahmananda vashishtam…….

    can any body know this full shloka, please quote the mantra/shloka

    thanking you,

    Radhika N

  734. Shantha says

    Hi Radhika.N,
    When Sri Sridhara Swamiji visited our house in Mysore, he taught this shloka/mantra to everyone at home and it has been passed on to all of us. Hence I quote:

    Adi Narayanam Vishnum
    Brahmanancha Vashishtakam
    Sri Ramam Maruthim Vande
    Rama Dasancha Sridharam

    Namah Shanthaya Divyaya
    Sathya Dharma Swaroopine
    Swanandamrutha Thrupthaya
    Sridharaya Namoh Namahah

    Regards,
    Shantha

  739. pushpalatha says

    thanks Shantha for shloka.but i want shloka in kannada can you send it please i am in trouble.

  740. Shantha says

    Dear Pushpalatha,

    Here is the shloka in Kannada.
    ಆದಿ ನಾರಾಯಣಂ ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ
    ಬ್ರಹ್ಮನಂಚ ವಶಿಷ್ಟಕಂ
    ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮಂ ಮಾರುತಿಂ ವಂದೇ
    ರಾಮ ದಾಸಂಚ ಶ್ರೀಧರಂ

    ನಮಃ ಶಾಂತಯ ದಿವ್ಯಾಯ
    ಸತ್ಯ ಧರ್ಮ ಸ್ವರೂಪಿಣೆ
    ಸ್ವಾನಂದಾಮೃತ ತ್ರುಪ್ತಾಯ
    ಶ್ರೀಧರಾಯ ನಮೊಹ್ ನಮಹಃ

    Wish you the best,
    Shantha

  741. prateek sur says

    plz try and check out my blog..do comment on the posts..and if possible try following me as well..i would really appreciate it..there is no way in which i can get informed if u post somethin here..so if u follow me on my blog it will be easier for me to keep a track of u….!!

  742. Tanuj says

    hi,
    it was really nice going out there! the birds, swans, hens, etc all roam around so freely, that you feel near close to nature!
    I got the camera battery as well as reel entirely empty, clicking the very pose!
    God blessed creatures 🙂

  743. Nandini says

    Very nice and informative post Shantha, thanks! I am a regular visitor to your site and enjoy the different topics you blog on.

  745. Shantha says

    Tanuj, good to hear you enjoyed your outing at Karanji Lake and also that you love nature.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  746. pushpalatha says

    hi,Shantha thank you for sending me shloka in kannada, so how many should I read?

  747. Madhusudan S Paranjape says

    Namaskara Shantha Avare,
    You are really blessed that Lord Dattatreya himself visited your home to bless you all. I am from a small village near Sirsi & long before I was born, Sadguru had come home, around 1954-55. I just try to imagine the atmosphere then. My parents were really fortunate who offered Pooja at his Holy Feet.

    Om Namo Bhagavate Shreedharaaya
    (Madhusudan. S. Paranjape)

  748. Shantha says

    Namaskara Madhusudan,
    Yes, my grandparents in Mysore and my father had the opportunity to meet him in 1950 in Mysore and my maternal grandparents and mother had the opportunity of meeting him in 1960 at Kurtkoti.

    I have heard a lot about him from my parents and the family is indeed blessed as Shri Shridhara Swamiji has given his paduka to be worshiped at home. Now the Paduka is at my uncle’s house in New Delhi.

    In Bangalore we keep visiting the Sridhara paduka mandira at Vasanthpura, to offer prayers and meditate.

    With warm regards,
    Shantha

  749. Shantha says

    Pushpalatha,

    Read ಆದಿ ನಾರಾಯಣಂ ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ….(1 time)

    Read ನಮಃ ಶಾಂತಯ ದಿವ್ಯಾಯ…. (33 times)

    Read ಆದಿ ನಾರಾಯಣಂ ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ….(1 time)

    Wish you a very happy New Year and let all your dreams come true,
    Shantha

  751. shilpa says

    Hi Radhika,

    thanks for the Slokha…
    if u know the dattatreya slokha.. kindly send .

    Thanks & Ragards
    Shetty

  752. Radhika N says

    dear shilpa, the sloka was sent by Shantha as i had asked for the slokha.

    Shantha, if you have seen this message please quote the dattatreya slokha also for viewers.

    This is because, In zee kannada Bruhath bramahanda, they telecasted about the sridharashram, asked to chant the guru slokha. its of 3 paras including dattatreya slokha.

    With Regards,

    Radhika

  753. Shantha says

    Dear Radhika and Shilpa,

    Sorry, I don’t know the Dattatreya Shloka. You can contact Shridharashrama at Bangalore, Phone – (080) 26662726.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  754. mohit says

    where do we can get fresh brahami leaves in delhi and can we prepare this with coconut oil will it work same

  755. Shantha says

    Hi Mohit,
    I don’t know where you can get Brahmi leaves in Delhi. You might get dried ones in ayurvedic stores. Yes you can prepare this oil using Coconut Oil too.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  756. Nandini Mridhul says

    Hi Shantha,
    I am interested in growing Orchids in my garden and i was wondering if you could help me either personally or atleast give me some details of persons who give classes on Orchid growth. I feel hesitant to start growing these beauties for the fear that i might kill them. So i feel if i get some professional help or help from experienced people like yourself, i will feel more confident about growing them. Waiting to hear back from you.
    Thanks
    Nandini.

  757. Rhonda Grice says

    I didn’t know that keeping walnuts in the frig would make them easier to shell. I guess it’s true, you can learn something new each and every day! Thanks.

  758. Shantha says

    Hi Nandini,
    Growing hybrid Orchids is easy as they need very less care. But, the right potting material, sunlight and fertilizer is important.

    Just before you buy orchids, visit nurseries and observe how the orchids are planted and where they are placed in the nursery. Ask the gardeners about caring for orchids.

    After few visits to the nursery buy only one plant and after a month buy more.

    Good Luck!
    Shantha

  760. Nistala Lakshmana Rao says

    I recently visited the historic temple and Lord Sri Ranganatha Swamy and Sri Lakshmi Deveri on 15th March, 2010 with family members.
    We spent a nice devotional time and never forget such a nice place

  761. Shantha says

    Hi Nistala,
    Good to hear that you had a good place in this divine place.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  764. hari says

    about Kerala
    Vishu is not the new year festival of kerala. But it is concidered as astronomical new year as per wikipedia. But I do not know what is astronomical new year. Nobody in Kerala celeberate Vishu as a new year day and majority are not aware of that even.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malayalam_calendar#Months

    about the spelling- correct spelling can be Vishukkani – [Vishukanni this can give another meaning]

  765. Shantha says

    Mr. Hari,
    I do quite a lot of reading on the subject as well as talk to people belonging to the region before I write anything. And nowhere in the article have I mentioned that the Malayalis celebrate it as New Year. People from Tulunadu including my husband celebrate New Year on the day of Vishu. But nothing can take away the fact that it is the beginning of the first day of Malayalam calendar and the celebrations on this day.

    My friends who are Malayalis celebrate the day as New Year.

    Quote from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vishu “On the day of Vishu, the custom is to wake up at dawn and go to the puja room with the eyes closed so that the Vishukkani is the first sight of the new season. Since the occasion marks the beginning of Malayalam New Year, it is also considered auspicious to read verses from Hindu Holy book Ramayanam after seeing the “Vishukkani”

    Thank you for correcting the spelling mistake.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  766. kavitha says

    Dear Shantha,

    I love your website and have it bookmarked. I am tamil married to someone from north Karnataka and I find your site extremely valuable in learning a lot about how to follow festivals, prepare foods etc.
    Some things you explain so clearly it helps understand things on a much better level than even my mother in law or mother…

    God bless you, and continue your excellent work…

    Kavitha

  767. parikshith hm says

    i need a infomation about it i am intrested in growing it in a large scale about market and how to grow

  768. Shantha says

    Hi Parikshith,
    I am interested in Orchids as a hobby so please contact nurseries, they will be able to guide you to a certain extent.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  769. Shantha says

    Dear Kavitha,
    Thanks for your lovely words. I myself am learning a lot while researching for a subject and writing about it. Keep visiting.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  770. Suma says

    Hi Shantha I just came across ur site while searching for mavinakayi gojju I will try the recipe.
    Ur explanation is good and helpful.

    I just saw the thondekayi palya recipe and thought of giving the variation i do. i.e i add 1 tsp of hurida kadalekayi pudi ( roasted ground nut powder) instead of coconut and godambi. it will be tasteful u can also add vangibath pudi to this

    Thank u for the good blog

    I will go thorugh it completely

    bye suma

  771. Shantha says

    Hi Suma,
    Thanks for visiting. Gojju will be an all time favorite of Kannadigas as it is a tangy, spicy and sweet dish.

    About the Thodekayi Godambi Palya, it is a recipe of the coastal region of Karnataka. Yes Thondekayi also tastes great with Bhath powder.

    Keep visiting.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  772. aishwarya says

    i really wanted to know whether there are good restaurants in the zoo please reply fast

  773. lohith says

    OM SRI SAI RAM

    Last friday i went to the bangalore mutt searching for DATTATREYA shloka, but i did not get. On 23/03/2010 i had guru darshan in varadapura, sagara, for the first time in my life. Am very much pleased to have darshan and attend PAADA POOJE. The office people gave me the DATTATREYA SHLOKA. It is as follows

    DATTATREYO HAREEKRISHNA UNMATTAANANDADAAYAKA
    DIGAMBARA MUNEE BAARO PISHACHOO JNANASAGARA.

    Thanks for the office people who gave the guru shloka.

  774. Shantha says

    Hi Lohith,
    Thank you for quoting the shloka and also felt happy that you visited Varadapura and did paduka pooja.
    With best wishes,
    Shantha

  775. Shantha says

    Aishwarya,
    There is a restaurant available inside the zoo, but I do not know whether it is good.
    Good luck,
    Shantha

  777. ali says

    Hi, I am realy happy. Because I studied in chunchanakatte from 1981 to 1983. My father used to work in Sri Rama sugars. For 15 yaers I have lived here and I have seen the car festivals fifteen times. Now I work in Kuwait and on every vacation I visit Chunchanakatte to meet my friends Mr. Harisha, Mr. Ramesha, Mr. Suresha.C.S
    Ali

  778. Shantha says

    Hi Ali,
    I understand your sentiments and also the fact that you are missing the place that you have grown up in. Thanks for leaving the comment.
    All the best in your career.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  782. nitin patel says

    i am living in boston mass i wants to buy bilva patra where i can buy give me supplyer name and address please thank you

  783. S.K says

    Hello Shantha,
    I am circulating the same note to the recipe blogs I came across on thatskannada.com:
    It was a very good surprise to stumble onto your blog/website. Unfortunately as I have been lamenting , we have very few blogs/websites for Kannada adige or for anything relating to Karnataka for that matter. And Kannada adige is simply superb! It is regrettable that Karnataka related info is very little compared to the info regarding other South Indian states. That
    info is huge ! It is ironic that Kannada has very little web presence inspite of Kanndigas’ huge IT talent pool ! Hope there will be more and more people like you. Keep up the good work.

  784. Shantha says

    Hi Nitin,
    Sorry, I don’t know where you can buy bilva patra in Boston. I suggest you ask the priest in the Hindu temple at Boston.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  785. Shantha says

    Hi S.K.,
    Thanks for your comment and really glad that you liked what you read here.

    Agreed that Karnataka cuisine is the best and every region of Karnataka have something unique to offer. I will continue to post more about Karnataka keep reading.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  786. jyothi sanjay says

    hello,
    Shanthaji thank u so much for the recipes. my kids are liking all this tasty food.

  787. Shantha says

    Dear Jyothi,
    It is great to hear that your kids are enjoying the festival food. Festival food is extremely nutritious and tingles all the taste buds.
    I do hope you keep coming back for more recipes.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  789. Prasanna says

    Hi,

    I actually went looking for the saplings in Lalbagh but they were out of stock. But I found the seeds at the store in the entrance. You can pick them up from there. If you still cant hold of them let me know and I can send you some seeds by post!!

    I have just sown a few today and hope it comes out well.

    Regards
    Prasanna

  790. Goutham says

    Much Saddened by this. We have to blame the extremely competitive culture prevailing today – Unfortunately the students are made to think that they would “ruin” their entire life if the don’t do well, especially in the board exams.

  791. Shantha says

    Hello Prasanna,
    Thanks for the information. I wish the best in growing the plants.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  792. Shantha says

    Dear Shoba and Goutham,
    Yes it is sad and I hope the students have the courage to face failure and take it as a stepping stone to success.
    Shantha

  793. Ashok says

    Awesome recipe…very easy and my kids love it mixed with butter and hot rice. Thank you for posting this recipe.

  794. Shantha says

    Hi Ashok,
    Great to hear that your kids like this dish. Hope you visit again.
    Shantha

  796. NSP says

    Hi Shantha…

    Awesome site.. This site is like reading any other kannada magazines like grihashobha, sudha, taranga with lots of useful information for housewives like me… Thanks.. 🙂

  797. Shantha says

    Dear NSP,
    Hold on…hold on….I almost hit the ceiling after reading your comment 😉 Thanks a million. But…I have a long long way to go and will keep trying my best.
    Do keep visiting and leave your feedback.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  798. Banu H says

    Hi Shantha..Very nice Recipe. I am always on the lookout for a good Gobi Recipe. But can I do it without deep frying Gobi? Can I steam it until it is par cooked and then follow the rest of the recipe? Any thoughts on this?

    Thanks!
    Banu

  801. Shantha says

    Hi Kamala,
    Yes Methi gives a very nice flavor and also it is very healthy.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  802. Upendra says

    Dear Shanthaji
    I like very much your recipes, please continue posting new recipes.
    I like Kerala style food.
    Regards!

  805. Shantha says

    Namita,
    Sorry, I don’t know the rituals to be followed during this time. But I know that whatever phala / blessings that you get during this time is doubled. For Example: If you conduct a homa then the phala from this will be doubled.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  806. Jyothi says

    Hi Shantha,
    Did you study in avila convent…which is right behind jagan mohan palace?

    Thanks,
    Jyothi

  807. Shantha says

    Yes Jyothi, I did study in Avila Convent from Nursery to the 10th standard. Sr. Petrina was our head mistress. Did you also study there??

    Regards,
    Shantha

  808. Ramanand Sagar says

    Flawless writing. Brings back old memories. Keep up the good Job. Keep Writing and God Bless you.

    RS

  809. Jyothi says

    Hi Shantha,
    Yes I too studied in avila convent from nursery to 7th standard. I miss Mysore a lot.

    Thanks,
    Jyothi

  812. Kulkarni R.G. says

    Sir,

    I am native of Narendra (Dharwad Dt). 8 days back our friends were proceed to Varadahalli by Padayatra”. Most probably tomorrow they may reach varadapura. I am also ready to go Varadapur tomorrow if possible. you may help to padayatra persons in varadahalli.
    Thank you,
    Yours faithfully,
    R.G.Kulkarni

  813. Hosathana says

    Hi Shantha,

    I have lot of diffculties in getting a child. I want to come there and offer prayers. Is there any particular way of offering prayers for this?

    Regards,
    Hosathana

  814. admin says

    Mr. Kulkarni,

    I am very glad to hear about the Padayatra, may you all have a successful trip. I live in Bangalore hence I cannot help you people in Varadahalli. Please contact the office at Sridhara Ashrama and they will take care of your needs.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  815. Shantha says

    Dear Vinutha,
    I really do not know any special pooja that can be offered in this temple. But, I have seen people take lemons and get it blessed. These they take it home and keep in the pooja room and worship it for few days and later put them in well or river.

    Another place that I would like to suggest for you to visit is Mallur Navaneeta Krishna temple, here childless couples pray for a child and when this wish is fulfilled they go back to the temple and offer a small cradle as part of thanksgiving. Please check this link for more information http://www.itslife.in/2008/07/mallur

    All the best.

    Shantha

  816. Mrudula says

    Hi Shantha,

    I too have lots of problems in getting a baby. Have remained childless.. Please suggest me any mantras for that.

    Thanks,
    Mrudula.

  817. Madhumitha says

    Hi Shantha,

    Are you a house wife? Do u have kids? Want to know about yourself.. 🙂 Your way of writing things is verrry good… Great job!

    Regards,
    Madhumitha.

  818. Shantha says

    Dear Mrudula,
    I am sorry but I am not aware of any mantras for conceiving. Please do not worry…have faith in god..and I hope and pray that you and Vinutha are blessed with children.

    I can only suggest that you too visit Mallur and offer prayers.
    Take care,
    With best wishes,
    Shantha

  819. Shantha says

    Hi Madhumitha,
    Thanks for liking my work.

    I am a working mother and I live in Bengaluru. I have varied interests like traveling, reading, writing, painting, cooking, gardening, technology, photography etc., which keeps me busy all the time. I feel happy sharing my thoughts with the rest of the world in this blog and will keep trying to post the best.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  820. Shantha says

    Hi Namita,
    I asked our family achar/purohit about your question and he told me the following:
    1. You can chant Vishnusahasranama with 33 others during the month.
    2. You can give 33 Bananas or 33 Mangoes or 33 Coconut along with 33 Betel Leaves and 33 Betel Nuts to anyone you like as dana / gift.
    3. You can give 33 Besan laddoos or 33 Karchikayi
    4. He says anything you to do to god during this month you will be blessed 3 times more.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  821. satish says

    Shantha with out knowing i became very attach to sridhara swamy
    i have visited the place and have done the thirtha sthana also
    but i have lots of problems if we do prayer of slokha is that
    will be solved

  822. Madhumitha says

    Ok good job.. 🙂
    Would like to suggest you to post more articles useful for working women, like work-life balance, personality development etc.

    Cheers,
    Madhumitha.

  823. Sarin says

    My parents are comming to bangalore this weekend and want to visit Shivanasamudra , I know its not the right time, but will there be water in the falls, I can;t wait till moonsoons as they will head back in a weeks time … in case u know of a better place for a days visit please advice

  824. Shantha says

    Satish, My mother says that when devotees went to Sri Shridhara Swamiji with problems, the swamiji would know what the devotees are going to ask him and answer their questions even before they told their woes. Continue to pray but also find a solution to your problems. Every problem has a solution you just need to put in the effort to find it and implement it, to lead a better life.

    I really hope that your problems are solved.
    Jai Gurudeva Datta,
    Shantha

  825. Shantha says

    Hi Sarin,
    Definitely not the right time to visit Shivanasamudra, you will be greatly disappointed. From Bangalore, I suggest Nandi Hills (60 Kms from Bangalore), Coorg (260 Kms), Ooty (280 Kms) or the triangular circuit Shravanabelagola (158 Kms) – Belur (222 Kms) – Helebeedu (235 Kms).
    Have a nice trip,
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  826. Shantha says

    Hey Madhumitha,
    Though not an expert in the above subjects, I will try to post articles regarding them based on my experiences sometime later.
    Keep reading,
    Shantha

  829. Shantha says

    Paneer Bhurji is my son’s favorite dish and it is very easy to prepare. Let me know how it turns out.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  830. Shantha says

    Sridhar, you can copy the photo posted here. Right click on the image and save it. If you need photographs you can visit Sridhara Ashrama in Varadahalli or at Bangalore and buy the pictures.
    Best Wishes,
    Shantha

  831. amitha says

    hi,
    i am looking for the plant with scented leaves.The leaves are used extensively in garlands here in bangalore.what is the name of the plant.I have seen along with jasmine garlands..

  832. Shantha says

    Amitha, the leaves you are asking for is known as Citrus Scented Geraniums or Citronella Geraniums. In Bangalore it is available in Lalbagh and other nurseries.

  839. shoba says

    looks so simple & tasty, i shall try this soon since i have sprouted matki in the freezer..:)

  840. shweta says

    Hi,
    Shantha,
    Nice to see your blog.its very impressive.i like it.Can you plz tell me how to subscribe to your site?

  842. sona says

    you took us actually to the temple. the deity’s picture is wonderful. thanks for the write up.

  843. Shantha says

    Apu and Shoba,
    It is a very delicious dish and can be prepared using sprouted Moong / Green Gram too…
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  845. Shantha says

    Hello Shweta,
    Thank you for stopping by…You can join the site by clicking on “join this site” link on the right hand side of the page.

    Keep visiting….
    Shantha

  846. shweta says

    Hi,
    Shantha
    Thanks for the prompt reply..I am also doing blog…Your way of writing and thoughts are really gud..keep it up.

  850. Shantha says

    Shweta, All the very best for your blog. I will visit your blog once it is online.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  852. Shantha says

    Rajan, The next time I visit this place, I will find out about the timings and update the post.

  853. sruni says

    Nice blog, was searching for gojju recipe and stumbled upon your blog. Its amazing how you portray all elements of our culture! Loved it! I might need your advise on the vratas mentioned by you… Will come back again!

    Sruni

  854. Shantha says

    Thanks Sruni, Shoot your questions anytime and I will try to answer to the best of my ability.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  857. shweta says

    hi,
    Shantha
    the photos are quite good.We also went to rajasthan trip in Feb…I describe all the cities and the spot in my blog..we are lucky enough to find beautifull birds in the tour..they are really very beautiful..
    cheers
    shweta

  858. Shantha says

    Hi Shweta,
    Thank you…photographing birds are extremely difficult as they are always on the move.
    By the way, what is your blog URL?
    Regards,
    Shantha

  859. Shobha says

    Hi Shantha,
    If I have not mistaken you were my senior at Avila Convent.I too studied there for 10 years and I passed out in 1986.Sr.petrina was the head mistress at that time.
    I really admire your site…makes me nostalgic..

    Regards
    Shobha Prabhu

  860. Shantha says

    Thanks for liking the website Shobha…Great to meet you online. Yes, I do remember you in Avila….those were some unforgettable days!!
    Do keep visiting and leave your valuable feedback..
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  861. Maryam says

    Hi my friend.
    I’m not Indian but i so like dal , and I’m so happy for find this recipe.
    But unfortunately I don’t know whats the Tur Dal. Can you Say me whats that?

  865. Shanavas K says

    Hi excellent write-ups, Thanks
    I found the same tree I photographed 2 weeks back from botanical garden, ooty, in your post here (Palms from Canary Islands)
    I was not not able to identify it yet, are you sure the name of the tree…

    Kindly help me ….

  867. Shantha says

    Thank you Shanavas, I was able to identify the trees because most of the trees are labeled with details of the tree.

  868. Dinakar says

    Namaskaara.
    Trust this finds you well. My DW tried to prepare that sweet dish ‘1-2-3’. It came off beautifully last time but this time it did not harden off at all. The insides remained pasty after 4-5 days though taste is superb. I think she copied the recipe from here following my nudge! She has noted a few more also.

    Best

  869. Shantha says

    Hello Dinakar,
    I am doing good thank you. Sometimes things fail in the food (kitchen) lab too…especially sweets, because the consistency to remove the mixture off the heat is very tricky. But if this sweet becomes soft, it can be passed off as Halwa 🙂
    With warm wishes,
    Shantha

  875. Zara says

    Hi dear Shantha, thank you for your visit and liking the photos! You are always welcomed!
    Happy weekend!

  876. Lalitha says

    Shantha avare,

    Naanu prayatnisiruva nimma ella adige thuma chennagi bandide. Innu jaasti heege post maadta iri. Khara kadabu recipe iddre post maadi. Amele swalpa rave kodbale, Madhwas maado sandige hittina saru, Madhwas maado avalakki bhath (without tur dal, but resembles bisi bele bhath), Madhwas maado soutekayi togari bele rubbu haakida palya sikkre post maadi. Madhwa recipe yake thuma kelta ideena antha yochistidira? Naanu Madhwa but ella recipes martideeni. Taste maatra gnapaka ide 🙂

    Thanks,
    Lalitha

  878. Shantha says

    ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಲಲಿತ,
    ಈ ವೆಬ್ಸೈಟ್ನಿಂದ ನೀವು ನೋಡಿ ಮಾಡಿದ ಅಡಿಗೆ ಸಫಲವಾಗಿದ್ದು ಕೇಳಿ ಬಹಳ ಸಂತೋಷವಾಯಿತು. ನಾವು ಮಧ್ವದವರೇ, ಹಾಗಾಗಿ ನೀವು ಕೇಳಿದ ಅಡಿಗೆಗಳನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿ ಪೋಸ್ಟ್ ಮಾಡುತ್ತೆನೆ.
    ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು,
    ನಿರುಪಮ

  882. Parimala.R. says

    Hi Shantha,

    Inspite of you being a working lady and mother, how do you manage time to keep things updated in your blog as well…. Give us some tips know… :):)

    Waiting for your reply,
    Parimala.

  883. Shravani says

    Dear Shantha….

    Very Informative Site…. 🙂

    Can you please post 7-Cup Burfi Recipe….

    Thanks,
    Shravani… 🙂

  884. Pooja Bhat says

    Hello Shantha,

    Since you are a Mysorean, wanted to know 1 information from you. Do you have any idea about “Santhana Gopala Temple” near or in Mysore.. If so, Can you let me know the details so that it would be helpful…

    Regards,
    Pooja Bhat.

  885. Shantha says

    Hi Parimala,
    I blog for an hour daily after my office hours. There are days when it is impossible to write, so I write on weekends and holidays and keep the drafts ready. Sometimes a photograph that I take inspires me to write an article…
    Hope this helps!
    Shantha

  889. Parimala says

    Hmm…Great… 🙂 Nowadays it is becoming such a difficult thing to balance both work and home.. It is very important to manage time..

  891. sudha krishnamoorthy says

    Hi Pooja ,
    I am sudha from Mysore.There is one temple by name SANTHANA GOPALAKRISHNA in the heart of mysore city situated behind Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt on N.S. Road(Shantala Cinema hall)

    All the Best,
    sudha

  892. Shantha says

    Thank you Sudha for the information. Now, I remember this temple. I used to attend Carnatic classical music classes conducted by Mrs. Rama right opposite to the temple.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  893. Shantha says

    Hi Anjali,
    Great to meet a Mysorean who also happens to be a Avilian. I read through your article and it is a superb summary of every experience and feeling that I have for Mysore city.
    Keep visiting….
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  894. Pooja Bhat says

    Hi Sudha,

    Thank you for the information regarding ‘Santhana Gopala Temple’. Will visit the place soon.. 🙂

    Somebody had suggested me this place near Mysore, but didnt know the exact address.. Hope this helps me.. 🙂

    Thanks again,
    Pooja Bhat.

  897. sanjay says

    this is a place where i spend all my childhood ….because my mother’s native is kr nagar so oftenly i visit chunchanakatte to enjoy the nature , to play in water…nice website ..good keep it up.. good luck for further future…

  898. Sudha says

    Hi, very interesting blog, found a lot of recipes which i’m sure i can surprise my hubby with…(i’m a tamilian and he’s a kannadiga!:-)).

    I have a query: what is “Ucchhil” called in English – this is typically made into a chutney and had with Ragi roti is what I’ve heard! Can you clarify?

    Thanks in advance.
    Sudha

  899. Shantha says

    Sudha thanks a lot…do try the recipes and let me know how it turns out.

    Huchellu or Gurellu is nothing but Niger Seeds, they are black in color and is available in select stores. It is roasted and ground with red chilies to make a Chutney powder and this is usually served with Bhajra, Jowar, Ragi rotti.

  900. Shantha says

    Hi Sanjay,
    I hope this post for a moment has taken you to your maternal grandparents place. And the nature around the place is just awesome.

    Thanks for all your wishes and keep visiting.
    Regards
    Shantha

  901. Raghavan says

    Hi,

    How long does it take to see the zoo by electric van and also how much does it cost?

  903. Shantha says

    Raghavan, it takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour by van and it costs Rs.50 per person and less for senior citizens and children.

  905. rupa ray says

    Hi Shantha,

    the more i c the photos of ur orchid the more I fall in love with them.

    I have an request, I live in b’lore, wll u allow me t come and c ur orchids and learn lil more from u?
    tahnks
    rupa.

  906. GOPALKRISHNA HEGDE says

    I am realy thrilled since i am a strong bhakta of sri sribhagavan sridharaswamiji by joining the discusion

  908. Shantha says

    Gopalkrishna, very happy to know that you are Sri Shridhara Swamiji’s devotee…

  909. Shantha says

    Rupa, thanks for liking the pictures. Earlier I was living in an independent house and had maintained a terrace garden with almost 400 plants. Now, we have moved to an apartment so due to space constraint I am having very few pots in the balcony. But I have taken pictures of all the plants I had and will be writing about them in the blog. I have also taken pictures of orchids in the wild and will be writing about them too. As I keep saying, Orchids are tough plants and caring too much can kill, the trick is in the potting mixture, about which I have already posted.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  911. Jayanti says

    Hi,
    I am having grey hair since my early 20s of age and it is still growing. Please advice if you have any solution to this problem. thanks.

  912. PADMAJA SATEESH says

    Hi, Shantha

    Naanu huttiddu, belediddu ellaa Saagaradalli. Naanu Sri Sridhara Swamigala bhakte. Naanu ivatte E website nodiddu. Thumba khushi Ayitu.

  913. Pooja Bhat. says

    Hi Shantha,

    Needed a tip from u…By mistake if we soak dark-colored clothes with light colored ones, the color get discharged to the light colored clothes.. Let me know is there any tip to handle this.

    Thanks,
    Pooja..

  914. Madhumitha says

    Dear Shantha,

    Gold ornaments purchased recently are losing their initial shine… Can you please let me know if there is any tip to get their lost chain back without any problem..

    Cheers
    Madhumitha:-)

  915. Shantha says

    Hi Pooja,
    Try rubbing lemon juice over the stains on light colored clothes and leave it aside for 5 minutes. Soak in soap water and wash.
    Hope this helps,
    Shantha

  916. Shantha says

    Hi Madhumitha,
    New Gold chain losing their shine is something I have never come across. There must be something really wrong with the shop selling this jewelry. Return the jewelry and get back the money – maybe you will make a profit now as the gold rate has hit the 20,000/10 gm mark 😉
    Shantha

  917. Shantha says

    Hi Jayanti,
    Premature graying can be due to many reasons including hereditary. I can only suggest that you consult a good skin and hair doctor.

    My grandparents and parents have been preparing this Oil at home for a long time and they vouch it to be the best for healthy hair.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  918. Shantha says

    ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು ಪದ್ಮಜಾಅವರೇ, ನಿಮ್ಮ ಊರು ಸಾಗರ ತುಂಬಾ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ. ನೀವು ಆ ಪ್ರಕೃತಿ ಸೌಂದರ್ಯ ದಲ್ಲಿ ನೆಲಿಸಿರುವುದು ನಿಮ್ಮ ಅದೃಷ್ಟವೇ. ಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀಧರ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ಅವರು ನಮ್ಮ ಗುರುಗಳು. ನನ್ನ ತಾತ ಮತ್ತು ನನ್ನ ತಂದೆಯವರು ಪ್ರತಿದಿನ ಪಾದುಕಗಳನ್ನು ಅಭಿಷೇಕ ಮಾಡುವುದನ್ನು ನೋಡಿ ಬೆಳೆದಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ವರದಹಳ್ಳಿ ನೋಡಬೇಕೆಂದು ತುಂಬಾ ಆಸೆ ಇತ್ತು. ಕಳೆದ ವರ್ಷ ಅಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಬಂದು ಪಾದುಕ ಪೂಜೆ ಮಾಡಿದೆವು.

  920. Shantha says

    Thanks Shoba, I attended a vegetable carving class held in Mysore when I was a teenager, which taught me the basics and now when I see carving in functions, hotels or magazines, I try it out and present it here.

  923. Shantha says

    Hi Jayasree,
    Thanks for visiting. Just after blanching palak, if you run cold water on it, it retains its color.

    Another hint to make the pooris puff up is to hold down the Poori in the oil for a few seconds using a flat spoon and leave it. The pooris floats to the top puffed up.

  926. L.Subramanya says

    Ella Gurubhaktharigoo Namaskaara.
    Neevella eshtu adrishtavantaru! Naanoo eshto varshagalinda Varadahallige hogabekendu prayatna padutta iddene. Aadare innoo Guru maharaajaru nannannu tammallige karesikondilla. Kaala koodi bandillavendu kaanuttade. Naanu bega Varadahalliyannu noduvanthagalee endu neevu prarthisi. Sattvikara prarthane phalisuttade endu nanna nambike.
    Ellarigoo mangalavaagali

  927. geetha says

    I was in Harihar in my childhood, for 6 yrs. I still remember the temple and I have emotional attachment to it. Thanks for posting, gave an opportunity for me to see it again after 27 long years!. Thanks a lot.

  932. Shantha says

    You are welcome Geetha. I am so happy that your memories were kindled by this post. It is a very beautiful temple indeed.

  933. Shantha says

    ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಸುಬ್ರಮಣ್ಯ ಆವರೆ, ನೀವು ಆದಷ್ಟು ಬೇಗ ವರದಹಳ್ಳಿಗೆ ಹೋಗಿ ಗುರುಗಳ ದರ್ಶನ ಮಾಡಿ ಬರಲಿ ಎಂದು ನಾನು ಗುರುಗಳಿಗೇ ಪ್ರರ್ಥಿಸುತ್ಹೇನೆ.

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  935. Shree says

    Shantha avare,

    Nimma website chennagide.. Tumba informative kooda..

    Naanu Kaarada Dose[Ade Dose] madona anta 1 paavu akki, 1 Paavu belegalu[hesaru+kadale+togari+Uddu including all 1 paavu] +menthya nenesi rubbi hakidare, dose garigari yagi baralilla… tumba mettage aythu….

    Recipe Quantity yalli yenadru mistake idya? or nim hattira kaarada or ade dose recipe idya.. If so pls help me!!!!!!!!!!

    Waiting for your reply,
    Shree 🙂

  936. venkatesh says

    nice write up , eventhough i was born and broughtup in harihar for 24 years i was not aware the story, thanks a lot

  939. Radhakrishnan Kumar says

    I have been to harihar to attend the marriage of Venkatesh. but failed to visit the temple. i have one more marriage to attend in this place agin in the next month. i will surely visit this temple

  940. Shantha says

    Hello Radhakrishnan,
    Do visit the temple. The idol and temple architecture is very beautiful and worth a visit.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  941. MB says

    Whatever you are saying above might be true but is it really worth the hype? People are very infriendly and it seems that most of them want to just cheat you. Right from the rickshaw guy, hotel guys,shopkeepers everywhere.

  942. Shantha says

    MB, people cheat you if you are naive enough to be cheated. This is the case not only in Jaipur but in most of the other tourist centers in the country. If you are aware, then you can enjoy the other good things the tourists centers have to offer and ignore the irritants.

  948. Suman Singh says

    tomato chutney is one of my fav…I make this often to go with stuffed paratha’s…your looks slightly different than my version…looks yummie!

  952. Shantha says

    Hi Meher,
    I have scanned the image from a postcard hence the image is not very sharp. This is actually a painting in the Mysore palace where photography is not allowed. The copyrights belongs to the current scion of Mysore and you will have to contact the palace authorities for further use of this image.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  954. Dr B.S.Rathore says

    dear sir / madam, I am preparing amla hair oil with coconut oil . in this iwant to add colour and perfum . pl advise how i do this.

  955. Shantha says

    Dr.B.S.Rathore, I am not sure how and which color and perfume can be added to the Oil.

  956. Shankar says

    Thanks for preparation tips of Masoor Masala Dal. for me took more than 30minutes for final stage..

  957. ashok says

    thank u lot for u r more information on harihareswara temple its one of my favorite place usually i prefered to go their when i wants peice for my mind

  958. Shree says

    Dear Shantha…

    Please post different vratha procedures for Varamahalakshmi, swarna gowri, ananthapadmanabha and others if you have good idea about them as I am planning to do them at home newly this time..

    Thanks,
    Shree.

  967. Shree says

    Shantha,

    Oh Thanks for the link….Very informative link!

    Thanks and waiting for some more posts.. 🙂

    -Shree

  968. Madhura Rao says

    Dear Shantha,

    Website is fantastic really… Lots of information here, for ladies especially, shows that you are a genius in many areas.. 🙂

    Hey 1 suggestion.. You can also create a tab for people to post their articles as well right.. This can make this site an encyclopedia of information for ladies…

    BTW, what is your zodiac sign… 🙂

    Thanks,
    Madhura.

  969. Shantha says

    Hey Madhura, Thanks for your encouraging words. Your suggestion for guest articles is good…but I need to invest a lot for the server as the space needed will be more. I will definitely add it in the future.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  973. Madhura Rao says

    Hey cool yar..!!!! you are such a resourceful person.. 🙂 I never get ideas like this.. 🙁

  976. pl give audio of anantha vratha wehere it is available says

    I want to download ananthapadmanabha vratha audio. pl tell me where it is available.
    rajagopal

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  978. Greeshma says

    Shantha avare….

    Site is good n informative.. Please Post recipes for 7-cup and chenna masala… Also many more nice and daily use rangolis.. If possible some quickest recipes and kitchen tips…. 🙂

    Thanks in advance,
    Greeshma.. 🙂

  985. b k bharadwaj says

    i still am pained to see lakhs of children dreaming of milk, curds, fruits, which they have seen, but have not tasted, while we in hindu temples, perform PANCHAMRUTHA ABHISHEKA to our Gods. we need to re-think, if we could avoid this and distribute to poor chldren in the temple itself. decorate with flowers. take our devotees to different levels of worship, to dhyana, dharana and samaadhi state in a systematic process as detailed in our sanaathana dharma. can we re=engineer the process of worship. will the heads of mutts and swmiji’s take the lead?

    we are becoming more ritualistic, routinised, than the structured path of mukthi.

    i pray god to help us re=think, re=structure, re-engineer and re-evoleve the process.

  986. Shantha says

    Namasthe Bharadwaj,
    I do not think that Indian children are still going hungry. Poverty is something that can be overcome in the current age with hard work. I have’nt seen a single “Kavala thayi” i.e. people begging for food in the last decade. In fact our maids do not accept food that is prepared the previous night.

    Coming to the rituals, it is all in your mind…rituals like abhishekha is like offering whatever god has given to us back to him. In the temples, the panchamrutha is distributed to all the devotees irrespective of caste, color or creed.

    The heads of mutts are contributing a lot to the society immensely by providing free education, food and medical facilities.

    Every Hindu is free to follow their path of showing devotion to god. The rituals are also part of our Sanathana Dharma.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  987. Shubha Iyer says

    Dear Shantha,

    If you or anybody who post comments here, have any idea about “Vishnusahasranama vishistha stotragalu” By Dr. Aralumallige Parthasarathy, Please scan and post it for me.. I would be grateful to u…

    Thanks in advance,
    Shubha Iyer.

  988. Smruti Patil says

    Hi Shantha,

    Nice blog yar!!!! Keep it up 🙂

    Hey btw, where are u working… Do you have children.. Hope u r a middle-aged women like me with variety of interests in life… 🙂

    Keep up the good work 🙂

    -Smruti.

  989. Rekha Pai says

    Wow Shantha! Nice explanation… 🙂

    Amma na maneyalli yenu kalililla… Amma mattu ajji yella madthidru.. aakade kooda nodthirlilla… Eega gandana manege bandu yella madabekagide… This site is found to be very informative for me.. Thanks a ton.. Keep posting every minute things of pooja and celebrations like this.. Very helpful to me.. 🙂

    Thanks,
    Rekha

  990. Niveditha Rao says

    Hi Shantha,

    Please post information on Hoovilyada muttaide and baagina…

    Thanks,
    Niveditha.

  991. Shantha says

    Dear Rekha,
    Thanks for your comments. I was also like you before marriage. I will keep posting anything I find would be helpful to the readers.
    Keep visiting,
    Shantha

  993. Shantha says

    Thanks Smruti, I have a son and work for an MNC in Bangalore. If middle age is being 50 years old, I have a decade yet to reach there. Yes, I do have a variety of interests.
    You enjoy your life too…
    Regards,
    Shantha

  994. Shantha says

    Hi Shubha,
    Right now I do not have this information, but I will definitely try to get the book and post the information.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  995. Anusha says

    mmm…. i prepared dese rolls last evening…
    Thanks 4 d recipe…. rolls were yummmm…especially d onion-chilli sauce
    ‘Best spring rolls ever eaten’- comment given by my neighbour…
    🙂

  997. DR. B.R. RAGHAVAN says

    Indeed KARWAR is a lovely place with all its vibrant environs of the oceans and hills. I have supervised much of research and 2 PhD students from the environs of Karwar. I have gone on the rough seas off Karwar to the calm seas too.

    i do visit Karwar on research.

    bye Karwar is a place to settle in. Maybe some day.

  998. Shantha says

    Hello Dr. Raghavan,
    By your comments, I think you are missing Karwar a lot. Hope your dreams of settling down in Karwar is fulfilled.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1000. Jyothi Mcminn says

    This is one of my favorite dishes. My mom toasted the bread cubes in 1 tsp. of oil till it was crispy for a minute or two. Now living in the USA I toast it in the oven for 5 minutes on 300. and add a box of salad croûton with this. Give a great taste. thanks for sharing/

  1001. Jyothi Mcminn says

    Instead of adding capsicum add a fruit like mango, peach or nectarine. add plenty of cilantro leaves. use lemon drink powder a tsp. of this.

  1002. Shantha says

    Thanks for dropping by Jyothi and yes toasting bread and adding will reduce the time to make this dish.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1003. Shantha says

    Jyothi, the next time I prepare Salsa, I will add Mango. Thanks for the tip.

  1005. Padmapriya says

    Hi Shantha,

    Nice postings.. 🙂 Please post more information procedures/ complete guide on the Karnataka Brahmin marriage purchases.. Like what all should a bride’s parents plan and buy [ like pooja items needed and other things] for vara pooje, devara samaradhane, dhaare …

    Thanks,
    Padmapriya

  1007. smoothie says

    I really love smoothies, especially mango smoothies. Most smoothie recipes I make literally have mangoes for base ingredients, lol! I simply love the flavor and the color, too! My latest discovery is mango with coconut meat smoothie. You have to choose the really soft meat of coconut, adding a little of its juice also makes it even better. Mango and banana is also one of my favorites!

  1008. Shantha says

    Hi Padmapriya,
    Writing about marriage purchases will take sometime as I do not have the complete list. I will consult our family achar / priest and post the same.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1009. Shantha says

    Hey Zara, Another method of preserving Ginger is to bury them in mud in a pot. It keeps the Ginger root fresh!

  1011. Niveditha Rao says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thanks for the link 🙂 To be frank your writing n explanation is so good.. Just by reading and remembering these procedures, one can inherit our state’s rich culture and heritage which is getting lost in recent times.. Dhanyavadagalu 🙂

    -Niveditha.

  1012. Chhaya says

    Hi Shantha , stumbled upon your blog while searching for something…you have such an amazing collection of Karnataka recipes ….I am delighted 🙂 I am from North Kanara and have always been on the lookout for authentic Karnataka recipes ! Will be a regular visitor ! thanks for sharing

  1014. Shantha says

    Chhaya, nice to hear that you like the content here. Thanks for stopping and keep visiting.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  1015. Akshata Rao says

    Hey Shantha,

    Your site is very informative carrying loads of information.. Keep it up 🙂

    Could you please post more recipes done by “Aiyengars” like for example Iyengar puliyogare gojju, puliyogare mix[ powder], shakkare pongal, gojjavalakki and please provide quantities exactly.

    Thanks,
    Akshata 🙂

  1016. namita rao says

    thanx 4 d details……
    u’ll never know how easy my life has become coz of ur blog
    it’ll b great if u could describe other rituals of southern karnataka (thread cermony,house warming,wedding etc.)
    will wait 4 more…………

  1017. Niveditha Rao says

    Yes Shantha.. namitha is right.. same from my end too.. 🙂 Thanx a lot for sharing information of Hoovilya as per my Request.. 🙂 Please share more information about rituals followed in brahmin families of karnataka esp Bangalore n mysore.

    Thanks,
    Niveditha.

  1020. Shantha says

    Sure Steph you can use the image for your school project. All the best.
    Shantha

  1021. Shantha says

    Hey Namita and Niveditha, I will try my best to post more of the other rituals. It will be good knowledge gain for me too.

  1022. Rohini Nagarkar says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thanks a lot for the information on Sridhara swamy..

    Wanted to know a couple of info if u have any idea..

    Dattatreya shloka mentioned here is it “PISHACHOO JNANASAGARA” or any other word mis-typed.. Just wanted to chant it right, but am not getting this mantra anywhere else.. So thought of raising a query here..

    Also, if u knw any mantra for conception please post the same..

    Thanks n looking forward for ur response,
    Rohini..

  1023. Adithi Hegde says

    Hi Shantha,

    Please post more information on “Lord Dattatreya” if u can get the same or have any idea.. Like the stotras n their meanings.. I feel it is more important to pray Dattatreya as he is a combination of Lord brahma, vishnu and shiva and there could be less differences between smarthas, madhwas and iyengars if all prays him.. 🙂

    Isn’t it true..?

    Thanks,
    Adithi.

  1024. Nagashri Heggade says

    Hey Shantha,

    Cool site Yar! I keep visiting atleast twice a day gotta whenever i get doubts in cooking.. 🙂

    Wanted 1 info from you..

    What actually is Garam masala.. what all it contains.. For what all recipes do we need to add them.

    Thanks,
    Nagashri.

  1025. Shantha says

    Dear Rohini,
    I am not sure how the words are pronounced as this shloka was given by a reader called Lohith. I hope he clarifies this doubt.

    Sorry, I do not know any mantra for conception. Don’t lose hope.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  1026. Shantha says

    Hi Nagashre, Thanks for visiting. Garam Masala is a spice powder extensively used in North Indian Cuisine. It is of two types: Whole Garam Masala and Garam Masala Powder. For the recipe check the following link:
    http://www.itslife.in/2007/10/garam-masala-powder
    There are many recipes that I have already posted using Garam Masala, Click on the following link for a list of recipes using Garam Masala:
    http://www.itslife.in/page/2?s=garam+masala+powder
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1027. Shantha says

    Hi Adithi,
    Yes Lord Dattatreya is really powerful. There are many books available on Dattatreya along with shlokas and their meanings. Please check in book stores for the same.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1028. a j mithra says

    Hi,
    Please check the following links to hear what i call pure bird music composed with natural bird calls of different bird species…

    http://www.bnhsenvis.nic.in/Kids%20corner%20-%20AJ%20Mithra%20videos.htm

    http://www.birds.cornell.edu/celebration/community/aj-mithra

    http://www.youtube.com/user/ajmithra

    There were articles on my work on The Times of India
    and The Hindu-Metro Plus.. Their links are as follows…

    http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/07/06/stories/2010070650050100.htm

    http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&amp;
    Source=Find&Key=TOICH/2010/07/02/1/Ar00101.xml&
    CollName=TOI_CHENNAI_DAILY_2009&
    DOCID=188249&Keyword=%28%3Cmany%3E%3Cstem%3Emithra%29&
    skin=TOINEW&AppName=1&
    PageLabel=1%20&ViewMode=HTML&GZ=T

    Please comment on this work…
    Regards,
    a j mithra

  1030. Niveditha Rao says

    Hi Shantha,

    Nowadays the turmeric we buy from shops for pooja/cooking is said to have lots of harmful chemicals that is inturn causing pimples instead of erasing it, hence not able to use it as a cosmetic or apply it for face/body.

    Do you have any idea where i can buy pure turmeric/ kasthuri arishina in Bangalore? Please suggest some brand name…

    Thanks,
    Niveditha Rao
    Bangalore.

  1032. Niveditha Rao says

    Hey Shantha

    When we were young I have seen few people doing a kind of craft using parachute coconut oil bottle by winding it up with fish wire which used to look so good if kept on TV Tables or show cases.

    Do you have any idea as to how to make them.. Do let me know d procedure.

    Thanks,
    Niveditha.

  1033. Niveditha Rao says

    Shantha,

    Please post the procedure on “Uppu menasinakayi”..
    i luv it.. 🙂

    Thanks,
    Niveditha.

  1035. Shantha says

    Niveditha, for pure turmeric powder buy turmeric roots and soak in water for 4 hours. Dry them in the shade. Grind to a powder and sieve. Use this either for cooking or for cosmetic purposes.

  1040. bee says

    You are so lucky ..I have been dreaming of visiting this place for long now ..Thank you for sharing the pics.

  1043. Shobha says

    Hi Shantha

    This was one of my most fav saaru, while i was in my mother’s place, very nice receipe, i will try it sometime

    Thanks for sharing
    shoba

  1047. Niveditha Rao says

    Hi Shantha,

    Your blog is simply superb! Please post articles on what all things/items needs to be purchased for Karnataka brahmin wedding.Like pooja items, how to decorate and make nice items to be kept for vara pooje, dhare etc. how to make morada baagina, kashi yatre chatri, tamboola,aarathi plate etc look more beautiful.. My sis’s marriage is nearing.. Please help me!!!!!! Thanks in advance…

    -Niveditha.

  1048. Nagashree says

    Hi Shantha,

    Ginger in a jar means jar should be closed with a cork or open jar? bcoz i kept in a small steel cup filled with water, but it is getting spoilt…

    pls advice..

    Thanks,
    Nagashree

  1049. Shantha says

    Nagashree, either way the Ginger should remain fresh. Change the water everyday. I keep in steel or melamine cups and they remain fresh for a week.

  1050. Shantha says

    Niveditha, creating a post on a marriage requires lots of time and resources. It cannot be done immediately. I will post it sometime in the future.

    Give my best wishes to your sister.
    Enjoy the wedding,
    Shantha

  1051. AjayShankar says

    Its Digambaro Mune Bala, Pisachoo Jnana Sagara.

    Mune Bala — Son of Muni (Son of Atri Muni).

    Rest is correct….

    One request… Pls avoid distributing mantras on web… or public.

    Shlokas are ok but mantra requires some practicies or they need to be given by authentic/ diginified / spiritual personalities or can be passed on in family by father mother or elder brother.

    Hope i didnt offend any body.. if so excuse me ….

    Jai Shri Guru Sridhara..

  1052. Rashmi says

    Hi, Shantha
    I am form dharwad .but now outside Karnataka ,my hubby (non –Karnataka) so, sometime I miss my favourite foods  I loved your website specially Habbada Adige, it’s truly Karnataka food .I just wonder why some of typical north and south Karnataka food never never get any website. But i get it now ,yes !!! You have it. Still I am form dharwad, I don’t eat food like khara kuchida kadabu ,Zunka, Gargi, ect but after this I am feeling to have it. I am young and I did’t learn all Karnataka food i know your website help me lot .you know my most liking food tomato saru and kosambari my mother’s recipe is same to same ,I hearty LOVED your recipes even, I like Mysore style food and Mangalore style food….. i want to learn ALL KARNTAKA FOOD, I hope in your website I will get.
    Please tell me can I send some typical Karnataka food.
    rely I am very happy today
    Thanks a lot

  1054. Celidh says

    Hi Shantha, I’m interested in the Brahmi that you’re using. I’ve found a supplier in the US who sells two different plants (each of which have the common name “Brahmi”).

    The leaves shown in your photo above look like Gotu Kola (Hydrocotyl asiatica). I may be wrong but I have read that this has different properties from the other plant also sometimes called Brahmi (Bacopa monniera).

    Here are two links that I used for this info (which could of course be wrong!). I’d be interested to know your thoughts on this:
    http://www.horizonherbs.com/product.asp?specific=2417
    and
    http://www.horizonherbs.com/product.asp?specific=1944

  1055. Nivedita says

    Hi
    First time here.
    Nice collection of recipes and I loved “do it yourself”.
    Following you.
    Please take time to visit me and check my blog.

  1056. PuVi says

    hii all

    i am looking for sridhar swamiji’s bhajan “jayadeva jayadeva” if anyone has its lyrics or link to any site where i could listen pls post it .

    thank you

  1057. Shantha says

    Dear Rashmi,
    Thank you for your encouraging words. It is never too late to learn cooking. Keep trying recipes and you will get the hang of it.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  1058. Shantha says

    Hi Chitra,
    Yes this is a unique raitha, which my Gujarati neighbor used to make as an accompaniment with pulav.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  1059. Shantha says

    Dear Nivedita,
    Thanks for your note. You have a great blog. All the best.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  1060. Shantha says

    Hi Celidh,
    Thank you for the links, I never knew that Brahmi shared its name with another plant. The Brahmi that I have used is Gotu Kola also known as Vandelaga (meaning single leaf) in Kannada.
    Both seem to be non-toxic and used for cooking as well as in Ayurveda medicine. By the way I am not a botanist just a gardening and nature lover! 🙂
    Warm Regards,
    Shantha

  1061. Shantha says

    Hey Celidh,
    I tried to post the following comment on your space in pbase, but was not successful. Here goes what I had to say about your pictures posted there –

    The pictures are amazing especially the bird pictures. I have just bought a Nikon 5000 D and trying to learn using it. Most of the time I set it to Auto and keep clicking.
    I will be a regular visitor here.
    Best Wishes,
    Shantha

  1066. SHOBITH says

    ಈ ಶ್ಲೋಕವನ್ನು ಪ್ರತಿ ದಿನ / ನಿತ್ಯ ೧೨ / (ಹನ್ನೇರಡು ಬಾರಿ) ಸತಿ ಹೇಳಿಕೋಳ್ಳಬೇಕು

  1067. SHOBITH says

    ಆದಿ ನಾರಾಯಣಂ ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ
    ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾನಂದ ವಶಿಷ್ಟಕಂ
    ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮಂ ಮಾರುತಿಂ ವಂದೆ
    ರಾಮ ದಾಸಂಚಕ ಶ್ರೀಧರಂ

    ನಮ: ಶಾಂತಾಯ ದಿವ್ಯಾಯ
    ಸತ್ಯಧರ್ಮ ಸ್ವರೂಪಿಣೆ
    ಸ್ವಾನಂದಾಮೃತ ತ್ರುಪ್ತಾಯ
    ಶ್ರೀಧರಾಯ ನಮೋ ನಮ:

    ದತ್ತಾತ್ರೇಯ ಹರೇ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
    ಉನ್ಮತ್ತಾನಂದದಾಯಕ
    ದಿಗಂಬರ ಮುನಿ ಬಾಲ ಪಿಶಾಚ
    ಜ್ಞಾನ ಸಾಗರ

    ಈ ಶ್ಲೋಕವನ್ನು ಪ್ರತಿ ದಿನ / ನಿತ್ಯ ೧೨ / (ಹನ್ನೇರಡು ಬಾರಿ) ಸತಿ ಹೇಳಿಕೋಳ್ಳಬೇಕು

    ಶೊಭಿತ್ ಗಿರೀಶ್ ರಾಜ್ = ೯೯೦೦೦೦೦೯೫೪

  1069. J V V Murthy says

    About the historicity of Srirangapatna,it is the Ganga Dynasty in 9th century which founded this temple,patronised later by Hoysala and Vijayanagar Kingdoms,in that order.May be the later structures were the contribution by the Vijayanagar rulers.

  1070. PuVi says

    Shantha avre, nanage shreedhar swamigala bhajane beku, vasantpura ashramadalli adanna kelidde. adu “jayadeva jayadeva” anta shuru aagutte. nimma hatra ee bhajane idre, illi post madi pls..

    if someone else has this bhajan “jayadeva jayadeva” pls post it here…

    Thank you

  1071. Rohini Nagarkar says

    Thanks a lot for the stotras shobith.. 🙂 Stotras posted in kannada/sanskrit are more readable actually than the same in english. 🙂

    Regards,
    Rohini.

  1072. Madhura Prasad says

    Hey Shantha,

    How do you actually look like? can i have ur pic..? Are u sister of story writer anupama niranjana? I have imagined u as a Strict,Disciplined, middle-aged head madam like.. is that true?

    Do let me know,
    -Madhura Prasad

  1075. Shantha says

    Yes PuVi I have heard the bhajan too….but I do not have the lyrics of the bhajan.

  1078. Nagashree says

    Hi AjayShankar,

    You are right.. Mentioning and publicising mantras on web is not the right thing.. I agree with that.

    But, nowadays everywhere things are publicized. Even thro TV channels there are lots of astrology-related prgms where people specify mantras to be chanted and it is a normal human psychology to get influenced by such things… If not clear they ask for them in sites like this.. 🙂

    Regards,
    Nagashree

  1079. Niveditha Rao says

    Dear Shantha,

    Yeah I understand that it takes more time n resources. But IF POSSIBLE please post atleast some among those or simple textual information without pictures[It is okay without pictures] just as reminders if we have forgot any.. n it is okay if u post in next 4 or 5 months also.. 🙂

    Thanks,
    Niveditha.

  1081. Nagashri Heggade says

    Hey Shantha,

    By seeing/Reading this article u are a marathi-speaking madhwa is it?

    -Nagashri.

  1085. Shantha says

    Dear Nagashri,
    Kurtkoti is situated in North Karnataka. It is my mother’s native place. The people there speak only Kannada though there are women married into the family who speak both Marathi and Kannada.

    I am a Kannada speaking Mysoorean madhwa married into a Udupi madhwa family.
    Warm Regards,
    Shantha

  1086. Shantha says

    Yes Apu they are tasty. The recipe is a bit complicated, but with the right ingredients it will be a unique dish on the party menu.

  1087. Shantha says

    Dear Ajay Shankar and Nagashree,
    I have to my knowledge only published shlokas on this website. I am not even aware of some of the mantras and shlokas that people are asking on this post. It has been a learning experience.

    From time immemorial shlokas and mantras have been written on Palmyra leaves by scholars, poets and writers. These have been translated and published into books in various languages to reach a wider audience.

    It is perfectly correct for people to learn mantras/shlokas or rituals through various mediums.

    Can you also point out which are the mantras that are published on this website and who was the original author of them? It would be helpful to the readers.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1088. Madhura Prasad says

    I think Dattatreya Shloka mentioned above is mantra rather than shloka.. Might be AjayShankar was referring to that…

  1089. Nagashree says

    I Love this sentence in the introduction part of Itslife.in…

    “I dedicate this website to all the previous generation women, who have sacrificed and fought to have their voices heard and have tried to bring in positive changes for women in the society. It is because of them that we can hold our head high and lead a life of our choice.”

    It is wonderful really and the truth…. My grandmom itself have struggled a lot to get her sons education, quality of living n all that so that we all are fine now, though my grandpa was not that much responsible person.

    Nice dedication!!!!

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  1090. SN says

    Hey Shantha,

    Found ur site to b informative.. great work.. keep it up!

    Will be visiting ur blog now n then, I appreciate ur prompt n clear responses for every post/queries by readers unlike other recipe blogs.. I think u n lakshmi[TOM] are only two ppl who reply promptly to user’s posts..

    Great job!

    Regards,
    SN

  1091. Shantha says

    Dear SN,
    Thanks for the lovely words. Readers and their response are the motivation for writers to provide and share relevant, accurate and educative information.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1092. Shantha says

    True Nagashree, we have a lot to learn from the previous generation. The patience, tolerance and simple qualities that they possessed are becoming rare among the current generation.

  1093. Shantha says

    Hmm…maybe. Thanks Madhura for the clarification. That is the reason why this particular shloka/mantra is not displayed in Sridhara Swamy Paduka Manidra. I will clarify about this when I visit the place the next time.

  1095. Amitha says

    Hi All..
    i am from mysore… but still i didnt see the place 🙁 very bad… 🙁 , sure i will plan to go there. soon.

    Thanks all…

  1099. Preeti says

    Hello,

    Came across your blog/website by chance. I find your work and your efforts inspiring. Who are you? and what do you do?
    I have bookmarked your website. It’s helpful because I do Mangala Gowri Puja. Loved the pictures that you have posted.

    Regards,

    Keep up the good work.

  1100. Shantha says

    Thanks dear Preeti, I am so glad that the content here is helpful to you. I am another ordinary Indian woman living in Bangalore who enjoys juggling many things in life.
    Keep visiting,
    Shantha

  1101. Nagashree says

    Dear Shantha,

    The blouse piece kept should be trianglelly folded, hence do u fold it on either side or how it is actually.. and behind it, have u kept “Mora”?pls let me know..

    And btw, the person who appears in the below advertisement of Facebook mentioned as sriram is he ur husband..? Where is ur pic… 🙂 wanna see u 🙂

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  1102. ANUMOHAN says

    Thanks for the infromation about sridhara swamiji. I want to visit tovardahalli ashramaand i have to make paduka pooja of guru. Kindly give the information about from Bangalroebus timings, to eable us to come there to make pooja. HOwany hrs journey. if we leave atr night what time will reach. If we come there accomodation will get. Please give the informationa bout this. I read all you discussion with others. very itneresting. Really you are verylucky your parents had pooja directly to guru paduka and they got guru paduka. They are very lucky to have such things. NIce to hear.

    Anumohan

  1103. Shantha says

    Dear Nagashree,
    Fold the blouse piece into a square and fold it diagonally to get the triangle shape. Behind the Gowri is not a Mora but a mat to save the white walls from getting smeared by Arishina and Kumkum.

    Yes, the picture which appears under facebook section is my husband.

    I will upload my picture soon.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1104. Shantha says

    Dear Anumohan,
    I hope you visit Varadahalli and perform Paduka pooja.

    Please access this link http://59.162.166.116/AWATAROnline to book online for KSRTC buses. Departure will be from Bangalore main bus stand known as Kempegowda Bus Stand. Rajahamsa buses are comfortable with AC and the rates from Bangalore – Sagar town are 275Rs for adults and 138 Rs for children. From Sagar you can hire an auto to reach Varadahalli.

    For staying Varadashree hotel at Sagar is good and the number is 08183- 228999, please book before you go. If this is not available then try at Durga Lodge Sagar (08183) 226305.
    This link http://www.shimoga.nic.in/hotels.htm will give you the phone numbers of lodges in Shiomoga and Jog Falls.
    Hope this helps.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1106. bee says

    great memories .. I travelled en route Blore to Mysore covering all the places with my family and cousins .. u just refreshed the good times…

  1107. Shantha says

    Hey Bee, travel memories always bring you joy and makes you long for another trip.

  1110. anjula says

    nanna thammanege epilipsy 20 years ninda ide nimma ashramadalli avanannu bidabhaude dayabittu thilisi

  1111. Nagashree says

    Hey Shantha,

    Usually we have bheemana amavasya celebrated with 2 wooden blocks which are smeared by gandha[sandal] and later on dots kept using chalk or sunna[lime].. How different is this celebration with that..?

    And, could you please post articles on pooja procedures like when actually should we light deepa infront of God, after decorating with flowers on photos or before that.. and other basic known rituals for everyday pooja…

    Thanks,
    Nagashree.

  1112. Nagashree says

    To add to the above post, We are smarthas and I hope the daily pooja rituals are more or less the same as yours..

    Regards..

  1114. Naveen s.p says

    hai…. this is naveen .. i glad to see my native place photos in the internet … nice place one everyone should cum and see the falls & this one is very gud place to spend the holidays especial in the rain session.. very thanks to Shantha

  1115. shyla says

    Hello Shantha,

    Please post different varieties of rangolis for daily-use and festive season along with the number of dots..

    Thanks for the same,
    Shyla

  1119. Shantha says

    Dear Anjula,
    I am sorry to hear about your brother. I hope god gives you the strength to take care of the gentle soul.

    I live in Bangalore and do not run any ashrama.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1120. Shantha says

    Hi Nagashree,
    The way you have described Bheemana Amavasya is new to me. Thank you.

    I have never found much difference between Smartha and Madhwa brahmins. My mother is a smartha and my dad a madhwa.

    One oil lamp is always lit in the pooja room. If you are asking about thuppada deepa then, I have observed that they are lit at the end of the pooja i.e. after the Mahamangalarathi.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1121. Usha says

    hi, i was so happy to find about Jwalamukhi temple at Uttanalli near mysore in your site. I visited the temple recently and found the goddess beautiful and powerful. can you kindly tell me where i can get more details about the story of Jwalamukhi ammanavaru? Would really like to know about the stalamahatme.

    Thanks and regards
    Usha
    Bangalore

  1123. Shantha says

    Dear Usha,
    Glad to hear you visited the place. You will have to ask the priest in the temple about the temple. He might be able to throw some light on the place.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1125. Shyla says

    Please post articles on DAILY SIMPLE POOJA RITUALS done in brahmin families… Like information on how many uddharane of milk/neeru should be poured to idols during abhisheka, when actually is mangalarathi is done, when actually is the deepa lighted before or after decorating pooja room and other basics of pooja rituals done in any brahmin home..

    Thanks,
    Shyla

  1126. Savithri Rao says

    Hi Shantha,

    Your approach towards writing about our culture and heritage is appreciable.. Also articles on different types of hindu festivals, pooja items,morada bagina is really good… 🙂

    Would like to suggest 1 thing.. Could you please ELABORATE UR WRITING STEP BY STEP on various important vratha procedures like
    1] Gowri Ganesha
    2] Vara mahalakshmi
    3] Ananthapadmanabha

    as it would be beneficial for young ppl like us who are newly married and wanna celebrate such vrathas alone..

    Looking forward for ur reply n article,
    Savithri.

  1127. Nagashree says

    Hey Shantha,

    Are u into technical writing.. how is that domain actually.. I am currently working as a programmer/developer for java and thinking of changing my field as I am finding it difficult to balance both work and life. Whenever any defect, everything bounces back on developers and since marriage it’s been difficult to stay back at office and all that… Advice me about technical writing.. how is it and all..

    Thanks,
    Nagashree.

  1128. Aswathi says

    hai
    I am also a big fan of nature and doing a blog based on nature. Loved yr posts very much. Appreciating all yr efforts and hoping you all success in life

  1129. NPS says

    can u/any reader here can put a light upon why actually we light lemons in banashankari temples.. what is its significance..

    -NPS

  1130. Shantha says

    Dear Shyla,

    Please inquire with priests in temples for the finer details of performing pooja.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1131. Shantha says

    Hi Savithri,
    There are books and cassettes available on all the vrathas. Please refer to them. I only write about the essence of festivals as performing rituals differ from household to household.

    I am not aware of the finer details nor have I done sadana / study to advise about the rituals.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1132. Shantha says

    Dear Nagashree,
    Technical writing is good, but many a time you will have to work late. I like writing so there is no looking back for me.

    Technical writer has the option of working as a freelancer or a consultant, which is convenient for women. Many companies also give work from home option.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1136. Jyothi Mcminn says

    I add boiled potatoes and garnish with a lot of cilantro chopped finely. Before serving I sprinkle a tsp. of sugar to taste sweet, hot and yummy

  1137. shobha bhaskar says

    Nowadays finding this site to be useless.. i m unsubscribing…

    regards,
    shobha

  1138. Lavanya says

    wow this is called masala pori in chennai….jus love them to much when i walk those buzzling streets and do some shopping !! looks so tempting 🙂

  1144. Shantha says

    Dear Lavanya, Priya and Satya,
    This snack has been enjoyed by many generations.
    Enjoyed visiting your blogs. I will try out the recipes.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1146. Nagashree says

    Hey Shantha,

    wherz my 7-cup burfi and puliyogare pudi recipe.. 😛

    Regards,
    Nagashree

  1150. Greeshma says

    if u have any idea about lakshmi gaddugegalu/rangolis particularly kept for lakshmi pooje/varamahalakshmi habba… pls post them

    Thanks,
    Greeshma

  1151. Nagashree says

    Hey Shantha,

    Not puliyogare, I needed recipe for puliyogare pudi Just like chutney pudi and all few iyengars make puliyogare mix also.. I wanted recipe for that… pls post if u know that..

    Thanks,
    Nagashree.

  1154. Shantha says

    Nagrashree I do not prepare puliyogare pudi, I always prepare the Gojju. MTR sells puliyogare pudi you can try it.

  1155. Lalitha says

    Shantha,

    Thanks for the Mysore churmuri recipe. I tried it out and it took me back to the memories of authentic Mysore churmuri. I don’t think churmuri of any other place can overtake Mysore authentic taste.

    Lalitha

  1156. Ashwini says

    Hi Shantha,nice post and I have referred your post link in my post.Hope you dont mind!. Keep posting.

  1158. Shantha says

    Thank you Ashwini. You can give any number of link backs to my website. But can you please give me your blog URL.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1159. srividhya Ravikumar says

    Wonderfull… i always in search of this … thanks a lot… 1 st time to your wonderful space.. do drop in at my site whenever… following you…

  1160. Shantha says

    Welcome to my website dear. I will visit your blog as often as I can.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1161. Deeksha N says

    Hi Shantha,

    Can u please post articles on festive season recipes separately.. Nice site.. was searching for a site for brahmin recipes and Vrathas.. Post some more as my thirst for varieties in all fields is insatiable like u.. 😛

    Rgrds,
    Deeksha

  1162. Nagashri Heggade says

    Shantha,

    1 suggestion…Why don’t u post article on ‘Bidadi Items” kept for brahmin wedding…

    Rgrds….

  1163. Akshata says

    Though reading ur blog from few months, read this article today.. Ur son’s name is good.. 🙂

    Just a guess.. Is urs kanya rashi,hasta nakshatra? 🙂

    Regards,
    Akshata..

  1164. Edward Nkanta says

    Hi,i love your conservations and bird santuary.I have an interest in having a bird santuary in my country and i believe it will become an attraction if i can achieve it.Kindly advice me on how i could achieve it.Thanks.

  1166. Shantha says

    Hi Edward, I am just a enthusiastic bird watcher and traveler, I am not an expert to advise you about starting a bird sanctuary. I hope you make the right contacts to start a bird sanctuary in your country.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1168. Rohini Nagarkar says

    Dear Nirupma,

    Could you post more articles on kitchen and interior decorations if u have good idea about them..

    thnx n regards,
    Rohini.

  1169. Shantha says

    Hi Rohini,
    Please check Do It Yourself category. I will be adding more in the coming days.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1171. Madhura Prasad says

    Hi Shantha,

    How are u?

    If possible please post a separate set of articles on recipes usually important for both pregnant women and baananthis[post delivery].. This might be helpful to many..

    Thanks,
    Madhura.

  1175. Shantha says

    Hi Madhura,
    Times have changed and women during pregnancy and after child birth eat normal food. Maybe they can have more milk.

    I never had anything special prepared during or after pregnancy. My doctor said this – “If you are pregnant or have given birth to a baby does not mean that you are a patient”. I agree with her completely.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1176. Jyothi Mcminn says

    Thank you for sharing the stories and the significance of the different Gods and saints and all the food too that goes with the celebrations. having grown up in Bangalore and now living abroad , my parents always told me the the stories about these and I always wanted a scientific reason for all the stories/ songs/ prayers and food. Nice full circle.

  1178. Madhura Prasad says

    I did not mean that pregnants are patients, I just meant that if u know any nutritious food that helps in getting more iron, calcium and other nutrients needed during such periods, mention them.. If not that is okay..

    Rgrds..

  1181. Lalitha says

    Shantha,

    Is this same as sandige hittina saaru? Let me know. I don’t remember if it is ambode dipped in gravy for sandige hittina saaru.

    Thanks,
    Lalitha

  1185. Lalitha says

    Thanks Shantha. I will check the link. BTW sandige hittina huli is generally prepared as one of the dish for varapooje (previous day of marriage) mostly in Madhwa community.

  1186. VEENA DHEERENDRA AERI says

    dear Shantha
    it is realy a wonderful information about bheemeshwara vrata
    and
    some peaple will prepare gowri and eshwara dolls on this occasion using mud
    can you please inform me about how to prepare these dolls

  1188. Pandian says

    wow wow wow. Again I would say wow. splendid architecture. Thanks for sharing. I heard about Bhadravati thro one my of friends. Lets see when time becomes fruitful to visit this place.

    Thanks

  1189. Sushma says

    Beautiful post. Very well written. It made me nostalgic. I’ll be giving this link to the post I’m publishing today. Thanks a ton.

  1190. Greeshma says

    Hi Shantha,

    Pl post articles on how many uddharanes of water should be put to panchapatre during any pooja/vratha? I usually get confused with this..

    Thanx,
    Greeshma.

  1191. Greeshma says

    hey Shantha,

    wanted to ask u celebrate all vrathas on ur own/thro cassette/some purohit?? which is best?

    let me know… Thanks..

    -Greeshma

  1192. Rohini Nagarkar says

    Hey Shantha,

    Nice recipe 🙂

    Do u know recipe for pallungai vunde, maida vunde and other traditional home made vundes in brahmin families .. if so pls post them.. pl dont say no.. 😉
    thnx,
    Rohini.

  1195. Shantha says

    Greeshma, even I get confused regarding this. I usually follow instructions of the priest.

  1197. Shantha says

    Dear Greeshma, you have to take a call on whether you want a priest or a cassette. Both are suitable for me.

  1198. Krishnaveni says

    Hi Shantha,

    You have wonderful collection of recipes…. Keep going… 🙂
    I tried this recipe today with slight variation…. the taste was awesome!..:)
    Thanks for the recipe….:)

  1204. anu says

    hi Shantha. am Anu, mujhe aapki dishes bahot pasand hua. me try karoongi. wo bhi gobi haina meri favourite dish hai. mein pakka try karoongi. thank u thank u so much. aise naya naya dishes ko bejhte rahiye.

  1206. anu says

    Shantha avre haage non veg dishes maadodu kooda thorsi kodi. pls…… yaakandre naanu eega aduge kalithidini. nimminda thumba help aagutthe.

  1207. Shantha says

    Anu – are you a kannadiga or a North Indian? You like to comment in different languages?

    Sorry I am a vegetarian and Non-Veg is a big NO.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1208. Niveditha Rao says

    Hey Shantha,

    if u know any home tip that helps in reduction of hair fall and improves hair growth..pls post them..

    thanks,
    Niveditha

  1209. Nivedita says

    HI
    🙂
    This was the only rangoli i could put and still only this one, I can manage to put for some occasions. Very bad in this art.
    But , you have nice rangolis.
    Keep it up

  1213. Shantha says

    Dhruv, please ask priests at any temple they will be able to guide you.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1215. Vishalakshi says

    Shantha,

    Can you post or mail me the story of JyothirBheemeshwar Vrata in Kannada if you have. Also tell me are the lamps to be lighted or now. Because someone told me that the lights that you keep as Shiva & Parvati are not to be lighted. We can keep additional lamps in front of the pooja lamps and light them. Is that correct??? Do Madhwas follow a different tradition of doing the pooja??? Pls help me clarify. I get confused at times.

  1216. Shantha says

    Dear Vishalakshi,
    We always light the lamp and do pooja. Shops in temples sell books on vratha, you can buy from there. I do not know whether Madhwas do it any other way.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1219. Shantha says

    Yes Satya, it is yummy and since my son loves Paneer I prepare this and Palak Paneer quite often.

  1220. Nagashree says

    Hey Shantha,

    First of all Thanks for posting this recipe.. till now was only trying/cooking traditional south indian food which my mom n mil used to cook… will try north indian foods which u post here as my hubby loves varieties of veg foods.. 🙂

    And btw, where do we get paneer.. is it prepared at home/ purchased?

    Thanks n regards… 🙂

  1221. Nagashree says

    I love this column and rangoli column in ur site like anything!!!!!!! Thanks for detailed n neatly explained rituals… This is very helpful for people who kept away from practising such rituals before marriage…

    thanks,
    Nagashree.

  1222. sushma says

    hey Shantha, your friend shantala is also my good friend and she told me abt your blog, i really liked it. i like your simple easy to cook recipes
    thanks for the same. i want to try your chocolate burfi, i just wanted to ask u if i can replace butter with ghee// pls do reply

  1224. Shantha says

    Hi Sushma,
    Nice to know that you are a friend of Shanthala. Ages, rather decades since I last met her. Please give my regards to her.

    Thank you for liking this website.

    With butter the burfi has turned out very good. I am not sure about Ghee. Anyway try with Ghee and let me know the results.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  1225. Viji says

    Hi,

    This brings back so many memories for me. While I was growing up, we used to live in quarters in bangalore and we had a mehendi plant in our garden and most of our neighbours used to make use of these leaves for a variety of reasons. The aroma from the tree is amazing..Thanks for bringing back a lot of memories.

    I came across your website while searching for an authentic south indian recipe. Its a very nice website.

    Cheers,
    Viji

  1231. badarinath palavalli says

    madam,

    i am unable to find suvarna gadde palya in ur blog. where is it please tell me.

    please visit my blog once.

    – badarinath palavalli

  1232. Shantha says

    HI Badarinath,
    I have just listed out the names of different palyas in the post. I will be linking to them as and when I post them.

    And I visited your blog. Wow! you are an awesome Kannada writer. My mother enjoyed the poems and made me understand the hidden meaning in some of them.

    All the best.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1233. Shantha says

    Hi Lavanya, Satya,
    The dish is very easy to make and if you don’t add coconut, then it becomes a low calorie dish.

  1234. usha says

    Hi Shantha

    I did go to Jwalamukhi temple again recently. I found some young priests when i went there this time, they are quite clueless. May be older ones will know the history of the place.

    I have been following your blog, i like it. Especially the recipes, i am great foodie and love cooking for myself and others.
    regards
    usha

  1235. Shantha says

    Hi Usha,
    Good to hear that you are following my blog. Thank you. If at all I get any info regarding this place, I will update this post and let you know.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1236. Abhimanyu Veer Singh says

    hello,

    that is a lovely orchid! How fortunate you are that you can grow plants from your very own part of the country and help re-introduce that plant back to where it is native. can you help me make my own potting mix for growing an orchid please? i would appreciate your recipe for making it. will the bark of a neem tree do?

    regards,
    A V Singh

  1237. Guru says

    Hi Shantha ,

    Thanks for such a Beautifull presentatoin , which will simply inspire Anybody to visit the place …..

    SO guess wat , i have teamed up with my college friends to Visit this place very sooooooooooonnnnnnnnnn………………………..

    🙂

  1242. Shantha says

    Hi Bhagya,
    I do not use any software to draw rangoli. I draw on paper and paint using water colors and scan them.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1244. usha says

    wow, looks so inviting, i will try it for sure. Don’t we need to add akki hittu or rave to bind it more together? just wondering…

  1245. Rohini Nagarkar says

    U attended any classes for IKEBANA is it? Terms are very new to me… But arrangement looks nice.. 🙂

    -Rohini

  1247. Shantha says

    Dear Satya, Usha and Priya, Thanks for the note.

    Usha, potatoes itself acts as a binder, so there is no need to add anything more.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1248. Goutham says

    Thanks for blogging about Madhura Aunty. She has selflessly performed a service that is very much needed. She is very passionate about spreading awareness among people to pledge the eyes and to dispel the many misconceptions that exist today about eye donation.

  1249. Dr Raguram says

    Dear Gurunath
    I will be in Dharwad this weekend for a conference and would appreciate any suggestion in and around the city for birding.
    As I am leaving tomorrow kindly let me know….
    Dr Raguram

  1251. Shantha says

    Dear Dr. Raguram,
    It is very unlikely that Mr. Gurunath would answer your question, as it is me who maintains this website from Bangalore.
    Good Luck,
    Shantha

  1252. Latha says

    Hi Shantha,

    Excellent blog!!! Awesome pictures…mouthwatering recipes.
    I have question…the plantain leaf is not
    available where i stay so what is the alternative for that.

    Thank you.

  1253. abhilasha says

    Hi Shantha,

    I have bought orchid saplings from sikkim. They were in a closed giass jar and were growing very slowly without any watering. In july i took those plants out and planted them in small pots. All of them are still surviving but the growth is very very slow . some times i feel that they are not growing at all. Can you guide me about the type of soil and fertilizers required for orchids? I have a very small terrace garden and i grow plants as a hobby.

    regards
    Abhilasha

  1255. Shantha says

    Thanks for your feedback Latha. You can use Aluminum foil or a plastic sheet to roll out the holige.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  1256. Shantha says

    Hi Abhilasha, It is great to hear about your enthusiasm to grow orchids. Orchids are hardy plants and are easy to maintain but, they are also slow growing plants. Always try and buy a plant with buds. This shows that the plant is mature and healthy.

    Mist the plants early in the morning and after sunset. 15 days once, add a fertilizer diluted in water.

    Hope this helps,
    Shantha

  1260. Rachana Rao says

    Hi Shantha,
    I truly appreciate your article showcasing Madhura aunty’s tireless efforts on eye donation. She has worked very hard to get her message across no matter what the obstacle course.
    Aptly as you have quoted…She is indeed the “Goddess of sight”…!

    Best,
    Rachana

  1263. Bhavya says

    Can this pooja be performed before marriage also ,in that case what is the song that needs to be sang.

  1265. Shantha says

    Dear Bhavya,
    As far as my knowledge goes, this pooja is performed only after marriage.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1268. Vinay says

    We perform vishesha pooje in kharighatta every 3rd shravana sheniva, this time its on 28th August 2010, please make yourself to visit temple during this time, we also prepare Bhojana(prasada) at temple premisses and serve lunch for around 600 devoties on this day.

  1269. padmanabhan says

    visited your website, very informative and useful.

    places with details are useful for planning visit.

    it is good that u are dedicating yr. time and writing the blogs, which are informative and useful about finding places for visit.

  1273. Shantha says

    Thank you so much for your encouraging words Padmanabhan.
    Keep visiting, there is more to come.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1274. Shantha says

    Sorry Raghavendra, I can in no way help you regarding this information.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1280. Sridhar Rao K V says

    Dear Shantha,

    I am the secretary of Sri Sridhara Seva Mahamandala, Sri Sridharashrama, Varadapur. I have visited your web site recently. To get any further support or information from our ashram, Please contact me through my mobile (+91 9448774667). Sri Sridhar may bless you for your service.

    Kind Regards,
    Sridhar Rao K V

  1281. Shantha says

    Dear Sridhar Rao,
    I am very thankful for your visit to this website. I have been guiding people with whatever little knowledge I have about Sri Sridhara Swamiji and asking them to contact your office in Varadahalli and Sridhara Paduka Mandira in Bangalore for more information.

    I will definitely contact you for more information. Thank you for all the good wishes.

    With warm regards,
    Shantha

  1290. Kris says

    hi Shantha,

    Any click on above links takes me to the same page (begins with –>Hagalkayi Podi
    Posted on August 30th, 2010 by Shantha)

    For example: click on –> Asha’s Aroma
    , and it takes to the same page again..??

    Please correct yourself or correct me if am wrong…

    Thanks, You are definetely doing v good job 🙂

  1292. Shantha says

    Dear readers,
    My mom prepares this very often. The bitterness adds to the taste.
    I will be giving link backs to your respective website from the Web-o-sphere section ASAP.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1294. Nivedita says

    ನಿರುಪಮಾ ಅವರೇ,
    ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ಗಾದೆ ಇದೆ, ನೀವು ಕೇಳಿರಬಹುದು : ಉದ್ದು ಹುರಿದು ಉಂಡಿ ಕಟ್ಟೋಕೆ ನನಗೆ ಬೇರೆ ಕೆಲಸ ಇಲ್ವಾ?
    But I dont know, why this saying is there!
    As your laddu is so easy to make. Mom also makes it with split urad dal.

  1299. namratha says

    Hooooo !!!!!!!!!! dear im missing home amma dad akka pooja ballege dudu

    i want to perfom balle pooje can u plz tell me

    I live in australia all by myself

  1301. Shantha says

    Hi Nivedita,
    I did not know that a Kannada proverb on Uddina Unde existed. Thank you so much.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1302. Shantha says

    Hi Radha,
    Thank you for your encouraging comments and the information regarding the copied post.

    About the copied information in a PDF being posted by Mrs. Meera Subbarao, I can only say that she was misled by a reader Roopa sree. I admire Mrs. Meera’s blog and have given many link backs from my blog.

    As expected by her, she has removed the information from the blog as soon as you have notified her about the existence of the original content.

    Thanks once again and keep visiting,
    Shantha

  1303. Shantha says

    Dear Namratha,
    You can perform the pooja anyway you like, it is the will that matters the most. Sorry dear, I did not understand what balle pooje is all about?

    Have wonderful festival season.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1306. mona says

    I really like your explanations and presentations. Your write up is clear and warm without any extra frills. Still am going through the various articles.

  1314. Shantha says

    Hi Arun Prasad,
    Vegetables are usually washed thoroughly before using. By wrapping the vegetables in newspaper, the print does not get transferred to the vegetables, it just helps in absorbing moisture. I wrap the vegetables in newspapers since many years and I am still alive!

    People who can afford can wrap the vegetables in paper towels.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1315. Nivedita says

    Hi
    This is really bad!!! (just kidding)
    I kept this recipe in my draft since 2 months and was lazy to post it. Mine is little different from yours but this one looks simple.
    Thanks Shantha for the post. I will post mine little later now!

  1316. k.somanatha says

    HELLO SIR,MY NAME IS SOMANATHA.I AM RESIDING IN BANGALORE IN MOODALAPALYA.I HAVE A DESIRE TO SEE THE PLACE OF VARADAHALLI AND HAVE A DARSHAN OF SRI.SRIDHARASWAAMI.I WANT TO KNOW THAT IF WE BATH IN THE SRIDHARA THEERTHA AND DRINK THE THEERTHA AS MUCH AS WE LIKE,IS ANY DISEASES ARE CURED?IF SO GIVE ME THE DETAILS OF THE DEVOTEES OF SRIDHARASWAMI WHO WERE CURED BY ALL THE DISEASES BY DRINKING THE SRIDHARA THEERTHA.BECAUSE MY BROTHERS WIFE ALSO SUFFERING FROM SEVERE LEG ACHE,BP,SUGAR ETC.,IF YOU GIVE ME THE INFORMATION REGARDING THE MAHIMA OF SRIDHARA THEERTHA,I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL TO YOU.

  1317. Shantha says

    Hi Nivedita,
    Please post your version of Alugadde palya. Alu is one of our favorite vegetables.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1321. nandini says

    Please send the audio of the AnanthaPadbhanabha swamy vratha vidhaanam fully, please……………………

  1322. sudheesh nair says

    hai Shantha thanks for collecting these details pls try to add rhizome photographs also it will help us to identify it
    sudheesh nair
    keralam
    09567370764

  1323. Swarna says

    Hi,
    Nice portal.
    I went through your section containing details of festivals.
    Good collection.

    If you know the song ‘Mangalam Guru Shri Chandramouleshwarage’ which they sing in all Shankara Matts, please post it .
    Since you have quoted Mysore in some of your write ups, I thought you could be knowing it.

    Thanks

  1324. Shantha says

    Dear Nandini,
    The audio is available in most of the stores and you can also try and buy online.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1325. Shantha says

    Hi Sudheesh,
    I am planning to put the picture of the Rhizome in the Turmeric article.
    Keep visiting,
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1326. Shantha says

    Thank you Swarna for visiting and your comments. I am sorry I do not know the song. If I come across it, I will definitely post it.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1327. pankaja says

    i am v.happy to see all the information given for festival .by seeing picture of goddes gowri ,i am v.happy

  1329. savitha says

    Hi
    Receipe is good, but how to make Kootina pudi, that is the powder required, to make it taste good.

    Thanks
    Savitha

  1330. Suma says

    Hi Shantha,

    The details you provided is really informative, I am a newly mairred girl and wanted to be prepared with somebackgroud before i do the pooja tommarw. it will be helpful if you can share if there are any specifics a newly married girl should follow apart form the above ?

  1341. DRJITENDRA.P.VORA says

    yes,myfamily have experienced miraculous benefits by visiting/
    worshiping GODESS.IT IS OUR LUCK GODESS TEMPLE IS
    SONEAR AND CONVENIENT TO VISIT.WE REQUEST ALL DEVOTEES TO MAKE PRACTICE TO VISIT TEMPLE AS MANY TIMES AS POSSIBLE.

  1342. Vijeet Kunder says

    If, some body feels or gets pained, by the worship of LORD SHIVA, or if he feels that, we are depriving children of milk, honey, sugar, tender coconut water, he should answer the questions below:

    1) Why does he take bath by wasting water in buckets, whereas he can finish in tumblers or towels?

    2) Why goats and cows are being slaughtered as they are also living beings?.

    3) Why he does not understand the karmic relationship of their parents who does not understand or share the responsibility of producing a child without understanding his ability to feed a child?

    4) I feel we should all be praying for this guy who thinks about the children who are deprived of above things.

    5) How much % of his income has he donated to such charities.

    6) This person cannot or will not think much better than GOD.

    OM NAMAHA SHIVAYA
    Oh Lord, Please excuse this person, who remains an obstacle in your worship by we all human beins.

    May satbuddhi prevail on him. Please advise the POLITICIANS and not worshippers.

    Vijeet Kunder

  1344. Raju says

    hi nerupam,

    please can u guide me exact location of sridhara swamy mutta in bangalore at vasanthapura,i want to visit their, i am staying in banashankari 3rd stage

  1347. Shantha says

    Hi Raju,

    When you are coming from the city, pass the metro on the right, khoday factory on the left side and then take a right turn. At the right turn ask somebody if the road takes you to Vasanthapura.
    Many buses ply to this area from Banashankari.
    Call Ashrama number – (080) 26662726 for directions.

    Hope this helps,
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1358. Lalitha says

    Takes me back to old memories where my mome decorated the dolls, arrange them previous day of Dasara with lights, Kalasa, etc…
    Good old Dasara holidays at school, enjoyed playing, eating, going to palace in the evening, visiting exhibition,…

  1361. Khalyas says

    Respected Sir/Madam,
    Kindly forward the histroy of this temple at Mallur in Chanapatana as i am interested to know about the temple as i am intending to visit the temple with the name of the contact person and fone numbers.
    Khalyas

  1362. Priya Adhoni says

    Thank u Shantha for jogging up our memories,living in distant lands with all modern facilities,will not diminish the festive pleasures of Dasara and the Gombe alankara.
    very nostalagic .

  1363. Shantha says

    Hi Khalyas,
    I have posted everything I know with phone numbers. Please read the article carefully once again.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1365. Beena says

    Shantha, can you please let me know how long the ker and sangri should be cooked in the pressure cooker? Thanks.

  1367. Shantha says

    Vivek, I do not manufacture Mamla in bulk quality. I have just posted the recipe to make Mamla.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1370. Apu says

    They look amazing!! Interestingly, I visited an Orchid festival yesterday and was delighted at the variety present. Bought a beautiful plant for the home too!! Hope it will be OK in the chill of winter here:)

  1373. Shantha says

    Banu, The blooms last for 15 to 20 days.

    Apu, I hope the plant lasts too..good luck!

    Usha, thanks for leaving the note.

  1378. M A KAREEM says

    am interested in starting an orchid farm in kerala. i have a property on the western ghats between Calicut and Wayanad, with plenty of water and electricity. pl help by giving me suggestions and tips. also enlighten me about the fesibility of such farms and prospects of marketing my produce, both in India and abroad. my plot is about 2.5 acres in area and is just off the calicut- bangalore highway N H 212. WITH REGARDS KAREEM

  1380. Shantha says

    Hello Kareem,
    Knowing about Orchids and growing them is a hobby that I cultivated when I was child. I am unaware of growing Orchids in large scale. I have been to Wayanad and it is extremely beautiful.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  1381. Hema Ragavendra says

    Hi Shantha,
    First time to your website.Really a beautiful website.I liked the way you explained all d recipes.Not yet read other stuff in your website.I liked your all guava recipes.I’ll try to prepare them & let you know.Thanks for sharing the good recipes – Hema.

  1383. chandu says

    Hello Dear Shantha

    Nimma e yella recipe galige tumba thanks
    nannge e aduge yesaranu oodtha idrane, bayalli neeru baratha idde,
    once again thanks for all ur receipes

  1387. Shantha says

    Hi Shwetha,
    Thank you for visiting. Most of the recipes found in this website can be converted to low calorie by doing away with coconut and using less oil for roasting.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1390. Raj Nagaraj says

    Even I am looking for thr mangalam Gurushree Chandramouleshwarage, song.
    It will be great if some one posts the lyricks.

    Thank you,
    Raj

  1396. Narayanaswamy says

    We call this as “Panneer maram” in tamil and grown specifically for the fragrant flowers. Especially, after a evening rain its just aromatic around it. Bangalore is filled with these….

  1398. Purushothama Raju says

    Hi,
    Ee dina nimma site nodide. Thumba Chennagide. Namma Samprdaaya, Samskruthi Haagu Samskara ivu yavudoo bedavagide eegina Generation ge.
    Nimma Prayatna Nillisa bedi. Heege Munduvariyali endu ashisuva

    Nimma Vishwasi
    Purushothama Raju
    Mysore

  1399. Shantha says

    Thank you Narayanaswamy for the information. And yes, they are just heavenly….

    Lavanya it is great to have this tree in your surroundings

  1400. Shantha says

    ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಪುರುಶೋಥಮ ರಾಜು,
    ನಿಮ್ಮ ಈ ವಿಶ್ವಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ತುಂಬ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.
    ನಿರುಪಮ

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  1406. kafil says

    Hi,

    Can you help me in guiding how to increase shelf life of grape juice concentrate, the receipe you have given worked well, but it stayed only for 2 weeks. can we increase its shelf life

  1408. Monika says

    Dasara dolls are sold @ Nagalakshmi’s shop in gandhi bazar next to foodworld

    It is just an outstanding collection of clay dasara dolls, if you visit here once I think you will stunned by the art and culture filled in each doll.Even if you have never had a tradition of arranging dasara dolls, you will start arranging from now…..

    While speaking to her she told me that she gets dolls from chennai ,bombay,calcutta,kondapali etc list from where all they get goes on and on…….. If we have to go each place and buy dolls it would cost us our time and patience, so why trouble ourself just visit this outstanding doll shop.

    Most wonderful thing about this shop and the place is how she speaks to you very patiently explains you each mythological story related to doll.

    There were lot of dolls related mahabharatha,krsna leels, ramayan, if you remember in ur childhood there were few stories on crow and pot,lion and rabbit all these stories are there as a doll.
    I explained to my child stories showing these dolls.
    Guys let us all keep our culture, teach our childrean our culture by celebrating this awesome festival

  1411. Shantha says

    Thanks for the information Deepika and Monika. There are few shops selling Dasara dolls in Jayanagar 4th block market too.

  1416. shashi says

    hi Shantha, very glad to see blooms of Dendrobium Aqueum, i live in bangalore, i am extremely curious about orchids ,but i am a beginner, i will be visiting coorg frequently, recently i collected Dendrobium Aqueum & bulbophylum when i visited somvarpet, at pushpagiri hills, while returning to bangalore i got those repotted, but i am not satisfied with the potting media, he potted in coco bits which is like a powder. i doubt if the roots decay in this media, can u plz suggest me potting media & growing tips for these wild orchids. it would be very greatful. thanks

  1420. Shantha says

    Hello Girls,
    I removed the halwa a little early and hence could not cut into squares. If you want to cut into pieces, then cook for some more time until the sugar saturates.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1422. Banu H says

    WOW Gorgeous..I have some dolls here in US as well. Mostly Plastic and Paper Mache. I cannot get the mud ones across the seas. My Aunt used to put an elaborate display of dolls and she had just like these handed over from generation. They were just awesome. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

  1423. vikki says

    Hi Shantha, We are planning for a one-day family trip from bangalore ( abt 50 members ) and the places in my mind are chunchanakatte(CK) falls and Yedatore. Please suggest if there are any places to sit and chit-chat with all the family members, spending some good time. Also We need some place to have food( probably getting it from Bangalore).

    Please suggest if yedatore and CK falls are a good option as there are people of different age, right from 8yrs to 70yrs.. 🙂

    Any other pointers is fine too.

  1424. Shantha says

    Hi Vikki,
    Perfect choice of place for a one day trip for all ages. Yedathore temple is right on the river side. You can probably lunch there. Chunchankatte is a good place too with a waterfalls and an ancient temple.

    Better to carry food and water as there are no good restaurants around. Tender coconut and bananas are sold near these places.

    The only drawback I see here is that there are no rest rooms 🙁

    Have a great time and let me know your experience.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1427. vimala says

    Usha,
    The Jwalamukhi Tripurasundari Devi is the younger sister of Goddess Chamundi. It is believed that when Goddess Chamundi climbed up the hill for Mahishasura mardanam, her younger sister Jwalamukhi Tripurasundari stood at the foot of the hill to help her elder sister by killing as many rakshasas as possible at the foot of the hill itself, thereby making her sister’s job easier. This story I heard from my sister who lived in Mysore for almost 60 years. She was a history teacher.

    There is another story she had told about Nimishamba, Ganjam, Srirangapatna. The Maharaja of Mysore once faced a very complicated & severe problem for which a solution was almost impossible. He entrusted the onus of finding a remedy to his minister. The minister was thinking very deeply as he rode his horse along the river side. He later realised that he had travelled quite a long distance in the forest, the sun had almost set & it was not possible to travel back. He took refuge at a small mantapam which was a Shiva temple. He was thinking very hard & praying to his favourite deity Durga. He fell asleep & Durga appeared in his dream & suggested an apt solution within a minute. The problem which could not be solved for many days was easily solved by Amman within a minute. He related the incident to the Maharaja & had a Durga statue installed beside Shiva alongwith a Shree Chakra. He also named her as Nimishamba.

  1428. vikki says

    Thanks Shantha, for your response.. much obliged.. Will surely post my experiences soon.

    Thanks,
    Vikki

  1434. Ratna says

    Shantha,

    Chunchana katte bagge bahala chennagi barediddera .This is my native from all sides(appa,amma,ganda)this is a very beutiful place Raj film chalisuva modagalu has been shot here.But one sad thing is it is not developed as a tourist place .I feel there shoul be some rest rooms ,toilets ,drinking water etc.

  1436. Ramesh Patil says

    Hi Shantha

    Can you provide me the contact details of Ghati Subramanya temple

    Thanks

    Ramesh

  1437. Shantha says

    Thumba dhanyavadagalu Ratna. Your native place is very beautiful and a perfect place to tap tourism.

    The utsava murthy, which is in the temple was given to the temple by my grand father. I hope to visit the place again very soon.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1438. Shantha says

    Thank you Dinakar for the links. It will definitely link back to the valuable posts.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1440. vanaja says

    Is mamata who is good in making antina unde selling them. can i have her contact no or address.

  1441. SHYAMAPRASAD says

    I want to knpw the religious significance of worshipping the Banni Tree. Is it that , this tree reopresents Lord Shani amongst the Nava Grahas and if one worships this tree he will be blessed by Lord Shani. is it correct.?

  1443. Raj says

    Hi ladies,
    I reached this pages while browsing for indian recipes.
    About the Rangoli software, there are some drawing programs u can use and save your drawings as images.Easiest ones are Paint and Powerpoint.
    U can use the polygon or circle functions to draw any shape and fil them with colors.
    U can use autoshapes in powerpoint and save your creation.

  1449. ahadsarkar says

    thankx for posting & publishg,,,,,will u say me wat is the exact name of this mango sweet… plzzz….

  1450. Shamala Sudarshan says

    Hi Shantha,
    I noticed green leaves in the Dosa, I am wondering whether it is Curry or Coriander leaves. Please let me know.

  1451. Shantha says

    Hi Shamala,
    Thank you for noticing this, the ingredient is curry leaves.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1452. Cleo Kolle says

    Hi, I tried your chocolate cake recipe yesterday but somehow couldn’t achieve the same result as you, my cake clearly wasn’t looking that good (atleast it tasted good). What sort of chocolate are you using? Maybe it’s because of the flour I used, i’m gluten intelorant so I used amaranth flour instead of usual wheat flour.

  1453. Shantha says

    Hi Cleo, I used refined flour known as Maida. Hope it turns out good next time.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1456. Aparna says

    Hi
    Yes, indeed during Dusshera one has to be in Mysore, We were there last year during this festival and liked it very much. I too write about travel and like to share interesting facts about India. I would like to exhcange links with you.

    With best regards
    Aparna

  1457. Shantha says

    Hi Aparna,
    It is great to meet someone passionate about India with all its short comings. All the best for your blog.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1462. sushma says

    hi Shantha, it looks great, will surely try it. but tell me where did you find kalonji in bangalore?
    also ajwain and sauf taste will be conflicting right?

  1463. shivani says

    Must impressed by your blog and doing a similar one incorporating some more that i knew i have taken the liberty of using an image and also linking you in my blog.Will be much obliged if you could take time out to go through and give me your valuable comments. Thank you so much.

  1464. Anand Nair says

    Dear Friends,

    I have a lot of faith in Devi! I visit this temple, from Bangalore, every wedding anniversary of ours. I am going to visit Devi again tomorrow, though it is not our Anniversary. I am going to make a request and in return, take a special vow in her honour!

    As always, i hope this time too, Devi will grant my wishes…

    Regards,

  1465. vipul chaudhari says

    hi Shantha
    I want to prepare BHRINGRAJ OIL which is describe in “BHAISHAJ SAMHITA’ . If u any idea about detail procedure then tell me .

    thank you !

  1466. mona says

    Dear Shantha,

    Loved your bommai kolu. All your dolls are handed down from generations right? I can tell because they are so rare.
    Did you put color paper behind the dolls? They look wonderful
    Thanks for putiing up this post.
    Mona

  1467. srinivas says

    it is greate . even we have kept some dolls we want yo give them to news channels cam toy please help us

  1468. Anjan says

    Hi Shantha. Good posting. But you left to mention that this is the tradition of Karnataka :-(. If you mention that this is the tradition of old Mysore state and is a mark of “Jamboo savari” of Mysore, it will be complete.

    Anyway thanks.

  1469. shivani says

    @SHYAMAPRASAD…YES what you have heard is correct.i know many people who worship Shami tree to appease Lord Shani.But also the Peepal tree is worshipped for the same reason. Every Saturday an oil lamp is lit and placed near the tree. Chk it out on http://www.indiadivine.org/audarya/vedic-astrology-jyotisha/616087-tree-worship-improve-planets.html and
    http://shanidham.in/page.php?pagecode=shani7&start=1
    @Shantha…hope you don’t mind sharing this piece of info on ur blog without taking ur permission.

  1470. Godhalakshmi says

    A very Nice Article, Indeed.
    We will publish this on our site if you send this article to us. If you send a picture of your self we will put it up too giving full credit.

    We are NOT a commercial site.

    Thanks,
    Godha

  1472. Ahmed says

    Hi Shantha

    Can you let me know other places in & around bangalore or mysore .
    Cheers!!!!!

    AHMED

  1474. Shreyas says

    Hello Shantha,

    Its great to see you doing a wonderful job 🙂

    Keep going !
    Spread the divinity of the great great Sreedhara Swami 🙂

    I have visited the Vardhalli Ashram a couple of days ago.

    Now planning to visit the Bangalore ashram at the earliest, maybe this weekend itself 🙂

  1475. G.Ramachandra Somayaji says

    ” MYSORE RICH HERITAGE IS OUR PRIDE “. WHICH SHOULD BE MAINTAINED WITH AT MOST CARE, SO THAT MORE AND MORE PEOPLE WILL VISIT MYSORE THROUGH OUT YEAR, FROM ALL OVER INDIA & PEOPLE OF COUNTRIES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.

  1481. Shantha says

    Hi Shivani,
    Thanks for the information. This will benefit the readers.
    Keep visiting.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1482. Shantha says

    Hi Godhalakshmi,
    Sorry for the delay in replying. Thank you for your appreciation. My suggestion is that instead of publishing the same article again, you can give a link back to the article from your site.
    With best wishes,
    Shantha

  1483. Shantha says

    Hi Anjan,
    There are a series of posts regarding the doll arrangement during Dasara. I have already mentioned that this is the tradition of Mysore region in the other posts. In this post I give the information that the custom of arranging dolls during Navaratri / Dasara is also followed in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.
    🙂
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1484. Shantha says

    Hi Usha, Banu and Mona,
    Thanks for the appreciation. The dolls in the pictures are not my collection. These dolls were arranged in Janapada Loka near Bangalore last year during Dasara.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1485. Shantha says

    Hi Vipul,
    Sorry for the late reply. I do not know how to prepare Bhringraj Oil. If they are leaves, then the procedure would be the same as Brahmi Oil.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  1486. Shantha says

    Dear Sushma,
    Kalonji is available in all the stores in Bangalore. There was no conflict between Ajwain and Saunf. Try out the recipe and let me know how it turns out.
    Cheers,
    Shantha

  1492. Rizwan says

    Hi Prasanthi,

    First know about how to prepare Rice and DAl. Then go for like these Experiments.

    Thanks
    Nani

  1498. sushma says

    awesome Shantha, looks so tempting, i am actually imagining sabbaki sandige, aralu sandige, peni etc… the picture surely had my tummy grumbling

  1499. Shantha says

    Shoba, Butter fruit in Bangalore is available in all the big markets, Big Bazaar, M.K.Ahmed chain of stores etc. In Mysore it is available in few vegetable stores and in Nilgiris.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1500. Alka says

    Great site you have here! Wonderful collection of authentic recipes ..thanks for sharing! Will definitely revisit and try out your recipes!!

  1502. Banu H says

    Even though my grand ma is from Madikeri, I have myself never visited madikeri. So for sure this is in my list next time I visit India.

  1507. Shantha says

    Banu, Madikeri is beautiful, we visited last week yet again. Cannot get enough of this place.

  1512. Shru says

    Hi ,

    Love love love ur recipes…ia m fom bangalore and am constantly looking for karnatake recipes…..
    So authentic…..
    BTW i see a pic of avarekaalu huli/hithikbele huli with the ragi mudde….do you have a recipe for that? i couldnt find one…

    Thanks,

  1513. Shantha says

    Hi Shru,
    Thank you for liking what you read here.

    I make Avarekayi Huli the same way I make Huli. The other method of Hithikida Avarekayi huli, I am yet to prepare and post it. I will try to post it this winter. Thanks for reminding.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1515. Dr.Nirmala says

    Your brahmi amla hair oil is excellent ,i am trying it
    Hope it comes out well,if there are more such recipes would love to know it

  1519. Prasad Kailaje says

    I prepare it without deep frying. I roast either on gas flame or grill or microwave too. If same masalas are used, there is not much difference in taste.

  1520. Amita says

    I love this tree. In school, me and my friends used to press the leaves on our hands and palms. The silver powder used to get transferred in an elaborate design. It was so beautiful.

  1527. Shantha says

    Hi Manjusara,
    No, I do not know how to wear Kache saree. My grandmother used to tie the saree in this fashion.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1530. jayanti says

    lovely recipes! i love visiting your website for recipes and info on Sri Sridhara Swamiji.

    Regards,
    Jayanti

  1531. Rahila Minhas says

    dear i want to know that how we can make it preserve and indian aam papad recipe is same we want to know how we can make masala papad

  1532. Nagashree says

    Hi Shantha,

    Awesome information on ‘Deepavali’.. 🙂

    Yava vrathakke yava recipe, andre saraswathi pooje ge we make sweet dosa/yeriappa, similarly bere vrathagalige yava recipes anta dayavittu post madi..

    u never know i m maintaining a big diary to write down ur recipes/vrathas/tips/general information which is almost complete and have to take a new one.. 😛 🙂

    Thanks,
    Nagashree.

  1533. Gopal Satyapriya says

    Hi,

    I am very seriously considering joining the Monastery as I want to dedicate the rest of my life to the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha.

    It would be great if I could speak with someone on this.

    Thanks,
    Gopal

  1534. Nagashree says

    Hearty Congratulations!!!

    Really ur work is inspiring for working ladies like me and really it is not an easy task to cover almost every detail about our culture. It needs patience, dedicated efforts and above all INTEREST TOWARDS LIFE which ur blog itself named after… 🙂

    All the best Shantha 🙂

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  1535. deepa says

    Hi Shantha….always i used to take help from my neighbour to prepare kajjays,as its must sweet in diwali…but dis time im going to try myself vit ur recipe…wish gud luck….

  1536. Shantha says

    Yes Rahila, Indian Aam Papad is known as Mamla. There is no need to add preservatives as dehydrating the pulp will preserve it for a long time. I am yet to post Masala Papad.
    Keep Visiting,
    Shantha

  1537. Shantha says

    Thanks Nagashree. You will find the information you are looking for in the Dasara post.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1538. Shantha says

    Gopal you can contact the monastery. The details of the monastery are given in the above post.

    All the best,
    Shantha

  1540. Shantha says

    Dear Deepa,
    I wish you the best, and I hope the Kajjayas turn out really well.
    Happy Diwali,
    Shantha

  1546. Gopal Satyapriya says

    Thanks, Shantha.

    However, both the telephone number and the e-mail address are not functional.

    Is there any other way to get through to them?

    Regards
    Gopal

  1547. navin surti says

    More then 25 yrs myself n my wife belive in shri rampir bapu.after marriage v have visited ramdevra for the darshan/pooja of ramdevpirbapu and our honeymoon. i still fiill he is there by his purcha. V R PLANING TO BUILT TEMPLE OF RAMDEVPIR BAPU ON SAMLL SCALE.WILL U PLEASE GUIDE ME WHAT WILL BE COAST/LEGAL REQUIREMENT/how to start.pl provide me more details.thanks,navin surti

  1548. ನಾಗೇಶ್ says

    Why is it called bluff ? I have never understood the meaning as applied in this context.

  1551. Shantha says

    Dear Navin,
    It is very nice to know that you are planning to build a temple of Baba Ramdev.

    I live in Bangalore and I visited the divine place during our tour to Rajasthan in December last year. I am sorry, I will not be able to answer your queries.

    All the best,
    Shantha

  1552. Shantha says

    Hi Nagesh,
    Good question. As a child I have wondered why the falls is called as bluff!

    Hope some reader will throw light on this.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1555. Sachin says

    I am not sure why Sindhi’s are mentioned separate than Hindus 🙂 these small errors cause lot of confusion to the readers. Sindhis are Hindus.

  1557. Shantha says

    Hi Sachin,
    Hope you had a great time during Diwali.

    I have mentioned the way Sindhi’s celebrate Diwali in a different section as the celebration is slightly different. Every community in India celebrate Diwali in a different way. For Example: I am a South Karnataka Madhwa Brahmin but the way my in-laws who are Coastal Karnataka Madhwa Brahmin celebrate Diwali is entirely different.

    Anyway thanks for the note. I will add a note that Sindhi’s are Hindus too :).

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1560. Prathima says

    Dear Shantha,

    I am thrilled to have dicovered your blog. I am from Bangalore and have spent so much of my time in Mysore. I love your veggie recipes, especially the traditional Mysore-BLR ones. I love cooking and your blog is a perfect place for me to find new things to try out.
    Many thanks and I do wish you compile all the recipes you have put in here into a book (if not done already). I would love to have such a book with me at all times.

    Regards,
    Prathima

  1561. Shantha says

    Dear Prathima,
    I am glad you stumbled upon this website. Thanks for all your complements and I will ponder on the possibility of publishing a book with these authentic recipes.
    Keep visiting,
    Cheers,
    Shantha

  1563. Shail says

    I live in Virginia, USA. I want to grow Bilva tree. Can I grow Bilva tree from seeds. Where I can buy the seeds. Are they available in Delhi. Please write me the address of nursery where Bilva seeds can be purchased. Thank you in advance.

  1565. Shantha says

    Hi Shail,
    You will be able to get the seeds in any of the nurseries in Delhi. For addresses of nurseries you will have to check the yellow pages or google.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1577. sandhya says

    Dear Shantha avare
    many thanks for your wide range of recipes.
    my mom used to do them back home and as any other girl I could not learn becoz of academic reasons.Now its time for me to learn and i could definitely say that Iam very much impressed by your range of tasty recipes (esp habbada adige)and would not want to browse other websites nomore.
    please continue your postings .You probably have no clue how many lives you have touched.
    well done
    regards
    sandhya

  1578. Shantha says

    Dear Sandhya,
    Thanks for leaving this note. I am glad the website is helping you.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1581. Lalitha says

    Shantha Avare,

    Do you have recipe of huli prepared at Raghavendra Swamy Mutt? If so, could you please post.

    Thanks,
    Lalitha

  1583. padmakshi says

    hi,
    was looking for info on growing orchids. my sister wants to start on it. got one from ambara. don’t know what to do/expect. any tips for bigginers?
    plan to print out this and read it up. sounds down to earth. ll wait to hear from you. ty.

  1584. Shantha says

    Hi Padmakshi,
    It is good to hear your intension of growing orchids. Growing orchids depends on where you live too. Very hot or cold climate is not suitable for orchids. A fair amount of humidity is needed for the orchid plants to flourish and bloom. There is lot of information in this website and there is more to come. Keep visiting and all the best.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1587. vikki says

    Hi Shantha, hows the water flow now in Yedatore? Is it advisable to get into the water there? One of my friends suggested to go to “Japada katte”, 45 kms ahead of yedatore to get into the river. I heard Yedatore is unsafe for water-play. Is that the case ?

    Another info needed is – Are the roads big enough for a 50 seater BUS?

    Regards,
    Vikki

  1589. Shantha says

    I live in Bangalore Vikki, so I do not know about the situation in Yadatore and also I do not know how safe it is to play in water. Water in uncontrolled environment is always unsafe, take precautions.

    Yeah, the road is the state highway, so it is big enough for a Bus.

    I am hearing about Japada Katte for the first time!

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1590. mahesh says

    Hi all it is a great place to visit. Please do meditation and chant Sri Shridhara swami stotra every day.

  1596. Shantha says

    True Rachel. But I have tweaked the recipe a lot. I have tasted golgappas with flavored buttermilk in Rajasthan! They taste good too…
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1600. Shantha says

    Hi Leela,
    You are right, I have missed out mentioning addition of Tamarind. I have edited the post.
    Thank you,
    Shantha

  1612. ankit says

    hello
    i am ankit and want to grow orchid in gujrat in junagadh district in the protected area i.e green house and normally the climatic conditon over here is humid and the temperature is around 20-37 degree celcious. so please suggest me which type of variety should i grow? and in how many monthes it will start flowering if i will use vegetative propogation.

  1614. Shantha says

    Hi Ankit,
    Great to know you are enthusiastic about growing Orchid. If the weather is something like in Mt. Abu growing orchids would not be a problem.

    Please contact a horticulturist in your region and get more information on how to grow orchids in your region.

    All the best,
    Shantha

  1615. Rtn M A Shukoor says

    Hi Shantha, ( I find the name as all are addressing you on this name) ITs LIFE or IT (information Technology) IS LIFE? Thanks for the information posted on site. this is my first visit to your site I was searching for the word Gol gappa. it is ended here and I have cleared my doubt. Thanks once again. now I will be regular visitor whenever I need to find something. All the best.

    Rtn M A Shukoor
    Chennai

  1618. Shantha says

    Hi Mr. MA Shukoor,
    Thanks for visiting and the encouraging words.

    The website name is “it is life” shortened to itslife, nothing to do with Information Technology 🙂

    Keep visiting,
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1623. Jyothi mcminn says

    thanks for sharing. this is a special dish in Karnataka with marriages and holiday occassion. this same one can be used for padthai – a thai dish, chinese noodles with fresh vegatables stry fried. can be made into pualo with vegetables, pancit a thai dish with vegtavbles and meat. it is vertaslie in its growth of various dishes one can make. In the west, we can find this already made in chinese food stores.- fresh and dry. It is one way to eat rice in another form. thanks again.

  1624. Kavitha says

    Niruma,

    This is my favorite God. All my wishes are fulfilled by this God.

    Thank you for posting about Anegudde Vinayaka.

  1625. Shantha says

    Dear Kavitha,
    Glad this post could touch your feelings. Keep visiting and may Anegudda Vinayaka continue to shower all his blessings to you.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1631. Vani.R.Shastry says

    Hallow

    if you want to know about Shiri Sadguru Shridar Swamiji

    pls contact me 9480718900 or 08389 262700

  1633. Vinay Kumar.C says

    Dear Eco-Frd’s,

    Kindly mark your presence in the unique seminar on “ORCHID”-popularly known as God’s own flowers.

    Presentation by Dr. N.T Geraldino ;who is an eminent pathologist and expert on Orchids from the Republic of Philippines and Dr.Sadananda Hegde,President of The Orchid Society of Karnataka(TOSKAR)

    on 11th Dec 2010,Saturday at 4pm.

    Venue:Tejasawini Hall, 3rd Floor,
    KSPCB, Parisara Bhavan,
    Church Street Road, Bangalore.

    “Welcome to the world of Orchids”

    Organised by:
    National Referral Centre For Lead Poisoning In India (NRCLPI)

  1634. LAKSHMI PRASAD RACHARLA says

    hai
    one of my frind dr.veera reddy, bio technologist is producing EKA BILVA plants, and also planting in srisailam and some other places to conserve the plant. he is doing good job for future genarations. pl. protect this…….more medicinal values in this for present and future cronic deseases.

  1639. Tia Wahi says

    It is a very simple and easy recipe…….. The cake turned out to be perfect!! I made it for a party….. ppl went mad and rly loved it! Thank u very much…….

    I actually made muffins out of it instead of a cake. I also added abt half a cup of walnuts, 1/3rd cup raisins and abt 1/4th cup cashews. All chopped and broken to bits…….

  1643. Shantha says

    Hi Tia Wahi,
    I am so glad that the cake turned out well. Adding fruit and nuts must have enhanced the taste.
    Keep visiting.
    Shantha

  1646. Kavitha says

    Hi Shantha,

    I am living in Bangalore. Can you tell me where do we get Tutti Fruitti?

    Which brand of cooking soda , baking powder and condensed milk can be used?

  1647. Shantha says

    Hi Kavitha,
    You can use any brand of Cooking Soda, Baking Powder and Condensed Milk. Tutti Frutti is available in all major stores like More, Big Bazaar, Spar, etc.

    Happy baking,
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1651. MN says

    I like your blog very much. Your wide range of interests and breadth of talent along with your refined taste for things beautiful, whether it be food, sights or Nature, is admirable, specially at a time where we see pop culture becoming more and more crass. There is an Old Mysore charm about your blog.

    If I had a blog I probably would have liked to have similar posts as you do.

    Keep them coming!

  1652. Shweta says

    Hello,
    Actually, I dont Have an Oven…
    I only Have a Microwave. For How Much Time Should I Bake It In the Microwave?
    Thankew

  1654. Shantha says

    Hi Shweta,
    Sorry, I do not have a microwave 🙁 , so I do not know for how long this cake has to be baked in a microwave.

    I will update this recipe when I bake it in a microwave.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1664. Nagashree says

    Love this section.. Everytime i visit this page, feel like something new has been added:)

    Thanks,
    Nagashree

  1667. pavi.m.gowda (honnekool)mudigere says

    ಹಲೋ ಡಿಯರ್ ಫ್ರೆಂಡ್ ಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀದರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ದೆವಸ್ಟಾನವನ್ನು ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಒಮ್ಮೆ ಆದರೂ ನೋಡಿ ಮಿಸ್‌ ಮಾಡ್ ಕೋ ಬೇಡಿ

  1669. Shantha says

    Hey Santoh, Soumya, Anusha,
    It is a very to make pickle. Try it, you will love it.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  1671. Shantha says

    Hi Pavi,
    Yes it is a must visit for devotees of Sri Sridhara Swamiji. I was able to visit only once.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1672. Banu H says

    WOW..Thanks for this recipe. I always wanted to do something else with String beans other than the dry palya. I will try this out today itself.

    Thanks
    Banu

  1673. Rao says

    Hi Shantha ,

    You have mentioned sugar in the ingredients but i don’t see in the method .So when should we add the sugar.

    Thanks,
    Rao

  1675. Shantha says

    Hi Banu and Apu,
    The only vegetable cheap this winter in Bangalore is String Beans, so am trying out different recipes using it.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  1679. Vinay Kumar.C says

    Hai Shantha ,

    Did U attend the conference..Though I organised everything..I did’t attend as on the same day by 3pm I left to Mumbai for ACBICON 2010 conference.

    If U and Ur team are more interested U can join the team of orchid ie’s TOSKAR-The Orchid Society of Karnataka and every third Saturday they conduct seminar’s and many technical hands on course related to Orchids-the amazing flower of the world..

    Take Care ,

    Regards,
    Vinay.C

  1680. Shantha says

    Hi Vinay,
    I would have loved to attend the seminar, but I could’nt, as I had a prior engagement 🙁

    I will definitely join TOSKAR, which will give me a great opportunity to know more about these incredible flowers.

    Thanks and Regards,
    Shantha

  1684. Neeraj says

    Hi All
    I visited this Holy Place on 31 to 1 Jan of 2010.
    The attitude of the people inside the office was very very disappointing.
    They denied accomidation for no reason. Surprisingly all the rooms were vacant as it was eclipse on 1 Jan. They said no need to stay there just have darshan take bath and can leave. Imagine having gone all the way from bangalore for the first time and get such a response from ashram people really disgusting……

    ANYWAYS WHO CARES ABT THE PEOPLE INSIDE ASHRAM.
    BUT MY LIFE IS GOOD AFTER I WENT TO SRI SHIDHARA SAMADHI. AGAIN GOING FOR NEW YEAR 🙂

    IF ANY BODY KNOWS THE ASHRAM PEOPLE PLEASE ASK THEM TO MEND THEIR WAYS ITS NOT THEIR FATHER’S PROPERTY.

    OM NAMO BHAGAVATHE SRIDHARAYA

  1685. Shantha says

    Dear Neeraj,
    Please relax. When we visited Varadahalli, they denied accommodation to us also, hence we stayed at Durga lodge, which was not so good. Our aim was to pray at the ashram.

    Hope you have a better experience next time.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1686. Roopa says

    These photos reminds me of my grandfather’s house:) Sad we are loosing many such things.. Photos these days are missing even in pooja rooms..

  1687. Vinay Kumar.C says

    Dear Eco-Frd’s,

    National Referral Centre for Lead Poisoning in India(NRCLPI)
    &
    Sri Kalabhyraveshwara Ayurvedic Medical College

    Cordially invites for a seminar on

    ” Promoting Ayurveda through Collaboration”

    by

    Dr.Robert B. Saper,
    Director of Integrative Medicine and Associate Professor
    Boston University School of Medicine,Boston.

    on

    27th Monday,December 2010 from 4.30 pm – 5.30pm

    Venue:

    Sri Kalabhyraveshwara Ayurvedic Medical College,
    10, Pipe line Road, RPC Layout,
    Vijayanagara II Stage, Bangalore.

    Regards,

    Vinay Kumar.C

  1689. Ravitej says

    Hi all,

    Today i saw about the great Mother Jwalamukhi tripura sundari in TV9. I am also faced with so many probs from many many sides. I have planned to visit the abode of the great mother. Hope her blessings will be showeed on me.

    Ravitej

  1690. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    jai jai raguveera samarth

    i am from dubai and i have been to shridar ashram with my family on 1st week of dec 2010 , its a wonderful place on earth , i want to visit again
    my aunty sarojini apte stays there .

    regards
    Hanumanth deshpande

  1691. Nagashree says

    Tried out today and came out very well.. It tasted like mavinkayi chitranna a bit i felt.. 🙂

    Thanks for the recipe..

    Regards,
    Nagashree

  1693. Shantha says

    Hi Rajani,
    I am sorry, but I do not know what Alavi seeds are. If you can send me an image of the seeds, I will try to find the name in english.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1694. Shantha says

    Yes Nagashree, it is like any other chitranna. In this recipe, Nellikayi is used for sourness.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1695. Shantha says

    Hi Hanumanth,
    Great to hear that you had a wonderful experience in Varadahalli. It is indeed a divine place and your aunt is so lucky to be living there.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1696. Shantha says

    Hi Ravitej,
    Hope all your troubles vanish after your visit to this temple.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  1700. Gunalan says

    I have seen Mother Jwalamukhi tripura sundari in tv9 iam also facing more problem iam not able to tell to anyone also. So let mother god Tripura sundari may bless my problem. Iam going to temple this friday.

  1701. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    Shantha ji

    we have been to near by places , took many photos graphs , and we have been to Dharma Dhwaj. we were there for three days .
    and my aunt is Initiated by shridhar swami she is staying at ashram since more then 12 years .
    she does lot of seva . we attended a marraige feast at varadamba temple . it was a very nice trip
    we have seen banglore paduka temple as well and had prasadam there .

    i shall start to read the guru charitra of shridhar swami from 30/12/2010 i need your blessing s as well

    regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande
    Adi Narayanam Vishnum
    Brahmanancha Vashishtakam
    Sri Ramam Maruthim Vande
    Rama Dasancha Sridharam
    Namah Shanthaya Divyaya
    Sathya Dharma Swaroopine
    Swanandamrutha Thrupthaya
    Sridharaya Namoh Namahah

  1702. uma says

    hi,really when i was watching the god statue in TV 9 ,i was surprised to see…..my family members are facing one or the other prombles one by one…..very shown me & my frnds are planning to visit goddess Jwalamukhi Tripurasundari Devi ……let me hope goddess devi will vanish our family prombles & her blessings will be forever on us …………

  1704. Archana says

    I am so eager to take blessing of Goddess after reading her Biography one of my friend Uma told me about her Iam waiting that daY when i will get Blessing From Goddess and my life will be fullfilled

  1705. janahvi shreedhar says

    hai Shantha,

    it is really very nice blog by you, very informative, tried some of your recipes…and still trying some. and thanks for publishing some recipes locally known but unknown to others…..looking forward for some more “yum” recipes from ur blog…

    with warm wishes, and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011.
    janahvi.

  1706. janahvi shreedhar says

    hello Shantha,

    there was a programme in tv9 about it last sunday night 10.30pm , which will be repeated in the up comeing week. tomarrow friday 2.30pm in “heegu unte” telcast there is mention about jwalaji temple, mysore.

    if blog readers want, they can go through telecat tomarrow.

    with warm wishes
    janahvi.

  1707. Nagashree says

    Hi Shantha,

    There was a small garden cultivated in front of my home by my grand mom with Betel leaves, aloevera, nandibattalu etc.. but were completely removed due to paving of roads.. 🙁 Now i m planning to grow plants inside pots itself … could you please list me on what all plants can be grown in pots,how to start with it, put more light upon it… This would be of great help to me!

    Thanks,
    Nagashree.

  1708. manoj balu kara khima bhima gohil says

    i did visit ramdevra long time a go. i know you all will think i am mad, but i did see lord ramdav. ever since i have been in real hell, os what i did get to see lord of lords. i have become from billionaire to very very very very very very very very very very very very very very poorman i only also have lost everthing my health as well. please NO COMMENT. i was told i will live in hell after seeing him, it was it is worth it. my advice DO NOT ASK TOO SEE THE UNSEEN. if you would like to lose everything go and ask his kin folks to see him.

  1711. Shantha says

    Hi Janahvi,
    Thank you for visiting the blog and I am glad to know that you are trying out recipes published here.

    Happy New Year to you too.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1712. Shantha says

    Gunalan and Uma – Hope your problems are solved soon.

    Uma, the temple is situated near the foothills of Chamundi hills.

    Janahvi – Thanks for the information.

  1713. Gopinath Panda says

    Dear Shantha,
    I am so proud of you that , u r puted this for the public portal. I totaly agree with you and ur. thoughts.As a Bharatya we all should celebrate our new year in as per our customs.

    For Mr. Hari:,Dear mr Hari, that is way Ms. Shantha written this For the People , those are not even aware of our New year.

    Ham logo ko saram ana chahia , ham hamare culture ko bhul rahe aur english culture ko ………

    AS A BHARATYA WE SHOULD CELEBRATE OUR NEW YEAR NOT JAN.1ST AS A NEW YEAR.

    WE ARE PLANNING TO CELEBRATE OUR NEW YEAR ON COMING 5TH APRIL 2011 . in Gurgaon.
    Once again I heartly congratulate to Ms. Shantha for this “JAGO BHARATYA JAGO”
    Thanks & Regards
    Gopinath Panda

  1714. Gopinath Panda says

    ODIA NEW YEAR(ODISHA),
    Maha Vishuva Sankranti or Mesha Sankranti or Pana Sankranti is the traditional Oriya New Year and generally falls on April 14 each year. It coincides with the traditional New Year in Assam, Bengal, Kerala, Manipur, Nepal and Tamil Nadu.
    The day marks the beginning of the New Year in the traditional Hindu Solar Calendar. The spring season is at zenith during this period and the summer is approaching.

  1715. Praveen R. Bhat says

    Hari OM, Shantha ji,

    Its nice to see this website with details of Varadahalli, the samAdhi place of Bhagavan Sridhara Swami ji. Swamiji was a jIvanamukta, its only that He attained videha mukti at Varadahalli.

    I spent a year in Sagara, trying to settle down there for the physical proximity of the ashram. Due to circumstances, I had to give up the pursuit, but I soon realized that Guru Sridhara is hridaya nivAsA!

    The crowds had also increased around the time due to some TV9 programme on Swamiji.

    Please keep up the good work. May your sAdhana bear fruit.

    SridharArpaNamastu

  1716. dhanu says

    Hello Shantha,

    I was looking out for saakare acchu recipe..found yours and was thrilled to try them since Sankaranthi is round the corner. Can you please help me in letting me know where i can find the saakare acchu mould in Whitefield?

  1717. Shantha says

    Hi Dhanu,
    It takes lots of practice to make these. I have been unsuccessful many times.

    I am sorry, I don’t know where you can buy the moulds in Whitefield. They are available in Jayanagar 4th block market.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1718. Shantha says

    Hi Hanumanth,
    Thank you for sharing your experiences in Varadahalli. Your aunt is really blessed to be doing seva in the ashram.

    My best wishes are with you for your future endeavors and may you succeed in all of them.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1719. Shantha says

    Hi Praveen,
    It is wonderful to hear that you spent a year in Varadahalli and yes I agree that Swamiji is Hridaya Nivasa.

    Thank you for your visit and your lovely note.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1720. Shantha says

    Dear Gopinath Panda,
    Thank you so much for appreciating my work. By writing, I am learning a lot myself and it has been a wonderful experience interacting with a lot of people on this platform.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1722. Shantha says

    Yes, you are right Anjana, it is not only at Varadahalli, but visitors to every place should maintain cleanliness and not litter the place.

  1724. RAJALAKSHMY SUBRAMANYAM says

    Dear all, while searching t i found this site. is very interesting. I am residing in konanakunte.I used to do dressing up of dolls in good clothes and design a number of kundan rangolies. you can see pictures from my facebook . Interested can contact me over my mobile no. 9686810322
    thank you.
    rajalakshmy

  1725. sushma says

    hi anu,
    wish you a very happy new year, wanted to know if you are aware of this place called akkihebbal- it is in mandya district.. it is famous for lakshmi narsimhaswamy temple.. please share some information about this if you are aware.

  1726. Praveen Sagar says

    ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಓಮ್ಮೆಯಾದರೂ ಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀಧರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಯ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಭೇಟಿ ಕೊಟ್ಟು ದಶ೵ನ ಪಡೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಬನ್ಣಿ

  1727. Praveen Sagar says

    ಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀಧರಾಯ ನಮಃ
    ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯ ಸಾಗರ ತಾಲ್ಲೂಕಿನ ವರದಪುರ ಗ್ರಾಮದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀಧರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ದೇವಾಲಯ ನೋಡಿ ತುಂಬಾ ಸಂತೋಷವಾಯಿತ್ತು.
    ನನ್ನ ಗುರುಗಳಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀಧರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳಿಗೆ ನಮೋ ನಮಃ

  1728. Shantha says

    Hi Sushma,
    Thank you and wish you the same. Yes, I have heard about this place and it is on my agenda to visit it too. I will post the information after I visit the place.
    Keep visiting till then.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1734. Manohar says

    Would like to know if the diety of Harihar is being worshipped ie any spiritual values or it has only archialogical value like Belur / Halebeedu?

  1735. Shantha says

    Hi Manohar,
    The deity is worshiped in Harihar and also in Belur since a long time. Now, in Halebeedu also, the Shiva linga is being worshiped.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1737. Mamatha Nagendra says

    Hi Shantha,

    I liked your website it is very informative and good receipes and nice photos,,, i was wondering why i didn’t get this site all these days.. thanks for sharing
    good luck for future works

    Regds,
    Mamatha

  1738. Shantha says

    Hi Mamatha,
    Thank you for appreciating my work. Please do keep visiting and give your valuable feedback.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1741. Nagashree says

    Hi Shantha,

    How are you?Tried this godhi rave huggi tday.. came out very well.. added some hesarubele also while rice was boiling for the yellow color.. 🙂 thanks for sharing.. 🙂

    If possible could you please put light upon growing money plants and small bamboos..

    Thanks again,
    Nagashree.

  1742. Vishram Kunte says

    Shree Ram

    Shanthaji thanks for providing this information. I reached your site from blog on Shree Maharaj http://sriramasamartha.blogspot.com/

    Though I am from Maharashtra, we know that Shree Maharaj (Gondvalekar) visited this site and even Dr Kurtkoti, who later became Shankarachaya of Kolhapur peetha, was ardent deveottee of Shree Maharaj.
    Definitely I would love to visit this area – Gadaga, Kurtakoti, Venkatpur etc.
    Since you are from Mysore, if you know more stories of Shree Maharaj pls can you put it here on this site. Because if I am not wrong Shree Maharaj has many followers in Karnatak, also he has visited Mysore.

  1744. Shantha says

    Hi Preeti,
    Ganapathy loving this dish is just an excuse for us to make and devour them. 🙂
    Isn’t it?

  1745. Shantha says

    Sure Khushi, I will try out the Chaat. I love Chaat and can have it anytime of the day.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1746. Shantha says

    Hey Nagashree,
    I am doing good, thank you. Glad to hear you tried this recipe.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1747. Shantha says

    Hi Vishram,
    I am happy that you visited my website. I have read about Maharaj and always had the framed photograph of Maharaj at home in the pooja room. So, you can say I feel connected to the Maharaj. He has given his Paduka to my Grandfather who resided in Kurtkoti, it is still there and my wish is to make a silver covering for the paduka, to preserve it forever. I hope I can do it as soon as possible.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1748. Anjali says

    Hi Shantha
    Though today I am visiting your site from http://sriramasamartha.blogspot.com
    I had heard this story from Mr. Gurunath Kulkarni it my desire to visit Kurtakoti one day.
    Yes and like most followers we too have a print of this photo in our Pooja in our Mumbai home.
    My father tells, when he started worshiping Shree Brahmachaitanya Maharaj, he had bought a print of the picture where Shree Maharaj is not wearing a Kafni. That picture was rolled up into a scroll to be handed over for framing. That day one person visited my father’s yoga class and asked him what is that scroll. He said I will give you another beautiful picture you frame that! Later when my father went to look for that person at his office address there was no one by that name.

    Read more: http://www.itslife.in/2009/12/kurtakoti#ixzz1AHYk4Qzp

  1749. Nagashree says

    Hi Shantha,

    Tried out this today.. It came exactly the way you have showed in the picture.. Thanks for providing the exact quantities and procedure.. I m trying out each of ur recipes 1-1 day…

    regards,
    Nagashree. 🙂

  1750. Nagashree says

    Hi Shantha,

    There is one “Brahma chaitanya mandira” at Chintamani[a place near Kolar] which is very famous place and a family diety[champakadama or Lord Rama] of my paternal grandmom’s family. That mandira is also dedicated to ‘Brahma Chaitanya Maharaj’ and Lord Shreeram. Do visit sometime during aradhane and all..

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  1751. Vishram Kunte says

    Shree Ram

    Its nice to hear that your family is graced by Shree Maharaj. There are many followers in Karnataka, who directly or indirectly (through Pu. Brahmanada Maharaj) in contact with Shree Maharaj. 1.5 Year back I meet Mr Chandrakant Pandit from Bangalore – Harihar native. His father came in contact with Shree Maharaj and was with him for 3 years at Gondavale. He told me that his mother-law has seen Shree Maharaj at Maysore.

    Pls let me know if I could help you in any way to make Silver Paduka’s.

    Pls visit following web site as well, where I got information about you and Kurtkoti.

    http://sriramasamartha.blogspot.com/

  1752. Vishram Kunte says

    Shree Ram

    I request you to pls serach more about Shree Maharaj visit Mysore. There must be senior followers of Shree Maharaj in Mysore, who could provide more insight on Shree Maharaj visit.

    Regards
    Vishram

  1753. Shantha says

    Thanks Nagashree. If you want the Chole to look a little black, then add a tea bag while boiling the Channa.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1754. Shantha says

    Hi Vishram, Anjali, Nagashree,
    Thank you for sharing all your experiences and information. I visited the blog and it has valuable information. As I collect the information regarding Shree Maharaj, I will publish it here.
    Warm Regards,
    Shantha

  1758. suma says

    thank you Shantha for this recepie i was searching this recipe for a long time .. m preggers so i have heard its good to eat this .. thanks a ton ..

    and to smitha alavi seeds are nothig but flackseed in US you get it all department stores like walmart.. etc . you get it in Indian stores too its called as alsi seeds ( its both in brown and in white colour)

  1759. Beena says

    Samosas look well done. Can you please tell me how long you kneaded the dough which was used for outer covering?

  1760. Chandru says

    Hi Shantha ,

    i had visit at varadhalli on june , it is really good exprience in my life & the shridar ashram is also good place & i also heared that most of peoples who is suffring from cancer are came here for treatment .

    Regards,
    Chandru.

  1765. Shantha says

    Hi abc,
    Saunf is also referred to as Aniseed as the flavor is the same. The plants belong to the same family too. Anyway, in this recipe Saunf or Aniseed can be used.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1766. Roopa says

    Hi Shantha,
    Thanks for the recipe, the acchu turned out very white and was perfect.

    Thanks so much for taking time and posting all the recipes.

    – Roopa

  1767. Nagashree says

    HI Shantha,

    Useful Info… 🙂 One more addition to the article would make it complete… Newly married ladies give away Bananas like 5,10,15,20,25 for 5 years along with yellu, sakkare acchu, kabbu etc as bagina.

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  1768. ramesh sharma says

    I grew up in Mysore City and left in 1971 to live in the US. Growing up in Laxmipuram where my people still live, it is incredible how fully I relate to all that you have on your site. As I cannot cook I will have to be satisfied reading your enticing recipes of all that food that tastes like home. You have done a super job on the site, keep it up and I will visit it periodically. Thanks for this service. ramesh

  1769. Ajay Shankar says

    Namaha Shantaya is a mantra. Its divinity cannot be explained in words by people like me. I have seen really great people, illumined saints and sadhus also reciting that mantra with great devotion.

    Some times, due to my good luck, when i meet people who were there and actually served Swamiji in Varadahalli in decades of 1950 / 60 tell their rare experience in such a spirit that the whole sceanerio suddenly becomes visual in our mind.
    I met an old man in Vasantpur Ashram. The beauty of that place is such that no body feels as stranger.. a simple smile will be enough to get close.

    He told me , he with many others served Swamiji at Durgamba temple when Swamiji was staying there. During the functions \,m thousands thousands of devotees would assemble and it was instructions of Swamiji to serve food for all. These people’s duty was to ready the plantain leafs, serve food, remove the leafs and to clean the premisis. Starting from early morning 4Oclock, to prepare leafs, serving lunch and dinner, and cleaning after lunch , dinner it use to be night 1 O clock while everything was over.. and exhaustively tired.
    then Swamiji would call them without fail and give them ‘Theertha’ at 1 am night and praising them for their efforts.
    Old man told me that the moment they had the theertha, all the pain and tiredness and sleep would vanish the very moment and this was much visible to every one. Every would feel the same experience aqnd instantly they would be full of energy so much that they couldnt sleep after that.. and lo, they are ready for the next day early morning duty , what is explained above.

    Like this, many days they use to be without sleep, and rest for day and night and continously working.

    He told many things but as Iam more accoustmed to sleep and rest (called laziness) , i thought it was good to share this.

  1770. shashi says

    Dear sir/madam,

    I am devotee of devi. I want one clarification reg. my marrage. My family members wants to arrange my marrage function at temple. So please suggest me any rules & regulation for marrage in temple.

    regards
    Shashi

  1771. Shantha says

    Hi Shashi,
    Wish you a very happy married life. Please contact the temple for clarifications.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1772. Shantha says

    Thank you Ajay for sharing your experiences, the readers will greatly benefit from this. Yes, even I have heard about many such anecdotes from my parents and relatives about the Swamiji. One such incident was the way my Chikkappa / uncle was cured of Typhoid. You must be knowing that Swamiji ate only a handful of rice for lunch and the rest he would leave in a plate. Swamiji instructed my uncle to eat the left over rice after his lunch and he did so and the next day he was hale and hearty! Such is the greatness of Sri Shridhara Swamiji.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1773. Shantha says

    Hi Ramesh,
    Thank you so much for this lovely note. Laxmipuram has some beautiful old houses with huge gardens but sadly a lot of them are being replaced with apartments. If you visit Mysore now, you will surprised to see the changes. Malls, coffee shops, ice cream parlors, pizza, burger, designer shops now mingle with mysore silk, mallige hoovu, eerangere badanekayi, nanjanagudina rasabale, mysooru chiguru, and so on 🙂
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1774. Shantha says

    Hey Roopa, Great to hear that the acchu turned out well.
    Happy Shankranthi.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1778. Ajay Shankar says

    Really Glad to know that. Your uncle is really a blessed man th get the Bhiksha prasad directly from Swamiji.

    Vasantpur Ashram is often visited by Swamiji’s Disciples who are great masters. You can ask Shivanna there he will tell you.

    Regards,
    Ajay

  1779. Ajay Shankar says

    Dear Hanumanth,

    Apte is your aunt? I have seen her many times and even talked to her.

    Good to know that.

    I think she was in bangalore for 3-4 months..

    Regards,
    Ajay

  1780. Sujatha says

    Hi Shantha
    I too tried it but it failed.. I dont know why…. while frying it was spreading.

  1781. Nagashree says

    Hi Shantha,

    We visited T.Narasipur recently for some shraddha kaarya.. I have few pics related to the sangama there.. Can i share it and send to ur email id so that at later point of time if u give link backs and information u can include them as well?

    Rgrds,
    Nagashree.

  1782. Shantha says

    Hi Nagashree,
    Good to hear you visited T.Narasipur. I have also visited and have many pictures, will be posted about it some time soon.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1784. Shantha says

    Hi Anjali,
    The paduka is right now in Kurtkoti and I will add the picture of it right here in this post. There is one more stone paduka that is kept in the Rama temple in Kurtkoti on which Shree Maharaj stood and he also installed the Rama idol there.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1788. Nagashree says

    Hey Shantha, if i m not wrong, thalipeet andre akki rotti with onions, carrot grated and avarekalu alwa? One of my friends from north karnataka used to get that saying it as thalipeet.. so asked..

  1789. Capt Rajeev Sharma says

    Would appreciate if some one could advise a good place to buy orchid plants for office.
    Regards
    Rajeev

  1790. Nagashree says

    hw do u manage time to write so much, work at office, taking care of ur son, cook at home.. really great 🙂 if i try to do 1 thing i will miss out the other .. 😛

  1791. sowmya says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thanks a lot for the recipe

    Can u tell me where can i get sakkare acchu mould in mysore.

    Wish you and your family Happy Shankranthi

    Thanks and Regards,
    Sowmya

  1792. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    hi mr.ajay
    yes sarojini apte is my aunty , she is know personality in ashram . we were there for 3 days in ashram it was really a good time i miss that place . i visited in month of dec first week 2010 . she keeps travlling Regularly .
    we have been to paduka mandir in blore
    by the by where do you stay ?
    regards
    Hanumanth deshpande

  1793. Ajay Shankar says

    Dear Hanumanth,

    I stay in Srinagar, Bangalore. She is a good and kind lady.

    Regards,

    Ajay

  1794. Shantha says

    Hi Nagashree,
    You can say, I have become an expert in juggling all roles and I can do this ‘cos of the support of my family.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1795. Shantha says

    Thalipeeth in North Karnataka is always prepared using wheat flour. Chili Powder is added in thalipeeth, whereas in Akki Rotti we add Green Chilies. Coconut is added to Akki Rotti, whereas grated Carrot or Cucumber is added in Thalipeeth.

  1796. Shantha says

    Hi Anjali,
    Even though, I hope you visit Kurtakoti, I would like to warn you that it is a very remote village with absolutely no facilities for visitors.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1797. Shantha says

    Hi Sowmya,
    Thanks for the wishes and wish your family the same.

    The Sakkare Achchu mould is sold in Devaraja Market, Mysore.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1798. Anjali says

    I love such places. I have visited Heballi and Navabagh math and though they have place for shelter they are remote and bare minimum by means of facilities. I do plan to take along Gurunath Kulkarni our friend who speaks Kannada so we won’t have trouble. I wish to visit Venkatapur, Gadag and other nearby places too. I have visited Hadonhalli, Vidhur Ashwathpur, Chintamani etc. I am inspired by your generosity. Will share pics of my trips. Meanwhile here is abt my trips to Hospet and Gondavle.

    http://swachchanda.blogspot.com/search/label/Shree%20Brahmachaitanya%20Gondavlekar%20%20Maharaj

    I need to be rewriting abt Vidhur Aswathpur to include some crucial info

    http://annaparabrahma.blogspot.com/2007/10/khari-shankarpali.html

  1799. Neeraj says

    Hi All,

    Visited this holy place on DEC 31, 2010. This time I made sure i took accomidation in sagara durga hotel. Varadashree was not availabe as it is season till Jan 2011 end. It was a very blissfull experience. Weather was really lovely. Visited this place morning 630. Such a lovely foggy weather. Even when you take bath under Sri Shridhara teertha in such foggy weather you never feel cold.

    It is good to attend to attend early morning prayers. By 730 you can see sunrise rite in front of SRI SHRIDHARA SAMADHI.

    It really good to meditate near DHARMADWAJA and experience was totally different as it very very peaceful on hill top.

    SAD PART IS ON THE WAY TO DHARMADWAJA IT IS BAD TO SEE PEOPLE THROWING PLASTIC MATERIAL ALL OVER THE PLACE.

    HH sarojini apte initiated by BHAGAWAN???? She is so blessed and even those who met BHAGAWAN during those days.

    Can anyone tell whether HH Sarojini Apte initiates disciples?

    ALSO PPL here mentioned about masters visiting bangalore aashram. When is the ideal time to visit and interact with them.????

    IT IS SUCH A BLESSING TO SEE A LIVING MASTER.

    BREAK FAST AT ASHRAM IS REALLY TASTY AND YOU FEEL CONTENTED.

    ITS ALSO NICE TO SEE COWS, CALFS AND BULLS scattered all over near the ashram office.

  1800. Shantha says

    Anjali, I also love visiting remote places too with absolutely no commercial activity! Do visit Kurtkoti and let me know when you visit the place, I will inform my cousin to show you the Paduka at his house.

    Your blog is very informative and I will also try and visit Gondavali.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1801. Shantha says

    Hi Neeraj,
    I am a bit confused. Your earlier comment says that you visited Varadahalli on the same days and your experience was bad and now you are saying it is good.

    Anyway good to know you had a nice experience.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1802. Anjali says

    Sure Shantha will keep you informed. It would be great help if you can inform your cousin. You can contact me for any query before visiting any of Shree Maharaj’s places. Most places they welcome devotees with open arms and lot of warmth.

  1803. Mamtha says

    Hi Shantha,

    Just wanted to thank you for this recipe…was scouting for it and found your’s useful.

    I do have a question…is there a home made substitute for moulds as I live in the US and I am a 100% sure that I will not find mould here. Do let me know immediate as I wanna try making some.

    Also, Happy Sankrathi!!

    Thnx,

  1807. sangeeta says

    Is haldi-kumkum during sankranti a custom in karnataka?Is fasting done on haritalika festival(swarna gouri puja)in karnataka?

  1809. Kavita says

    Happy Makar Sankranti!!! Very nice compilation on Sankranti and nice to know how it is celebrated in different parts of India. Do you know how they make Kusuri Kalu(Sugar coated sesame seeds)? We do not find them here in USA.

  1810. bhavani says

    Namaste , Shantha

    I want to visit SHRIDHRAASHRAMA in bangalore.I can’t go to sagar.

    Please…….send the address and phone number to my e-mail ID.

  1811. bhavanibk says

    If i want to contribute donation to ashrama,how to send the money, is there any bank account or something else,please give me the information through my e-mail ID.

    Thank u.

  1812. Shantha says

    Hi Sangeeta,
    Yes, when people come home to give yellu, we give them Haldi-kumkum and Yellu.

    No, we do not fast on Swarna Gowri Pooja.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1813. Shantha says

    Hi Bhavani,

    I have already shared the address in the post itself, please note it down. You can inquire in the office at Bangalore on how to contribute to the ashrama.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1814. Shantha says

    Rajesh Mitra – Thank you, do visit again.

    Kavita – Happy Shankranthi. My mother knows how to make Kusuri Kalu, I will post it by next year Shankranthi.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1816. Nagashree says

    Hi Shantha,

    New to me…Will try this out.. 🙂

    If u have pls post recipe for kadalekayi vobbattu and badam puri…

    Regards,
    Nagashree

  1817. Seema says

    Hi Shantha,

    Since few days I have been going through your articles.
    Thanks a lot for the useful information.
    For anything and everything I refer your site.
    You have done a very amazing work and I heartily congratulate you for this.

  1818. Nagashree says

    Cute decoration idea 🙂

    Love your “Do it yourself crafts”,”Festivals”, and “Habbada adige”[especially that picture of kosambari in battalu which denotes brahmin recipes!!! ] as u explain each and every procedure in detail.. 🙂

    Regards,
    Nagashree

  1823. Seema says

    Hi Shantha,

    You have mentioned in the chocolate burfi recipe that
    “As the mixture starts leaving the sides pour it on a greased tray”
    I am confused as to when I should pour it .
    I would be more happy if you guide me on this as I have recently started cooking:)

  1824. sangeeta says

    In maharashtra,any one day before rathasapthami ,married ladies r specially invited for haldi-kumkum occasion.on this day they give haldi-kumkum n some article/item as daana.So my Que was to this reference.Is it a custom to invite ladies on any day before rathasapthami specially for haldi-kumkum purpose?

  1826. nagashree says

    Hi sangeeta,

    I think i can answer to this…

    In Karnataka we give away yellu, sakkare acchu, fruits, coconut,sugarcane piece, arishina kumkuma packets, blousepiece in a tray etc. on sankranthi day to muttaides.. If you are a newly married lady, for first 5 years in multiples of 5 like 5,10,15,20,25 u give bananas to them along with arishina kumkuma.. This is done on sankranthi day specifically…

    Again on ratha sapthami day you give arishina kumkuma kosambari for married women that is specific for that day again…

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  1827. Shantha says

    Hi Uma, Sorry, I am not sure about the timings but I am sure they are open in the evenings.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1828. Shantha says

    Thanks Nagashree for the reply.

    Sangeetha – In Karnataka we give Haldi – Kumkum to married and unmarried women who visit home before they leave. On festival days, it is accompanied by many other things as Nagashree has explained.

  1829. Shantha says

    Hi Seema,
    The mixture become semi solid and when it starts leaving the sides, the mixture stuck to the sides quickly solidifies. This is an indication that the mixture has to be poured out on the tray.
    Hope this helps.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1834. Nagashree says

    Tears rolled down my cheeks when i read this article today.. It reminded me of my cousin brother[doddamma na maga] who was the only son[no siblings] who died at the age of 19 due to “Bone Cancer”. It was unknown till the end… His looks just resembled the Hindi film actor “Aamir khan”. He was a guy who was very brainy, good at studies, kind hearted and what not.. The void that his absense has created in his parents’ hearts is really unfilled by anything.. especially to his mother.. 🙁

  1835. sangeeta says

    Thanx Nagashree n Shantha.My doubt was abt d haldi-kumkum occasion only during period betn sankranti & rathasapthami.

  1838. Vishram Kunte says

    Shree Ram

    Shantha, by any chance your family relationship with Shri Dr Kurtakoti ?. Great Follower of Shree Maharaj.

    Because as per my knowledge his surname was Patil

  1839. uma says

    Thanks for your immediate reply Shantha…..it mean morning temple will be close or wat…..wat about evening time …..at least give me contact number so that i can talk to concern person…..please waiting for your valuable reply

  1842. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    Shantha ji

    jai jai raguveera samartha
    are there any devotee s in sharjah or dubai for sridhar swami ?
    regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  1843. sachin kondekar says

    you have tell about indian tree bonsai very easy so good luck and tell me another informetio about bonsai

  1844. Trikannad Rajkumar says

    Namaskar-
    Thanks -appreciated this post on Bilwa-and your blog posts on temples.
    Re BILWA:
    I tried to grow the Bilwa tree in my compound (brought from Goa by a kind soul.. now no more, who distributed 5 saplings at Shivratri Time at Hubli Temple-) I did all I could but it did not survive ..Was it the Chennai temp. / water/soil or what I don’t know. My knowledge is limited on this but havd taken efforts. Will try again soon. ..learn-
    However, find most Temples do not have the Bilwa Sthala Vriksha in metros/towns even.
    The “Bilwa” -leaves are brought from outside- for pooja –

    Will be most Grateful your valuable advice.
    thank you
    sincerely
    Rgds
    Capt.TR(Retd)
    ps Add in–
    “Bilova”- is an accepted medicine in Blood Circulation disorders; was used in my family -good result.

  1845. Trikannad Rajkumar says

    Namaskar
    Liked all your Blog pics-
    Enchanted with the Birds pics on the Tress -How do you take them and where are such birds seen -so nice and adds beauty ?
    Pl join -visit/ share on my Prakruti-Mother Nature Blog at –

    http://prakruti-mothernature.blogspot.com/

    Eco protection -Trees & Spirituality mainly

    Something I have been working through per emails -in a small circle years ago- then on FB —but felt a Blog was more suited in this area; so from 15th Dec–Abt 30 blog posts added from my diary & archives-
    Added 5 Sankaranti Goals setting also-
    Swagatham
    Rgds
    CaptTR

  1846. Nagashree says

    Can we do majjigehuli with curds that has turned sour sometimes.. Can we do the same with curds turned bitter also? Yakendre nanu bisi haalige heppu hakidde *-)

  1847. Shantha says

    Thank you Sir for your great feedback.

    I have heard and seen Bilva trees weathering very dry weather, but I am not sure why it did not survive. Sorry, I am not much of a help 🙁

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1849. Shantha says

    Hi CaptTR,

    Thank you for liking the pictures. Having a good zoom helps in taking pictures of birds, else at the slightest movement they fly off.

    Your blog is extremely inspiring. Please keep up the good work.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1850. Shantha says

    People in Dubai and Sharjah please reply.

    Hanumanth, I will try to find out from Sridhara Paduka here in Bangalore and let you know.

  1851. Shantha says

    Thank you Mrs. George,

    Great to hear about the book you published. You have a wonderful hobby.

    All the best,
    Shantha

  1853. Shantha says

    Uma – I really don’t know the timings nor the contact number of the temple, else I would have put the information in the post itself. i do not live in Mysore.

  1858. Shantha says

    Hi Vishram,

    Sorry for this late reply. Yes, my mother is ralated to Shri Dr. Kurtakoti. Their forefathers were brothers.

    Dr. Kurtakoti’s name was Mailagiri Patil and was born in Kurtakoti.

  1859. Tracey W. says

    Hi Shantha!
    I just came across your site and I’m very interested in making this oil. Only thing is, I have the powdered version of these herbs. Would you be able to give me directions for making this oil, just using the powdered version. Also, when and how would you use this oil?

    Thank you!

  1860. Janette Marshall says

    Honey storage is not exhaustive. It can never “go off” because no bacteria can grow in honey. The Ancient Egyptians knew about the benefits of honey and containers more than 5000 years old have been discovered in tombs. It is still edible. The benefits of honey are HUGE!

  1861. nagashree says

    Hi Shantha,

    Nice Recipe…. Yesterday in a cook show watched a similar dish, but the difference was instead of Nucchinunde added here, they added a “Battalu Kadubu”-> combination of Jolada Hittu+kadale Hittu+1 spoon Refined Oil+Salt+ Kneaded them and made in the shape of small,small battalu and immersed and boiled them in Huli… It is a north karnataka recipe called battalu kadubu it seems… May be it is a variation of this one..

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  1862. Ajay Shankar says

    It is said that Bhagwan had probhited all tigers coming with in limits of 5 kms of the ashram. Need to talk to some people who really knows the divinity of the ashram.

    Right in front of the ashram itself, there is a board in which message of Bhagwan is written in sanskrit and kannada. that only hints.

    Ramanna is the priest who performs the pooja to the samadhi. May even clocks some times may run slow, but Ramanna will never delay the pooja schedule. He is very very simple man and by chance if He is next to you ( in free time) u may not recogonise him for his simplicity. Does not talks much to anybody. First of all he will not talk without reason at all…

    You can talk to secreatery Sridhar Kanle ( He has posted his words here in this page above) to know more about Swamiji and his experiences. His family were on of the earliest devotees of Swamiji.

    In Bangalore, Some times Krishna Bhat will be visiting ashram for a month or two for accounts purpose. He and his wife are child hood devotees of Swamiji. They are rich in experience and blessings of Bhagwaan.

    People can approach them politely and humbly so that they cah sharee their experience happily. I am Honoured that Krishna Bhat knows me. Can mention me to him..

    Regards,

    Ajay

  1863. Shantha says

    Hi Tracey,
    Thanks for visiting. I have never tried making with powdered herbs. It would be much more easy I suppose as there would be no water content. Add the powder to the Oil and bring it to a boil. Use this Oil to massage the scalp.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1864. Shantha says

    Thank you Ajay for these wonderful and enlightening information. I am really blessed to be in the midst of you all.
    Jai Gurudev,
    Shantha

  1865. Shantha says

    Hey Janette, Thank you for your insight into the goodness of honey. Your website on honey is so exhaustive, will be visiting often.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1866. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    Hi Ajay

    I too heard and left astonished. One more thing I wanted to share while coming back to dubai we bought a bottle of Sridhara teertha
    It’s almost a month we are back but whenever I take the sridhara teertha the freshness is the same there is no change
    How blessed we are I feel to get a opportunity to have this teertha .

    jai jai raguveera samartha

    Regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  1868. Ajay Shankar says

    Hi Hanumanth,

    Pls contact the above said in Bangalore Vasanthpur Ashram or at Varadahalli, Sridhar kanle or office staff.. They might help you in finding some devotees in Sharja or Dubai.

    Yes, Theertha will be fresh for months as you mentioned. Even I have noticed that, it will be fersh though kept in plastic container..

    Regards,

  1869. Preetha says

    Dear Shantha,

    Really great article and blog !!!!

    if possible could you include information or tips on growing plants in pots.. Like few plants grow by planting their branches, few by seeds, few by small stems.. etc.,
    Could you pls include this info as well which would b very helpful to readers.

    -Preetha.A.

  1870. Shantha says

    Hi Preetha,
    Thanks for visiting. I have added the types of propagation in most of the gardening posts. Please point out if I have missed on any of them, I will try to answer to the best of my ability.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1872. PreSam says

    Shashi, good to see a lot of people are interested in species these days. The dendrobiums of the type you are talking of that include aqueum, aphyllum , heterocarpum and a host of others, form the section Eugenanthe. They have a very peculiar habit in that they drop their leaves before they bloom. It is better to have them hanging on a piece of teakwood or moss rod rather than pushing them into a pot. When they start dropping their leaves, watering and fertilizing has to be reduced with just enough watering to keep the canes from shriveling. More watering during this period will result in less blooms and more of growth. You can continue with watering and fertilizing coinciding with the monsoon period in the western ghats. Good luck with your or kids.

    Regards,
    Prejith.

  1874. Shantha says

    Hey Prejith,
    Thank you for sharing the useful tips. I am so happy I learnt something new today.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1875. PreSam says

    This one is Dendrobium macrostachyum. Better to keep it hanging with some moss or coconut husk tied around it’s roots. Yours is a very good form. The usual forms have pink veins running on the lip. Where was this form collected from ?

  1880. Pradeep says

    Jai Gurudeva Datta,
    Hello all. I had heard about Varadahalli HH Sreedhara swamiji since long time. But being a native of Shimoga, I never got a chance (yoga) to visit that place. Now I am in Bangalore and only recently I came to know that he is none other than my gurudeva lord Datta himself. I want to visit the place soon but I might need to wait as my father is undergoing a major surgery tomorrow (28th Jan). I am praying Lord datta and Sreedhara Swamiji to bless my father with mental and physical strength to undergo surgery and all the followup treatments and come out of the ailment soon. I want to take him and my family to Varadahalli. I kindly request all of you to pray lord datta and Sreedhara maharaj for faster recovery of my father.

    ||Jai Gurudeva Datta||
    ||Sreedharaya namonnamaha||

  1882. Preetha says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thnx for ur immediate reply.. 🙂

    What i meant was as far as crossandra to grow/plant them we need plant with root, similarly for hibiscus and all a branch is enough.. likewise how to grow different flowering plants[flowers needed especially for pooja purpose] in pots at home.. since nowadays we cant think of garden 🙂

    -Preetha.A.

  1884. Neeta Chabukswar says

    i always wanted to have my own website..now i have found one which truly inspires me to put my thinking into action ..

    i totally relate to your opening paragraph..that made me feel connected to u immediately

    and thanks for introducing myself to me – i am an ambivert too !! 🙂

    i would love to add u on facebook..if u don’t mind put a search for neeta chabukswar and send an add request..

  1885. Trikannad Rajkumar says

    Namaskar
    Returned to Chennai —and
    Delighted to read on Mavinakere -temple, its background; also to see the photos of Sthala Vriksha surviving –

    As in the sacred Shree VS Om Vrikshaye Namaha &
    as the Ashwattha Tree -Chp x Gita too-

    My Late Teacher Sri Nagesh Mavinkurve -was from this are a the surname is simlar, though he used to speak of Chitaldrug– Mysore, Karnataka area –
    Glad to read in your blog posts
    Kind Rgds
    TR

  1886. namita says

    if u could let me know what these navdhanya comprise of ….
    some people place a plate with krishna and nine betel nuts on kalasa instead of coconut….which is right?
    also do we fill d kalasha with water or rice n other dravyas.there is a lot of confusion b’ween d north n south karnataka guyz performing this….if u cud tell me d right way…

  1887. Anusha says

    V used to wonder about its beauty here in mysore too.. :)))
    nice pictures 🙂
    thanks for the info…

  1890. Shantha says

    Hi Namita,
    I have written the procedure exactly the way our priest instructed us, so I do not know about the variations. I am not sure about the other methods and would not like to comment on this. Yes, the way the pooja is performed varies from region to region.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1891. Shantha says

    Hi Preetha,
    I always pick plants like Hibiscus, Jasmine, and so on from nurseries. The annuals like Phlox, Hollyhock, Sweet William, Marigolds, and so on can be grown using seeds.
    All these types of plants grow in pots and I have been successful in growing them in pots.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1892. Shantha says

    Namaskar Sir,
    Thank you for this note.

    Yes it is a beautiful place and hope you can make a visit to this place.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1893. Shantha says

    Hi Neeta,
    Glad to know you liked my blog. You made my day and all the efforts worthwhile by your lovely note.

    I will be sending you a facebook invite very soon. All the best for your website and let me know the link so that I can add it in http://www.itslife.in/web-o-sphere space.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1895. Shantha says

    Dear Pradeep,
    Swamiji is omnipresent. Just chant his name, it is sufficient for now and later you can visit Varadahalli.

    I wish your father a speedy recovery and I will definitely send out a prayer for him.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1899. Shantha says

    Thanks once again, I wish I knew you earlier to identify this Orchid. I have struggled to identify this and the nearest photo that matched was that of the title 🙂

    I have changed the title.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1900. Shantha says

    Hi Prejith,
    I cannot thank you enough. But Dr.Anand Rao has mentioned in his book on Orchids, that this orchid is also known as Leafless Dendrobium. Please let me know if you think otherwise.

    I collected this in a farm house near Kavadi Kere, Sirsi Taluk, Karnataka.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1901. Shantha says

    Thanks Prejith. I have Cymbidium Dyanum plants and this had bloomed 15 years back. I have continued to take care of them and have tried every possible potting material. But they have not bloomed again 🙁
    I even got manure specially meant for Orchids from USA and used them, but no results. Please help.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1903. PreSam says

    Leafless dendrobium would be the common name and Dendrobium macrostachyum would be the botanical name. It is one of the most common dendrobiums in the lowlands of Kerala and is also found in the highlands upto 800 meters.

  1904. PreSam says

    The main reason I wanted to correct this was that a lot of people are using your site for reference ( that’s a good sign for your efforts).

  1905. Nagashree says

    Hi Shantha,

    May God bless you in every way and give u more strength to write more and more information about our culture for future generation.. 🙂

    Warm Regards,
    Nagashree. 🙂

  1907. Shantha says

    You are most welcome to correct me anytime Prejith. I have one unidentifiable orchid flower pictures with me, can I send it across to you for identification?

  1908. Shantha says

    Changed the title Prejith and I have also added about the person from whom I bought this plant.

  1909. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    dear pradeep

    your father will be recovered by sridhar swamis grace
    all will be at right pace . we too pray for his recovery .

    Regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  1912. Nagashree says

    Dear Shantha,

    Nice recipe… Lemons are very good for health!..

    Yesterday in a function I tasted a type of Chitranna made out of Lemon but it was not a usual one we make.. It was very different.. They had added lots of green chillies slitted in middle and few chillies added directly fully. It was spicy, tangy,sour,sweet everything at one shot.. Any idea what this could be.. I just assumed it could be a nimbe thokku+voggarane for that, but not sure.. *-)…

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  1913. Nagashree says

    Hi,

    Star Anise equivalent in kannada is “Moggu” or “Marathi Moggu” they call… You can fill in the blanks..

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  1916. Beena says

    Shantha
    Which are the gojjus that you make with gojjina pudi? Can we just grind coconut, gojjina pudi and the required veggie to make a specific gojju?

  1917. Shantha says

    Yes Beena you are right. The only difference will be whether to add Tamarind or not. For Example, Mango and Lemon gojju does not need Tamarind as the vegetables are sour.

    While making Okra / Bhendekayi gojju, ensure you fry the Okra pieces and then boil with the gojju mixture.

    Happy Cooking,
    Shantha

  1918. Beena says

    Thanks Shantha. I like your traditional recipes and do make them many a time. The recipes are lucid and they come out well.

  1920. Ajay Shankar says

    Hey Pradeep,

    Whats the status now? How is your father?

    Pls let us know…

    Regards,

    Ajay

  1921. apsubrahmanyam says

    Underside of the leaves have a bright silver like shining, and the leaves do not get decomposed easily, even after a year or so. Thanks for informative story.

  1926. Darren says

    nice recepie,.!
    i like recipies with curds.. combined.. with spices.
    (the plant shown there in the pic is not Thyme-leafed gratiola, which is Bacopa monnieri, it is Centella asiatica, i have this plant in my balcony)

  1927. Meena Rao says

    thanks for the recipe. will definitely try out. next time in mysore do try shetty’s churumuri near jss hospital. amazing!!!

  1928. Nagashree says

    This reminded me of my school trip to kemmanagundi and kallathgiri falls.. During those times we were not allowed/couldnt take cameras..

    Thanks fr reminding and posting the pics.. 🙂

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  1929. nagashree says

    Shantha,

    How about you considering an idea of publishing books on Festivals and Recipes especially Habbada adige, Gardening as it would be helpful for people who dont browse much and read hard copy magazines. I thought of telling u this bcoz few women nearby my mom’s home [including my ajji and also mom] till today read and appreciate Sudha,Taranga and other magazines and i always feel that they would be very happy if they get a hard copy book of your website neatly structured.. 🙂 Even i would love to have one hard copy.. 😉

    Pls consider and analyse this request if possible…. 🙂

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  1930. Shantha says

    Hi Darren,
    Thanks for the English name of Brahmi. I have changed in the post.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1932. Shantha says

    Hi Nagashree,
    Even I love reading books and magazines. But I have no plans of publishing a book right now. I am happy with this website and the readers I have online.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1939. Swastik says

    Hi Adithi you told there is no much difference when we pray “Lord Dattatreya” i also agree with this all God’s are same it’s a super power that’s it in my view what is your opinion tell me

    Thanks Regards

    Swastik.malnad

  1942. Shantha says

    Thank you Nagendra Kumar for the link. I have added the link in the post. The website is very useful for people who want to know more about Madhwacharya and his philosophy.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1946. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    jai jai raguveera samartha

    hello Shantha ji
    how are you ? have you been to paduka mandir on weekends ? how was it ?

    regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  1948. Nagashree Prasad says

    Nice info Shantha… 🙂

    In DD1-Chandana almost everyday at 9-45PM they telecast recorded program called “Taana Yaana”
    where they show lots of tourist places in karnataka especially temples.. We get to know many places..
    Though we might have roamed there many times we would not be knowing there is something important there…

    -Nagashree Prasad

  1950. DURAI BHASKARAN says

    OUT OF MY LOVE ON ORCHIDS, I AM GROWING ORCHID-AS A NOVICE. YOUR TIPS ARE MOST USEFUL . KEEP WRITING
    TKS Shantha
    BASKARAN-COIMBATORE

  1953. Vishram Kunte says

    Shree Ram

    Wounderful site, I see his grace on this site.

    Everyday I try to visit this site, without fail. Keep it up.

    Warm Regards
    Vishram

  1955. Ajay Shankar says

    Ya it is… your participation has made it so and off cousre with the noble start and maintainence of Shantaji.

  1956. CaptT.Rajkumar says

    Namaskar
    The Rajasthan coverage in this blog post is really nice-
    The food details esp -most interesting
    Thanks
    Rgds
    TR

  1957. B.B.Rajapurohit says

    Dear Shantha,
    After a long time I visited your site again. I am happily surprised that so many people visited your site and expressed their desire to visit Kurtkoti. The latest news is that Dr.N.R.Patil, your grand father’s elder brother’s son, who is a practicing doctor in Annigeri ( a place on the way from Hubli to Gadag) is planning to build Sri Brahmachaitanya mandir in Kurtkoti to the right side of Sri Rama Mandir, in which Sri Mahararaj installed Sri Ram Idols in 1908. Now in the same Sri Rama Temple the Paadukas of Sri Brahmachaitanya Maharaj are kept. In the proposed temple the Padukas will be installed. It is an excellent idea. I hope all the concerned poeple will give their consent and support. Kampli Manappa, the sculptor, had made three sets of Padukas, on which Sri Maharaj had stood and got Paada Pooja done. Out of those three sets, one is installed inGondavali, the second one is in Hebballi and the third one is in Kurtkoti. The other two are well established with temples and the third one is going to be shortly established. Vishram wanted to know about Dr.Kurtkoti . Yes, he is closely related to you grand father. Dr Kurtkoti’ earlier name was Linganagouda, (or Lingesh Patil) and not Mailagirigowda. He was the eldest brother of the three borthers: Linganagowda, Martandgoud and Dattappagouda. Dr.R.A.Jalihal, a lawyer, from Gadag has published a good biography of Dr.Kurtkoti, by name “Endiguu Mareyalaagada Mahabhagavataru” published by Sahitya Sindhu Prakashana Bangaloe-1, in 2010.S.G.Patil has already prepared the family tree of Kurtkoti Gowda family and shortly he will finalise it. Guruprasad Kurtkoti is the son of Shashi Kurtkoti, who is a younger brother of famous writer Kirtinath Kurtkoti. Guruprasad’s mother, Parimala Kurtkoti is a writer and published a book “Tulasi” (2009) a collection of short stories published by Kavyashree Prakashana, Mysore-22. Their family is closely related to Neelakanthappa and Dattappa family. Your mother Shantamma knows them very well. Although I lived in Kurtkoti during my young days, my home village is Sortur near Venkatapur Temple. My brother is the chief trustee of that famous temple, where Brahmananda, the disciple of Brahmachaitanya lived. I had a lot of information and I could not resist the temptation of this long reply.

  1958. Capt.T.Rajkumar (Res) says

    Namaskaru-

    Your pics esp Birds &Fruit is very Clear -ref- Banyan Tree
    I use a Easy Share Kodak Digital–but an unable to get such pics (am only an amateur in photography )
    Can you pl suggest a good Zoom Camera / tele lens etc suited to this – Blog posting as blog post is best illustrated with pics these days -few read –
    PL advise
    Thanks
    CaptTR

  1959. Srinath Babu.H.M says

    Hi,
    We went today to this temple,
    Timeing is 7.00am to 2.00pm and 3.30pm to 8.30pm.
    Very powerful god.
    Thank you.

  1960. Shantha says

    Thank you Srinath for this valuable information. I will update the post with this information.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1961. Shantha says

    Dear Rajapurohit Uncle,
    I am extremely grateful for giving all this amazing information about Kurtkoti. There is so much to learn from you. I am so happy that I could put Kurtakoti on the international map. It was a place of great culture and knowledge. It is also a wonderful initiative by Dr.N.R.Patil to construct a temple of Shri Maharaj’s Paduka temple in Kurtakoti. I wish him the best and would love to contribute my two cents to the project.

    Please please keep writing about Kurtakoti and I will be waiting for your long replies.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1963. Shantha says

    Hi Vishram and Ajay,
    It feels so good that you visit often to check out this site. I never thought that this post would be so popular. I think the devotees of Swamiji was in need of a cyber space for discussions. Please share your thoughts on Varadahalli and Swamiji as it helps the cyber wanderers the much needed information.
    Jai Gurudev,
    Shantha

  1964. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    jai gurudev

    it would be nice to see more picture s in and around Varadahalli so that we can see it , makes us feel that we are in the ashram area .

    regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  1968. Shantha says

    Hi Captain,
    I have used Canon powershot A710, 7.1 Mega pixels with 6x Optical zoom to capture the birds here. It is a very easy to use and nice camera. I have also bought Nikon 5000 SLR camera. The pictures come out well in Nikon but I need to buy telephoto lens for more zooming power. My brother-in-law who is an avid birder suggested 100 X 200 lens. I hope to buy this lens someday.

    Also check an avid photographer and wildlife enthusiast Vijay Cavale’s blog – http://vijaycavale.blogspot.com/

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1970. Nagashree Prasad says

    Shantha, if possible could you pls include Kulu,Manali,Shimla pics also in this section.. There are awesome locations to cover and many visitors too…

    Regards,
    Nagashree Prasad.

  1971. Ajay Shankar says

    Hi ,

    Anybody came for the 14 th anniversery of the Vasanthpura Ashram.. was on 11, 12, 13 th of Feb…

    Hanumanth, I met your aunt Apte there…

    Hi friends, as I mentioned above, Krishna Bhat and his wife are visiting Ashram for few days…

    Hope you visit the ashram, have darshan and prasad, meet Krishna Bhat. He is a very active man though aged..and his wife. Very nice lady. talk to her and share your information..

    after the homa on saturday, the local resident , a brown Naga, showed its present by sleeping next to the homa-kunda itself for half an hour… : -).

    other devotees took its photo….

    v exciting one to see….

    If possible will get its photo….

    Regards,

    Ajay

  1972. Nagashree Prasad says

    Shantha,

    Nice article…

    If, by any chance, you find the meditating posture of Guru Raghavendra swamy kindly post the same.. I found it in mantralaya… I am searching for that everywhere… I want to make a frame out of that and keep it….

    Thanks & Regards,
    Nagashree Prasad.

  1973. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    hi ajay

    thats really good you met my aunt. where did this incident happen abt snake ?

    regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  1976. vivek says

    Its a nice place and temple is a lot for pilgrims.So money monkeys to get scared.

    And also you feel slippery so plz be careful.but nice falls

  1977. A.Jeevanandam says

    In Tamil this tree is called “KONDRAI”; offered to ‘Lord Shiva’ even as He is referred to as “Kondrai Venthan’ meaning Lord adorned with Kondrai. Uneducated people call it as Konnai.

  1980. nirmala justin says

    Hi Shantha,
    I and my sister want to grow Orchids and Anthurium as a source for our income. We both are housewives and have enough space around our house surroundings.We have around 25 orchid plants and 25 anthuriums . I just want to know from where we will get orchid and anthuriums at cheap rate so that we can start our earnings at home.

  1981. Ajay Shankar says

    after the homa , Inside the yaga shala, next to homa kunda.. it was there snoozing for 30 mts…. one lady entered yagashala, everybody shouted …both of them took different routes..lady this way & snake other way…. 🙂

  1984. Shantha says

    Hi Nirmala, Coorg is the best place to shop for Anthuriums and Orchids are expensive everywhere.

    All the best for your new venture.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1985. Shantha says

    Hi Sumit, I wish I knew to guide you there. I hope some reader can answer your question.
    Best,
    Shantha

  1986. Shantha says

    Hi,
    Today I went to Sridhara Paduka Mandir, it was so wonderful and peaceful. Everyone there is talking about snake god making an appearance at the homa! Incredible! If I get a picture, I will definitely post it here.

    Hanumanth, I asked around for contacts of devotees in Saudi and the office people said a person called Manjunath visited the ashram from Saudi and donated around 40,000 Rs for the building fund. But, they were not forthcoming in giving me the address 🙁

    Regards,
    Shantha

  1987. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    nirupma ji

    thanks for the message its ok , i dont need the address because i work and reside in sharjah
    dubai ,sharjah is part of UAE .

    thanks again

    regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  1988. Divya Chauhan says

    Hey Shantha..

    I wanna thank you loads for putting up these authentic south indian brahmin food.. i was brought up with these kinda food and now to be able to cook all these myself and to get the same flavour and taste.. its just a feeling I can describe.. wow!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

    Regards,
    Divya

  1995. mona says

    Love your blog, all the food and flora are close to my heart.
    Especially moving ones are the ghats.
    keep them coming Anupama

    best wishes, mona

  1996. farhan says

    hi Shantha,
    i farhan rawal im a t.y student of hotel management & im doing ma research projct on preservation of fruits & vegetables can u help me or suggest me any idea to do that project completely if u hav any data or information then send me this data on ma email farhanrawal786@yahoo.in

    waiting fr ur reply
    farhan

  1997. Shantha says

    Hi Farhan,
    Whatever information I had, I have posted it on the website. If you need more information, you can contact CFTRI in Mysore, who can guide you. http://www.cftri.com/new/

    I have posted a lot of procedure to preserve vegetables and fruits.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  1998. swathi says

    Hi Shantha,
    I was delighted to stumble onto this web site. It is nice to have someone with more than a decade of experience with orchid cultivation based in Bangalore. I am a newbee bitten by the orchid bug.
    I just had a question about dendrobiums. I picked up some dendrobiums from thailand recently and noticed that they are planted in coconut shells. the coconut medium has rotted and the roots are deeply embedded in the very wet coconut shells. what can i do to save the plant?
    Any insights would be much appreciated.
    regards,
    Swathi

  2000. Shantha says

    Hi Swathi,
    Thank you for visiting and leaving this note. Remove the plant from the shell carefully (it is acceptable if few fibers are sticking onto the roots) and plant it in a medium with Coal, Moss and pieces of bark. While growing Orchids always ensure that the potting medium allows complete drainage of water. Hope this helps.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2003. swathi says

    Hi Shantha,
    Thanks for your prompt advice. I tried out what you said except used coal, coconut husk chips and brick pieces as i don’t have bark. The roots were winding their way deep into the big (6inch) coconut husk and the roots were white and squishy. I might have lost some roots. Hoping the plant will recover.
    thanks a ton.
    regards,
    Swathi

  2013. Krishna says

    Hi Shantha,

    Could you please tell me where can i get Bilva leaves in Hyderabad. I tried in some markets but couldn’t find it. Please let me know the place.

    Regards,
    Krishna.

  2014. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    jai jai raguveera samartha

    i hope everybody is doing fine by garce of god

    regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  2016. Shantha says

    Hi Krishna,

    I am sorry I do not know where you can get Bilva leaves in Hyderabad.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  2017. Shantha says

    Thanks for visiting Chitra and Nandini.
    Yup the patty came out perfectly. I used a steel cup to shape it and hence the edges came out smooth.

  2019. Arvind Kulkarni says

    Dear Shantha,

    It is nice to know about the history of this photo .I am follower of Shree Maharaj and have the same photocopy in my house. I am a native of Hombal village near Gadag.

    Regards,
    Arvind Kulkarni

  2022. Shantha says

    Dear Arvind,
    Thanks for visiting Arvind and happy to meet you. I will let you know when the temple being constructed in Kurtkoti dedicated to Shree Maharaj is completed. Maybe you can visit with your friends and relatives.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2023. Anusha says

    Yup…Kodachadri… its really such a wonderful place…
    the hidlumane waterfalls… tats such a beauty…
    n the path s sooo adventurous … full of strange worms…
    hats off to the ppl who live der… no phone lines, no tv… n frequent power cuts!!!

  2025. Shantha says

    Yes Anusha, you are so right? Reading your comment, I feel like going there right now.

  2026. Vishram Kunte says

    Hi,

    Does this dish taste sweet ?. If yes, I had tasted this when I visited restaurant named ‘Southys’ at Indira Nagar last year.

  2027. Shantha says

    Vishram, this dish tastes sweet, sour and spicy and sometimes if more jaggery is added then it tastes too sweet. Gojju can be prepared with Capsicum, Okra, Pineapple, Lemon etc.

  2028. Vishram Kunte says

    Hi,
    Thanks. Will ask wife to prepare this dish. Is it Karnatak or AP dish ?.

    While browsing through your site I came across many photos of tourist attraction in Karnataka. Looks like ‘K’ is lush green state and I tempt to visit all these places.

  2029. Shantha says

    In Karnataka this dish is known as Gojju but variations of this is cooked in Andhra as well as in Kerala. I hope the dish turns out well.

    Yes Vishram, Karnataka is a beautiful state with many interesting places, do visit and let me know your experience.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  2031. Shantha says

    Thanks for visiting Vijaya lakshmi. Try it out, it is delicious and it is my favorite.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2032. Shiva Kumar says

    After reading all your experience, I dont have words to speak, You are really great(Ajay sir, Shantha(Amma))
    You are really lucky persons with swamy blessings,
    I was also visited varadalli 2 years ago, and also I visited vasanthapura asharam 3 times, When I was in vasanthapur ashram I got call from my friend, he told me to forward my resume for job, Now I am working in good company with swamy blessing.

    Please excusive me if any mistake in my grammer

    Jai gurudeva

  2033. Shantha says

    Dear Shiva Kumar,

    Thanks for visiting the website. I am just a devotee of the Swamiji, but the experiences that I have quoted here are about my grand parents, parents and relatives. They were all lucky to have met him, I was born after Swamiji went into samadhi.

    It is wonderful to hear that you got a job. It is because of your hard work plus your prayers to the Swamiji. I wish you great success in your career.

    English is a foreign language, so do not worry about your grammar. Keep commenting.

    With best wishes,
    Shantha

  2034. Shantha says

    Hi Hanumanth,
    I am doing fine…what about you? How is the weather in Sharjah now…getting warmer I suppose…
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2035. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    HELLO Shantha ji
    my wife and my son SANATAN & me we are good by grace of god .
    my son joined the playschool .hope by sridhara swami s grace and blessing he picks up fast in Cummunicating
    climate is changing now its going to be hot in coming months
    are you on FB ?

    regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  2036. Shantha says

    Hi Hanumanth,
    Great to know you are doing good. All the best for your Sanatan…yes they do pick up fast with kids of their own age.

    Itslife.in is on facebook.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2039. SUDESH says

    hi, Shantha G,

    THANKS FOR YOUR VALUABLE INFORMATION ON BILVA TREE, IAM LOOKING FOR THE PLANT FOR MY GARDEN IN JAMMU BUT NOT ABLE TO GET IT, CA U GET ME SOME ADDRESS IN DELHI TO GET IT

  2041. Shantha says

    Hi Sudesh,
    Please try in any of the nurseries in New Delhi, you might get the plant.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2043. Shantha says

    Hi Bhuvanesha,
    Welcome to the cyber world of Sri Sridhara Swamiji.
    Jai Gurudev,
    Shantha

  2044. Jayanti says

    Hi Shantha,

    I tried the ginger method of keeping it in a water bowl inthe fridge, I must say the ginger stayed fresh for a month.

    Thanks for the wonderful recipes & tips. I love visiting your website a lot. I also tried the cucumber palya, it was a big super hit at home!!

    Love,
    Jayanti

  2047. Shantha says

    Hi Jayanti,
    Thank you for all the lovely notes. Great to hear that the palya came out well.

    Keep visiting.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2049. P.Jayalakshmi says

    Do you know It is very easy to have a BILVA plant at no cost? Here how it is.Purchase a ripened bilva fruit.Brake it open, take out the pulp and seeds,dry the seeds and sow them in a flower pot.I did like and had so many plants.If you have open court yard you can prepare the soil and sow them.One bilva fruit can give birth to dozens of plants.Please note that these plants though appear to be small on surface they are are very deep rooted.Very difficult to pull them out.
    ,

  2050. Shantha says

    Hey Karthik, Thanks for the information, it is helpful for travelers. But, I wish you all would ride with license, proper riding gear, and limit your speeds. Have’nt you read “Speed thrills but kills”.
    The Preachy, 🙂
    Shantha

  2051. Shantha says

    Hi Jayalakshmi,
    Thanks for the valuable information, the readers will be greatly benefited.

    Continue to share your experiences in this tiny space that I have created.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2052. sreenivasa.sawadi says

    I was very much surprised to see my native temple
    Lord Harihareshwar

    Since 10 years I am in Belgaum, but still I never forget
    my childhood days spent in Harihar and all my school
    and College friends too.

    Thanks for your collection that too a very ancient
    Harihareshwar Temple.

  2053. Suryanarayana says

    Madam,

    I am having 2 children s and wife also, I want to stay in some place,I don’t want to live with them,can I stay in the Sri Sridhara Swamiji. Ashram? pls guide me, I am alone in my life

    Thanks
    Suryanarayana

  2054. Shantha says

    Hi Sreenivasa,
    I am very happy that this post bought back your childhood memories.
    Keep visiting,
    Shantha

  2055. Shantha says

    Hi Suryanarayana,
    How can you say you are alone, when you have a wife and two lovely children who need you. Differences arise in families, but Swamiji will not be pleased if you abandon your duties.
    Please sort out your differences and live together peacefully.
    I hope and pray that you have a very happy family life.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2056. THIMMAIAH.M.T says

    this trees are found in Kodagu district,chickmagalur,Dharwar,Belgaum,mysore etc in Karnataka

  2058. Richard says

    Having just visited Osian, we really appreciated your post. Your pics complement ours so beautifully. Thank you for all the information. Nicely done WordPress site too!

  2059. Shantha says

    Hi Richard,
    I am glad you stumbled upon my site and thank you for the lovely note.
    Wish you the best,
    Shantha

  2060. Arvind Kulkarni says

    Shantha,

    Thanks for the reply. I have gone through all mails and your replies.

    You have done a fantastic job!!

    Maharaj’s blessings are always with you.

    Arvind.

  2062. Krishnapuram Murali says

    Hi Shantha, Its nice to see you writing on orchids and I too have seen this dendrobium in coorg and wayanad but was not sure of the name. I have been passionate about orchids and would like to be a member in the professional network. Currently I grow dendros, phaelenopsis a few cattleyas..Currently residing in Navi Mumbai..

  2063. Rajati Bakshi says

    Hi,

    I would like to use this photo for a Yoga website please. Its beautiful and will be used for non-commercial purposes in the bio of a Yoga teachers Dhananjay Pandey – I will email the link as soon as its done…. can I use it?

  2065. Shantha says

    Wow Murali, you are growing some amazing orchids. I am always tempted to buy orchid plants and increase my collection, but I stop myself as we have moved to an apartment and one balcony dedicated to plants is very crowded 🙁
    All the best,
    Shantha

  2066. Puttur says

    Very good article. Reminds me about Avila convent where i studied till 7th. And Shobha prabhu, you were also in the same class along with DS Kavitha,Shashikala,Prakash,Kannan,Vyshali. Hope you remember me also.

  2067. rameshwar says

    i visitet ramdevra in the yeae 1973 for the first time
    when ijoned my first service.
    then i visited ramdevra in the year 1978 or 79
    . realy it is very holi place where every person
    get every thing whatever he think. realy
    baba ramdev ji is god in this kayug.
    i pray the baba ramdev.
    shri ramdevay namah.

  2068. rameshwar says

    baba ramdevji maharaj full fill all wishes
    who remember him at any time.
    shri ramdevay namha .

  2069. Shantha says

    Hi Puttur,
    Welcome to my blog and thank you for leaving this note. It’s always great to meet more people from Avila!
    The Best,
    Shantha

  2071. Vishram Kunte says

    Good Morning,

    Good article. It seems you have studied ‘Botany’ as main subject.
    I saw in your article’s many photographs of beautiful roads or houses surrounded by lot of greenery and neatly maintained gardens (e.g. 4th photo from top in this article). If possible write article on houses and gardens around it, with photos.

    Regards
    Vishram Kunte

  2072. Shantha says

    Hi Vishram,
    Greetings,
    You will be surprised to know that I have not studied botany at all. Gardening is just a hobby and have been growing plants since I was in school. I have done MCA.

    I have written about heritage building, which interests me and also will be continuing to write about gardening.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2073. Dinakar says

    I have these grinding stones and are now decorative pieces around the pond. I used to help the elder ladies at home when they were used to grind rice or ragi when ‘mixies’ had yet to arrive.

  2075. Swarna Kalyaan says

    Hi Shantha

    I stumbled on your website by chance while searching for Bilva Juice.

    Thanks for the info and have a wonderful time learning new things everyday…

  2077. Vishram Kunte says

    Hi

    Ok Suprise. Since you write all the time Botanical names of plant, thought you are from Botany.

    Even I like and wish to develop gardening as hobby. Especially colors, flowers sooth your mind. But in Mumbai it is difficult to develope this.

    Anyway, keep it up. Atleast I can find pleasure visiting this site.

    Warm Regards
    Vishram

  2080. Shantha says

    Yes, gardening is a wonderful hobby and Bangalore-Mysore has the best weather to grow all types of plants.

    I will keep writing and posting pictures of flowers and plants so that you can garden virtually 😀

    Thanks and Regards,
    Shantha

  2082. Shantha says

    Hi Lubna,
    Nice to meet you. I have been living in Bangalore for the past 17 years and love the place with all its shortcomings.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2083. maria says

    hi hirupama which type of cup is used for the measurement? Or pls mention the right quantity.

  2084. Shantha says

    Hi Maria,
    You can measure in any cup you like. The right quantity is already mentioned in the recipe.
    Good luck,
    Shantha

  2085. rajeshwari says

    Hi Shantha,

    People are forgetting this saaru. Thanks a lot for reminding this saaru which used to be prepared at granny’s house.

    Regards,

    Rajeshwari

  2086. suchethan bhat says

    JAI JAI RAGHUVEERA SAMARTHA…
    Aashramadalli Shridhara swamigala aaraadhana karyakramagalu hattira bandive.. guru bhaktharugalu adaralli bhagavahisi kruthartharagalu olleya avakasha..
    13 april to 19 april 2011…

  2090. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    JAI JAI RAGHUVEERA SAMARTHA

    Shantha ji

    how are you ? plz try to arrange the photos during aaradhana celebrations .
    13 april to 19 april 2011…

    best regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  2091. Vani says

    Hello Shantha,

    Hi this is Vani from Abu Dhabi…UAE…i’m from Karnataka..Belgaum…settled in UAE….I go through your site …its really gr8 and makes me happy…i would like to request you to show many types of rasa palaya and how to make powder for it and also rubu haki maduva huli….what all ingredients required to do it….and
    I wish you all happy and prosperous UGADI. You may embark all the happiness, health, wealth and its time to make new beginnings with working towards your dreams whatever you were dare to dreamt off… Cheers…

    Vani. Viswanathan

  2092. Shiva Nagini. Manduva says

    Please let me know in which direction should I plant / put the planted Bilva-plant pot, in my house area.

    Please advise.
    Waiting for reply

    ShivaNi

  2094. Shantha says

    Hi Hanumanth,
    I doing fine, thank you. Wish you and your family a very happy new year.

    I will gladly post the pictures if I have access to them. I appeal to the devotees to send the Aradhana pictures to Shantha.sriram@itslife.in
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2095. Shantha says

    Hi Shivani,
    I have absolutely no idea, which direction to plant the bilva tree. I only know that it has to be planted under direct sun 🙂
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2097. Marshal Fernandes says

    Hi,

    I visited Big Foot in Jan 2010 and was impressed an showcasing ancesteral Goa. I was extremely dissappointed when I was asked if I require the Guide (Commentary) in English or Hindi? What ever happenned to KONKANI. Big talks and songs in Tiatrs about keeping our language are nothing but talks. I am a Goan currently living in Toronto Canada. I think we do more for our language here and speak more of it than in Goa – Utter Dissappointment

    Please Publish this

  2098. Pradeep says

    Hello All,
    Jai gurudeva Datta,
    Jai Shree Sreedhara Maharaj,
    Thanks for all your prayers. My father is recovering from the surgery. Now he is under follow up treatments and I am sure your prayers are equally powerful as the treatement and medicines. Thanks for everything.

    Regards,
    Pradeep

  2099. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    hi pradeep

    that is really good news .
    best wishes

    regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  2101. Shantha says

    Hi Marshal Fernandes,
    I have been to Goa many times and have heard a lot of locals speaking Konkani. Better luck next time.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2104. sahana says

    HI,

    Is this the one which they call here as Quinoa??
    M really confused as they both look same.

  2107. Ashok Nagpal says

    These trees are treat to the eyes & add beauty / softeness to the mumbai’s concrete jungle.

    Would like to know where can get Saplings for Jacaranda, Tabebuia Rosea & Tabebuis Aurea

  2108. Shantha says

    No Sahana, this is not Quinoa. This is also known as bird seeds, as birds like budgerigars love these seeds.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2110. Shantha says

    Hi Ashok, These saplings are available in Lal Bagh nursery in Bangalore.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2111. Ugo Nweke says

    Just to point out that Tabebuia Aurea does grow and flourish in West Africa. I live in Cape Coast, Ghana and I have seen it grow. I actually planted some seeds and they have taken just 4 days to germinate. I noticed that the ones I planted in a container under a shade outside, with just enough water to keep the soil slightly moist, germinated, while the one I planted in a container under direct sunlight and watered more often, are yet to germinate.

  2112. Henry Mole says

    My Great Grandmother was Henrietta Bailey, she was the Great- Great-Great Grandaughter of Colonel Bailey so the story goes. Unless you have other information. I would like to know.

  2113. Shantha says

    Hi Ugo Nweke,
    Thank you so much for sharing your experiences in growing this tree.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  2114. Shantha says

    Hi Henry Mole,
    Greetings! It is wonderful to meet someone who is part of the history in my hometown Mysore. I only know information that is displayed on the placard near the dungeon and from some information from the history text books.
    Sorry, I am not much of help to you 🙁
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2116. Prasad Kailaje says

    Another variation.
    Mostly available in construction sites’ canteens. Ingredients – onion, garlic, green chillies, tomato & salt. All ingredients in equal proportions except salt. Hand ground using a rolling stone It is pungent goes well with samosas/kachoris

  2117. sunil kurtkoti says

    Hi Shantha,

    we have been living in Maharashtra since five generations.We have great faith in Bramha Chaitanya Maharaj We belong to the Brahmin community.We want to know more about Maharaj and the village. We like your information about village and maharaj.plz rply.

    Waiting for your reply,
    Sunil Kurtkoti.

  2120. Anjali Shetty says

    Hi Shantha ji,
    The information in this website has come so handy. Thanx a ton for this.. we’re looking out for 3days trip. After surfing so much, i got this link,. :))

  2121. AjayShankar AN says

    Pradeep, really feeling glad that your father is recovering… By Swamiji’s grace wish him and your family a healthy and peaceful life ahead….

  2123. dr.ramarao says

    Sir,I am very happy to learn about this temple. I wish to bring to ur notice about NIMISHAMBA TEMPLES at Khammam ,Hyderabad, Warangal,Balkonda, Kurnool,Nirmal of AndhraPradesh state . I wish all temples to have connectivity and exchange the sevas being carried out for GODDESS NIMISHAMBA. ——devotee of NIMISHAMBA MATHA

  2126. Shantha says

    Hello Dr. Rama Rao,
    I did not know this many temples existed dedicated to Nimishamba. Thank you for the information and hope your wishes come true.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2127. Shantha says

    Hi Anjali,
    Great to hear that you got the much needed information here. Keep visiting.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2128. Shantha says

    Hi Prasad – Thank you for the recipe.

    Pandian – you are welcome 🙂

    Kadhyaa – The chutney is a very good accompaniment, isn’t it?

  2129. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    JAI JAI RAGHUVEERA SAMARTHA
    hope everybody is doing good

    best regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  2130. Narasimha Sharma says

    Sir,

    I am a trustee of a Vinayaka Temple. In the same area we also have a Shanaischara Temple. We intend to construct a Nimishamba Temple. Kindly guide us with your valuable suggestions.

  2132. Shantha says

    Hi Narasimha Sharma,
    I have absolutely no experience in temple construction nor management. I like ancient temples and the history of the temples.
    In fact, I am against building new temples, as I often see some beautiful ancient temples being neglected and becoming a ruin. I suggest that you continue to serve in the current temple and may you be blessed with happiness.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2133. Hilton Chand says

    I am at awe, never thought there are so manny species. I only found 6 in Guyana. now I on the hunt.
    We now started The Tropical Plant Day Foundation, celebrated on Nov.3… Plant a Tree / Hug your Kids. I am on Face Book. Thanks, Hc.

  2134. Arun Kumar says

    Hi Shantha,
    I am very interested in cultivating orchids….i just have some idea about it…would u please help me out…thank you….waiting for ur reply.

  2137. CHANDRA POORNA A C says

    Dear JENNU KALLU GUDDA

    I NEVER FORGET YOUR HONNY FULL SENARIES
    SO ILOVE YOU JENU KALLUGUDDA

    POORNA

  2138. J.Chandrasekhar says

    Excellent write up on Mysore, my fav destination. This article has woken up the naustalgic memories of the traditional city of Karnataka. Thanks to Shantha for an excellent work

  2140. Sriram Bhat says

    Namaskara,
    I am blessed to be the son of a devotee who has served the Sadguru and live in Sagar Tq. But I now live in Bangalore for my professional life. I have an opportunity to serve in the Ashram due to my parent’s punya. I was accidentally visited this site today and thought should share some information for those who need them. Whatever I am writing is those which I heard from my parents, grandparents and my observations at Ashram. Whatever I am writing is replicated even at Bangalore Vasanthapura Paduka Mandira.
    Information about Ashram – Ashram is administratively looked after by Sri Sridhara Seva Maha Mandala. Mahamandala is a trust headed by the President Shri Shankaranarayana Rao who has been appointed by Swamiji himself to carry-out all earthly activities for government purposes. He has been assisted by a committee of members each one of whom are great servants of Shri Sadguru and dedicate themselves for the service of Ashram.
    Ashram has an objective of serving the society by Dharma Prachara, Shri Shridhara Sanga Veda Pathashale, Goseva by Goshala, Annadaana and Sadguru Keerthana. They are developing a library of books pertaining to our Sanathana Dharma and anything related to Hindu Samskruthi. They started weekly free medical camp at Edajigalemane (near Karkikoppa 1 Kms before Ashram). They are also planning for Home for Aged, Ayurveda Hospital, Dharmashala etc. They have built some rooms and dormitory halls for the visitors/pilgrims, but discourage people who come for enjoyment/and jolly trips (this might be the reason for declining room for few may be by looking the dress or team behavior etc…may not be the case also). They have built Goshala at 2 locations where 100s of cows are reared. The Dining hall is being built to accommodate around 1000+ at a time. Ashram has Areca plantation and field where paddy and sugarcane are grown. They have gobar gas plant, solar lighting facilities for maintaining green earth. Still the capacities are insufficient as the consumption is more than production.
    Activities at Ashram – Daily Trikala Poojaa with Mahamangalarthi at 7.15 AM, 12.15 PM and 7.15 PM, followed by Theertha-Prasada and Breakfast, lunch or supper as applicable. There will be no lunch on all Eekadashis, however, upahara is provided. Morning break-fast is served till 8.30 AM and lunch till 2.00 PM and supper till 8.30 PM only. If anyone is going in groups, please inform them in advance for making necessary arrangements so that food is not wasted nor any shortage.
    Special Festivals – All Hindu festivals are celebrated traditionally, prominently celebrated are Guru Poornima (comes during July), Datta Jayanthi (Comes during Nov/Dec) and Saduguru Aradhana Mahotsava (comes during March/April).
    There will be no lunch on Dattajayanthi, instead, upahara would be provided. On Datta Jayanthi, afternoon, all are allowed to do Shri Paduka Abhisheka – suggested not to have food or have only Upahara, have bath and come in madi clothes (Panche and shalya/towel for gents and Saree for ladies). Normally Jayanthi and Aradhana would be for 3 days uthsava with different religious activities.
    Devotees are allowed to do Shri Paadukaa Pooja, Goseva and Bhikshavandana (annadaana). For all these, devotees are expected to come having upahara only and Madi clothes and if possible with advance information over the phone or by writing a letter.
    As all places have their own regulations, here also there are certain rules to follow. One should remove shirt and banian while receiving Aarti, Theertha and Prasada. Also while having food. No smoking, no drinking alcohol, no outside food, no nonveg and no playing music in vehicles/rooms. Devotees are expected to keep the room and premises clean and help themselves and others too along with doing Seva of any kind to the Ashram.
    Thank you for providing an opportunity for me to provide some information to the needy.

  2141. Deepak S says

    Very informative. Just read your Blog. On my way to Ghatti Subramanya. Thank you for sharing Pictorial information about the place.

    Bye

  2142. Roona says

    Hi Shantha,
    I loved this article and pictures as I am crazy about gardening and flowers. Do you know where I can buy a garlic vine from?
    Thank You!
    Roona

  2143. dilipkumarcb says

    Hello Namasthe,

    My name is dilip am from bangalore, my guruji is refer me to visit sridhara ashram in varadhalli, and am really feel very happy to see the place and personally, i come a cross lot of changes is happen to me in personal life. and it is one meditation place and staff member is will taken care for new guest . and i visited near durga temple also. but near hanuman temple is closed, i was there three day wether pooja will doing everyday? and mahamangalarathi time pooja is very excellent and they serving food is excellent.

    It is one my heaven place.

    Regards
    dilipkumarcb@yahoo.com

  2144. Shantha says

    Namaskara Sriram Bhat,
    Thank you for the descriptive information, it will help the readers and devotees a lot.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2145. Shantha says

    Hi Dilip Kumar,
    It is great to know that you could spend a lot of time at the ashram.
    Wish you the best,
    Shantha

  2146. Shantha says

    Hi Roona,
    Thank you for visiting. If you are living in Bangalore, you can buy in Lal Bagh nursery.
    Cheers,
    Shantha

  2147. Shantha says

    Hey Deepak,
    Glad to know you liked what you read here. Hope you had a great time at Ghati.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2148. Shantha says

    Hi Srivalli,
    If you remove the seeds from the chilies and then pickle them, it reduces the spiciness of the chilies.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2150. Shantha says

    Hi Arun,
    It is great to know that you are interested in cultivating orchids. Sure I will help with the little knowledge I have about orchid cultivation as a hobby 🙂
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2151. Shantha says

    Hi Birti,
    You are right that this is a recipe from the Brahmin’s kitchen 🙂
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2154. Shantha says

    Hi Chandrashekhar,
    Mysore is my all time favorite destination. Thanks for visiting.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2155. ranjana tirthgirikar says

    i have seeds of amaltas tree. i wanted to grow a plant of amaltas tree . please help me , how can i get a tree of amaltas plant ? i will be very happy if i get a information of it.

  2157. Jayanti says

    Good info on the temple. Plz add more temples in your blog. Felt very happy to read about the pancha lingeshwara.

  2158. Gopal Hegde says

    Shri shridharaya parabrhmane namaha!
    Namaskaras to all devotees,
    My name is Gopal & I am based in Sydney.I like to share my experience with you about Bhagwan’s blessing.This January we had kept my son’s munji & my brother’s wedding. My father Narayan hegde a great devotee of the swami ,who taught us devotion as way of our life from our childhood.He became sick in Dec,we started medical treatment, but on his insistence could not postpone the programe at our house,so we did this on16/1, 17/1 & 18/1.After completing all the events at home,althiugh he was sick ,he asked us all to go with him to Vaddalli with him.it was Thursay 20/1, we perfomed 2 pada pooje,we had bhiksha also that day.After finishing padapooje & mahamgalarati, my father ate his lunch Then we made him lie down in our vehicle, suddenly his breath started going slowly,we got worried, then Gajananna(one of the bhatji) bought Guru teertha & put it on his head & i gave him to drink as well. This was happening close to samadhi,although we rushed to Sagar hospital ,my father had already joined our dearest Swami,went on his heavanly abode.We miss him a lot, but my fathers death was very divine one,he had his last breath after doing such great padpooje,viewing lord’s Aarti and then eating Guru prasad and finally Guru teertha

  2159. Suma says

    I was on cloud nine after going through this article about Mysore for the simple reason that I am a Mysorean by birth. Yet I should admit that I got to know many new facts about Mysore. However, with due apologies to the author who has given the minute details about Mysore’s delicacies like Mysore Pak I wish the famous Guru Sweets on Sayyaji Rao Road should have been mentioned among others. I look forward to many more such informative, incisive and interesting articles from Shantha.

  2160. Shantha says

    Hi Jayanti,
    Thank you for visiting. I will keep posting on many more temples.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2161. Shantha says

    Hi Suma,
    Thank you for liking this article. Yes Guru Sweets is another popular sweet meat stall in Mysore. thanks for reminding.

    All the articles written in this website is by me (Shantha). The photographs are also taken by me. I completely maintain the website, there are no other players involved.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  2162. Shantha says

    Hi Gopal,
    My deepest condolences on the passing away of your father. He is so very blessed to have done Guru seva till the end.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2163. Shantha says

    Thanks Currie, I only know that it has less calories…but how many?…I am not sure.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2164. Roona says

    Thanks Shantha…I live in Ahmedabad but when I am in B’lore next, I’ll make it a point to go there and buy one…although I am not sure how well it’ll fare in this climate!
    Roona

  2165. Gopal Hegde says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thanks, Swamiji is so so kind for us

    You seems to be doing a good job by creating a network of Swamiji.Well done. I want to know breifly apart from being in touch with devotees, what are the other purposes you are trying to achieve.
    There are great books written by swamiji like “Dattstavaraja”, Aryasamskriti” etc. If some one has read it and understood it and qualified to translate in to other language etc,will be good for our future generation/ kids.
    Are you aware of any such translation exists already?
    Regards,
    Gopal

  2166. Shantha says

    Hi Gopal,
    There are many books available written by Swamiji both in English and Kannada, which is beyond my level of understanding. I have bought a book on the life and journeys of Swamiji in English, which is interesting and enlightening.

    If any other readers can throw some light on this query, I would be very thankful.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2169. Veena says

    Amma,s temple is indeed beautiful.The minute u enter the temple you feel very serene, at peace.
    Hence the temple is worth visiting.One visit will definitely make to go there often.

  2173. Pradeep says

    Dear Gopal,
    I am deeply touched with your story. You are right!! Your father had a devine departure. Only blessed souls will have this kind of demise. May lord Datta and Shreedhara maharaj bless you and your family with sadbhakti, good health and lots of happiness.
    Jai Datta,
    Pradeep

  2175. santhosh kumar says

    very powerful god. i sow him its near to chamundi hills so many bus and train are there.

    if go by train from bangalore to mysore morning dep.6.45 am chamudi experess arriv.. at 9.45 am. mysore . den go to city bus stand. next to k.s.r.t.c stand bus no. 207 it s should be go by hosagundi gate near by temple and bus no . 203 utthana halli direct to temple

    temple name jwalamukhi tripura sundari devi

    pooja items all avaliable in temple

    darshan timings
    morning 7.00 am to 1.30. pm
    eveving 3.30 pm. to 8.00 pm

    archana ticket Rs. 10.00.
    navachandi homa Rs. 2001.00

    many seva avaliable

    One visit will definitely make to go there often.

    santhosh
    (9880468600)

  2177. Hema Ragavendra says

    Hi Shantha,

    Feeling happy to read the article about Hubli. I brought up at Hubli, by reading this article I remember all my childhood and college days. Its a very nice place. Thanks for sharing the article about Hubli.

    Hema

  2179. admin says

    Hi Hema,
    Thanks for visiting, yes Hubli is a very nice place.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2181. Annu says

    Hi,
    I’m from California, USA and wanted to know how can I find the Arka leaves here in States. I would appreciate if you can give me the name to how i can go by finding the leaf. you can email me at annuk@hotmail.com

    Thanks
    Annu

  2182. Narayanan says

    Mrs. Shantha
    Thanks very much for lot of information on Sri.Nimishamba Temple Myself & my wife made a trip on 5th may 2011, had a good darshan,prayed to the Godess. Returned home happily .. We also visited SriRanganathaswamy temple.
    We engaged an auto rikshaw from Srirangapatna bus stand for visiting these temples. We also purchased the fresh tharkari from the villages The curving river Cauvery flows with fresh water before the temple. The information given by you is very much useful Thanks.
    Narayanan. Bangalore.

  2184. Raj says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thank you so much to publiish this. It is inspiring to note about Adi Shankara & ave visited the Sringeri Math. It is amazing. Please also let me to know more about the teachings of Adi Shankara. Thanks

  2187. Shantha says

    Hi Raj,
    Thank you for leaving this note.

    I am too small to write about teachings of Adi Shankara. There are many books available written by experts, please try to buy them or rent from libraries.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2188. Shantha says

    Hi Narayanan,
    I am so glad that the information helped you to have a good experience at Nimishamba.
    Keep visiting,
    Shantha

  2189. Shantha says

    Hi Annu,
    Sorry, I am clueless about the availability of Arka leaves in California.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2192. Kalyani says

    Very interesting. Was not aware about this. Great presentation.
    Pictures are very exquisite.

  2194. shivakumar pavate says

    Bilva is highly revered sacred tree in Indian culture. It has got medicinal value also. Is it true that if a small branch of bilva tree is planted it wl grow?

  2195. rashmi says

    i am devoti of maa durga,, i love her, i adore her,,
    many things came true in my life . i always feel that she speaks to me, when i go to her temple..

    there is 1 temple in tumkur,,
    gangadhareshwara swamy temple,,
    its very old temple built by cholas,,
    in that temple,, parvati devi is situated and 5 lingus in a single temple,, no body knows much about the temple,, because nobody came farword to renovate the temple,,
    its still very old built by big stones,,
    parvati devi statue is small yet power eyes,, as though looking into our eyes and telling us our fault,,

    who ever reading this blog kindly visit this temple,,
    its in tumkur,

    sri gangadhareshwara temple.
    chickper
    tumkur. ( 70km from banglore)

    darshana timings– morning 6am to 11am
    evening 5pm to 11pm

  2196. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    JAI JAI RAGHUVEER SAMARTH

    Hope all is doing fine , can recent visitors to Varadahalli can post pictures ?

    regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  2199. Shantha says

    Hi Shivakumar Pavate,
    I am not sure whether Bilva tree will grow from cuttings. Please try and let us know.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2202. Rashmi Prabhanjan says

    Hey Shantha,

    I happend to stumble about your blog when I was googling about Brahmachaitanya maharaj.We seem to have lot in common. I was born and brought up in Hubli, and I spent my summer vacation in Gadag, home of my maternal grand-parents, who are followers of Gondavlekar maharaj. And it was Brahmachaitanya maharaj who got my great grandparents married in Beldhadi ! Also I read your post about Kurtakoti. My maternal grand father’s sister was married into the household of kurtakoti zamindars. Your blog indeed refreshed my childhood memories 🙂

  2203. suman says

    use sabbaki around 1 cup soaked overnight. in morning add 3 cup of water to it and cook it to become thick like rice consistency. add this to aralu sandige while making. it acts as binding and sandige becomes crispy.

  2204. Beena says

    Hi Shantha
    Can you please let me know where I can get Ker and Sangri in Bangalore? I am holidaying here and would like to take back some with me back to the US where I live. Thank you.

  2205. Vaibhav Dharmadhikari says

    Shantha Ji ,

    Namaskar !!!

    We have decided to carry out paduka pooja of guru & “Munja Vidhi “of my son Master Ved – age 8 years , at Sridharashrama, Varadapura .

    Pl let me know the contact person at Ashrama & procedure to follow.

    Regards ,

    Vaibhav Dharmadhikari

  2208. Shantha says

    Hi Vaibhav,
    Great to hear that you have decided to perform Upanayana to your son at Varadahalli. I wish the event a grand success.

    I am not sure about the procedure followed at the ashram to conduct such rituals. The following is the address and phone number:
    Please contact: Sri Sridharashrama, Varadapura,
    E.J.Mane Post, Sagar Taluk,
    Shimoga District – 577401,
    Phone – 08183 – 236166 / 236011

    By the way, I did Munji/Upanayana to my son too in the first week of May at home.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  2209. Shantha says

    Hi Beena,
    It is very difficult to get these ingredients here in Bangalore. You do get the ready made pickle in Rajasthani sweet shops like Sriram Sweets in BTM Layout 2nd stage.

    I bought the ingredients in Jaipur.
    Happy holidays,
    Shantha

  2210. Shantha says

    Hi Suman,
    Personally, I do not like Sabbakki in Aralu Sandige. It binds and makes it hard. On the other hand, yeah, it adds its own taste and texture.
    Thanks for the note,
    Shantha

  2211. Shantha says

    Hi Rashmi,
    Nice to meet you online and yes, we do have a lot in common. Isn’t the world small!?

    June 3rd and 4th, a temple dedicated to Brahmachaitanya Maharaj is inaugurated in Kurtkoti built by my uncle Dr.N.R.Patil. If you or any of your relatives are interested, they can visit the place during this time.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2212. sLakshmi says

    SLakshmi on 16th May 2011 Hi Shantha the information u hav given is very useful for me bcz i am suffering from a lot of problems.it l b very useful for my family. thnk a lot.With regards, SLakshmi

  2213. Shantha says

    Hi Lakshmi,
    Hope all your problems are solved as quickly as possible.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2214. Beena says

    Thanks for letting me know, Shantha. Yes, I did try in many places but never got those ingredients. Will try to visit that sweet store. Thanks again for your wishes.

  2215. Nandini says

    Shantha, nice informative post. I browse through your blog often, thanks for all the nice posts and lovely pics and keep up the good work!

  2216. Nandini says

    @ bk bharadwaj ji, your thoughts are of a highly intellectual person. Dhyana, yoga and philosophy is difficult for the commom man/woman like myself, which is why we need rituals in our daily life to lead us to the divine. If you are worried about charity, there are many Hindu organisations that help the poor without regard to caste or religion such as Akshaya Patra that provides hot meals to children in govt schools in 8 Indian states, Satya Sai Baba’s schools, colleges and the super speciality hospital at Whitefield in which poor people from all over the country come and avail of free treatment, etc. I am not a Satya Sai Baba follower BTW. Also there are organisations such as Belaku trust that care of orphans.

  2217. Uday Arghekar says

    Sir, I am fortunate to have visited Sri Shridhar sadguru Mutt two days back, I was very anxious to see sri guru. I walked around 7-8 Km. with a devoted mind. The sadguru has given me the spirit of life for which I have begged and prayed. Thank you Sir, now my eternal heart is now at the asharam. I filled the Thirtha / holy water in a can. It is very good medicine and you should have a pure mind / pavitra manasu when you drink the thirtha.

  2219. Shantha says

    Namaskara Uday,
    I truly understand your sentiments. Let the Swamiji bless you and I wish you the best in life.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2221. Menal says

    Is thr someone who can tell me where i can find Banyan Tree in bangalore nearby Banaswadi area.

  2222. kathyayani says

    Hey thank you so much for the recipe. I knew about toor dal chutney(of course same procedure),Now i will darely experiment this recipe.

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  2225. Shriram says

    Hi Shantha,

    I just landed on your website while during some search. Lovely website with good information.

    I have been to Lakkundi last month and it is a lovely place!

    Bravo!

    Shriram

  2226. Shantha says

    All the best Sibin for the website. I will visit when I need to travel to Kerala. There is so many more places that I want to visit and write about.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2230. June Sullivan says

    I would like to use your recipe for Kerala steamed bananas on a new website I will be making soon. I would of course give you credit and that would be free advertising for you. My web site will be for a children’s book that takes place in Kerala.

    Few questions: the Nendrabale banana, is it sweet? Where I live, plantain-type bananas are not. They are more like a potato in flavor. Could you clear that up for me. Also, some recipes I’ve seen include adding something like jiggery. I may have the name wrong, but what is that?

    Any help you could give me would be most appreciated.

  2233. Shantha says

    Hi June,
    Sure, you can used the recipe. The Nendrabale Banana is very popular in Kerala and the Banana is Sweet with a hint of sourness. It is extremely tasty and very good for health.

    Jaggery is an unrefined healthy sweetener produced using concentrated sugarcane juice.

    Read more: http://www.itslife.in/2009/02/jaggery

    Hope this helps.
    The best,
    Shantha

  2234. Mohammed Rafique says

    Hiiiii Shantha,

    This is really very good article. In simply words reading some thing about hubli makes me happy. But i wanted mention one thing “there are many industries but the majority for it and ites industry is like nothing.” isn’t.

    I would like to see one more article regarding the it and ites industries in hubli.

    Regards,
    Mohammed Rafique

  2235. Shantha says

    Hi Mohammed,
    Thank you for liking this article. Yes you are right, that there are not many IT industries in Hubli and it has all the potential to be another IT hub of Karnataka. Hope it improves in the future.
    Keep visiting,
    Shantha

  2236. santhosh lumar says

    very powerful god. i sow him

    Maa Sigandur Chowdeswari temple

    Is located near the river Sharavathi which is located between Sagara & Sigandur, Godess Chowdeswari is very powerful godess where in prayed honestly gets results positive, This temple is very unique in itself, as the devi is self manifest, and is very powerful.

    Many are solved here without going to ,by just putting up the problem to the devi.

    The other side of the river is a small village called Kalasavalli belonging to the main place called Tumari. From this place Sigandur is nearly ten KMs.
    The Goddess Chaudamma ( Chowdamma ) temple is located at Sigandur. During Sankranti ( in the month of January ) a festival is celebrated here.

    Once reach Sigandur, people have to come to the main city Sagar. Sagar is nearly 350Kms from Bangalore city.

    Frequent buses are available from Bangalore to Shimoga city and to Sagar. It is not possible to go and come back from Bangalore in one day as the launch service (for crossing the river Sharavathi) is limited and the distance is more. From Sagar private vehicles or private buses are available (mud road).

    Vehicles reach one side of the bank in the river Sharavathi. Launch ( ferry ) service is available from this bank to the other bank to cover a distance of one Km. Service available upto 5.00pm only.

    One visit will definitely make to go there often.

    Nimma geleya

    ಸಂತೋಷ್ ಕುಮಾರ್
    9880468600

  2238. Shantha says

    Thank you Santhosh Kumar for the valuable information. Next time I will make sure to visit this place.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2240. Santhosh Kumar says

    Hi ,
    Mandya is my birth place and it cal Gowdra Jille, Mandya district is part of large plateau from Mysore to the edges of Easter Ghats. Therefore, there are not many legends describing the origin of the district as such, but there are quite a few legends describing the origin of the place.

    History
    Gangas, Cholas, Vijayanagar Empire, Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV was invested with full ruling powers. He ruled for 38 years and earned for himself the name of “Creator of Modern Mysore” by his benevolent and efficient administration. He died in August 1940 and was succeeded by Sri Jayachamraja Wodeyar, who granted responsible Government to the people and became a constitutional ruler in October 1947, and later became its Rajpramukh and also the Governor, in keeping with the democratic structure of the country

    Places of interest in
    1. Srirangapatna
    2. Pandavapura
    3. Malvalli
    4. Maddur
    5. K.R.Pet
    6. Mandya

    Srirangapatna:-Krishna Raja Sagara Dam (KRS) and Brindavan Gardens, Daria Daulat Bagh, Ranganatha Swamy temple,Gumbaz,Sangam, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

    Pandavapura:-Melkote CheluvaNarayana Swamy Temple. Tannur Lake

    Malvalli:-Shivasamudram,Shimsa, Kaveri Fishing Camp

    Maddur:-Kokkare Bellur, Shivpura Satyagraha Saudha

    K.R.Pet:-Hosa Holalu Temple , Kikkeri Brahmeshwara Temple ,Hemagiri

    Mandya:-Mallikarjuna Temple at Basaralu, Kaveri vana

    Place Statistics:
    Type of place: City
    Situated: Karnataka
    Distance: 120 Km from Bangalore
    Transport: Well connected by road, rail and bus

    NImma Geleya

    santhosh kumar
    9880468600

  2241. santhosh kumar says

    hi

    Feeling happy to read the article about Hubli. July month i m visiting hubli..for official purpose.

  2243. santhosh kumar says

    ಹಾಯ್
    ನೈಜ ಗಟನೆ

    sub:- ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಒಂದು ಟಿವಿಯನ್ನಾಗಿ ಮಾಡಿಬಿಡು! ಪ್ಲೀಸ್,

    ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಇರುವ ಜನಕ್ಕೆ ಕತ್ರಿಗುಪ್ಪೆ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿ ಗೊತ್ತು. ಕತ್ರಿಗುಪ್ಪೆ ಸಿಗ್ನಲ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಇಳಿದು, ಫುಡ್‌ವರ್ಲ್ಡ್ ದಾಟಿದ್ರೆ ಸಿಗೋದೇ ಅನ್ನ ಕುಟೀರ ಹೋಟೆಲು. ಅದರ ಎದುರಿಗೆ ಬಿಗ್‌ಬಜಾರ್. ಅದೇ ರಸ್ತೇಲಿ ಮುಂದೆ ಹೋಗಿ ಮೊದಲು ಎಡಕ್ಕೆ ತಿರುಗಬೇಕು. ಹಾಗೇ ಐದು ನಿಮಿಷ ನಡೆದರೆ ಎರಡು ಸಂಪಿಗೆ ಮರಗಳು ಸಿಗುತ್ತವೆ. ಆ ಮರದ ಎದುರಿಗಿರೋದೇ ಹರೀಶ-ಭಾರತಿ ದಂಪತಿಯ ಮನೆ. ಡಬಲ್ ಬೆಡ್‌ರೂಂನ ಆ ಮನೆಗೆ ಎರಡು ಲಕ್ಷ ಅಡ್ವಾನ್ಸ್. ಎಂಟು ಸಾವಿರ ಬಾಡಿಗೆ.ಭಾರತಿ-ಹರೀಶ್ ದಂಪತಿಗೆ ಒಂದು ಮುದ್ದಾದ ಮಗುವಿದೆ. ಅದರ ಹೆಸರು ಸ್ನೇಹಾ. ಹರೀಶನಿಗೆ ಒಂದು ಎಂಎನ್‌ಸಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲಸವಿದೆ. ಎಂಎನ್‌ಸಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಅಂದ ಮೇಲೆ ಹೇಳೋದೇನಿದೆ? ಆ ನೌಕರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಸಂಬಳವೇನೋ ಇದೆ ನಿಜ. ಆದರೆ ಆ ದುಡಿಮೆಗೆ ಹೊತ್ತು-ಗೊತ್ತು ಎಂಬುದೇ ಇಲ್ಲ. ಶಿಫ್ಟ್ ಲಿಸ್ಟಿನ ಪ್ರಕಾರ ಬೆಳಗ್ಗೆ 11ರಿಂದ ಸಂಜೆ ಆರೂವರೆಯವರೆಗೂ ಕೆಲಸ ಅಂತ ಇದೆ ನಿಜ. ಆದರೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಮುಗಿಯೋವಷ್ಟರಲ್ಲಿ ರಾತ್ರಿ ಎಂಟು ಗಂಟೆ ದಾಟಿರುತ್ತೆ. ಎಲೆಕ್ಟ್ರಾನಿಕ್ ಸಿಟಿಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಆಫೀಸಿಂದ ಹೊರಟು ಹರೀಶ ಕತ್ರಿಗುಪ್ಪೆಯ ಮನೆ ತಲುಪಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದರೊಳಗೆ ರಾತ್ರಿ ಒಂಭತ್ತೂವರೆ ಆಗಿಬಿಡುತ್ತಿತ್ತು. ಶನಿವಾರ-ಭಾನುವಾರಗಳಂದು ಆಫೀಸಿನ ಗೆಳೆಯರೊಂದಿಗೆ ವೀಕೆಂಡ್ ಪಾರ್ಟಿಗೆಂದು ಆತ ಹಾರಿಬಿಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದ. ಆ ಎರಡು ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಆತ ಮನೆ ತಲುಪುತ್ತಿದ್ದುದು ರಾತ್ರಿ ಹನ್ನೊಂದು, ಹನ್ನೊಂದೂವರೆಗೆ!ಬೆಳಗ್ಗೆ ಒಂಭತ್ತು ಗಂಟೆಗೆಲ್ಲ ಗಂಡ-ಮಗಳು ಮನೆಯಿಂದ ಹೊರಟುಬಿಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದರು. ಆನಂತರ ಇಡೀ ದಿನ ಮನೇಲಿ ನಾನೊಬ್ಬಳೇ ಎನ್ನಿಸಿದಾಗ ಭಾರತಿಗೆ ಬೋರ್ ಎನ್ನಿಸತೊಡಗಿತು. ಅವಳಾದರೂ ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಎಂ.ಎ. ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದವಳು. ಇಡೀ ದಿನ ಮನೇಲಿರುವ ಬದಲು ಯಾವುದಾದರೂ ಸ್ಕೂಲ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಟೀಚರ್ ಆಗಿ ಸೇರಬಾರದೇಕೆ ಅಂದುಕೊಂಡಳು. ಅವಳ ಅದೃಷ್ಟಕ್ಕೆ, ಅದೇ ವೇಳೆಗೆ ಸ್ನೇಹಾ ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ಶಾಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕಿಯರ ಕೊರತೆ ಇದೆ ಎಂಬ ವಿಷಯವೂ ಗೊತ್ತಾಯಿತು. ಒಮ್ಮೆ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಿಸಿ ನೋಡೋಣ. ಕೆಲಸ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿಬಿಟ್ಟರೆ ಹೋಗೋದು. ಇಲ್ಲವಾದರೆ, ಒಂದು ಸಂದರ್ಶನ ಎದುರಿಸಿದ ಅನುಭವವಂತೂ ಆಗುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂದುಕೊಂಡು ಅರ್ಜಿ ಹಾಕಿಯೇಬಿಟ್ಟಳು ಭಾರತಿ. ಹದಿನೈದೇ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಆ ಕಡೆಯಿಂದ ಉತ್ತರ ಬಂತು : `ಸಹ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕಿಯಾಗಿ ನಿಮ್ಮನ್ನು ನೌಕರಿಗೆ ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಅಭಿನಂದನೆ…’

    ಹೆಂಡತಿ ಕೆಲಸಕ್ಕೆ ಹೊರಟು ನಿಂತಾಗ ಹರೀಶ ಎಗರಾಡಿದ. ತಕ್ಷಣವೇ ಭಾರತಿ ಹೇಳಿದಳು : `ಯೋಚನೆ ಮಾಡಿ ಹರೀ. ಬೆಳಗ್ಗಿಂದ ಸಂಜೆಯ ತನಕ ಮನೇಲಿ ನಾನೊಬ್ಳೇ ಇರಬೇಕು. ಅದರ ಬದಲು ಟೀಚರ್ ಆಗಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡಿದ್ರೆ ತಪ್ಪೇನು? ನಾನು ಹೋಗ್ತಿರೋದು ಮಗು ಓದ್ತಾ ಇರೋ ಸ್ಕೂಲೇ ತಾನೆ? ಇದರಿಂದ ಅವಳಿಗೂ ಒಂದು ಕಂಫರ್ಟ್ ಸಿಕ್ಕ ಹಾಗಾಯ್ತು. ಇನ್ನು ಮುಂದೆ ಪ್ರತಿ ತಿಂಗಳೂ ನಾನೂ ಒಂದಿಷ್ಟು ದುಡ್ಡು ಉಳಿಸ್ತೀನಿ. ಒಂದೈದು ವರ್ಷ ನಾವಿಬ್ರೂ ಕಷ್ಟಪಟ್ಟು ಎಷ್ಟು ಸಾಧ್ಯವೋ ಅಷ್ಟು ಉಳಿಸೋಣ. ಎಲ್ಲವನ್ನೂ ಮರೆತು ದುಡಿಯೋಣ. ಹಾಗೆ ಮಾಡಿದ್ರೆ ಆರನೇ ವರ್ಷದ ಹೊತ್ತಿಗೆ ನಾವೂ ಒಂದು ಸ್ವಂತ ಮನೆ ಮಾಡ್ಕೋಬಹುದೋ ಏನೋ…
    ಹೆಂಡತಿಯ ಕಡೆ ಕಡೆಯ ಮಾತುಗಳು ಹರೀಶನಿಗೆ ತುಂಬ ಇಷ್ಟವಾದವು. ತಿಂಗಳು ತಿಂಗಳೂ ನಾನೂ ಒಂದಿಷ್ಟು ದುಡ್ಡು ಉಳಿಸ್ತೀನಿ ಅಂದಳಲ್ಲ? ಅದೊಂದೇ ಕಾರಣದಿಂದ ಅವಳನ್ನು ಕೆಲಸಕ್ಕೆ ಕಳುಹಿಸಲು ಒಪ್ಪಿಕೊಂಡ.
    ಕಾಣದ ದೇವರೇ. ನಾನು ನಿನ್ನಲ್ಲೊಂದು ವಿಚಿತ್ರವಾದ ಬೇಡಿಕೆ ಇಡ್ತಾ ಇದೀನಿ. ಏನ್ ಗೊತ್ತಾ?
    `ಮಿಸ್ ಭಾರತೀ, ಬನ್ನಿ ಕೂತ್ಕೊಳ್ಳಿ. ನಿಮ್ಗೆ ಒಂದಿಷ್ಟು ಹೆಚ್ಚುವರಿ ಕೆಲ್ಸ ಕೊಡ್ತಾ ಇದೀನಿ. ಐದನೇ ತರಗತಿಗೆ ಕನ್ನಡ ತಗೋತಾರಲ್ಲ? ಅವರಿಗೆ ಚಿಕೂನ್‌ಗುನ್ಯಾ ಅಂತೆ. ಹಾಗಾಗಿ ಅವರು ಒಂದು ವಾರ ರಜೇಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಹೇಗಿದ್ರೂ ನಿಮ್ದು ಎಂ.ಎ. ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ ತಾನೆ? ಹಾಗಾಗಿ ಒಂದು ವಾರದ ಮಟ್ಟಿಗೆ ಕನ್ನಡ ಪಾಠ ಮಾಡೋದು ನಿಮ್ಗೆ ಕಷ್ಟ ಆಗೋದಿಲ್ಲ ಅನ್ಕೋತೀನಿ. ಈಗ ಮೊದಲು ಒಂದು ಕೆಲ್ಸ ಮಾಡಿ. ಮಂತ್ಲೀ ಟೆಸ್ಟ್‌ದು ಆನ್ಸರ್ ಶೀಟ್‌ಗಳಿವೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿ. ಅದನ್ನು ಚೆಕ್ ಮಾಡಿ, ಮಾರ್ಕ್ಸ್ ಕೊಡಿ. ಈ ವಾರದ ಕೊನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪೇರೆಂಟ್-ಟೀಚರ್ ಮೀಟಿಂಗ್ ಇರೋದ್ರಿಂದ ಈ ಕೆಲಸ ಅರ್ಜೆಂಟಾಗಿ ಆಗಲೇಬೇಕು. ನನಗೆ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಬಗ್ಗೆ, ನಿಮ್ಮ ಕೆಲಸದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ನಂಬಿಕೆಯಿದೆ. ಈ ಉತ್ತರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಗಳನ್ನು ಮನೆಗೇ ತಗೊಂಡು ಹೋಗಿ ವ್ಯಾಲ್ಯುಯೇಷನ್ ಮಾಡ್ಕೊಂಡು ಬನ್ನಿ ಪರ್ವಾಗಿಲ್ಲ…’ ಹೆಡ್‌ಮೇಡಂ ಹೀಗೆ ಹೇಳಿದಾಗ `ಸರಿ ಮೇಡಂ’ ಎಂದಷ್ಟೇ ಹೇಳಿ ಸಮ್ಮತಿಸಿದಳು ಭಾರತಿ.

    ಕೆಲಸಕ್ಕೆ ಸೇರಿಕೊಂಡ ನಾಲ್ಕೇ ತಿಂಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಹೀಗೊಂದು ಹೊಸ ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿ ಹೆಗಲೇರಿದ್ದು ಕಂಡು ಭಾರತಿಗೆ ಖುಷಿಯಾಗಿತ್ತು. ಉತ್ತರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಗಳನ್ನು ಬಂಡಲ್ ಥರಾ ಕಟ್ಟಿಕೊಂಡು ಬ್ಯಾಗ್‌ನೊಳಗೆ ಇಟ್ಟುಕೊಂಡಳು. ಹೊಸದಾಗಿ ಸೇರಿದ್ದ ಕೆಲಸ ತಾನೆ? ಹಾಗಾಗಿಯೇ, ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳು ಹೇಗಿವೆ ಎಂಬುದನ್ನು ಇಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ನೋಡಿಬಿಡೋಣ ಎಂಬ ಕುತೂಹಲ ಅವಳದು. ಈ ಕಾರಣದಿಂದಲೇ ಒಮ್ಮೆ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಯತ್ತ ಕಣ್ಣು ಹಾಯಿಸಿದಳು ಭಾರತಿ. ಅಲ್ಲಿದ್ದ ಒಂದು ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ಅವಳಿಗೆ ಬಹಳ ಇಷ್ಟವಾಯಿತು : `ದೇವರಲ್ಲಿ ನನ್ನ ಬೇಡಿಕೆ’ ಎಂಬ ವಿಷಯವಾಗಿ ಪ್ರಬಂಧ ಬರೆಯಿರಿ ಎಂಬುದೇ ಆ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ. ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ಉತ್ತರವಾಗಿ ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಏನೇನು ಬರೆದಿರಬಹುದೋ ನೋಡೋಣ ಎಂದುಕೊಂಡೇ ಮನೆ ತಲುಪಿದಳು ಭಾರತಿ.
    ಒಂದೆರಡು ಸೀರಿಯಲ್ ನೋಡಿಕೊಂಡೇ ಅಡುಗೆ ಕೆಲಸ ಮುಗಿಸುವುದರೊಳಗೆ ಒಂಭತ್ತೂವರೆ ಆಗಿಹೋಯಿತು. ಮಗಳು ಆಗಲೇ ತೂಕಡಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಳು. ಅವಳಿಗೆ ಊಟ ಮಾಡಿಸಿ ಮಲಗಿಸಿ ಉತ್ತರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಗಳ ಮುಂದೆ ಕೂತಳು ಭಾರತಿ. ಅದೇ ಸಂದರ್ಭಕ್ಕೆ ಹರೀಶನೂ ಬಂದ. ಅವನಿಗೆ ಸಂಕ್ಷಿಪ್ತವಾಗಿ ವಿಷಯ ತಿಳಿಸಿದಳು. `ಸರಿ ಬಿಡು. ನಾನೇ ಹಾಕ್ಕೊಂಡು ಊಟ ಮಾಡ್ತೇನೆ. ನೀನು ಕೆಲ್ಸ ಮುಗಿಸು’ ಎಂದ ಹರೀಶ.
    ಮೊದಲ ಆರು ಉತ್ತರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಅಂಥ ವಿಶೇಷವೇನೂ ಕಾಣಿಸಲಿಲ್ಲ. ಆದರೆ, ಏಳನೇ ಉತ್ತರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ ತಗೊಂಡಳಲ್ಲ, ಆ ನಂತರದಲ್ಲಿ ಅವಳು ಒಂದರ್ಥದಲ್ಲಿ ಮೈಮರೆತಳು. ಒಂದೊಂದೇ ಸಾಲು ಓದುತ್ತಾ ಹೋದಂತೆ ಅವಳ ಮುಖ ಕಳೆಗುಂದಿತು. ಕಂಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ನೀರು ತುಂಬಿಕೊಂಡಿತು. ಒಂದೆರಡು ಹನಿಗಳು ಪೈಪೋಟಿಗೆ ಬಿದ್ದಂತೆ ಕೆನ್ನೆ ಮೇಲಿಂದ ಜಾರಿ ಉತ್ತರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಬಿದ್ದು ಟಪ್ ಟಪ್ ಎಂದು ಸದ್ದು ಮಾಡಿದವು. ಹೆಂಡತಿಯ ಈ ವರ್ತನೆಯಿಂದ ಹರೀಶ ಪೆಚ್ಚಾದ. ಸರಸರನೆ ಊಟ ಮುಗಿಸಿ, ಕೈ ತೊಳೆದು ಬಂದವನೇ- `ಯಾಕೇ ಭಾರ್‍ತಿ, ಏನಾಯ್ತು? ಯಾಕೆ ಅಳ್ತಾ ಇದೀಯ? ಪೇಪರ್ ನೋಡಿ ನೋಡಿ ಕಣ್ಣು ಉರಿಬಂತಾ?’ ಎಂದು ವಿಚಾರಿಸಿದ.

    ಅವನ ಮಾತು ಕೇಳಿಸಲೇ ಇಲ್ಲ ಎಂಬಂತೆ- `ಒಂದು ಮಗು ಬರೆದಿರೋ ಪ್ರಬಂಧ ಇದು. ಓದಿ’ ಎಂದಳು ಭಾರತಿ. ಆ ಪ್ರಬಂಧದಲ್ಲಿ ಆ ಮಗುವಿನ ಮಾತು ಹೀಗಿತ್ತು : `ಕಾಣದ ದೇವರೇ, ನಿನಗೆ ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ. ನಾನು ನಿನ್ನಲ್ಲೊಂದು ವಿಚಿತ್ರವಾದ ಬೇಡಿಕೆ ಇಡ್ತಾ ಇದೀನಿ. ಏನ್ ಗೊತ್ತಾ? ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಒಂದು ಟಿವಿಯನ್ನಾಗಿ ಮಾಡಿಬಿಡು! ಪ್ಲೀಸ್, ನಮ್ಮ ಮನೇಲಿ ಟೀವಿ ಇದೆಯಲ್ಲ? ಆ ಜಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ನಾನಿರಬೇಕು. ನಮ್ಮ ಮನೇಲಿ ಟಿವಿಗೆ ಅಂತ ಒಂದು ಜಾಗ ಇದೆ. ಅದೇ ಥರ ನನಗೂ ಒಂದು ಜಾಗ ಕೊಡು ದೇವ್ರೇ, ಪ್ಲೀಸ್… ನಮ್ಮ ಮನೇಲಿರೋದು ಮೂರೇ ಜನ. ನಾನು, ಪಪ್ಪ, ಮಮ್ಮಿ… ಪಪ್ಪ ಬೆಳಗ್ಗೇನೆ ಕೆಲಸಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋಗಿಬಿಡ್ತಾರೆ. ಅಮ್ಮನೂ ಅಷ್ಟೆ. ನಾನು ಸಂಜೆ ಸ್ಕೂಲಿಂದ ಬರ್‍ತೀನಲ್ಲ? ಬಂದ ತಕ್ಷಣ- `ಹೋಂವರ್ಕ್ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಮುಗಿಸೇ’ ಅಂತಾರೆ ಅಮ್ಮ. ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಮುಗಿಸಿ, ಆಸೆಯಿಂದ ಓಡಿ ಹೋಗಿ ಕುತ್ತಿಗೇಗೆ ಜೋತುಬಿದ್ರೆ `ಅಯ್ಯೋ, ದನ ಬಿದ್ದ ಹಾಗೆ ಮೇಲೆ ಬೀಳ್ತೀಯಲ್ಲೆ? ಅಲ್ಲೇ ನಿಂತ್ಕೊಂಡು ಮಾತಾಡು. ಯಾಕೆ ಹಾಗೆ ಮೈಮೇಲೆ ಬೀಳ್ತೀಯ. ನೀನೇನು ಎಳೇ ಮಗುವಾ?’ ಅಂತಾರೆ. ಯಾವತ್ತಾದ್ರೂ ಒಂದು ದಿನ `ಅಮ್ಮಾ, ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ತಲೆ ನೋಯ್ತಿದೆ’ ಅಂದರೆ- `ಓದಬೇಕಾಗ್ತದೆ ಅಂತ ನಾಟಕ ಆಡ್ತಾ ಇದೀಯ’ ಅಂತ ರೇಗ್ತಾರೆ. `ಸ್ಕೂಲಲ್ಲಿ ನಿನಗಿಂತ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿ ಓದೋರು ಎಂಟು ಜನ ಇದ್ದಾರಂತೆ. ಅವರನ್ನೆಲ್ಲ ಹಿಂದೆ ಹಾಕ್ತೀಯ ನೋಡು, ಅವತ್ತು ನನ್ನ ಹತ್ರ ಬಂದು ಎಷ್ಟು ಬೇಕೋ ಅಷ್ಟು ಮಾತಾಡು, ಮುದ್ದು ಮಾಡು’ ಅಂತಾರೆ. ಯಾವಾಗಲಾದ್ರೂ ಒಂದೈದು ದಿನ ಜ್ವರ ಬಂದು ಮಲಗಿಬಿಟ್ರೆ; ಶೀತ ಆಗಿ ಕೆಮ್ಮು ಶುರುವಾದ್ರೆ- `ಆವಾಗವಾಗ ಏನಾದ್ರೂ ಒಂದು ಕಾಯ್ಲೆ ಇದ್ದೇ ಇರ್‍ತದಲ್ಲ ನಿಂಗೆ? ನಮ್ಗೆ ಒಳ್ಳೇ ಪ್ರಾಣ ಸಂಕಟ. ಇದೆಲ್ಲ ಯಾವ ಜನ್ಮದ ಕರ್ಮಾನೋ…’ ಅಂದು ರೇಗಿಬಿಡ್ತಾರೆ.ಈಗ ಅಪ್ಪನ ವಿಷ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಬರ್‍ತೀನಿ. ಬೆಳಗ್ಗೆ ನಾನು ಪೇಸ್ಟ್ ಮಾಡಿ ಬೋರ್ನ್ ವಿಟಾ ಕುಡಿಯೋ ಹೊತ್ತಿಗೆ ಅಪ್ಪ ರೆಡಿಯಾಗಿರ್‍ತಾರೆ. ಲ್ಯಾಪ್‌ಟಾಪಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಳುಗಿಹೋಗಿರ್‍ತಾರೆ. ಅವರದು ಯಾವಾಗ್ಲೂ ಗಡಿಬಿಡೀನೆ. ಅಪ್ಪನ ಜತೆ ಆಟ ಆಡಬೇಕು, ಅವರ ಹತ್ರ ಕತೆ ಹೇಳಿಸ್ಕೋಬೇಕು. ಲೆಕ್ಕ ಹೇಳಿಸ್ಕೋಬೇಕು ಅಂತೆಲ್ಲ ತುಂಬಾ ಆಸೆ ನಂಗೆ. ಆದ್ರೆ ಅದಕ್ಕೆಲ್ಲ ಅವಕಾಶಾನೇ ಇಲ್ಲ. ಅಪ್ಪ, ಒಂದ್ಸಲಾನೂ ನನ್ನ ನೋಟ್ಸ್ ನೋಡಿಲ್ಲ. ರಾತ್ರಿ ಆಪ್ಪನ ಹತ್ರ ಹೋದ್ರೆ ಸಾಕು- `ನಂಗೆ ಸುಸ್ತಾಗಿದೆ. ತಲೆ ಸಿಡೀತಾ ಇದೆ. ನೀನು ಮತ್ತೆ ತಲೆ ಕೆಡಿಸಬೇಡಿ. ಏನಿದ್ರು ಅಮ್ಮಂಗೆ ಹೇಳು. ಈಗ ಮಲ್ಕೋ ಹೋಗು’ ಎಂದು ಗದರಿಸಿಬಿಡ್ತಾರೆ ಪಪ್ಪ. ಅದಕ್ಕೇ ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಟಿವಿಯನ್ನಾಗಿ ಮಾಡಿಬಿಡು, ಪ್ಲೀಸ್.

    ಯಾಕೆ ಗೊತ್ತ? ಎಷ್ಟೇ ಸುಸ್ತಾಗಿದ್ರೂ, ಜ್ವರ ಬಂದಿದ್ರೂ ಕೂಡ ಅಪ್ಪ, ಮನೆಗೆ ಬಂದ ತಕ್ಷಣ ಟಿವಿ ಹಾಕ್ತಾರೆ. ಆನಂತರ ಟಿವಿ ನೋಡ್ತಾ ನೋಡ್ತಾ ತಮ್ಮಷ್ಟಕ್ಕೆ ತಾವೇ ನಗ್ತಾರೆ, ಮಾತಾಡ್ತಾರೆ. ಹಾಡು ಹೇಳ್ತಾರೆ. ಮಧ್ಯೆ ಮಧ್ಯೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಟೀವಿ ಎಷ್ಟೊಂದು ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿ ಬರ್‍ತಿದೆ ಅಲ್ವಾ? ಅನ್ನುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಅದನ್ನು ದಿನಕ್ಕೆ ಎರಡು ಬಾರಿ ಒರೆಸ್ತಾರೆ. ಒಂದು ವೇಳೆ ಅದು ಕೆಟ್ಟು ಹೋದ್ರೆ ಐದಾರು ಜನಕ್ಕೆ ಫೋನ್ ಮಾಡಿ ತಕ್ಷಣವೇ ರಿಪೇರಿ ಮಾಡಿಸ್ತಾರೆ. ಆನಂತರ ಮತ್ತೆ ಟಿವಿ ಹಾಕ್ಕೊಂಡು ತಮ್ಮಷ್ಟಕ್ಕೆ ತಾವೇ ಮಾತಾಡ್ತಾ, ಹಾಡು ಕೇಳ್ತಾ ಉಳಿದುಬಿಡ್ತಾರೆ… ಅಮ್ಮ ಕೂಡ ಅಷ್ಟೆ. ಪಾತ್ರೆ ತೊಳೆಯುವಾಗ, ಅಡುಗೆ ಮಾಡುವಾಗ, ಕಸ ಗುಡಿಸುವಾಗ, ಫೋನ್ ಮಾಡುವಾಗ ಕೂಡ ಅವಳ ಕಣ್ಣು ಟಿವಿ ಕಡೆಗೇ ಇರ್‍ತದೆ. ಒಂದೇ ಮಾತಲ್ಲಿ ಹೇಳಬೇಕು ಅಂದ್ರೆ- ಟೀವಿ ಜತೆ ಅಪ್ಪನಿಗಿದೆಯಲ್ಲ? ಅದಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಅಟ್ಯಾಚ್‌ಮೆಂಟ್ ಅಮ್ಮನಿಗಿದೆ!
    ಅದಕ್ಕೆ ದೇವ್ರೇ, ಪ್ಲೀಸ್, ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಟಿವಿಯನ್ನಾಗಿ ಮಾಡಿಬಿಡು. ನಮ್ಮ ಅಪ್ಪ-ಅಮ್ಮ, ಇಬ್ರೂ ಸಂತೋಷ-ಬೇಸರದ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲೆಲ್ಲ ನನ್ನ ಮುಂದೇನೇ ಕೂತಿರ್ಬೇಕು. ನನ್ನ ಮಾತನ್ನು ಅವರು ಆಸಕ್ತಿಯಿಂದ ಕೇಳಬೇಕು. ನಾನು ಈ ಮನೆಯ ಆಸಕ್ತಿಯ ಕೇಂದ್ರಬಿಂದು ಆಗಬೇಕು. ಆಮೇಲೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಮನೆಯ ಜನ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ಮಾಡದೆ, ಅಡ್ಡಿ ಮಾಡದೆ, ರೇಗದೆ ನನ್ನ ಮಾತು ಕೇಳಿಸ್ಕೋಬೇಕು. ಟಿವಿ ಕೆಟ್ಟು ಹೋದಾಗ ಅದನ್ನು ಎಷ್ಟು ಜೋಪಾನ ಮಾಡ್ತಾರೋ ಅಷ್ಟೇ ಕಾಳಜಿಯನ್ನು ನನ್ನ ವಿಷಯದಲ್ಲೂ ತಗೋಬೇಕು. ಅಮ್ಮ, ತನ್ನ ನೋವನ್ನೆಲ್ಲ ಮರೆಯೋದಕ್ಕೆ ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಉಪಯೋಗಿಸಬೇಕು. ನನ್ನ ಜತೇಲಿರೋದಕ್ಕೋಸ್ಕರ ಎಲ್ರೂ ತಮ್ಮ ಕೆಲಸ ಮರೆತು ಬರ್‍ತಾರೆ ಅಂತ ನಂಗೆ ಅನ್ನಿಸಬೇಕು. ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ನನ್ನ ಮಾತಿಂದ, ಹಾಡಿಂದ, ಆಟದಿಂದ ಖುಷಿ ಪಡಬೇಕು. ಹೌದು ದೇವ್ರೆ, ಇದಿಷ್ಟೂ ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯ ಕೋರಿಕೆ. ಪ್ಲೀಸ್, ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಒಂದು ಟಿವಿಯನ್ನಾಗಿ ಮಾಡಿಬಿಡು. ನಾನಿರಬೇಕಾದ ಜಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಈಗ ಟಿವಿ ಇದೆ…’
    ಇದಿಷ್ಟನ್ನೂ ಓದಿ ಮುಗಿಸಿದ ಹರೀಶ- `ಛೀ, ಈ ಮಗುವಿನ ಪೇರೆಂಟ್ಸ್ ಎಷ್ಟೊಂದು ಕ್ರೂರಿಗಳು ಅಲ್ವಾ? ಇರೋ ಒಂದು ಮಗೂನ ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ನೋಡಿಕೊಳ್ದೇ ಇರೋರು…’ ಎಂದ. ಭಾರತಿ, ಗಂಡನನ್ನೇ ಅನುಕಂಪದಿಂದ ನೋಡುತ್ತ ಸಂಕಟದಿಂದ ಹೇಳಿದಳು : `ಈ ಪ್ರಬಂಧ ಬರೆದಿರೋದು ನಮ್ಮ ಮಗಳು ಕಣ್ರೀ…’
    ಕೆಲಸ, ಸಂಪಾದನೆ, ಪ್ರೊಮೋಷನ್, ಪಾರ್ಟಿ… ಇತ್ಯಾದಿ ಗದ್ದಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಳುಗಿ ಹೋಗಿ ಮಕ್ಕಳನ್ನು ಸುಖ-ದುಃಖ ವಿಚಾರಿಸಲು ಮರೆತ ಎಲ್ಲ ಪೋಷಕರಿಗೆ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯಿಂದ – ಈ ಬರಹ.

    ನಿಮ್ಮ ಗೆಳೆಯ

    ಸಂತೋಷ್ ಕುಮಾರ್
    ನಗು ನಗುತ ಏರು ಎಂದೆಂದೂ ಗೆಳತಿ ………..
    keep smile always ..:)

  2244. Shantha says

    Hi Santhosh,
    Thank you for patiently writing about Mandya district. I have written about some of the places you have listed out.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2245. Shantha says

    ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಸಂತೋಷ್,
    ನಿಮ್ಮ ಬರಹ ತುಂಬ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ. ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು. ನೀವು ಯಾವುದಾದರು ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಗೆ ಬರೆದರೆ ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ಜಾಸ್ತಿ ಓದುಗರರು ಸಿಗಬಹುದು.
    ನಿಮಗೆ ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ಯೆಶಸ್ಸು ಸಿಗಲಿಎಂದು ಹಾರೈಸುತ,
    ನಿರುಪಮ

  2246. santhosh kumar says

    hi

    thanks mam i have write simply …. but i m working Larsen and turbo company. free time i write.

  2251. Balaji Mani says

    Hi,

    Basically i am grower of standard carnations at ooty and trader too, right now we required huge quantity of orchids, i coming to know we can get orchids at pondy also, but i don’t know the exact contact details, any one help me out in this regards.

    My contact details: Balaji.Mani,
    BBB Flora, Bangalore
    9620570317

  2255. Smitha says

    Hi Shantha,

    Nice Recipe’s!
    I would like to know what type of green Chili’s is used for Stuffed green chili pickle?
    have you used the normal green chilli or mexican green chilli ?

    Thanks,
    Smitha

  2256. Shantha says

    Hi Smitha,
    I have used the normal thick green chilies to make this pickle.
    Cheers,
    Shantha

  2259. santhosh kumar says

    Hi,
    We went last Friday to this temple,

    Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple

    Horanadu is 100 kms south-west of Chikmagalur, located in the midst of thick forests and valleys.

    Horanadu is a place of enchanting natural scenery, the ancient temple of Goddess Annapoorneshwari here has been restored and renamed as the Adi-Shaktyatmaka Shree Annapoorneshwari.

    The single image depicts the Goddess Annapoorneshwari standing on a peeta with Shanku, Chakra, Sri Chakra and Devi Gayathri in her four hands.

    The name “Annapoorneshwari” means “Feeding one and all”.
    The uniqueness of this temple is everybody who visit this temple are provided with food (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and place to sleep in the temple premises.

    Shri Bheemeshwara Joshi is the present Dharmakartaru of Annapoorneshwari temple.

    Distances from Horanadu:
    1. Kalasa: 7 Kms
    2. Chikmagalur: 100 Kms
    3. Sringeri: 75 Kms
    4. Bangalore: 330 kms

    Nearest Railway Station: Shimoga

    How to reach Horanadu:

    Horanadu is well connected by roads various KSRTC & Private Buses ply daily to Horanadu from various places.

    Where to stay:
    Boarding and lodging facility is provided by Temple trust. Temple guest houses are available to stay. If rooms are not available, devotees can keep their bags and luggages at luggage room and sleep at temple premisis.

    Postal address:
    Adi-Shaktyatmaka Shree Annapoorneshwari Temple
    HORANADU
    Chikmagalur District,
    Pincode: 577181

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  2260. mahesh says

    Hi all,

    Can anyone please let me know or send e-mail to my mail id how to go for the temple ambegalu krishna near channapatna mysore

  2262. Rangaraddi says

    Hi Shantha,

    By chance I went through ur website today, its a great feeling to look out My place(Native) on net. Magnificent work by you.
    Thank you very much.

    Rangaraddi.

  2263. Shantha says

    Hi Rangaraddi,
    It is wonderful to hear that you liked the post about Kurtkoti.
    Please do visit again.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2264. hsr says

    Good pictures. But one clue. Do not leave excess grease or oil on the tava. It will not be easy to spread dosa dough on the tava then. Wipe out excess ghee on the tave using a wet cloth after every making of dosa. Then the dough will stick well to the tava. Please try this. One more clue. add about 1one and a half tea spoon full sugar to the dosa batter. and dissolve well. This gives the dosa a golden brown colour on the out side. Further the text does not tell about that you have to put at least two to three teaspoon ful of oil on the spread dosa before applying the red chutny. You can also add tea spoon full of desi ghee by reducing one tea spoon of oil. This gives the dosa a good mouth watering aroma.

  2265. Shantha says

    Hi HSR,
    Thank you for the tips. I never mention the amount of Oil as it is according to taste and health. Ghee does not make the Dosa tasty, but adds a lot of saturated fat, which is unhealthy. A dollop of butter on the dosa while serving is the norm in Mysore. This can be optional.

    When you add Red Rice / Boiled Rice while making dosas, there is no need to add Sugar. The boiled rice takes care of making the dosa golden brown.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2267. Vishram Kunte says

    Shree Ram

    Request Shri Rajpurohitji to share more information about Venkatapur. Expect long mail like earlier one. 🙂

    Thanks and Warm Regards
    Vishram Kunte

  2268. Shantha says

    Jai Shree Ram,
    I will definitely ask Shri Rajpurohitji to write information about Venkatapur.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2270. Beena says

    Hi Shantha
    Have you tried shallow frying for this? Since the potato and the peas are already boiled.

  2271. Shantha says

    Beena, you can shallow fry these or you can bake them. The above type of cooking is a healthy option to deep frying.

  2274. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    Shantha ji

    how are you ? hope all well ?
    have you been to Ashram recently ?can we send money directly to B lore ashram ?

    regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  2275. Shantha says

    Hi Hanumanth,
    I am doing fine thank you. What about you? Yes, I had been to the ashram on 28th May 2011 evening.

    Yes, you can send money directly to the ashram.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2276. Shantha says

    Hi Sanyukta,
    Thank you for visiting and leaving a lovely note. I visited your blog and it is out of this world.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  2277. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    we are fine , thank you may 28th was my son
    sanatan s birthday he completed 3 years
    regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  2279. Subramanyam V R says

    What’s the temple timings on week days as well as week ends? Also, let me know the phone no. of the Bhattar.

    Thanks,
    Subramanyam v R

  2280. Shantha says

    Hi Subramanyam,
    The temple is open by 9:00 a.m till 1:00 p.m. I am not sure about the timings in the evening. I am sorry, I do not have the phone number of the priest 🙁
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2281. fairy says

    hi, i like ur recipe page a lot….i want to try this tutti frtti cake recipe on this Saturday so can u plz tell did u, use the kitchen measuring cup for flour ? did u use 8 oz cup the amount of flour is 18 oz ?????. Thanks

  2282. Shantha says

    Hi Fairy,
    Thank you for visiting. I use the usual measuring cup that is available in the market.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2283. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    thank you Shantha ji when you visit sridhar ashram plz pray for sanatan , we want him to start speaking well because he is very slow .

    regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  2285. GIRISH BAROT says

    I have rice that is organically grown. any one interested in Organic rice can call me on 9833193673 or write to me at girish.barot@hotmail.com,

    Also I an supply Jamun, Herdia and some organically grown vegetables.

    Vegetables available is
    Brinjal, dudhi and Tamato

  2286. Shantha says

    Hi Hanumanth,
    I will definitely pray for your son. Do not worry he will start talking soon. I remember when my son was 3 yrs old and was not able to talk full sentences like his other mates in school. I panicked and consulted in speech and hearing institute in Mysore. The doctors assured me that he will talk but might be a little slower than others 🙂 . Later he would talk so much that we had to stop him 😀
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2287. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    Shanthaji thanks for your concern by gods grace it should happen .

    regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  2288. AstropeepAstrologer says

    Shantha
    What an extensive wealth of knowledge you have accumulated. I cam up on your site looking of information on the Bilva leaves for my own website called- http://www.astropeep.com. Can i give a cross link to your article on the Bilva tree?
    It is great knowing you
    Friendly astrologer

  2289. Saxena Gowda says

    JWAYAMUKI TRIPURA SUNDARI is a very powerful godess in the world.
    She is also called as Uthanahalli MAARAMMA.

    One and only the SISTER of CHAMUNDESHWARI….

    100%truth,100%beleavable and 100%powerfull…

  2290. Shantha says

    Hi Astrologer,
    Thank you for you kind words. Sure, you can give a link back on Bilva tree article.
    Keep visiting and all the best for your website.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2291. Shantha says

    Thanks for your feedback Saxena. Yes, the goddess is really powerful.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2292. Nandini says

    Thanks for the lovely pics and post! Will try to visit this place nxt time we go to Mysore.

  2293. Lavanya says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thanks for this post. I too had an opportunity to visit this temple recently. Indeed the whole atmosphere over there is magical and the views of KRS dam , sunset amdist the backwaters is simply breathtaking. I am sure with the renovation of temple and some infrastructure development, this would become a must see spots around KRS.

    Lavanya

  2294. Shantha says

    Nandini – I am sure it will be a pleasant experience.

    Lavanya – I was surprised and delighted to see the temple, which was beyond my imagination.

  2295. Eva says

    Can anyone give me directions to Nrityagram? I plan to visit this heavenly place this weekend … I would be coming from Marathalli at Bangalore.Thanks 🙂

  2296. Shantha says

    Hey Eva,
    The direction is as follows – Marathahalli – Dooravani Nagar – Banaswadi – HBR Layout – Hebbal – Jalahalli – Vidyaranyapura – Tirumalapura – Hesaraghatta – Nrityagram.

    Hope this helps.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2298. uma says

    Hai Shantha;great job,just read,great information,loved it.can I ask some information on Shani temple near pavgada near chitradurga,please

  2299. Shantha says

    Hi Uma,
    Thanks for your feedback. I had not heard about the Shani temple, I will write about it if I visit the place.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2300. Shantha says

    Hi Shwetha,
    Thank you for your visit and your note. Yes, I visited your blog. Keep it up.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2302. Suma says

    Hi Shantha,

    Beautiful pictures. The work is almost done. I had actually visited the place 2 years back. The work was still going on. Lot of effort has been put by the Khodays people in the construction of the temple. Based on the old photos they are numbering each and every stone and putting them in place. Infact lot of movie shootings have also happened here. Its a place worth visiting.

  2303. Suma says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thank you for this recipe. I want to make this for my kid. But I have a question. Is ragi malt and ragi ganji two seperate recipes ? As I have seen the other ragi malt recipes, they say that we have to cook ragi properly. But this is much easier one and this is how i have seen the elder ones drinking it by just mixing the malt power.

  2304. Shantha says

    Hi Suma,
    I find this very easy as you need not cook again. Probably if you are making it for a baby, you can add milk and cook for few minutes, cool it and then feed the baby.
    Thanks for visiting,
    Shantha

  2307. Saurav says

    Jamun is a precious Indian subcontinental fruit… Best known for its medicinal properties. Not much scientific documentation has been done in allopathy field, but as an ayurvedic treatment it has immense benefits. A person who eats Jamun regularly in the season will be free from many ailments.

    Saurav

  2309. Prathibha says

    Hey Shantha,

    Found your wesite recently while checking for some recipes… I must say its very helpful. I got married recently and have started cooking regularly.
    I am impressed with your interest on this and great pics !
    Will try your recipe for hara bhara kabab tomorrow.

    -Prathibha

  2312. Megharaj says

    Hubli-Dharwad a twin city is undoubtedly hot spot of Karnataka. It is 2nd largest urban center after banglore and is NXT-Gen II City poised to help any I.T., B.P.O. & Bio Technology companies because advantage of a structure like software technology parks of India (STPI) major telecom companies. Up coming International Airport, Golden Quadrilateral highway (NH-4), South Western Railway Zone for Rail support Karnataka High Court and International Cricket Studium (K.S.C.A.). Karnataka Government’s planning to make Hubli-Dharwad a Educational Hub with Karnataka University, University of Agricultural Sciences & Law University with many engineering, medical, business management & other colleges.

  2313. nishi says

    thx Shantha.Sounds great! i am a diebetic- can the sugar b replaced by sugarfree natural or Gud. Can the jam be preserved with these options?

  2314. REDDY says

    I am looking at planting silver oak trees in my agricultural land. I am looking at it at an commercial angle. I would like to know the details like time for the growth of a plant into a full flegded tree, price at that moment per tree.
    Kindly let me have the details.

  2315. sunandaa says

    Would like to know if an person is non-diabetic & aged about 44 yrs can drink juice. If yes then how much to consume , how long ?

  2317. Kathleen Hubert says

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    I was wondering if you accept guest post for your blog. If you do, I would like to submit a few. I’m a recent college graduate, with an English major, looking to build out my portfolio. I can write on a wide variety of topics and am sure you would be happy with the quality. Please email me back if you are interested. Thank you for your time.

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  2323. Shantha says

    Saurav, thank you for the additional information.

    Sunandaa, I request you to consult a doctor.

    Dear readers, if you have answers to Sunandaa please do respond.

  2324. Shantha says

    Hi Reddy,
    Gardening and interest in plants and trees are my hobby. I do not have answers for your queries. I am sorry.

    I request readers who have answers to Reddy’s query, please do respond.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  2325. Shantha says

    Hi Nishi,
    Yes, you can replace Sugar with Sugar free or Gud. Please store in the refrigerator or freezer if you have not added any preservatives.
    Hope this helps,
    Shantha

  2327. Shantha says

    Hi Sandeep,
    Please google about this tree for more information. If you need specific information please let me know, I will get back to you.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2328. Shantha says

    Hi Prathibha,
    I am so glad you find this website useful. Hearing this is so rewarding and serves the purpose of all the hard work.
    Do keep visiting,
    Shantha

  2329. Shantha says

    Hi Megharaj,
    It is good hear about the potential of growth in Hubli city.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2330. vinayanraghavan says

    want to thank jayalakshmi for her input….about growing them from the seeds found in the fruit which is possible as per her experience.
    just want to check is any special requirements or processes involved other than just drying them .

  2331. BHAVANI says

    cONGRATULATIONS THANK YOU FOR POSTING ALL THE AUTHENTIC VEGETARIAN KARNATAK RECIPES AND THIS WEBSITE IS BLEND OF EAST AND WEST.
    EXCELLENT i ADORE THIS SITE. i HOPE YOU PUBLISH THE BOOK. gOOD L UCK!!

  2332. kasiviswanatham says

    i would like to know bessi bele bath cooking.can you please post that recipe in step by step. please…

  2333. Suma says

    Nice photos…
    Recently visited pondicherry. A nice place to go and relax. Very good beaches.

  2335. Shantha says

    Dear Bhavani,
    Thank you very much for your feedback. I hope I can live up to your expectations.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  2336. Shantha says

    Yes Suma, you are right, it is a great place to holiday. Thank you for visiting.

  2337. Shantha says

    Hi Subramanyam,
    I visited Karighatta on Sunday and I have updated the post with the timings and phone number.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2340. Nina says

    Hello,
    i do not live in India but need Mata Nimishamba Devi to fulfill a true and sincere wish. Can i pray to her from Far away and later if and when my wish is fulfilled, i can go for her Darshan? or is it compulsory to visit her temple first and then request her to fulfill our wish? Please guide me.thanks.

  2342. Shantha says

    Hi Nina,
    You can pray and ask for wishes from any place. Once it is fulfilled, do visit for thanksgiving.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2344. Nina says

    Many thanks. Hopefully Mata accepts my prayers and grants my wish. I will surely visit the temple once my wish is fulfilled. Pray for me please. God Bless you.

  2348. Chandan Vyas says

    Nice post. I have not seen my grand mother but she was firm believer of Lord Ramapir. I would visit this temple very soon. Thanks for the info and pics.

    Regards,
    Chandan Vyas

  2349. Shivan says

    Only childless couples offer their prayers here or can couples wishing for particularly boy/girl can also pray? I know a couple from u.s.who need this info. Do they need to visit this temple first ?

  2350. Shantha says

    I am not sure Shivan. But definitely there is no harm in praying from wherever they are. They can visit the temple once their wish is fulfilled.
    All the best to the couple,
    Shantha

  2351. Shantha says

    Hey Chandan Vyas,
    Yes, he seems to be a powerful saint. Do visit and let me know your experience.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2354. Shiva says

    Hi, Can we visit chamundi temple after visiting uttannahalli temple? if yes, will I get any busses from the temple? Can comeone guide on this? Thanks

  2357. Shantha says

    Hi Shiva,
    I am not aware of any rules regarding the visits. I always visit Chamundi hills when I visit this temple.

    Please ask the temple admin for information regarding buses to Chamundi from Uttanahalli. There is no telephone at the temple.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2358. Nagashree says

    Hi Shantha,

    Awesome dish and articles.. 🙂 Pls share recipe for 7-cup burfi..

    Regards,
    Nagashree

  2359. Subhanu Sogal says

    Hi Shantha,
    Thank you very much for the insight into Devara gudda.
    I and my family plan to visit the temple .Thanks again.

  2362. Shantha says

    Hi Udaya Simha,
    Thank you for visiting. I am very nostalgic about this Saaru and it is comfort food for me 🙂
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2364. Shantha says

    Hi Nandini,
    Thank you for your feedback. I knew about this place as it is family deity of my maternal grandfather.

    Sorry for the delay in reply 🙁
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2365. Shantha says

    Hi Subhanu,
    Glad you are planning to visit the place. Let me know your experience.
    The best,
    Shantha

  2366. Shantha says

    Hey Nagashree,
    Good you are back with your feedback after a hiatus. I have not yet made the 7-cup burfi and I know it has been your request for sometime. Please google for the recipe, you will find it.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2369. Dr. M.Swamy says

    You have provided excellent info. on the temple and the temple timings. I searched so many sites to know the timings. But to no avail. At last I got your site and got the required info. including the phone number of the Bhattar. Thanks.

  2372. sandeep says

    Beautiful..

    today i am starting for KR nagar for this week end .. only becase of your post .. will post my coments once i back ,I am sure the week end will be fun….

    bye
    Sandeep

  2373. Shantha says

    Hi Sandeep,
    Hope you have a good time and spot many birds. I will be waiting to hear your experience.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2375. Shashank says

    Am from hubli.
    Searching for many more “CHATNI PUDI” , RANJAKAA .
    Request for following,

    HURNADA HOLIGI
    SAKKARI HOLGI
    HUNISE GOJJU ( For Puliyogare?)

    PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEse.

  2377. Shantha says

    Hi Purvashii,
    The beautiful flowers are the main feature of this tree.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  2379. Vishram Kunte says

    Hi

    If you can share authentic food joints where Karanataka vegetarian (typical Brahmin) food is served. Joints could be around Banagalore, Karnataka or even Mumbai will do.

    Regards
    Vishram

  2380. Shantha says

    Sure Valsa, you can use the image. Please give a link back.
    The best,
    Shantha

  2381. Shantha says

    Yes Vishram, I have been toying with this idea of writing reviews of restaurants in and around Bangalore. I will start shortly.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2382. PRASANNA says

    Hi Shantha.,

    i am prasanna From Karkala.

    Thx For Posting

    I Need A God anegudde Vinayakas Photo In Larger Hi pixel image, if u have Can u Plz Send me a mail,
    My Mail Id – prasanna0229@gmail.com
    & Sorry For My Eng.

    Prasanna.

  2383. Shantha says

    Hi Prasanna,
    Thank you for visiting my website. I bought this photo when I visited the temple. I have scanned it and uploaded it here. I will send you the scanned photograph as soon as possible.

    Your English is understandable, so do not worry.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2384. Prathibha says

    Hey Shantha,

    Tried out this recipe and it came out very well.. Me & my husband enjoyed it 🙂

    -Prathibha

  2385. Vishram Kunte says

    Shree Ram

    Thanks Shantha.

    I am sure food arrangements are also possible in interior village in Karnataka. E.g. Suppose if I plan to visit Kurtakoti or Gadag etc. So I am expecting typical food there in villages etc.

    Regards
    Vishram

  2386. Shantha says

    Hi Vishram,
    In Gadag, there are many vegetarian restaurants like Kamat, Shanbag, etc. whereas, in Kurtakoti there are none.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2389. Dhanuja says

    nice information Shantha..keep posting… i did mangala gowri vratam seeing urs i felt very useful

  2392. Shantha says

    Thank you Dhanuja, Glad you could do the pooja with the help of this website. This is the whole intention of posting all this.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  2393. Mira Aravinda - 1 says

    Gorgeous temple. Spiritual energy is felt greatly – Navaneeta Krishna most.

  2394. Pradeep says

    Hello everyone. Hope all are doing fine by the grace of Sree Sridhara Swami maharaj and Sweet lord Dattatreya.

    Reagrds,
    Pradeep

  2395. Kateel Ramesh Prabhu says

    Since last six years I could know many things about Sri Sridharaswamy Maharaj through one of my close relative whose father had personally offered pooja to Swamiji during his visit to Mangalore during 60s.I have delveoped keen interest and devotion to Swamiji and known many things since then through I net.Whenever I meet that relative I intentionally take up Swamiji’s matter for discussion which will give me tremendous joy.I am staying in a rented house in RPC layout,Bangalore since last three months.To my surprise in the house in pooja room I saw a sticker with swamiji’s photo and Mantra which made me much happier.I pray daily swamji and intend to visit Varadahalli in my newly booked Swift car when get the allotment. It would be my most joyful day.
    Sreedharaya Namo namaha.
    Swamiji bless all .

  2396. Anand Masali says

    I had gon with my friends two and half years bach to this hilly place. Before visit to swamiji samadhi and theertha realy I had not belived it. When I had returned to Bagalkot; Then I had unexpectedly experianced fortunates in my life. For example un expectedly I have selected as a non teaching & technicle staff secretery in our Enginering college. After some days I have selected as a chairman to ‘All Karnataka govt & aided Engineering technical staff association.’ Is it wonder or not ! Because I had not tried to these posts !

  2397. Shantha says

    Hi Pradeep,
    I am doing fine by the grace of god and swamiji. Hope your father is recovering.
    Best regards,
    Shantha

  2398. Shantha says

    Hi Kateel Ramesh Prabhu,
    I was delighted to here your story and experiences. Congratulations on buying the car. I hope you have a divine experience when you visit Varadahalli.
    The best,
    Shantha

  2399. Shantha says

    Hi Anand,
    Divinity plus your hard work has paid off. Congratulations!
    Jai Sridhara Swamiji,
    Shantha

  2400. Kateel Ramesh Prabhu says

    Shantha Thanks.
    I really feel blessed by your words.I also feel blessed because words came from a person whose family has served Sri Swamiji and spread his devine presense since years.
    Thank you onceagain for your kindest and warm feelings.
    Aum Namo Bhagavathe Sreedhraaya.

    Kateel Ramesh Prabhu

  2401. Anusha says

    Thanku 🙂 V[cousins] r planning a day trip to this place 🙂 Got an idea reading this 🙂 🙂

  2402. Gopal says

    The Lord Himself stays here.
    Fortunate to have been able to get HIS Darshana.
    Must visit for all devotees.

  2405. Nandhakumar says

    i’m a undergraduate engineering student of food processing department . i’ve choosen my potential fruit as jamun for my final project . can you give ideas for product development from jamun.

  2406. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    good to read such blissful messages
    i hope to meet you all when i visit blore

    regards
    Hanumanth deshpande

  2407. Shantha says

    Hi Nandakumar,
    Using Jamoon you can prepare Jams, Jellies, and Juice. My knowledge is limited to this. I will be posting Juice recipe shortly.
    All the best for your course,
    Shantha

  2408. Amal says

    hi nice blog. Any idea if Thulabara is available in Ghati subramanya temple. pl mail me if u know any contact no of temple office.

  2409. Pradeep says

    Thanks Shanthaji for showing the concern and kindness. With prayers of all the kind souls, kind blessings for bhagawan Sreedhara Swamiji and Lord Dattatreya my father has finished all the follow up treatements and hospital results shows he is doing great. The lightning which struck 6-7 months back had made all in family to crumble and shattered. But sweet gururaya with his kind grace showed us the path and handled everything and we are at peace and hope he continues showering his kind grace on us. May Bhagawan Sridharaswami maharaj and Sweet Lord Dattatreya bless every one with Good health, peace, happiness.

    ||Shreedhara Swamine namaha||
    ||Avadhoota Chintana Shree Guru Deva Datta||

  2410. Dhanuja says

    can i have your email id Shantha? i need to share many things with you if you accept me as your friend

  2411. vijaya says

    hi Shantha,
    i wud like to know the procedure of dehydrating fruits n how long can it be stored?? is there any preservatives to be added to preserve it or just coating a layer of sugar is enough (after dehydration).

    waiting for ur reply
    vijaya

  2412. Shantha says

    Hi Amal,
    Thanks for visiting. The phone number of the temple is 080-27657131.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2415. Anusha says

    looks yummm… M gonna try it soon 🙂 Yo recipes r really helping me a lot to spend tym [in a fruitful way] now [holidays] 🙂 Thanku 🙂

  2416. Shantha says

    I am thrilled to hear this Anusha. Have a great holiday and happy cooking.
    Shantha

  2419. Shantha says

    It is very popular dish in Maharashtra Viswa. Instead of deep frying, you can shallow fry the Vadis.

  2420. Capt.T.Rajkumar says

    Namaskaru
    Excellent and most informative- Our Kula devata temples -all are at PONDA-but never knew the Wild life, Birds –espTrees and Sanctuaries here. If you have any details can you email to my address pl- we plan to visit Goa in end Sept 2011 to temple and will visit these areas-
    Do write
    kind rgds
    Capt.TR
    Residing in Chennai
    Thanks

  2421. Pradeep says

    WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY GURU POORNIMA.. May God Dattatreya, Bhagawan Shreedhara Swami Maharaj and all Sadguru bless every one. Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavantu.

    ||Jai Gurudeva Datta||

  2422. Chandrashekar says

    please visit sri nimishamaba devi temple, OTC road its near to majestic, near balepet. its same as Ganjam nimishama devi temple.
    Timings are 6.00 am to 12.00 and 5.00 pm to 8.00 opm. fridays open till 11 pm

  2423. Fran says

    Coleslaw is so quick and easy. There are so many variations To cut calories you can use light mayonnaise. As long as you use a good quality you will taste no difference.

  2425. Shantha says

    Thank you Pradeep and I wish you and all the readers a very happy Guru Poornima.
    Jai Gurudev

  2426. Shantha says

    Hi Captain,
    Wonderful to know that you are making a trip to Goa. It is our favorite holiday destination.
    I have listed out the other wildlife sanctuaries in Goa in the above post. Below is the list –
    The other wild life and bird sanctuaries of Goa are –
    Mollem National Park, Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary at Sanguem
    Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary at Ponda
    Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary at Tiswadi
    Madei Wildlife Sanctuary at Sattari
    For more details contact the forest department (address and phone number given in the post).

    Wish you a pleasant trip.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2427. Shantha says

    Hi Fran,
    I am very honored by your visit to my website. Thank you so much for the information.
    You have a wonderful website and I can improve my European cuisine cooking skills.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2428. PRASANNA says

    HI Shantha

    Thank u very much… 🙂

    I am waiting for your Mail

    plz Send me photo as soon as possible.

    thanks
    Regards
    Prasanna

  2431. muralidharaks says

    Very good effort – got inspired. Next time I go i’ll try to built some more information

  2432. Shantha says

    Hi Sukhdev,
    I am not sure who painted these paintings. These are displayed in the museum at Moti Magri.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2433. Shantha says

    Hi Prasanna,
    Sent you the photo to your email id. I thought it was a postcard that I had scanned, but it turned out that i have captured it in camera.

    Sorry I cannot approve your other comment as the content about the temple will be duplicated.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2436. Shantha says

    Hi Padma,
    Yes, it is unique and extremely tasty. Your mom learnt this when she was living in Lucknow.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  2437. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    thank you pradeep , we too wish you the same ,may divine blessing of guru maharaj be there always on your entire family .

    regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  2439. Rajani says

    Hello Shantha,

    Trust you are doing good.

    This site is very informative. Tankyou so much
    I am NOT newly married. Can i still start this pooja? If yes then i have few queries.

    1. I dont have silver Gowri. How can i make termeric Gowri?

    2.we wont celeberate Ganesha festival. in this case, will gowri alone be departed in water/river? or should we get ganesha and do one day pooja and depart both to gether?

  2440. Shantha says

    Hi Rajani,
    Thank you for your feedback.

    Yes you can start the pooja and you can make a turmeric Gowri instead of a silver Gowri.

    Yes, you can do only Gowri pooja, but you have to keep Gowri for three days or you have to check for the Muhurtha in the Panchanga about the day for Visarjanane.

    Hope this helps,
    Happy festival season,
    Shantha

  2441. kp says

    Hi
    Congratulations! The Directory of Best Indian Blogs is out and your nice blog figures in that. We thought, let’s announce that to you.
    Since all blogs do not have emails clearly mentioned, we have taken the liberty of telling you of this by making a comment on your latest blogpost. Hope, you don’t mind it.
    Happy blogging!

    ITB team

  2442. Shantha says

    Thanks ITB team. Feels good to be listed in the best Indian blogs list.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  2443. sarja murthy says

    Madam,
    I realy hapy to read your writings about pathisanjeevani vratha to be observed on 30th instant this year. The photographs of bhandara are very good. This helps so many people who wants to perform the pooja.
    thanking you,
    murthy.

  2445. Shantha says

    Hi Murthy Sir,
    Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I would be so glad if this helps to perform the pooja.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2448. sandeep bhat says

    i am staying in Taverekere , near St, John’s medical college/hospital …how to reach Nrityagram from here , if you can give me directions please

    thanks and regards

    Sandeep

  2449. Shantha says

    Hi Sandeep,
    Tavarekere > BTM Layout > Jayadeva Hospital > J.P Nagar > Banashankari > Annapurneshwari Nagar > Maruthi Nagar > T.Dasarahalli > Chikbanavara > Tharabanahalli > Huruliijikkanahalli > Tirumalapura > Hesaraghatta
    Have a great time,
    Shantha

  2451. Nikhila H says

    Hello Shantha,
    Thanks for posting the recipe for Pineapple Jam. I had a sour fruit at home and decided to try it out. It turned out exactly as you shared above.
    A request- would it be possible to include the servings in your recipe?
    Will browse for more recipes and habbada prep from you, very impressive indeed.
    ~Nikhila H.

  2453. AjayShankar says

    Hi All,

    Good to see you all …… Was just reading all these days… I have some phots of “Nagraj” who showed his presence during the homa as mentioned above..

    Shanthaavare let me know hot to upload the photos, else can mail me at anajayshankar@yahoo.com .

    Regards,
    Ajay

  2454. AjayShankar says

    sorry, pls read as how to upload the photos above.

    typo is sincerely regretted.

  2455. Rakesh Gowda says

    Very Nice Place.. yesterday only i visited.. 24.07.2011
    we had a trekking on padmagiri.. and went that side of island type place.. enjoyed lot..

  2458. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    hi ajay

    good to see your email , waiting for the pics
    also load some blore ashram pics
    it would be good to see

    regards
    Hanumanth deshpande

  2459. Dhanuja says

    Dear Shantha
    I have a query with u even after doing so many poojas people are suffering what is the reason? and how to overcome from sufferings?

  2460. Shantha says

    Good question Dhanuja. I will try to answer to the best of my ability.
    Sufferings and happiness are faces of the same coin. It does not depend on how much Pooja or Vratha or Meditation we do. Ultimately all human being has to undergo all the sufferings and seek peace of mind. The truth is there is no escape from sufferings and sufferings make you stronger and more grounded.
    To acknowledge the super power and for peace of mind, believers in god have their own way of expressing like doing Pooja, Vratha, Meditation, celebrating Festivals, and visiting religious places (temple, mosque, church, monastery, synagogue, gurudwara and so on).
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2461. Vijaya says

    Hello Shantha,

    Thank you so much for your wounderfull information.

    i am married this year and would like to start this varatha. I need a clarification on the arrangments made for this varatha. i.e, the arrangement made on the first day (2nd aug) should it be keept till the last day or do we need to do it every tuesday?

    if we have to keep the same till end (23rd Aug), then what kind of pooja should be performed on the other days of the week?

    Please, I am very much confused on this. Pls help me clear these douts.

    Thank you ones again
    Vijaya

  2462. Shanti says

    Hi Shantha,
    That is a lovely write-up about Osian.
    We are planning a trip to jodhpur and would love to experience the desert. Could you suggest a good place of stay? Also could you gice us some options for desert safari?

    Thanks in advance!

  2463. Nikhila H says

    Thank you for posting this. My m-i-l does this habba on our behalf in India for the well-being of the men in the family, so I just started it since last year. I vividly remember my Grandma performing this Pooja, and then my Mom. We used to look forward to “Pancha” Annas. “Bhaktha SiriyaLa” was one of my favorite movies not only because of the songs, but also Baby Rekha.

  2464. Dr. Renuka.B.C says

    Hi Shantha,
    Really you have done a good job. It is our family deity. we visit mailara every year. Can you please add a note about each ritual they celebrate there and significance of it like karnika, chati yetu, halu thuppa prasada. you have your grandfather to let you know about this. am curious to here from you.

    Dr. Renuka.

  2465. Dhanuja says

    well answered Shantha so u mean to say fate cannot be changed but god is always there to help who are in need. it is true that sufferings makes strong but somewhere sufferings turns into happiness as we accept the fact and go ahead.
    i have seen people who are always happy with minor problems may be lucky and who are always with one or the other major problems may be unlucky. it is not how we look into problems facts cannot be changed so i feel why this differntiation. i am i correct pls reply

  2466. Madappa.L says

    Beautyful place, beautiful environment surrounded by rocky hill, crystal clear water, one should visit and enjoy along with friends and family members

  2467. Manje Gowda.A.R says

    Beautyful lake of Mandya District, Very near from Mysore, Mandya. Who ever visits Srirangapatna and sorrounding places can easily make to KERE THONNUR and enjoy with friends. However, should not swim in water, because of heavy depth and force of water.

  2468. Supriya says

    Hi Shantha,

    It feels glad to read your blog and about the Hindu festivals as we are unaware of many things. Thanks for posting all these!!!!!! Could you please let me know where we can find the mantras/Songs for various festivals which you have mentioned.

    Thanks in advance!!!!! Gud Luck:-)

  2469. Shantha says

    Hi Supriya,
    I am glad you liked what you read here. It has been a good learning process for me too. Book shops near Raghavendra Swamy Mutt is an ideal place to buy books on Shlokas and festivals.
    Thanks for visiting,
    Shantha

  2470. Shantha says

    Hello Madappa and Manje Gowda,
    Though I have been living in Mysore all along, I got to know of this lake just a few years back. And you are right, people should not swim in the water nor should they litter the place.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2471. Shantha says

    Dhanuja, yes when we are going through sufferings we always question “why me?” But, when you look around you can see many more people suffering and their situation being worse than yours. Being positive always helps and always believe that situation will change for good.

    When my dad went into multiple organ failure after a bypass surgery, he lived on machines for 60 days and we were all heart broken and shattered and I thought that I could not live without my dad. But when I saw around there were babies who had multiple tubes into them and many of them passed away, leaving mothers inconsolable. Saw a young mother who had gone into a coma and her three young daughters would visit her everyday until one day like my dad she gave up her fight.

    Nobody can take the pain away. In Hinduism we conveniently blame it on Karma.

    But life goes on, I now take satisfaction in caring for my mother and I have named our house after my dad. Sigh! small consolation.

    All the best,
    Shantha

  2472. Shantha says

    Hi Nikhila,
    Great to hear that you are performing this pooja. Happy festival season.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2473. Shantha says

    Hi Dr. Renuka,
    Thank you for your kind words. My grandfather passed away in 1980 and I have visited the temple only once. If you happen to visit the next time, please visit the office, they have many books regarding the place and the rituals.

    I will try to get more info from my mother and post it here.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2475. Shantha says

    Hi Vijaya,
    I am so glad you liked the info here. Make the arrangements Monday evening. Do the pooja Tuesday morning. Clear the set up on Wednesday morning. Repeat every week.
    Happy festival season,
    The best,
    Shantha

  2476. Rakesh Sharma says

    I have read through all your feedbacks . I am planning for a trip soon.your feedbacks have boosted my interest further.it will be my first visit.any other valuable inputs are welcome.

    Rakesh

  2477. Dhanuja says

    thanks alot for your reply… i wish to see happiness everywhere Shantha and i cannot digest people surrounding me or myself suffering as i am very sensitive in nature
    Nice to hear that u named ur house dad’s name feels great and taking life in a positive manner. i try my best to adopt
    i am impressed and would like to keep in touch

  2479. Shantha says

    Wonderful to hear that you are making a trip to B.R.Hills. Be prepared for rains and keep a look out for elephants on the hills as you drive.
    Have a great time and write your experience.
    Shantha

  2480. anjali says

    this is just the way that i make ambode during festivals.
    for a normal evening snack i add finely chopped onions and sabbasige soppu,tastes great with kayi chutney

  2481. vidya says

    hi,
    now i am going to finish 5th year of my pooja. can u tell me, what i am suppose to keep in the mora i.e in the bagina? please let me now… i will wait for your response..

  2482. Vijaya says

    Hello Shantha,

    I am Glade by your information. Thank you so much.

    I need a clarification on the pair of Deepa used.
    Should these be a new one or can we perform pooja with the old Deepa only?
    And on the 9th year, should we donate these lamps or a new lamps to brother/bramin?

    Eager for your Replie

    With Regards
    Vijaya

  2483. Chinmayi says

    Actually I tried so many times, but I am not able to make soft Jawar Roti . It is getting very hard.
    How to make soft Roti?
    Please send exact procedure to make it

  2484. Manjula says

    Hi Shantha,

    Wanted to know the significance of blouse pieces. Are they just for decoration. If not then, does these need to be a new one every week?

    Regards
    Manjula

  2485. Santoshi says

    Hi Dear Niru ma’am.

    I m newly married and was looking for Bheemana Amavasya Vratha Katha n pooja vidhana audio , n found ur article as the result . Article is very nice n heplful for newly married ppl like us
    Thank u 🙂 I wish to have audio r video of these vrathas

    Regards.

  2486. Shantha says

    I make masala vada with onions too, Anjali and they are so Yum with a cup of hot filter coffee.

  2488. Shantha says

    Hi Manjula,
    No, blouse pieces are not for decoration. They are an important part of mangala drowya. Every week you can use the same blouse piece as it is considered as an unused piece, which is never washed.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2490. Allamaprabhu says

    Pl give me the address of Jwalamukhi Tripura Sundari Temple at Uthanahalli so that I can send MO to the Temple. For this the PIN Code of Uthanahalli is very much required

  2491. Nikhila H says

    Dear Shantha,
    The only difference in breaking the ‘Bandhara’ that we do in my home is we keep the Bhandara on either edge of the hostilu rather on the floor. I was just curious as to the significance of either. Please advise if you know, I will ask my Mom too.
    My son, (for getting goodies) and daughter(so that she gets to smack her brother!) eagerly look forward to this habba every year 🙂 🙂
    Can’t wait for tomorrow to arrive.
    ~Nikhila.
    Thanks,
    Nikhila.

  2492. Shantha says

    Hi Nikhila,
    We never did the Bhandara breaking at home, as we are two sisters 🙁

    I have written about how the others perform this custom. If that is way you have been doing, please continue, these small things hardly matters.
    Enjoy the habba,
    Shantha

  2493. Shantha says

    Hi Allamaprabhu,
    I am so sorry that I do not have the pin code. Please inquire in the post office, they might help you.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2494. Rakesh Sharma says

    Hello Shantha ,

    Thank you, but ,your reply has confused me.Is not ok to make the trip this time of season.Actually my friend is coming from Dubai & I thought it will be good getaway.

    Do reply.

  2496. Nagashree says

    Hi Shantha,

    By seeing all these flower arrangements in urali, do-it-yourself section etc., I just feel like visiting your home once just to see ur pooja room, how neatly u might hv kept ur home n ur plants.. 🙂 😛

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  2497. Shantha says

    Hey Rakesh, do not be confused. It is a perfect getaway year round to be in B.R.Hills.

  2499. Shantha says

    Hi Vijaya,
    Oops! sorry missed out replying to your mail. Existing lamps at home can be used. In the 9th year buy a pair of new lamps and give dana.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2501. Nikhila H says

    Hi Shantha,
    When you get a chance, could you please do a write-up on Kukke Subramanya and Horanadu Annapoorneshwari? These places in DK deserve it not only for our samskriti, but also for Maha Annadaana, which hold some value today in otherwise everyday mundane life and changing lifestyle.
    Appreciate it,
    ~Nikhila.

  2503. Shantha says

    Hi Nikhila,
    I only write about places I visit and I have been to Kukke but not yet with a digicam to Horanadu. Kukke will be posted shortly, but for Horanadu, you will have to wait for sometime 🙂
    Keep visiting,
    Shantha

  2507. Shantha says

    Hi Vipul Chaudhari,
    Thank you for your visit. This website supports only English. I wish I knew all the beautiful languages of India and could publish in all languages.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2510. Prabha says

    Thank u so much for the information abt Vratha.
    Will u Please tell me how to make Turmeric Gowri?

  2511. Kateel Ramesh Prabhu says

    II Aum Namo Bhagavathe Sridharaya II

    Namaha Shanthaya mantra of Bhagavan Sridhara swamiji is the most devine one among manthras for a Saadhaka which helps one to cleanse body mind and soul and Guru to take us to ultimate destination.
    I have seen and experienced the effect of devine mantra of Bhagavan Sridharaswamiji which brings one to get into contact with other Swamiji’s devotees.I had an occasion to get into the contact one Sri Krishnamurthi (81) in Basavanagudi,Bangaloretwo days back , who had darshan of Swamiji in 1956 and got blessed.He narrated to me the devine powers of the Namah Shanthaya mantra for nearly two hours.I was so pleased and touched his feet and my eyes were wet then.He is a great devotee of Swamiji and Shirdi Sai baba.
    Hear a good news for the devottes of Bhagavan Shriidharaswamiji.A Book “Sadguru Prasadita Bhagavan Shridhara Guru Charite” (Kannada)has been recently published by Sri Sachdananda Ashram,Gurupura,kansur,Uttara kannada.
    This book was originally published in 1986 and this is a revised/reprint.The book is written by Sree Sachidananda Swamiji of Sri Sachdananda Ashram,Gurupur,Kansoor.Swamiji is the direct deciple and close associte of Bhagavan Shrisdharaswamiji..Book contained 900 plus pages and written by as per Shridhraraswamji’s wish ,with very good number of photos of swamjiis purvashrama/after sanyasa , in color and B/W and printing quality is very good.It is really a knowledge tressure indeed.
    Said book is published by Smt.Vani Shastry & Sri Rama Shastry who are looking the daily managment of Sri Sachidananda Ashram.
    Gurupur,Kansur Sri Sachidannad Ashram is also said to be a devine place blessed by Bhagavan Sridhara Swamiji.
    Those devotes who are interested to have the above book may kindly contact:

    Smt.Vani Shastry,
    Sri Sachidanand Ashram,
    Gurupur,Post Kansur. PIN 581 340
    (Uttara kannada dt) Mobile.9480718900

    II Sridharaya Namo Namaha II

  2514. Shantha says

    Namasthe Kateel Ramesh Prabhu, thank you for sharing your experiences and for the information regarding the book.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2516. Shantha says

    Hi Chinmayi,
    Practice is the only way to get the desired result. The procedure remains the same.
    The best,
    Shantha

  2518. Nikhila H says

    Thank you, Shantha. We missed visiting Horanadu due to schedule conflict this time, and it is bugging me still. I should make some sort of ‘Harake’ to make it up. I will be eagerly waiting for those articles.

  2519. Prasanth says

    Hello,

    Pls confirm somebody: whether we can do our own activites. We are newly formed brahmins Association. We are looking for a Descent and Beautiful place where we can conduct our meeting and some small cultural programmes.

  2520. Shantha says

    Hi Prashanth,
    Congratulations on forming an association.
    My thoughts on places to conduct meetings and cultural programs are –
    1. No private get together are allowed in Nrityagram.
    2. Public parks would be a good place to have meetings. 3. Party halls are charge money.
    4. Mutts do not allow cultural programs but meetings can be conducted with good sumptuous prasada.
    My two cents,
    Shantha

  2521. radha says

    hi we are devote of amma and we visited temple even before seeing your site and it is nice that your site has amma s photo nice to see her
    thanks to you
    radha

  2522. Shantha says

    Hi Radha,
    The photograph here is that of the utsav murthy.
    Thanks for visiting,
    Shantha

  2523. seshagiri says

    all the posts and the pictures are yummy, very hungry for them and my preparation of them will start soon

  2525. Shantha says

    Hi Seshagiri,
    Glad you will start trying out the recipes here. Thank you for visiting.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2527. Saraswathy says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thanks a ton for this site, its just awesome. Can you please tell me atleast some information on some pre marriage/marriage/post marraige rituals that has to be done in Brahmin style. need this information urgently, please help. Will ever be grateful to you

  2528. Chandramouli says

    Hi Shantha,

    Please let me know special pooja / Rathothsava days in temple.

    Regards
    Chandrmouli

  2529. keyur mehta says

    there is a another temple of LORD SHRI HARIHARLAL at VISNAGAR, DISTRICT: MEHSANA, GUJARAT. The said temple is about 567 year old. This is for your information.

  2531. Shantha says

    Hi Chandramouli,
    Please call up the temple to find out about the poojas 080-27657131.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2533. DR.Ashok Shah says

    Daseera is much awaited celebration after 9 days long fasting n pooja.
    celebrated to worship devi who protects with our ayuddh.
    The Decorated Elephants from palaaces of kings time is a real dreamy festival. come all to enjoy

  2534. Vidya says

    Hi Shantha,

    I made chithranna today with your recipe.
    I must say your measurements are perfect!
    Had the most wonderful taste and enjoyed it with my family.
    This one is a keeper!

  2537. Shantha says

    Anitha, I am glad you liked the information here. Your blog is good too especially the Worli paintings. Do keep visiting.

  2538. Nikhila H says

    Kudos to your creativity!! What can be more suitable than a natural dip keeper that can also be eaten? 🙂
    There is so much info on your website, that I get to spend only a little time on. I guess I’ll be reading as time permits. Just awesome!
    ~Nikhila.

  2540. Nikhila H says

    Hi Shantha,
    If I am not mistaken, “Gooli” is the name of a recent Kannada movie of couple years. “Feel the Love” na doorandindle, Gooli hattira bandre ashte. 🙂 🙂

  2542. Rakesh Sharma says

    Hello Shantha , first of all i wish you a happy friendship day.
    as told earlier , i have planned for the trip with my family.tell me what facility is there in BR hills for lunch etc. or should we carry food from home.

    All your valuable inputs are welcome.

    Awaiting yr. reply eagerly.

    Rakesh

  2543. Rakesh Sharma says

    Dear Shrijay D Urs ,

    I shared about your input & my friend & brother shared my thoughts about the difficulty & the triumph to get electricity atop the hill by you uncle.

    I am planning a trip shortly & would love to meet you in person & share more information.

    How can I contact you.Any numbers ?

    Rakesh

  2544. Shantha says

    Hi Rakesh,
    There are tiny hotels in the village…but it is better to carry food. There is a traveler’s bungalow, you can ask for permission to use their dining hall to have lunch. The caretaker will be happy with a small tip.
    Also drive down to K.Gudi, you can enjoy the forest and the sounds of the forests. There are jeeps near K.gudi lodge and they charge quite a lot to take you deep inside the forest.

    You can contact Shrijay D Urs by email – dsurs53@hotmail.com
    Have a nice trip,
    Shantha

  2545. Shreyas says

    Visiting Sreedhar Swami Asharama at Vardhalli this weekend. I have felt him in every aspect of my life, ever since I visited the Ashram last year. I am blessed to know him and accept him as my Guru.

    :II Adinarayanam Vishnum,
    Brahmanasch Vasisthakam,
    ShreeRamam Marutim Vande,
    Ramadasach Sreedharam,
    Namah Shanthaya Divyaya,
    Sathya Dharma Swaroopine,
    Swanandamrutha Trupthayaa,
    Sreedharaya Namoh Namaha II:

    His Holiness SREE SHREEDHARA SWAMI MAHARAJ !

  2546. Nikhila H says

    Hi Shantha,
    My kids love Benedekaayi Palya. Do you have any tips about how to get rid of the “stickiness’ in Bendekaayi, considering 1 tbsp of oil has 120 calories. I am trying to find ways for low-fat cooking. Hence I usually cook them in the Microwave oven for 5 minutes before transferring to the pan, but I have also noticed that as soon as salt is added, the stickiness increases. Just an observation.

  2548. ramya says

    Hi Shantha,

    1. Please let me know if this is compulsory to do for 5 years since i am working ., I have done only first year and gave bagina end of shravana(tuesday).
    2. Will this bagina has to be given to the girl mother.
    (actually she will be getting every thing for me right?)

    Thanks for all the help,
    Ramya

  2549. Shantha says

    Hi Ramya,
    If it is not possible to do it, then leave it, do not fret over it. I did not get your second question, please elaborate.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2550. Shantha says

    Hi Nikhila,
    Solution to this is either use Olive oil or use 1tbsp Oil and fry for a minute and then squeeze some lemon juice or aamchur powder to remove the stickiness.
    Hope this helps,
    Shantha

  2553. Anand Pandey says

    Hi,
    I hve shami plant at my home. since last three four months i hve observed that the leaves of shami tree appears thick like some thing is there inside the small leaf.
    Please tell me what is this which is observed on shami tree leaves.

    Anand Pandey

  2555. sarojini says

    Hi,
    Alsi or flaxseed are called Agasi or agase in north karnataka kannada language. Alavi is different seed. Its stil small and thinner than Agasi seed. Almost same color. Alavi seeds are boiled and it will become like soup. Boiled seeds go slippery. Then they usually add ghee and sugar to it and heat further a bit so that sugar gets dissolved in that liquid. This is usually given to mothers who are under post natal care so that everything gets healed quickly ( Used in every house of north Karnataka). Even when somebody is injured more this soup can be taken. I too dont know the English or Hindi name. Please update if somebody knows.
    Thanks,
    Sarojini

  2557. priya says

    dear meera
    i want varave kode tai varve kode lyrics in english please
    i like your pooja vidhi and all other imp things.pl email it to me.
    thanks
    priya

  2558. Dr S Pruthvish says

    dear ms Shantha,
    I plan to vist Devara Gudda , Mylara, Deer sanctuary and peacock sanctuary . We – myself, my wife , my daughter (23) . son (18) plan to reach Ranibennur at 630 PM on 13 Aug 2011. Please suggest place to stay on 13th and 14th .
    best regards and thanks,
    Dr Pruthvish

  2559. Shantha says

    Hi Dr.,
    I am sorry, I do not know of any place where you can stay. You will have to go there and check out some of the small lodges available there.
    Have a nice holiday,
    Shantha

  2566. Rakesh Sharma says

    Good morning Shantha ,

    I heard that there is a time limit of only 1 hour for visitors BRT as a measure of precaution due to resons of safety .

    Is it so ? It will really be a waste to travel so far and return immediately.We wish to spend atleast 4 to 5 hours to enjoy the natural sorroundings.

    Please let me know if it is so .

    If yes ,can U suggest something nearby ? Matter urgent.

    Awaiting your valuable inputs.

    Rakesh

  2567. vinod says

    hi Shantha ,,
    after watchin the series of tipu sultan i was completely blown away ,, and now i would like to buy some booklet which has some authentic and detailed stuff on tipu and mysore and srirangapatna and all the events tat took place ,,,can u recommend somethin
    vinodkusti@rediffmail.com

  2568. siddhesh says

    hiii Shantha,
    i have a question, cant we give ragi malt powder to baby without cook / boil?

  2570. Shantha says

    Hi Vinod,
    You can visit Geetha book house in Mysore or Sapna and Ganagaram’s at Bangalore to buy books on the subjects mentioned.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2571. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    jai jai swami samartha

    Shantha ji my aunt miss sarojini apte is doing seva at Chincholi since 2 months at guruji ashram she will be there for two more months (chaturmasa)
    i spoke to her yesterday .

    i too want to see chincholi once

    regards
    Hanumanth Deshpande

  2572. Lalitha says

    Hi Shantha,

    Wanted to check with you if you have tried eggless molten lava cake? If so, could you please post the recipe.

    Thanks,
    Lalitha

  2573. Nikhila H says

    Happy Independence Day! So awed to note that you have preserved that flag so well. Sarakara tamma aasti anta kitukonDu(seize maaDi) bittaru, jokey.
    ~Nikhila.

  2575. sampath says

    tx for the above querries and anw thereto all my reqmt has been met. In fact breaking the fruit and planting th e dry seeds worked fast and easy ,it is however difficult to get hold of a sappling not avlbe so easily. Tx a lot

  2578. Deepak says

    Good one!!

    I dont think so most of them when performing this festivals, might aware of all these. I guess people should understand the meaning behind every festival, irrespective of caste, religion and regions. I feel there is a in-depth meaning and knowledge and way to lead a life is indicating us from our ancestors through these festivals.

    Inspite of questioning whether does that ever occurred or not… existed or not… better we should understand the reason and proper meaning and lead a happy life.

    Thank You

  2582. Harshith says

    Hi,
    Can any1 help me out in trying to know how to get there.
    Tried all possible numbers but either its switched off or some problem.
    Hw do u do prior booking to get in there.
    We just wannna go in the mor and get back by evening

  2584. Vishal Sathyan says

    This day is the death anniversary of my grandfather, who died a year ago aged 87.

  2585. Sanju says

    lol.. love it.. will try it..
    Was trying to find Atthi gojju!!(bendi) but found Lachchi Gojju!!

  2587. Shantha says

    Nikhila – Belated Independence day wishes to you. I am very possessive about this flag and will not part with it for nobody or any amount of money.

    Ajinkya – Thank you for visiting.

  2592. Shantha says

    Hi Lalitha,
    I have never tried the cake your mentioned. Sounds interesting and yummy!
    Shantha

  2593. Shantha says

    Hi Hanumanth,
    Thank you for the information. I wish I could visit Chincholi too.
    Jai Gurudev!
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2594. Shantha says

    Yes Siddhesh you can do it as the powder is roasted before storing. But to avoid upsetting the tummy of the baby, the ragi malt is usually cooked and then fed.
    Hope I have answered your query satisfactorily.
    Shantha

  2595. Shantha says

    Hi Rakesh,
    Sorry for this late reply. As far as I know, there is not restrictions as such in B.R.Hills. There is a new staying option called Gurukana in B.R.Hills now.
    Shantha

  2603. Sandhya from Mysore says

    My sister took me to Maa Jwalamukhi temple last sunday.It is really calm place.To check,i simply surfed net., Thanks, Shantha,for updating information.

  2604. Nikhila H says

    Hi Shantha,
    Looks like you answered my question in your next post :)…Thanks. Who knew Kolluru Mookambike had a sister? This is good information.
    Do write about Banashankari Devi, Badami in North Karnataka when you visit that place. I have never been there but she is our Kuladevathe.
    Regards,
    ~Nikhila.

  2608. Shantha says

    Thank you for the invite Arun. I will surely participate when time permits.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2611. Sunil Kurtakoti says

    Hi Shantha,
    Its good to know that some one from Kurtakoti is keen in making it famous. I am also from Kurtakoti. I belong to the ‘kallina mani’ a house apposite to Mailara temple. Keep up the good job.
    Sunil Kurtakoti

  2613. Shantha says

    Hi Sunil,
    Great to know that you are from Kurtkoti. Thanks for your positive feedback.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2618. vrinda says

    is there any other easy method to prepare “hoorana”,as mixie blades gets blunt soon if we grind it in mixie?

  2619. Shantha says

    Hi Vrinda,
    I have been grinding in Mixie for a long time, nothing happened to the blades. You can try the original stone grinder or the motorized stone grinder.
    Hope you can make holige without any hazzles.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2622. Nikhila H says

    Hi Shantha,
    Wow! Is that Mysooru Badanekaayi? Looks so fresh and great.
    Now so far away from home, I grow pumpkins(one of the easiest to grow), Tomatoes, Beans, Spinach, Methi and Cucumbers each year. Cucumbers are a little tricky. I love flowers and still miss the garden at my mother’s home I helped grow. This topic makes me so nostalgic.

  2623. Shaun Rongo says

    Someone I work with visits your site frequently and recommended it to me to read also. The writing style is great and the content is relevant. Thanks for the insight you provide the readers!

  2627. Latha says

    Hi Shantha, I tried your banana halwa recipe today. It was delicious. I cooked for little longer to cut it into pieces. It came out very well. Thanks so much.

  2628. Nikhila H says

    Ohh…This is so beautiful! Next time, I want to visit Mysore during Dasara. I am blown away by Mahishasura 🙂 and his decorative kacche panche!! Reminds me of last year’s Flower show at LalBagh where they had created ‘India Gate’ adorned with just red roses.
    I also enjoyed reading Dinakar’s links and childhood memories. Thanks for posting the links.

    ~Nikhila.

  2630. Sheetal says

    I am sure living in such a place would be haven on earth. And yes even the Hanuman temple is very famous there as well.

    I am pretty sure the temple would be more then 1000+ years old. Need not say but there is a story behind each and every of such historic places in India.

  2631. Sheetal says

    Well the We have a backyard and grown so many things like Fenugreek, Coriander, Curry leaves, Tulsi, Surarcane, Lemon Treee, Pomogranate tree,… Also we have quite a few flowers grown.

  2632. Sheetal says

    Well Independence Day is always special to each and everyone of us in a very special way. Apart from a holiday we also get to hear lots of patriotic songs, then there are social events in building, and schools. That day really unites everyone again.

  2634. Shantha says

    Nikhila – I hope you can visit Mysore soon. Good to know that you enjoyed Dinakar’s posts.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2637. Nikhila H says

    Dear Shantha,
    Thank you and wish you the same to you and your family. Nice sketch!
    ~Nikhila.

  2639. kerala tours says

    I am first here visiting your site .Your recipe is good.I tried it ..banana halwa is tasty…Thanks for sharing tips

  2640. Harsha.G.B. says

    I am very thankful to the people of Harihara for giving an information regarding the Harihareshwara temple, which is one of the oldest temple & a famous historical place in Davangere as well as in Karnataka.

  2641. Anand Srini says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thanks for the Grape jelly receipe – a simple process with pictures – makes it easy to follow. We picked up a basket of grapes pretty much same place where you did , on the way back from Ghatti Subramanya 🙂

  2644. Nagashree says

    Hi Shantha,

    Did u spread rangoli powder evenly on the floor and made this drawing by ur hand/fingers is it?

    Regards,
    Nagashree

  2646. Nagashree says

    Shantha,

    Tried this out yesterday on accnt of Ganesha chaturdashi and came out very well.. 🙂 added 2 tspns of maida too to the dough.

    Thanks,
    Nagashree

  2648. Rajith says

    Hi Shantha,
    Could you provide driving directions after the new airport? Does it come on the highway.

    You could e-mail me the details.

    Appreciate it.

    Rajith.

  2649. Nikhila H says

    And I am curious as to how the priest came up with the three–dimensional sketch? And what was used to show gray color? I have many more questions, sorry. 🙂 The computer screen does not do justice to it..it is just that I have a hard time visualizing it..it is great.
    ~Nikhila.

  2650. Nikhila H says

    I can relate to #1, my son is a Track athlete and his socks are another story. Thanks for the tips.

  2651. Nagashree prasad says

    Nikhila,

    I think i can answer ur question.. 🙂

    If i am not wrong here, Grey color is the color of the floor *-) and he has just poured rangoli powder and spread evenly and using his fingers/hand/some object has carved the shape of ganapathi n trunk over evenly spread rangoli powder. 🙂 Isn’t it Shantha 🙂

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  2652. sreejith sreedharan says

    Hi all

    I am sreejith sreedharan from kerala, we have nice climate here to grow orchid plants and i have a small scale plantations here. I grow orchids for cutflower, but its very hard to find cut flower buyers here. Do anybody know any buyers there at banglore, if so please give me the details. My mail id: sreejith.mator@gmail.com
    mob: 09995434897

  2653. Shantha says

    No Nagashree you are wrong. The floor color is cream. Charcoal powder is mixed with Rangoli and is spread using a sieve.

    Nikhila there is no 3D effect, it is a simple Rangoli.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2654. Shantha says

    HI Rajith,
    The route is – Bangalore-Airport road(BIAL)-Yeshwanthpur-Doddaballapura-Ghati Subramanya.
    Have a nice trip.
    Shantha

  2659. lavanya says

    I remember eating dis dish only once in my childhood.. But i still remember its taste.Thanks a lot 4 d receipe.. I’m goin 2 try dis.
    Hamburg
    Germany

  2660. Ajay Kale says

    Does any one know about the mechanization for Jamun juice making. Or a book or thesis or any other literature mentioning it.

  2661. Jayadeepa says

    Dear Shantha,
    Very informative & useful site.
    Im planning to visit this temple, I need information regarding the train availability to this temple.

    Its mentioned everywhere: Nearest railway station is Makali Durga on Bangalore – Guntakal line.

    My query is whether is there any stoppages in this station or we need to get down in Doddaballapur station. How much is the distance from railway station to this temple?

    Since im allergic to bus travel / do not own my own transportation as of now. Could you please help me???

    With regards,
    Jayadeepa.R.M

  2664. hari says

    namaskar,

    Where did you buy those red threads.. Are they available in USA. (If so, which store). thanks.

  2665. siddhesh says

    thank you Shantha
    horlicks, milo ar also malted barly drinks. your recepie is excellent , we have to try on some children wether it is upsetting tummy or not.

  2666. Shantha says

    Namaskara Hari,
    As I live in Bangalore, the thread is available in the market. I don’t know where you might get these in US.
    Happy festival,
    Shantha

  2668. hari says

    Thank you Shantha ji. I was excited when saw such a beautiful silk thread, which is perfect for anantha thoram. Like everytime, I managed with white thread dipped in vermillion water for Anantha vratam. Next time during my India visit, I’ll remember to buy few.

    GOD Bless you.

  2669. Vijayamohan says

    Hi need assistance on knowledge of Bilva tree. If the branches of a Bilva tree are cut of, can it grow on it’s own again or need some form of attention to it. Pls advice. Thank you.

  2670. Nagashree says

    Shantha,

    By any chance are u aware of book called “Devi charitre” meant for Goddess Gowri/Lalitha.

    If so, please let me know as to where can we get it..

    Thanks.

  2674. Nikhila Subramanya says

    Very NICE demo!! I wish i could like it over the Facebook page, it is not working anymore.

  2678. Nagashree says

    Thanx Nikhila, Shantha.

    @Nikhila:: If, by chance, while browsing if u encounter the same in kannada anywhere, pls let us know..

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  2680. Banu H says

    Hi Shantha, WOW Loved this post. This was so nostalgic for me and took me back to my childhood days. Our ancestral home in Nadahalli had the same kind of staircases. I remember all the fun we had in the attic playing these games. WOW SO much fun!! Thanks for posting this.

  2681. Shantha says

    Jai Raghuveera Samartha, Hara Hara Mahadev….this brings back my childhood memories. Everyone would chorus this just before taking food in my maternal grandfather’s house.

  2683. NARENDRA BAFNA says

    i want the telephone number of jain dharmsala in osian so that i can make booking of the rooms.

  2684. Shantha says

    Hi Narendra,
    I am sorry, I do not have the numbers. Now I wish I had taken the numbers 🙁
    Have a nice trip.
    Shantha

  2685. Nikhila H says

    WOW!
    Me too, love this post. I remember my Grandma’s house in Hassan that had an ‘Atta’ like this, and to this day I am still so comfortable staying in that home or go up the attic whenever I’m there.
    Makes me want to say ” Nammane…illi nenapugaLive tumbaane” 🙂 🙂
    This generation is missing out on such ‘Avibhaktha Kutumbaas’. So thankful to you for posting this, Shantha, you have such creativity and bring the best in little sweet things in life like these.
    ~Nikhila.

  2687. anshul says

    pigeons are superb1 has made his house on a pillow now all feathers scatter i have not told mom yet wat 2 do

  2690. Shantha says

    Hi Anshul,
    Do not let the pigeon build its nest inside the house. Once it builds a nest it will lays eggs and mess up the house. It will stink a lot.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2691. Shailendra says

    We are longing to visit varadahalli sri sridhara swamiji by Oct 1st week, i pray him to bless us with his good darshan.

    Thanks for maintaining this informative blog, god & guru bless one and all.

    || ಸಕಲ ಜೀವಿನಃ ಸುಖಿನೋ ಭವಂತು ||

    ~ ಶೈಲೇಂದ್ರ ವಿನಾಯಕ ~

  2693. Shantha says

    Hi Shailendra,
    Thank you for visiting. I hope you have a good experience at Varadahalli.
    I visited Sridhara Paduka Mandir at Bangalore on Sunday and spent half day there. I came back recharged completely.
    Jai Gurudev,
    Shantha

  2697. shylaja says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thx for this wonderfull cake receipe it came out well but 1/4th part was stuck to the bottom of cake dish,i am not sure why?

    Rgds,
    shylaja.

  2699. Prasanna Durga says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thank you so much for hosting such an informative website. Really awesome collections that is relevent to Our Indian Life style is included. I took lot of information from this..Tried lot recipies. Great Collection of information.

  2703. Shantha says

    Hi Shylaja,
    You are welcome. Next time ensure that you grease the cake dish properly.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2705. Pradeep says

    ||Avadhoot Chintana Shree Gurudeva Datta||
    ||Sreedhara swamine namaha||
    Hello to all,
    Hope every one is doing fine.. I visit this site atleast 2-3 times a week. I find so much happiness and peace in reading comments/experiences. Hope more and more people visit this site and place their experiences and comments. May lord Datta and Shreedahara swami maharaj bless every one with good health and happiness. Sarvejana sukhino bhavantu.

    Regards,
    Pradeep

  2708. Shantha says

    Thank you Pradeep for leaving this note. Readers, please do write in your experiences to carry forward a divine dialog.
    Pradeep I will be posting the arathi bhajan sung in Sridhara Ashrama. Do let me know if it is helpful.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2709. shylaja says

    Hi Shantha,
    Thx for the tip,and thx for this wonderfull website with loads of traditional receipes, and traditional customs
    it helps in upkeeping with the tradition and brahmanatva,delighted with ur gardening n ikebana skills too good.
    rgds,
    Shylaja

  2710. Shantha says

    Thank you Shylaja for your encouraging words. I will try to post interesting posts in future too.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2712. Shantha says

    I know food is served in the temple, but I am not sure about staying overnight. There are other hotels and resorts nearby.

  2715. neeraja kulkarni says

    please paste sravana shukravara katha and sampath shukaravara and shanivara hadu in telugu script , and some more lakshmi and gowri arthi songs. Why I am asking you means my mother-in-law unexceptedly expired recently till now she only doing every thing what ever required for pooja but now we are finding the book of this pooja so kindly do favour for me. Once again thanks to you. Thankyou for reading my wish I think you fullfill my request.

  2716. Aiesha says

    Hi, I was looking for gulmohar trees on the net and found your blog which is really great. The recipes are so mouth watering too. Keep up the good work!

  2718. Shantha says

    Hi Neeraja,
    I am sorry to hear about your mother-in-law.

    I am sorry but I cannot fulfill your wish as I am not aware of Telugu script.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  2719. suchethan bhat says

    JAI JAI RAGHUVEERA SAMARTHA everybody,,
    this is suchethan bhat. i am a old student of SHRI SHRIDHARA SAANGAVEDA VIDYALAYA, VARADAPURA. I had completed studies of veda in ashrama for four years and with his holiness swamiji`s blessings i got higher studies in vedas in TN and living there only right now. i have come to see this link recently and feeling so happy to read devotees experiences etc.. may all be well with swamijis blessings..
    SHUBHARATHRI

  2724. Shantha says

    Namasthe Suchethan Bhat,
    It is wonderful to know about you. How wonderful it must have been to study the Vedas in the ashrama. Please do share your experiences here. The devotees are eager to hear from people who lived in the ashram and knew the swamiji.

    Thank you for leaving this note and I wish you the best.
    Warm Regards,
    Shantha

  2726. Nikhila H says

    I am spent quite a bit of time going through your articles, trying out new recipes and awed by Travel destinations. I realized that I cannot comment on each of them separately. So here I go 🙂
    Like the rest of us, i too wanted to express my gratitude and appreciation for running this website. It does feel good that it is primarily Karnataka-themed, and coming from a fellow Kannadiga. There just aren’t many Kannada sites on the Internet today. Props to you for the hard work and commitment to keep this going. It is very inspirational.
    Shubha Navarathri!
    ~Nikhila.

  2728. Shantha says

    Thank you Nikhila for being a regular reader. I really appreciate your feedback. But, I have a long way to go. I will try my best to post interesting articles.
    Happy Navarathri to you too!
    Shantha

  2729. Girish says

    Hi Shantha,
    i am going to visit Varadahalli on next 5th October, please let me know the timings for darshan.
    regards
    Girish

  2730. Shantha says

    Hi Girish,
    The temple is open very early in the morning around 6:00 a.m and closes after 12:30 pm and again opens at 5:00 pm and closes after 9:00 pm.

    Please call the ashram to know the exact details – Phone: 91-08183-236166, 236011

    If possible I will ring them up and find out the timings and let you know.

    Have a nice trip,
    Shantha

  2732. Nidhi says

    Thanks for the useful info.
    I just wanted to know is it good to have shami tree in home. if yes then in which direction i should put it. i have planted it in a Pot.

    Thanks in Advance.
    Nidhi

  2733. Shantha says

    Hi NIdhi,
    I have observed that the Shami tree in temples being planted in all directions. I am not sure about the direction at home. Please consult a vastu specialist.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2735. lalitha says

    Shantha,

    I tried this recipe and for some reason yeriappa became hard and brittle.
    do we need to include urad dal in this recipe?

    Thanks!

  2737. nagashree says

    Love sajjige pic along with cute krishna idol..
    Very nice nirupma! 🙂

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  2738. Shantha says

    Hi Lalitha,
    I do not add Urad dal to the recipe. If you do add it, let me know how it turns out.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2741. Prathibha says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thanks for posting this. I tried this out and the paratha was very tasty. However, i found it difficult to roll the paratha after putting the mixture. The dough was breaking and some mixture came out. Do you have any tip for me to make it better?

  2742. Nikhila H says

    Hi Lalitha,
    Sometimes deep frying for too long makes Yerippa hard and brittle. Cooling can also make it soft. In any case, this is a tasty recipe and thanks Shantha for posting it!
    Happy Navaratri!
    Nikhila.

  2750. Rashmi says

    Thanks for sharing such a wonderful art Shantha! Its very useful information for people who like to keep the Gombe which I am planning to do from next year as my lilttle son would be old enough to understand that he is shud not pull his toys or arrangement :-p…(hopefully he shud understand)

  2751. narottam singh says

    dear sir me shami tree ko apne ghar me lagana chahta hun plz mujhe ye tree kese mil shakta hai.?
    or mujhe kahan se lena padega plz meri madat kare…………….?

  2756. kusuma says

    we are planning to visit h r hills, I want to know about the stay and type of food available in H R Hills, we are six adult and 4 childrens how much we have to spend on the travel we are from bangalore and planning to go by our own vehicle.

  2757. Nandini says

    Hello Shantha,
    Thanks for the information you provided, iam deeply in sorrow from 1 week ,looks like some one has did some black magic on me, my love is going far from me with no reason,one of my friend called me now and told me about this temple that if i visit here my problems will be solved, iam planning to visit here soon.Please pray for me,, and help me to over come this trouble.

    Thank you,
    Nandini

  2759. Shantha says

    Hi Nandini,
    I do not believe in black magic and I believe that whatever is happening is happening for the good.

    Please have faith in god and pray for peace. I will surely include you in my prayers.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  2760. priya narayanan says

    we visited kere tonnur recently. while the lake and the place are extremely beautiful, it is sad to see that people have littered the place with empty chips packets, food plates and other rubbish. this is like an eyesore in such a beautiful place.
    i understand that the tamil film padayapa has been shot extensively in this area.

  2762. Ranjitha says

    Hello All,

    I have lost my peace of mind by crying whole day, all in my family are in trouble, one or other health problems, even i have breathing problem, skin disease.. I was in love with a guy for almost 5 years now, his parents were also with ok us though it was intercaste, but now from past 2 months he is acting weird and trying to avoid me, he even went to see other girl, after this his mom called me and shouted to go away from him,iam very depressed with this crying day and night, i saw about this goddess in Tv9, and my colleague told me about this god yesterday,I will go to temple shortly, I need my love back and want to lead happy life..

    Let god give him and his parents good mind to accept me..

  2763. Dhanuja says

    hi Shantha
    hope you are doing fine
    i am also not happy in life so i planning toviit this temple and get blessings from maa jwalamukhi
    kindly let us all pray for happiness to all people

  2766. Nagashree says

    My deep condolences Shantha to ur family
    and btw, nice pic collection. It is always awesome to move around the coffee shops due to the exotic aroma which gives positive moods to our minds.:-)

  2769. Shantha says

    Yes Sanju, you can add Capsicum. If you want to retain the flavor and aroma of Menthya, then do not add Capsicum. Some vegetables like Capsicum, Onion and Garlic have powerful aroma and tend to overtake all other aroma.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2773. Golden Triangle Packages says

    Lovely pictures!!! It reminds me of our rich heritage Indian culture. Really exceptional.

  2774. Jeevitha says

    Hi Shantha i am from mysore , i like cooking and if your intrested in cooking log on http://www.indianfoodforever.com/ its huge book for cooking people…. i like UPPESARU KHARA TOOOOO>>>>> My mothers mother she used to prepare..she is not here.. 🙁 but i dint learn anything from her now i am missing everything … please people who ll visit this site i am requesting you to learn good things from grand parents they are experianced people…

  2775. Jeevitha says

    Hi Shantha ,,,, I can see my life style in your photos..very beautiful… i am 25 but i can remember my 7 or 8 age in mysore it was really awsome..i enjoyed lot .. i still remember i used to go to dasara with my grand ma by walking till Duf & Dumb school Bambu bazar it was horrible but still it was memorable.. please keep in touch my E mail ID is jeevithabai@rocketmail.com

  2781. Shantha says

    Hi Krishna,
    When you visit the ashram, please check at the office, they will give you a list of different sevas that you can be a part of.
    Hope you have a pleasant experience.
    Jai Gurudev,
    Shantha

  2785. Vijay Bendre says

    Hi Shantha Madam,

    I am searching for online aarti of Sri Sridhar Swamiji [Jayadeva Jayadeva Jaya Sri Guruvarege…].
    Where can we find this… Can you help me in this regard?

    Regards,
    Vijay
    Hubli

  2794. Wilson says

    Hi Shantha,

    I’am from Mysore, Chunchunkatte is a beautiful place, the first time I went with my friend Nigel was by Bicycle in 1998 all the way from Mysore, I have been there many times by motorcycle after that, I hope to take my wife there sometime soon..do u know where is “JapadaKatte” as spoken about in the above comments? As far as i’ve heard the town of Yedatore was summerged in the KRS backwaters and the residents shifted to a newly constructed town, K.R.Nagar..the story is on the pillar in the middle of the main circle in K.R.Nagar…please shed more light on this…

  2795. Shantha says

    Hi Wilson,
    I am really intrigued by this “Japada Katte”. The next time I visit K.R.Nagar area, I will definitely research on this place.

    K.R.Nagar is also known as Japada Katte.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2796. Nagashree prasad says

    Good article Shantha. But btw, Does it come as part of brahmin marriage shastras is it?

  2798. n.srerama says

    hi,
    veru useful information about mekedatu.
    i have to take my elders who are aged 83 yrs.
    very nice photos
    keep it up
    thanks
    yours
    srerama

  2799. Shantha says

    Hi Srerama,
    I would say that Mekedatu is not an ideal place for the aged. Please be extra careful.
    Hope all goes well,
    Shantha

  2803. Nikhila H says

    NICE Rangoli patterns.

    Dear Shantha,
    Deepavaliya ShubhashayagaLu to you and your family.

    ~Nikhila.

  2804. Nagashree says

    Hi Shantha,

    Nice patterns. Saw in malleshwaram yesterday.. 🙂

    Wish u a very happy DEEPAVALI. 🙂

    Yen special adige ivattu nimmaneli 🙂

    Regards,
    Nagashree

  2806. Shantha says

    Thank you Nikhila and Nagashree.

    Adige was Shavige Payasa, Vangibhath using Eerangere Badanekayi as I was in Mysore, Thovve, Palya and Carrot Kosambari. A good excuse to indulge in good food.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  2808. Rahul says

    Hi Shantha…Thanks for putting up an informative article on Wayanad….its really an enchanting state of God’d Own Country…

  2809. vidya says

    thanks very much.the information about godess jwalamukhi tripura sundari temple was a great help.

  2810. chandramouli joshi says

    Good collection of phots and infomation i regularly visit tht lake..
    i have some phots to post

  2811. Darshan says

    Hi,

    I had visited this temple last year (when my wife was pregnant) and we are blessed now with a cute baby boy (Balakrishna :)). We had prayed GOD during our visit last year to have ‘Thulabaara’ of our kid. We would like to visit temple next week (on 6th Nov) to fulfil it. I’d like to know any contact details of any person to know the pre-requisites for Thulabaara in Aprameya Ambegalu Krishna temple. I read through your article and the contact details –
    Sri. E. Venugopal
    President
    Phone: 080-7200015
    Mob: 9448077348

    Would Mr. Venugopal help me out with the details for Thulabaara in the temple?

  2812. channappa k m says

    hi
    recently i visited BR HILLS with my friends. place is superb but facilities for visitors are poor, no proper guidance from forest department about the rules to be followed in BR HILLS no proper place to have food carried by people like us, simply some forest officer blame visitors and some guards use bad language also at K GUDI instead of giving advice some travelers return back because of that worst response. i request concern officers to solve this problems because people are coming to see the wonder of nature and to forget their worries and problems.

  2816. Shantha says

    Hi Channappa,
    I am sorry to hear about your bad experience in B.R.Hills. I hope things change for better as you have suggested and let people enjoy the wilderness.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2817. Shantha says

    Hi Darshan,
    Congratulations on becoming the proud parent of Balakrishna. Wish him the best in life.

    Please do call Sri Venugopal, he will definitely guide you.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2820. Shantha says

    Hi Chandramouli,
    Thank you for leaving this note. You can upload the photos onto flickr and leave the link here as a comment.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2821. suman arora says

    thanks for information about shami. we can get information about peepal, neem, and other holy tree of hindus but it is not easy to get knowledge about shammi, thank you so much , I must plant this three in my home.
    suman arora

  2823. bharati says

    while browsin abt crossandra ifind pictures of Orange Mermalade n blue colored crossandra . Is it available in Bangalore?

  2824. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    jai jai raghuveera samartha

    hope everyone is doing fine
    its going to be one year our visit to varadpura swamiji ashram . just eager to visit india & if possibl eto have one more darshana by swamijis mercy
    Shantha ji hope you are doing fine ?

    regrads
    Hanumanth deshpande

  2825. abcd says

    Shantha,

    do u hv information on saade saathi like what are all the good and bad effects…

    Thanks,
    abcd

  2827. Shantha says

    Hey Hanumanth,
    Great to hear from you. I am doing good thank you. I hope you can make a trip to India as soon as possible and visit Varadahalli.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2828. Shantha says

    Bharati please check in Lalbagh nursery, the plants are available for sale. The Green crossandra grows wild in Mysore and I saw many of them in the Agumbe ghats a fortnight ago.

  2831. Nagareddy Patil says

    Hi ! Shantha jee,

    When I googled Info about Ghati Subramanya Temple a couple of days back, I found your blog, Thanks for very Informative explaination, Yestarday we visited n witnessed maha abisheka and found the place very holiest n visit was meomorable and n Had lunch at Dasoha.

    Thanks angain for your awesome work,
    Regards,
    Nagareddy

  2836. Shantha says

    Hi Nagareddy,
    I am very happy that you found the information informative and helped you plan your trip.
    Thanks for visiting and the feedback.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2837. Shantha says

    Hi Shiva kumar,
    Thanks for the link. It will be helpful for readers and devotees.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2838. Nikhila H says

    This is new to me, almost like the ‘Kolakatte/Kayi Kadubu’ recipe. I didn’t know Ragi Rotti could be made in a different way. My question – Is it possible to roll them immediately after steaming? (tumba extra hittu beka hege?)
    Thanks for sharing. Healthy and must taste great.
    ~Nikhila.

  2839. Shantha says

    Yes Nikhila, you can roll them immediately and you will need extra flour. The extra flour depends on how much water you have used to semi cook the ragi flour. Hope this helps.
    Thanks for your feedback,
    Shantha

  2841. Murali says

    Hi,
    Iam growing few orchids in chennai. it refuses to bloom, I use charcoal and few bricks as media. I dont water to much and have pots with holes. Water only after 10 days or 15 days.

    What is the fertilizer i need to use. i have orchid boon , but have not used it yet. Any suggestions pls.

    Also one of my orchid has got only a stem without any roots as i have cut the rotten root. Is there any way i can make this to grow with coconuk chips or any other media so that it can develop root. Now i have left it in a pot with charcoal. Pls help with the advice.

  2842. Shantha says

    Hi Murali,
    Summer in Chennai might be a bit too much for the orchids. Please mist early in the morning and late in the evening everyday without fail. Dilute the fertilizer and mist on leaves and roots once a week.

    Leave the stem as is for now and continue to water and mist. If the stem does not rot, then there is a chance of it forming new roots.

    Hope this helps,
    Shantha

  2845. Pooja says

    Hi Shantha,

    By seeing your interest in various topics and depth of knowledge, would like to get information from you regarding a personal thing.

    I have been married for 2.5 yrs n wanting for a baby. Could u pls suggest me a good gyn/hospital for getting treated in bangalore. There are many, but according to ur opinion which is the best.

    Would be grateful if u reply.

    Thnx,
    Pooja

  2846. Nagashree says

    Useful information Shantha,

    Could u pls post information on growing of flowers in Pots like hibiscus[different varieties n colors], mallige, malle, jaaji, kanagale[red n white], rose, etc

    and can we grow aloevera and doddapattre in pots?

    Thanks,
    Nagashree.

  2847. Shantha says

    Dear Pooja,
    This question was a googly, it bowled me out. I am sorry dear, but I cannot advise you regarding this. I can only wish and pray that you have a baby soon.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  2849. champa gopalakrishna says

    Made it exactly the way u have written. Turned out VERY WELL. Thanks. Not a drop left over. GOD BLESS U.

  2850. Nikhila H says

    Hi Shantha,
    Thanks for posting about this special place and the legends associated with it. I had not heard about the Nandini story. The deity herself is a delight to watch!!
    The meal, tasty yet simple is so good.

    ~Nikhila.

  2853. sudha says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thankyou for posting such a wonderful tasty cake!! I tried it and came very nice., everyone liked it so much…please post some more recipes..
    thankyou
    sudha

  2854. Nagashree says

    Hi Shantha,

    I have a question for you.

    I have planted a cut-branch of hibiscus[pink n red] in a medium-sized pot. It’s been almost 15-20 days. But still I am not able to get a hint of it blooming/growing. It is just looking like a stick being planted. How can I make sure it is growing and generally how long will hibiscus take to grow. Any tip on this. Few months back, plants were growing so faster in front yards, but unfortunately they were cut down. Hence planting in pots 🙁

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  2855. Aparna Athawale says

    I meant to write for some time. but I went there in the Diwali week. It was the Narakachaturdashi day.

    the feeling was that of peace and bliss. The bus took us on time for the noon Aarati which was followed by Prasadam which was heavenly.

    why does the food not taste the same at home or anywhere else? The holiness adds to the flavour, I guess.

    We have been meaning to go there for long but somehow my father, who in reality was a true Dattabhakta, was never ready to go there. He passed on this June. So I went to visit Kolhapur and Sirsi as his last wish. My mother and I decided to go to Varadahalli. I think my father must have found peace through our peace.

  2857. Shantha says

    Nagashree – In my experience, the stem starts to shoot in 5 – 8 days. Hibiscus can be grown in pots. Winter is not the right season for cuttings.

  2858. Shantha says

    Hi Sudha,
    I am so happy that the cake turned out well. Thanks for the feedback.

    I have posted 756 recipes, please check and there is more to come.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2859. abcd says

    Do we use mysore puri [ puri with cracks in between] or our bengaluru puri[ puri with soft texture] for this purpose?

    Pls let me know…

    -abcd

  2861. Nikhila H says

    Interesting!!
    Amazing that it has sprouted during winter. What do you intend to do with it? Plant in a pot..will it not outgrow over a period of time?
    ~Nikhila.

  2862. nagashree says

    Hi Shantha,

    Everytime I make sabbakki payasa, more or less I follow same procedure as you have written. But, only difference is I soak sabbakki for more than 4 or 5 hours so that it is easy to cook, but no idea why the consistency is not coming properly. Sabbakki settles down and it remains watery level above. But taste will b good. So while serving i remove watery level .Can u pls let me know if I have to fry sabbakki and then soak or any other tip that makes consistency proper.

    Thanx in advance,

  2865. Nagashree says

    Volle photo Shantha!..

    yentha viparyasa!! 😀 here this seed germinated without any aid/medium, just by itself that too in a small fringe of sand over concrete …

    I am trying like anything to make hibiscus plant cutting grow, but without any luck 😀

  2866. Shantha says

    Thanks much to all of you for leaving notes. The seed had fallen from the huge Honge tree growing in front of our house in Mysore and it sprouted by itself. Unfortunately it was uprooted due to rains in Mysore, I replanted this in front of the house hoping that it survives!

  2867. Shantha says

    Hi Nagashree,
    There is no need to fry Sabbakki. You can try by reducing the water used to soak the Sabbakki.
    Good luck next time,
    Shantha

  2868. Kumar says

    Hi Shantha,

    I like your website and your interests. I really like the Manchibele. I am looking at starting my own farming activity. Do think I will be able to buy 1 to 2 acre land in manchibele in the wilderness with minimal cost (say about 1 lakh/acre). I hope you have better links to help me out.

    By the way, I also enjoy writing and something away from mundane routine etc…etc.

    I appreciate if you have any leads regarding my wish of own a piece of land and and live in manchibele, may I request to post me at kumar_cheers@hotmail.com

    Thank for your attention and appreciate your exploration.

    Have a good day!

    Kumar

  2869. Shantha says

    Hi Kumar,
    Thank you for visiting and leaving your feedback. I am sorry I cannot help you regarding buying land in Manchibele.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2870. Harsha says

    Hi, can you tell me where we will get the plant in Bangalore? I have heard that Horticulture dept is going to get all the insectivorous plants for Lalbagh…
    I’m interested to have one in my garden

  2872. Saumya Pradeep says

    The pics were quite marvellous!!!!!Actually taking photos of birds are quite impossible but you managed to do it very skilfully.

  2874. Dr Salih says

    I can supply huge quantities of kasthuri manjal to anywhere in india.We are from kerala.09645444747

  2875. vanita says

    Hi,

    In the above recipe (Drinks) Rose Syrup, you have mentioned 1 cup Paneer, where as this is a Drink recipe. Pls correct it.

  2878. Nagashree says

    Unknowingly a white big, palm size flower has grown in 1 of my pots Shantha.. yele mare kaayi thara that bud was completely closed by 1 of the leaves.
    Thought that it was ‘brahma kamala’ ,but after searching found that it is ‘orchid cactus’. It blooms open during night n closes in morning.

    Very Excited to write this to u 🙂 Innu yenadru information nimma hatiira irbahudu ansatte idra bagge 🙂

  2880. Meena says

    3rd tip is fine.. but what to do for dosa sticking in 1 particular non-stick tava[which was properly working before and i tried rubbing onion also], even though the consistency is proper and it comes out well in another non-stick tawa…
    —Meena

  2883. Shantha says

    Hi Meena,

    I think it is time not to use this non-stick tava. Try rubbing Onion over this too…

    Regards,
    Shantha

  2884. sushma says

    Nice write up, however request you to add details like better options to stay, weather, facilities like food etc.. it will really be helpful for people like me:-)

  2885. abcd says

    I took besan in 1 small coffee cup size and tried this, but didnt turn out well..

    [1] can u give the measurements in grams instead of cups and [2] also the time to fry besan to remove raw smell.. [3]1 more thing… In this picture, how is the color yellow, when roasted it will b orange or brownish right?

    -abcd

  2886. nagashree says

    Thanks for the link.. 🙂 nim site ge yeshtu used-to andre nange yene doubts[Related to recipes, travel, gardening plants at home] bandru ille kelona ansatte… 😀 hahha ….

  2887. Dr.harsh says

    hi,
    i have bought 5 dendrobium orchids (small plants) from kerela from a farm, leaves of these plants have fallen off leaving only the stem roots are green i am not getting new shoots please help me. i am using fertilizer once a week NPK15:5:5. mixed in water. how long will it take to grow and flower and get shoots

  2889. madhavi says

    Hi thanks for the tamrind tokku and bele kadabu recipe.Reminded me of my chilhood holidays where these were our favourite dishes.I will try making these right now.God bless.madhavi.

  2890. madhavi says

    Hi,I grow pudina,ganike soppu,menthya soppu and chillies on my terace.Recently a friend gave me a kesuvina gedde and I have planted it in a pot.Hope it will grow well.Can curry leaves servive in a pot?Bye.madhavi

  2893. nagashree says

    Hi Shantha,

    Is the order 6th [photo from top] that of Shri Mathur Krishnamurthy, who died recently…

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  2894. prashanth says

    b.r hills is a superb historical place i ever seen, and v can seen hole forest from the top called KAMARI GATE it was very exiting. and every one should see tis

  2897. Shantha says

    Thank you Sushma. There are too many resorts there, hence I cannot comment on any one. Weather is good throughout the year.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2898. Shantha says

    Wonderful Madhavi to know what you grow in your garden. Yes, Curry leaf tree grows in a pot.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2900. Shantha says

    Hi Dr. Harsh,
    Usually plants rest during winter and do not grow much. Even though it is raining in Chennai, do not fertilize in winter. You will have to wait till June – August to bloom and sometimes it will be few years for them to bloom.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2901. Shantha says

    People prefer cups to grams. So I will be giving the measurements only in cups. This recipe when followed cannot go wrong.

    Besan should not be fried until it is brown, it is to be fried until an aroma arises.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  2902. Shantha says

    Hi Prashanth,
    Thank you for sharing your experience at B.R.Hills. Indeed it is a beautiful place.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2903. p.Satyanarayana says

    Dear Ms Shantha,
    Recently Jambul picked up lot of popularity for diabatic theraphy and it is effective. I planted 250 saplings in my farm and growth is good and we take utmost care for healthy growth. We need some specific guidance in respect of plant protection, decease control.Fungal attack on leaves at tip of the stems and leafe turns rough rust decease, the tender leaves get cut by insects not in sight.The problems are under control with application of pesticides which I wish to avoid. If you can give alternatives
    will be beneficial.our trees are 10 to 15ft height 3years old.
    We are able to prune the stems for vertical growth. what will we can do when grows beyond 30ft after 4years when reaching adult stage I.e.flowering fruiting stage.
    I)Useful treatise on Jambul cultivation
    2) How to Harvrst the fruits When the tree grow beyond
    30ft lest the fruits get damaged.
    3)Manuring cycle and how much water to be irrigated per plant at the age of 8 years types pf manures recommend
    with regards,
    yours
    P.Satyanarayana

  2904. B.B.Rajapurohit says

    Dear Shantha,
    After a long time I visited your site. Gladly i noticed that many are interested in your site. Vishram Kunte wanted to know more about Venkatapur. You suggested to him that he may contact me. I shall be happy to give him the information because that god is our family god and my brother is the manager of that temple. Recently a number of facilities have been added there. I have a photograph of tha main god. I shall send you by separate mail and you may send it to Vishram Kunte.
    Another letter from Sunil Kurtkoti attracted me. He says that he belongs to the Stone House in front of Mailara Tample. That house is of Virupakshagouda, whose son is Nani (Narayana), who was my classmate in Kurtkoti prinmary school (1943-45). After he left for Gadag to pursue his high school studies, I lost touch with him. I wonder whether Sunil is related to him.
    Dr.B.B.Rajapurohit

  2906. Nikhila H says

    What a bright idea! I almost thought it is a skylight and the ceiling. Fresh herbs to pick right from the garden, NICE.
    ~Nikhila.

  2910. Shantha says

    Hi Satyanarayana,
    I am overwhelmed by the interest people have on this fruit. My knowledge is very limited, as I am only a consumer. I have never grown this tree only seen them on Bannerghatta Road in Bangalore. Sorry, I am not of much help.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  2911. Shantha says

    Hi Rajapurohit Uncle,
    Thank you so much for responding and the photograph. I will send the photo to Sri Vishram Kunte and also give your contact details. I will also ask my cousin regarding Sunil and will let you know how he is related to Sri Nani by email.
    Warm Regards,
    Shantha

  2913. Meena says

    Helloo Shantha….

    What all flowers and vegetable plants do u grow in your pots?Do u grow in front and back yards too… Curious to know this..

    —Meena

  2915. Shantha says

    Hi Meena,
    Right now due to space constraints I grow many types of Orchids, Herbs, and few flowering plants.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2917. Nikhila H says

    This is a beautiful locale, I’d love to go there.
    Tell me something, Shantha. When you discover these ‘new’ places, do you use enough caution to travel through them? Is it intimidating sometimes? Nothing is safe these days. And the restrooms are hard to find.

    I think you could write your experiences about some of the challenges and difficulties and how you overcame them, and also what stuff to pack for travel etc. That’d be very useful in general for everyone. Just my thoughts.
    Thank you,
    ~Nikhila.

  2918. Rangalakshmi says

    i have lot of personnel problem i want to pray for devi nimishamba in weekday can i come over there on behalf of my sister can i pray for her problem please let me know about it what pooja items to be brought please inform me and how to pray about the problem

  2919. Shantha says

    Hi Nikhila,
    Good questions. When we visit a place, the first thing we do is have a chat with the travel desk in the place we are staying. They guide you regarding the places to visit and the time to visit such places. For example, when we were in Coonoor, the locals advised us not to visit Law’s falls, but to visit Reliah Dam. We heeded to their advise and we were well rewarded.

    Reading about the place before you travel also helps you a lot.

    Hope this helps,
    Shantha

  2920. Shantha says

    Hi Rangalakshmi,
    You can visit the temple anytime. There is no limit to the pooja items that can be bought. All this is available in front of the temple itself.
    I have seen people buying Lemon and getting it blessed by the goddess and worshiping the Lemon at home for a certain period. Please ask in the temple and they will be able to guide you better.

    Hope all your prayers are answered,
    Shantha

  2923. Meena says

    Shantha, I couldnt find kempu mannu near by my home, so used soil that was digged in an empty site that wasnt red mud or kemmannu for growing daasavala, mallige etc.

    Is that okay?

  2924. nagashree says

    nice 1 saw this just today 🙂 I have heard that there are 1500 varieties of dosa that can be made!!!! 🙂

    -Nagashree

  2925. Amrutkumar Naik says

    I like flowers so its my hobby to collect various types of flowers and flowering plants also to see the quality of flower in coastal area.

  2928. Nagashree says

    Yes. I comment as abcd when i feel not to display my name.. and meena is my cousin’s id . 🙂

    Regards,
    Nagashree

  2930. CHakz says

    pls try to give the english names of ingerdients rather than the local names as it’ll be easy to identify them

  2931. Ahmed Rouff says

    I do not even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was good. I don’t know who you are but definitely you’re going to a famous blogger if you are not already Cheers!

  2932. Shantha says

    Hi Nagashree,

    I have noticed since long that you have been using a lot more than the 3 ids mentioned here. Though irritated, I have tried to respond to some and ignored some. I have even marked some as spam. It is better you use a name and a single id to comment. From now on, I will not be responding to comments with vague names like abcd, CHakz, and so on with invalid email ids.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  2934. nagashree says

    oh my God! CHakz i have never used this name.. !!! Thanks for the information given by u till now.. I will never visit your site again…

    Sorry… and Bye forever.

  2936. Kiran G says

    Hi Niirup,

    Thanks for sharing the information about Hubli. Think, You forgot to mention about Hubli’s Kings i.e: Dhakate Gondkar (Now populered as Dakappa circle) and Dajiba (Now Populered as Dajiban Peth). Let me know if you need any information on the same. pls feel free to contact below number.

    Kiran G
    +8861124279

  2938. B. Rathinasabapathy says

    I had gone through your site. What a diversity of postings. From my perspective the plants and its information is really good. Some of them I may use for our educational activities which will be acknowledged.

    Thanks and regards.

    offcial web site http\\www.: nbnaturepar.com
    and my blog. nbranaikatti.blogspot.com

  2939. Shantha says

    Hello Rathinasabapathy,

    Thank you for visiting and leaving this feedback. You are welcome to use any information here for educational activities.

    I am also a wildlife enthusiast and am concerned about conservation. This is my two cents towards it.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  2940. Shantha says

    Hi Kiran,
    Thank you for the information, the readers will be greatly benefited.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2941. seema says

    hai Shantha,

    grt job in posting namma kannada habbada vishaya. I have a request to make. do u have any link or post for kannada festivals only in a calendar format?. its so hard to find a kannada “only” calendar format.
    Any help is truly appreciated.
    Thanks.
    its funny- my sister’s name is Shantha as well 🙂

  2943. sandeep says

    Padukas of Guru Shri Shridhar Swamiji are also present in Sajjangad, Satara District Maharashtra. I am eager to visit VaradHalli. This is really a nice Blog.

    Keep Spreading the Divinity of Lord Shridhar Swamiji.
    All the Best
    Sandeep

  2944. Shantha says

    Thank you Sandeep for the information and appreciating my blog. My mother met the Swamiji in Sajjangad in 1958. I do hope you get a chance to visit Varadahalli soon.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  2945. Shantha says

    Hi Seema,
    Thanks for visiting. Kannada calendar’s are avaiable in any of the book shops.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2947. Jacob says

    I would like to discuss with someone about using one of the photos on this site for a document related to the site TheMangoProject.com. I appreciate your reply to discuss this possibility. Regards

  2948. Shantha says

    Hi Jacob,
    You can use the photo of your choice, please give a link back if possible.
    The best,
    Shantha

  2949. shivaraj b says

    hai nirupam (sister)

    Thanks for u giving information about varadhali and sridha swami maharaj. am very happy to see the website of sridhara swamiji.

    thanks and regards
    shivaraj B

  2952. Deepak DM says

    Hi All,
    Hubli is a very nice and good place to stay and enjoy. we are looking and hoping for Hubli to become next IT HUB of the state/country. Hubli has every potential to emerge as next IT HUB in the state.

    Regards,
    Deepak DM

  2955. Deepak DM says

    Shantha,
    We are all curious and very eagerly waiting for that moment. In that case I think I wud be the first person to run to Hubli…

  2956. Viola says

    Thank you for the recipe!It turned out perfect! The sambhar tastes exactly like they serve in hotels!! 🙂

  2957. Manjula Mukund says

    Dear Shantha,

    I am a reqular reader of your webpage and l love the recipes you publish. I need some clarifications. Can I have your e-mail id.

    Regards,

    manjula

  2958. Shantha says

    Hi Manjula,
    Thanks for being a regular reader. Here is my email id – itslife at itslife dot in
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2959. Shantha says

    You mean the Dosa tastes exactly like those served in hotels? If so, you are welcome.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  2960. Shantha says

    I do understand your sentiments 🙂 of going back to your home town. The hot Bhakri with butter melting over it served with Yennagai palya and a spicy Mirchi Bhaji to bite into….mouth watering!

  2969. sgb says

    hello all, people who cant find aarka flowers,erukam puv, ekkada huvu in there place can go to markets whre they seel all flowers and tell them specifical in local language or known lang they will get it. in mumbai thats waht many do

  2971. Saurabh Kulyana says

    Wondering if Bhima built the Pul for Sita ?? As far as i know it was Draupadi along with Pandavas, who headed for “Swaragarohan”

  2972. Shantha says

    Hi Saurabh,
    Thanks for pointing out the mix up. I have edited the post.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  2977. Viji says

    Dear Shantha,

    Happy new year.

    I tried the cucumber dosa recipe last weekend and it came out beautifully. Posted pics on my facebook of the dosa and there were a lot of likes for the pic. Thank you for the recipe. Infact, a lot of my friends now want the recipe.

    Thanks once again for the wonderful recipes on your blog.

    cheers,
    viji

  2978. Rajani Vijaya Kumar says

    Hi Shantha,

    Hope you are doing great.

    I just wanted to know weather this site will be updated for this year?

    Hopefully
    Rajani Vijaya Kumar

  2984. Sara says

    Hello,

    I was very happy to see your website. Very good recipes. Loved the nellikai upinkai. Reminded me of my amma. 🙂

    Thanks,
    Sara

  2986. Bhargavi says

    Hi All,
    can someone upload the picture of Sri Biligiri Ranganatha and Ranganayaki please. I want to download.

    Regards,
    Bhargavi

  2987. Dhanuja says

    Hi Shantha
    How r u? i have been visiting many temples but my problem is not solved,so i am planning to visit nimishamba temple hope to see some light in my life
    could u please suggest me any remedies like offering pooja, as i am really saturated
    awaiting reply

  2988. Suresh Chandrasekaran says

    Hi Shantha..

    Thanks a ton for the interesting info on Chunchankatte falls… I will be going to KR Nagar tomorrow (a second time in a fortnight) as I am working on my family tree… My ancestors were from ‘Yedatore’ and I am trying to dig on some additional information!

    Yes Yedatore got lost in the floods, and the current day K.R. Nagar got formed in 1920s as per available information!

    With regard to Japada katte.. it is approximately 38 Km from K R Nagar, and 33 Km from Arkeshwara Temple (Built in Circa 1070 – 1120 AD – during Kulothunga Chola I period) at Hale yedatore. This place is having a nice temple of Jappeshwara, and is on the banks of the serene beautiful and bountiful cauvery river. The entire temple premises is like a resort… For those travelling on bigger vehicle a word of caution, the road stretch gets narrower, and the last 2 km is only ‘metal road’… But the temple should be on a must visit list.. (The Jappeshwara temple is closed between 2pm to 4 pm )

    Warm Regards
    Suresh

  2989. Shantha says

    Hi Suresh,

    It is wonderful to hear from you. The information you provided is invaluable and will greatly benefit readers.

    Hope you have a great time Yedatore.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  2990. Shantha says

    Hi Dhanuja,

    Remedies that I can suggest are:

    Believe…

    …in yourself
    …that this too will pass
    …that time will change for the better
    …in what you currently have

    All the best,
    Shantha

  2991. Goutham says

    This looks yummy Shantha! I’m going to roll up my sleeves and try. Checking out your blog after a long time …. It is better than ever!!! Please keep blogging!

  2993. Anzz says

    Happy Sankrathi to you too. I am hosting my first blog event plus giveaway – Valentines Special. Do check it out and be a part of it. Would be great..!

  2994. paris hilton says

    well, you really know how to give shape to samosa. shape tells it all. not everyone can get this shape.

  2995. Dhanuja says

    thanks…. sure all these days i hav followed like this…
    nothing is permanent also my problem… god will help me tats the trust i have

  2997. Dhanuja says

    hi Shantha
    i visited this temple very ancient one felt pleasant
    i liked tat lord ambegalu krishna very pretty and i prayed god for good days to come

  2999. Suresh Chandrasekaran says

    Hi Shantha

    Your blogs have a wonderful insight. Yes I did have a great time at Yedatore, though I didnt have time to go to Chunchunkatte..

    I have been working on my family tree dating back to 16th Century and I had gone to Yedatore to dig further details which I eventually got (rather corrobarated) from some of the Senior residents of Yedatore.

    Some of the interesting facts which I came to know further about the Jappeshwara temple are as follows.

    * First of all the route for Japadakatte is K.R.Nagar – Mirle (About 17 Km from KR Nagar, Saligrama (About 10 Km from Mirle) and then to Japadakatte from Saligrama!

    * The Jappeshwara of Japada katte finds mention in Skandapurana, and they have been able to find out the Linga from beneath Cauvery at the said spot in Skandapurana. It is one of the sacred Lingas, and this one (Japadakatte) along with Nanjangud and Talakad are supposed to be as sacred and comparable to Kasi Viswanatha temple

    * The Jappeshwara temple was built at its present site in 2009, at a cost of 5 Crores with funds coming from like minded people after the research of Skanda purana.

    I will update the findings of Arkeshwara temple shortly after corroborating the data!

    Regards
    Suresh

  3000. Shantha says

    Wonderful to hear that you are tracing your family roots. Thanks much for your effort to narrate your findings here. I really appreciate and welcome it.

    Please keep writing more.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3004. Arun says

    I have visited 4days back and felt so happy about the
    God Sri Ranganatha Swamy..
    and The Hill Views are super…
    It is the real Heaven on the earth…
    For meditation hope this will be the Best Place.

  3005. Manjunath PI says

    Thank you very much Sir, I have got a very meaningful information and Sri. Myalaralingewshwara Swami photo i got to capture in my mobile. I am very much grateful to this god. Really a unbelivable change occur in my life by the grace of Sri. Myalaralingewshwara Swami I am an parama bhakta of this god. Everyone must visit to this Devaragudda and take the grace of god

    Sri. Myalaralingewshwara Swami Jai Ho

  3006. Venu gopal.S says

    The place is situated near to back water of kaveri. The temple is just 1.5 km from kr nagar twn… 1 who passes to hassan through mysore should visit…..

  3007. Aruna says

    Is a part of the recipe missing? Zafrani pulao also needs spices such as ginger , garlic , cinnamon, cardomom , elaichi etc and sour curd . Without spices there is no pulao! I do not blog about food but I am a south Indian cook. You should perhaps check with other resources and update the recipe.

    But I do acknowledge cooking basmati rice this way was a huge hit amongst my american friends as they mostly prefer bland food!

  3009. Shantha says

    Hi Aruna,

    Thank you Aruna for your feedback.

    This pulao is known as Zafrani pulao as it is prepared using only Saffron. Saffron is also a spice. If other spices you mentioned are added, then they take over the flavor of Saffron and you will be left with rice looking Saffron but tasting different.

    For Indians you can serve with a spicy gravy side dish.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3013. Shantha says

    Hi Shivaraj,

    I am glad you liked what you read hear.

    May Sri Sridhar Swamiji bless you,
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3014. Shantha says

    Hi Hanumanth,

    I am doing good 🙂 thank you so much.

    What about you and your family? Hope you could celebrate Shankranthi.

    I am sorry , I am replying late, as I am caught up in work and can hardly blog these days.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3017. suchethan bhat says

    JAI JAI RAGHUVEERA SAMARTHA

    hello everybody .. i am very sadly sharing this information that shri ashrama’s blessed president mr. shankara narayana rao is no more.
    avara aathmakke shanthiyannu korona.

  3020. Shantha says

    Hi Suchethan Bhat,
    I am extremely sorry to hear about the sad demise of Sri Shankara Narayana Rao. May his soul rest in peace.

    Jai Gurudev,
    Shantha

  3024. Shivaraj says

    Hi All,
    Shri Jwalamukhi Tripurasundari Amma is very powerful, one time you visit, will bet you will keep on visiting this temple again and again, Try and have an eye contact with her and try to talk to her, She even speaks to you. Let me share with you all one incident in my life, year 2005 December 31st had come to Mysore from Hubli to have a family get together to celebrate New Year, On the morning of 1st Jan 2006 had visited Shri Chamundeshwari temple, and travelling back to Mysore, my brother had taken us to this temple, for the first time, without prior planning. Had darshan of amma, went into trance by seeing the power of amma, some one told me to make a wish and that will happen 100%, had made a wish that must get the bank job offer, for which had attended interview in the month of Oct’2005. When had come back from the vacation back to Hubli, the moment had entered into my house opening the door, my landlord had come and gave one courier, that is nothing but my bank job offer letter, am so thrilled and surprised, that things like this happen, from that day till today am a ardent devotee of amma, feel like having darshan everyday. Have 100% faith and belief, pray her with love & selflessness, Amma will definitely help in resolving all your issues.
    All the best,
    Shivaraj K

  3025. mallikarjuna h n says

    Thanku very much Shantha madam for updating the myaiaralingewshwara swami jatre who have not seen temple is meaningful information and who have not visit mylara they can see in website thanks madam

  3026. ranjani says

    dear Shantha,
    just went through ur website. i was impressed and happy. i have also spent 4 decades on this earth like u. u know actually i spent my formative years in bangalore. that too in an outhouse in basavanagudi. somehow i am very nostalgic about outhouses. they were not vataaras. outhouses had their own characteristics, i believe. is anybody interested to start an outhouse blog
    regards
    ranjani

  3027. sathish says

    I am travelling by bus from bangalore. can I reach the temple from Nimishamba temple in srirangapatna or I have to take a bus/auto from srirangapatna busstand to reach this temple.

  3031. Shantha says

    Hi Sathish,
    You can reach Karighatta directly from Nimishamba.
    Hope you have great trip.
    Shantha

  3032. Shantha says

    Hi Rajani,
    Thanks for visiting and leaving this lovely note. Outhouse blog! sounds interesting. If you start a blog, you can leave a link here in itslife.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3033. Gopi Krishna says

    Can anybody tell the significance of the name, Arkeshwara…Arka meaning SUN, I am curious to know, how has this place attained this name. Precisely I am looking for the “Sthala puranam”

  3034. Shantha says

    Hi Gopi Krishna,

    Thanks for raising this question. I am curious to know more about this temple. Let us hope someone can throw light on this.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3035. Arun says

    Jai Gurudeva Datta,

    We have a dedicated website for Shreedhara Swamy and for all Guru Parampara.

    Please send me the input and feedback.

  3037. Balu says

    Nice pictures and useful information.
    Is the temple kept open for the pilgrims from morning 7am?
    Up to what time? Is it closed in between?
    Thanking you
    Balu

  3038. Shantha says

    I do not have info on use of seeds and leaves. If any reader can throw light on this, it would be helpful.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3041. Rashmi says

    yummy!!!!!! dear its really mouth watering recipe …………………really thank u for sharing it Udupi Style.

  3043. Mythili says

    would like to know what type of rice boiled or raw rice needs to soaked.?
    also what type of cooked rice boiled or raw rice need to added?

  3044. Shantha says

    Hi Mythili,
    I soaked raw rice and added cooked raw rice. Try with something else and let me know how it turns out.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3050. shoba says

    Shantha

    Thanks for this simple recipe, i have bunches of methi looks @ me.. need to make this soon

  3051. Lakshmi says

    I feel very happy to visit this site. In this website telling the about bring in the essence of good living. I really inseparable to study this content. Everyone likes this site…

  3052. Shantha says

    Hi Shoba,

    Thanks for visiting. I hope you can try out the recipes and enjoy them.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3054. Subba Reddy Mallu says

    Dear All,
    It is very useful information to know about these temples in Bangalore for strangers, and one more request, can you please update the complete details of these temples and gods, like what are the special days, special poojas for each gods, any special “Abishekam” for those Gods etc. with complete details.

    Thanks a LOT in Advance for your good work…

    With Best Regards
    Subbu.

  3055. Mohan Cavale says

    Shantha avare:

    Nimma siteu bari adegeyalli maatra alla adre, it’s rich technically also. Congrats! Nanu halvaaru adigegallannu miminda kalithiruve. Thanks! Keep it up!

    -Mohan

  3057. Shantha says

    Namaskara Mohan,
    Nimma eee mathugalu thumba prothsahavannuntu maduththade.
    Dhanyavadagalu,
    Shantha

  3058. Shantha says

    Thank you Subba Reddy for visiting and glad that you found the information useful.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3061. a j prakasam says

    mam
    did you visit shiva temple near silk board.
    the begur road . in the compound of panyam cements
    where some multistory apt are coming up

  3065. Kiran says

    Hi.thanks for the information.its realy good site.as our family deity is mylarlingeshwara i wl look updates over ths .great work Shantha

  3069. Vani says

    Hello Madam,

    I’m Brahmin…I would like to know hot to make Huli (Sambar) I would like to grind and do it…so what are the ingridents and how much quantity to be used for 2 persons ….and like to know Palaya pudi’s …I’m Madhawa’s

  3070. Ramen Singh says

    To grow Bilwa plant from seed. Pray to Lord Shiva first and ask for His blessing.This is a very tempremental plant and takes a long time to germinate. In a saucer put some tissue papers and soak the seeds. Cover .You can scourge the seed for easier sprouting. Take out cover until shoot about 1″.Then transplant in a little pot with good starter soil from the store. Take good care.. Good luck. In one year it may grow 3-4″ (indoors) The temp dips below -25deg C here.
    Om Namah Shivay

  3071. Ankit says

    Hi,

    I have four Silver Oak trees in my proposed construction site. We are planning to retain them, and design a house accordingly. Any idea, if having the trees would not cause any problems to the foundation?

  3072. Shantha says

    Hi Ankit,
    I am sorry, I am not the right person to advise you on this. Please consult an engineer or architect.

    Your idea of retaining the trees are commendable.
    All the best.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3076. Shantha says

    Hi Rajeev,
    Yes, you should visit the temple. I have heard the entry fee into the hills has been revised and it is slightly on the higher side.
    Have a good time.
    Shantha

  3077. Pandian says

    Hi,
    Thanks for the nice write-up and beautiful photos. Sims park is really one of the finest place. I like that place for its beauty and calmness. To sit on the table and do chit-chat is enjoyable I can say!

    Keep it up.

  3078. Ramen Singh says

    Hello Shantha and all your friends.
    Anyone wanting to buy Bilwa (Bael) seeds (botanical name: AEGLE MAMELOS) should visit this site “B & T World Seeds”.
    Regards
    Ramen Singh

  3079. shaista says

    u didnt mention the addition of sugar in methodoogy. is there any jam without sugar?

    food technolgist

  3080. shamsundar says

    really good info.

    Very good work.

    who will forget mathada uta, one of the tastiest in this world ( as it comes from rayar ashirvad).

    Best regards

  3081. Ram says

    hi,

    May You get best blessings of God for giving such a helpful information to the devotees.

    thank u

  3085. Shantha says

    Hi Shamsundar,

    Thank you for your encouraging words.

    Rayara mathada oota is our all time favorite.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3086. Shantha says

    Hi Shaista,

    Thanks for pointing the typo. I have edited the post.

    Yes, there are jams called as preserves available without sugar. Recently I bought a sugarless mulberry jam in Namdhari’s.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3087. rashmii says

    Hi,
    I have just used your blog as a reference for my query in a forum.
    Hope i have the permission to quote as a reference.

    thanks
    .

  3088. Kalyani says

    Wonderful and delicious recipe.I get lot of tender radish leaves and was using it to make fresh salads. Now I can also prepare it in this new recipe,I really enjoyed with chapatti.Thanks.

  3089. dr sharma says

    I am a ayurvedic doctor by a proffession doing my Postgraduation in government ayurveda medical Mysore another hertiage building of mysore and love mysore a lot especially very curious to know ab out the heritage buildings history and art and culture of mysore, we should be really greatful to the maharajas of mysore who had a very good insight in building such a good city

  3092. Shantha says

    Hi Dr. Sharma,

    Thanks for taking the time and leaving this message. I completely agree with your sentiments.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3096. Shantha says

    Hi Sadhana,

    Thanks for the invite and leaving the lovely note. I will try to participate.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3097. VENKATESH K says

    The seeds are having oil contents and if we light the dry seed it will give lighting for 1 hour
    Venky
    9611104156

  3098. valliulaganath says

    I received some vilva seeds from hrishikesh india. My son tried to grow by sowing seeds. But the seeds r not at all germinating even after 4 months. he lives in Dallas usa. He soaked it &tried sowing in soil . no result. where can heget a plant in dallas. pl help

  3100. Srinivasa says

    HI Shantha,

    I should say a bunch of thanks to you. A click away for the complete information about Ghati Subramanya. really doing good job. Appreciated.

    Regards
    Srinivasa DC

  3101. manpreet sandhu says

    hi friends
    i need information and refrences on jamun strains,if any one can help me please?

  3102. Shantha says

    Readers who live Dallas, please let us know where Bilva tree plant can be procured in Dallas.

    Hope you get this plant soon Valliulaganath and Palani.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3104. janak p vyas says

    i had planted bilva tree in my house there are 4 from 7yearssome one told me it is not good but i belive in shiva I want to know more about bilva tree i dont care for anyone i read your ans it was just fantastic MY NO 9820116054 I AM WRITING THIS LETTER FOR FIRST TIME PLEASE tell ,write ,mail more i’ll be thanksfull to you

  3105. ashwini ranjith says

    is the main deity here is chakkarathhu aazhvar i was was asked to to light lamps to him& people told this temple has the sanctum kindly reply otherwise i will have to go to srirangam

  3106. Shantha says

    Hi Ashwin,
    Main deity is Aprameya / Vishnu. I am not aware of the deity name that you have mentioned. Are you inquiring about Lord Ranganatha, who is the presiding deity of Srirangapatna, Madhya Ranga and Srirangam?

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3107. Shantha says

    Hi Janak,

    I like your commitment to grow the tree. Having trees around is extremely good for the health, that is the reason we Hindus worship trees.

    May you grow more number of trees, gods will be pleased as you are doing seva to the living beings too.

    God bless you,
    Shantha

  3108. laxmi. s. gupta says

    am devotee of sri sridhar swami since i remember coz my maternal grand parents worship him since the swamiji was alive. my maternal uncle’s name is Sridhar setty named aftr swamiji. my maternal grand parents have performed paduka puja to swami when he had arrived to their village by name Kuppur.

    I hve visited this place many times, last time was in 2009, after i came back i got married, now am blessed with a cute baby girl, and v r planning to visit the place and perform paduka puja.

    Its awesome place whr v get peace, taking bath in Sridhara thirtha is gud for health as it has medicinal values.

    I also lik to share this the 1 mom told me, during evening arathi to swami, we can hear the cattle, dogs, birds make sound as if singing mantras. Thrilled to hear that.

    avalakki prasadam is very tasty. Hmm i remember the taste of shira / kesaribath prepared with pure ghee and saffron/kesari . it was so yummy.

    JAI SACHIDANANDA SADGURU SRI SRIDHAR SWAMIJI

  3109. Shantha says

    Hi Laxmi,
    Thanks much for sharing your experience here. Devotees of swamiji will be delighted to here about this.

    I feel like visiting the ashrama too. Hope you have a good time again at Varadahalli.

    I encourage all the readers who stop by here to share your experiences with respect to the swamiji or your visit to ashrama.

    Jai Gurudev,
    Shantha

  3110. Lakshman H says

    15-3-2012 Nanu SRIDHARA ASHRAMA ke Beti Madidde, alinda vapassu Bandmele Nanna Kashtagalu Doora agodakke Shuruvaythu…… aa Jagadalli Prathiyaondakku Soulabyaide. dayavittu Omme Beti Nide Nimma Kashtagalannu Pariha Madikolli.

    SRIDHARA SWAMI MAHARAJ KI JAI……….

  3112. Valarie Rowser says

    You need to add a facebook button to your blog. I just tweeted this post, but had to do it manually. Just my $.02

  3114. Isaac Manohar says

    Fresh (Use it within a day) Cow Dung can be mixed with very very little quantity of some pesticide (to drive away insects and termites ) and apply it as a small ball, close to the base of the plant. Replace it once a month or when it turns black, fully.

    Multi Vitamin Tablets (even date expired) applied to the pot (a tablet/month) will give you regular flowers.

    Above all, sunlight is a necessity for orchids.

    In warm places, water the plants in the evenings.

    Of course, 19:19:19, will keep your plant healthy and help blooming..

  3115. Smita says

    hi !!
    I live in bangalore. I would like ti know where can i get bilva plant, leaves and fruits. The local nurseries in my area do not have a plant.
    Thanks

  3118. Shantha says

    Hi Smita,
    You can place a request in some of the nurseries. They might get you the plant.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  3120. Jyothi says

    Hi, today on Ugadi i tried your Maavinakayi chitran and got loads of compliments from hubby and son. Thank you very very much for the wonderful recipe. Regards, Jyothi

  3121. Vandana says

    Shantha,

    I prepared Mango rice for Ugadi today. It was so tasty that my family finished the whole think at one go.

    Thank you for making Ugadi special.

    Vandana

  3122. Shantha says

    Hi Jyothi and Vandana,

    It is a delight to hear that the Chitranna you prepared using this recipe turned out well.

    Have a great year!
    Shantha

  3123. Arun says

    Hi,
    I am planning to visit this temple as my love is going away from me because of her parental influence. The 4years relation cannot end just because of her parents and that too because of a invisible thing called “Caste”. I will pray amma and see that i get her back in my life.

  3124. Pandian says

    Every day began with sparrow for me when I was young. But I couldn’t show at least one sparrow to my son. Thanks for the pic

  3125. Shantha says

    Hi Arun,
    Remember life is not in our control, though we always feel we are controlling everything.

    Go with the flow and learn to let go. You will be much more happier.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3127. Chaya Raghu says

    Sir Venugopal today morning i was seeing T.V and i came to know about this temple. I am interested to Visit this temple and Ambegalu Krishna at the earliest. Before that can you please let me know whether we can pray only for kids or any health issues and others also…

  3128. Mamata says

    Hi Shantha,

    I had married in the year 2007 and got miscarriage on July 2009. After watching TV 9 i had visited this temple in September 2009 and prayed Ambegalu Krishna. Till today i have not conceived. What to do? please help me.

    Regards
    Mamata

  3129. Shantha says

    Hi Chaya and Mamata,
    Happy to hear that you visited the temple.

    I write about the legends and stories associated with places and do not give advise on any other matter.

    I wish you the best and hope all your wishes come true.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3130. B.B.Rajapurohit says

    Dear Shantha,
    I was delighted to read the responses to your site. The Maharaja Paduka Mandir in Kurtkoti was completed on 3rd June 2011 and Swamiji of Shankaracharya Math installed the Maharaja’s Padukas there. I was also present in the function. Maharaja’s Paduka Mandir is an annexe to the Sri Rama temple. Many of your relatives had come to participate in the function. I met them after a gap of about 55 years. I was excited that Ushakka, and many others, recognised me and talked to me with affection. I visited Kurtkoti again on 13th February 2012 and your uncles Kanthi (NRPatil) and Venkanna (VRPatil) took me again to the Rama temple and Brahmachaitanya Paduka Mandir. It has become one of the three powerful places of the Maharaj Paduka. (The three places are: Hebballi (1909) Gondavali (1914) and Kurtkoti(2011),
    It is a happy surprise that many are evincing interest in your site and the Maharaja. I recently read the biography of Sri Brahmachaitanya maharaj, originallay written in Marathi by K.V.Belsare, who was a contemporary and a very close devotee of the Maharaj and translated into Kannada by Dattavadhuta of Hebballi. The book runs to about 600 pages with hundreds of photographs of the Maharaja and his devotees. Dattavadhuta has added some relevant photos of Maharaja and his devotees, including the foto of Venkanagouda, father of Kasakka, who was the mother of your grand father, Mailarappa. I met the families in Kurtkoti, which were very close to Maharaj (e.g. Bishtappagouda’s). Maharaj has given his Kafni to this family and it is still there with them. L.N.Patil, son of Ningappa (Dattappa’s brother) has recently published a foto of Maharaj taken during his visit to Kurtkoti. It is a very bright foto. I shall send the copy to your email. I shall write more as and when the information accumulates.
    Dr.B.B.Rajapurohit, Mysore. (9845454750)

  3131. Shantha says

    Dear Rajapurohit Uncle,

    As usual, it was a delight to your comment. The information you give is invaluable and add great value to my website. Please do send me the picture and it is great honor to receive information from you.

    Warm regards,
    Shantha

  3132. Soumya Joshi says

    Nice write up. We visited recently wit our baby. As our family deity is also Mailaralingeshwara.

  3133. Asha says

    Hi Shantha,
    Very nice to see your blog, while I was searching for hoovilya regarding in the net. I’m preparing for hoovilya in the next week for my son’s upanayana. I got a ready list of things to buy for hoovilya. I would be happy to see more blogs on rituals for upanayana.

  3134. sudhabatni says

    thanks a lot Shantha avare for your good recepies. You are reminding the recepies which sometimes forget. Only my request is habbada prakara adige items vidhana tilisi. Yava habbakke a adige maado items idre innu chennagi iratte….

  3135. sudhabatni says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thanks a lot for your recepies and different varieties . I suggest that please post the recepies and names according to the festivals. It means to say that what type of food to be prepared on that festival day. It would be easier to to prepare according to the festival. Be posted good recepies .Mathe nimage innondu sala thanks.

  3138. Shantha says

    Hi Soumya,

    Wonderful to hear that you could visit this temple.

    Thanks for visiting,
    Shantha

  3139. Shantha says

    Hi Asha,

    Glad the information here was useful. Hope to write on Upanayana soon.

    Regards,
    Shantha

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  3144. siva kumar says

    I am an orchid lover and have about 50-60 types of orchids in my back yard green house. All of them are from thailand. Anybody from Hyderabad interested to share views and exchange plants can contact me. Also I have a collection of roses.

  3145. Parthibhan says

    Good day to all,

    Can you people having Dendrobium aqueum in your gargen contact my email (thibhan@gmail.com)please. I’m working on it.

  3146. Venkat Sundaresh says

    Dear Shantha, Went thru your writing on Mavinakere Temples. Thank you very much. I should congratulate you for the excellent write-up with some great photographs. Very very informative. In fact our family diety is Mavinakere Sri Lakshmi Venkataramanaswamy. Not too many details and good photographs are available of the Temple and Diety in any site. But your precise narration is very good. Thank you once again.
    Kind regards, Venkat Sundaresh, JP Nagar, Bangalore

  3152. Chaya says

    Hi Shantha. I just went through your website and found it interesting… Shantha i am married since 3 years i am planning for a baby now and hence i had been to Ambegalu Krishna Temple in Mallur also. I am actually planning for a baby boy… Can you tell me how it can be done… Either medically or by doing any poojas or chanting any mantras…. Please brief me in detail to my mail id provided above..

  3157. Shantha says

    Hi Sushma and Shanthi Babu,

    It is very mild to the tummy and so yummy. Do try it out.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3158. Shantha says

    Hi Siva Kumar,

    Wonderful hobby. Please leave your contact details here for people to contact you.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3159. Shantha says

    Hi Venkat Sundaresh,

    I am glad that you found this information useful.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3164. Swarna says

    Hi Shantha,
    I keep visiting your blog for recipes and other information. Keep up the good work.
    I need information on Parijata (Coral Jasmine) flower. Can you please tell me how to grow this, i.e. from seed or stem? If you can tell me about the place where I can get the details or plant it self it would be good. Thanks a lot.
    Swarna

  3166. Shantha says

    Hi Swarna,
    Thank you for visiting my blog. Parijata saplings are available in Lal bagh nursery.

    Will write about it soon. It is my favorite flower.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3168. Priya says

    Dear Shantha,

    I am battling some health issues at 37 yrs of age and wanted to seek divine intervention of Polali devi. Does Polali devi help and are there any experiences you know of devi of Polali that you can post in your website.

    Thanks!
    Warm Regards,
    Priya

  3169. Shantha says

    Hi Priya,

    I am sorry to hear about your health. I wish you a very speedy recovery.

    I feel all gods are the same. I have not heard of any experiences regarding this devi.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3170. skgupta says

    it is a great heath milk shake which my daughter demands daily instead of milk. thanks

  3174. rakshith says

    hi mam..i want to grow anturim flowers in a bussiness way…can you tel me where should i contact..?

  3176. Saraswathi Pudupakkam says

    Dear Shantha
    Excellent article on Mavinakere, very informative. I am planning to go there from Mysore where I live. Not able to get a direction on Google Map. It looks like we have to go to Holenarasipura and ask for directions. I would like to write the directions this time after I return and put it on Facebook
    Thank you so much
    Saraswathi

  3178. sudhabatni says

    Hello Shantha,

    Naanu bisibelebath pudi recepie nodide.With all the ingredients you have mentioned cloves.naavu mado pudili
    cloves hakodilla. pl clarify will it be the same taste by adding cloves. reply at the earliest.

  3179. sudhabatni says

    Hi Shantha,

    I am verymuch thankful to you for giving mouthwatering recepies. Some recepies I have heard but I don’t know how to do but I gathered info frm seeing our traditional recepies.

  3180. Shantha says

    Hi Sudhabatni,
    I would’nt know the difference as we have always added cloves.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3184. Shantha says

    Sorry, I do not know any contact to commercially grow Anturiums. Anyway, all the best.
    Shantha

  3185. sudhabatni says

    Hi Shantha,

    Seeing each and every site it’s wonderful and no words to express. Easily anyone can do by following your website. Hats of to you;;;;;; The way of explaining is easy so anyone can follow and people who does not know things can do it by using the methods. Thanks

    Regards
    Sudha

  3186. sudhabatni says

    Hi Shantha,

    ‘Thanks for your response. Next time I will try by using this method.

    sudha

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  3192. Vijay says

    Dear All,

    Goddess Sri Nimishamba Temple is also in Jayanagar 6th Block, Bangalore- 560082. Opposite to NMKRV College.

    Mother is very nice and we will get lot of happiness and peace of mind seeing our Mother.
    May 2nd, Wednesday 2012 is our Dear Goddess Sri Nimishamba Mother’s Birthday. Please do visit here and receive Mother’s blessings and darshan.

    Mother bless you all!

    Vijay
    Mb: 08197839165
    vijay.ramana77@sify.com

  3193. Anusha says

    Wow!!! looks so colorful… Its been too long since I visited itslife.in. Feels good reading the articles… the one about Bangalore.. Very informative… The above pictures : MOUTH WATERING 🙂

  3195. Vijay says

    Dear All,

    Sorry, I gave you a wrong information yestarday that Goddess Sri Nimishamba Devi birthday is on Wednesday, May 02nd 2012. Actually it is on Tuesday, May 01st 2012. Please make a note of the same.

    There is a nice Goddess Sri Nimishamba Devi temple in Jayanagar 6th Block, Bangalore – 560082, opposite to NMKRV College.

    Kindly visit this great temple and receive Mother’s divine blessings and darshan.

    Mother Goddess Sri Nimishamba Devi bless you all!

    Thanks and regards,

    Vijay
    Mb: 08197839165
    Email: vijay.ramana77@sify.com

  3197. Rajkumar Bhilwara says

    Jai Baba Ramdev ji ki Jayyyyy

    I live in Madangir, New Delhi 110062.
    and I did visit ramdevra long time a go. I know you all will think I am mad, but I did see lord ramdav. ever since I have been in real hell, very nice place. I love this place visitet ramdevra in the yeae 1970 for the first time.
    Realy it is very holi place where every person
    get every thing whatever he think. realy
    baba ramdev ji is god in this kalyug.
    I pray the baba ramdevji.
    shri ramdevji namahh.
    Regards,

  3199. Kamal says

    Visited 4 times in last 4 months, but my eagerness to visit again never ends.
    I wish Sri Rangnatha swamy call me again to visit.

  3201. Shreyas says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thumba Thumba Thumba dhanya vaadagalu for the above. Really so happy I found it. Tears flow in my eyes when I listen to this. And thanks a lot for the blog, I went through the blog and came to know about the Vasanthapura Ashram.

    Today, I went there with my grandma. I went in empty stomach. I reached late, around 9 30 pm. But the morning aarti was done and they asked me to wait till 12 15 until the priest comes. I felt bad for coming late and then I asked if they serve food like how they serve in vardhalli, but they said no. Just after five minutes the same person who said no called me inside and said he will provide us food and asked me to call my grandma. (I was very very hungry). And when I came to the temple to call my grandma the priest had opened garba gudi and gave us the theertha. I was so happy 🙂 🙂 🙂 — Yella his leela. After that I spent sometime listening to this stories from the person who is managing the place.

    Sridhara Swami is SriRama Himself 🙂
    :ll Sreedharya Namoh Namaha ll:

  3202. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    jai jai raguveera samartha
    how are you Shantha ji
    hope you have been to ashram
    we are fine , have been to india on emergency my father was in ICU , now recovering but it will take lot of time
    nothing much
    regards
    Hanumnath deshpande

  3203. rekha says

    hi,I would like to visit sowkoor but can u give me the details for overnight stay or any homestay nearby. i also wanted to know the kshetra mahima

  3204. Satyanarayana says

    Bilwa leaves will be available in Monda Market (close to secbad Railwaystation).

  3207. Shantha says

    Hi Rekha,
    Kundapur would be the best place to stay overnight. Phone number of Sowkoor temple: 08254-271202.

    It is a Shri Kshethra and the mahima of this goddess is on par with any other Shri Kshethras.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3208. Shantha says

    Hi Hanumanth,
    I am sorry to hear about your father being hospitalized, but also relieved that he is recovering.

    I wish him a speedy recovery.
    Take care,
    Shantha

  3209. Shantha says

    Hi Shreyas,
    I am so glad that you could visit the Vasantha pura Ashrama with your grandmom. Yes, it is a very peaceful place.

    The people who run the place are very gracious and hospitable. But, it is better to inform earlier in case you plan to lunch there.

    Thanks for sharing your experience.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3210. Shantha says

    Hi Nagashree,
    No, there is no contact number for this place. You can contact jungle lodges, Bandipur.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3211. Shantha says

    Hi Kamal,
    Wonderful to hear about your visits to this temple and I hope you can visit again.

    I totally connect with your sentiments.
    Shantha

  3212. Shantha says

    Thank you Rajkumar for sharing your experience and very much connect to your sentiments.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3213. Shantha says

    Hi Jaison,
    I do not know the Hindi name for this tree. Reader please help Jaison.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3216. saavithri says

    I was not happy now days but I wanted to desperatly to see my mom but unfortunatlly my mother is no more so nimishamba is my mother and being my birthay I want to visit the temple and have my mother blessing through my almighty devi nimishamba

    mother goddess nimishamba devi bless one and all

  3217. SYED RAQHEEB UR REHMAN,DAE says

    hi friends,

    I am a native of mysore and I may be of great help to tipu enthusiasts and can be in touch with me to know about tipu sultan, tiger of mysore and i can even share a lot of pictures of tipus fort. Can contact me on my email id syedraqheeb@gmail.com

    Thanks,
    SYED RAQHEEB UR REHMAN

  3218. alpa says

    Hi Shantha,
    I usually never comment, but I had to tell you that I just love this picture and the title you gave it is so beautiful and fitting! Where is this place?

  3219. SS says

    Hello Shantha ,

    I want to make a wish to Mata Nimishamba Devi ,but I am not able to visit the temple now .

    Can I make a wish from here and visit the temple,once my wish is fulfilled .

    Thanks

  3220. Ma. Theresa Mildred B. Corpuz says

    Hello,

    I have browsed the flower arrangement you have done I love it… I do loved arranging flowers.. hope I could learned a lot on how to arranged different style of flower arrangements of different kinds of flowers.So I could make a flower arrangements for my Late Husband…how to make spring, flower arrangement with stand etc.. thanks..

    Mildred

  3221. Deepa says

    Dear All,

    I was asked to perform puja of this tree…but the name said to me was Saudand. Can anybody throw light on this please?

  3223. Pradeep says

    Just visited the falls the day before, its summer and so not much water, so could bath and swim and also take rides on the coracle. The trip was planned thanks to the net, it would have been a city circle otherwise. Thank youuu

  3224. K.PRAKASH says

    I am from Kangayam , tamilnadu during the year January’ 2009 i am visit to this temple / when that time my wife was preganent. In june ‘ 2009 baby boy was born / I am so happy So, this temple definitely will get ( after Navaneetha Krishnan Darishanam ) child

  3226. Shantha says

    Hi Mildred,
    Thanks for visiting and it is a wonderful thought to arrange flowers for your late husband.
    Peace for your always,
    Shantha

  3227. Shantha says

    Hello Readers,
    Please help Deepa if you have heard the name Saudand.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3228. Shantha says

    Hi Pradeep,
    Yes, in summer it is just a trickle. Good you could bathe and swim as it is impossible to do these activities during monsoon.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  3229. Shantha says

    Hi Prakash,
    Congratulations on being a proud father of 3+ year son and thanks for sharing your experience.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3230. Shantha says

    Hi Priya,
    I need to do more research to give you an authentic reply.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3231. Shantha says

    Hi Shoshana,
    I visited your website and found it in some other language. Is it French?
    Thanks for visiting and learning recipes here.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3232. Shantha says

    Hi Alpa,
    Thanks for leaving this note. This picture was taken in Kannambadi village famous for Brindavan Gardens.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3234. alka joshi says

    hi Shantha ji,

    We are based in Navi Mumbai. I am a devotee of Shridhar Swami. i alongwith my husband visited Varadhalli in April 2012. It was such a nice experience. The ashram and its surroundings are so divine that we can feel the presence of Swamiji. I am sure my wishes will be fulfilled by Swamiji and once the wish is fulfilled, i want to again visit Varadhalli.

    It is nice to share my views with you.

    Thanks,
    Alka Joshi (Nerul)

  3235. B N Murthy says

    Hellow Madam,

    I wish to visit to Mata temple last week of May , I would like to know about Nakshtra Shanti Pooja and how it is performed any pre arrangement is needed if yes what is the arrangement can you suggest me,

    I and my family coming from Pune to Srirangapatna

  3236. Sarika says

    Hi,

    I am planning to visit the place this weekend, is it good time to visit?

    Regards,
    Sarika

  3237. Shantha says

    Hi Sarika,
    No, this is not a good time to visit. Late July to August end is the best time to visit the falls.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3238. Shantha says

    Hi Savithri,
    Good to know you feel happy visiting Nimishamba temple. Your mother is safe at her feet and you can always see your mother in the eyes of the devi.
    Wish you lots of happiness,
    Shantha

  3239. Shantha says

    Hi Alka,
    Wonderful to hear that you visited Varadahalli and had a nice experience. I hope your wishes are fulfilled.
    Thanks for sharing your experience,
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3240. Shantha says

    Hi Dhanuja,
    I am doing good. What about you?
    Do try the recipe and let me know how it turns out.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3241. Shantha says

    Hi SS,
    Yes, definitely you can make a wish from wherever you are.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  3242. B>S>Sanjeeviah says

    Thanks for information. I am an aethiest but i am attracted to matha. Tomorrow I will visit to submit my problems. Hope Ma will relieve me from all problems.

    sanjeeviah
    13th may 2012

  3245. Saraswathi Pudupakkam says

    Dear Shantha
    I am from Mysore I promised to write the directions to the Mavinakere Temple from there. Here it is
    After Holenarasipura continue on the Mysore Hassan Road till you reach a village Kamasamudra and next soon after is an another village Halekote. This is at Holekote you will see on your right an Arch entrance to the Hill Top God Lord Bettada Shri Ranganatha Temple and exactly opposite is a Bill board facing the other way if you are coming from Holenarasipura can be missed easily is for Mavinakere Sri Lakshmi Venkataramanaswamy.. They are all written in Kannada only. Laxshmi Venkataramaswamy temple can be reached driving through winding route through the fields till you pass through a under bridge to reach this beautiful temple. Distances are like 15 min drive from Holenarasipura to the Halekote Village. Hope this will help devotees visiting this area.
    Thank you very much
    Saraswathi

  3246. Saraswathi Pudupakkam says

    Dear Shantha
    I am from Mysore I promised to write the directions to the Mavinakere Temple from there. Here it is
    After Holenarasipura continue on the Mysore Hassan Road till you reach a village Kamasamudra and next soon after is an another village Halekote. This is at Halekote you will see on your right an Arch entrance to the Hill Top God Lord Bettada Shri Ranganatha Temple and exactly opposite is a Bill board facing the other way if you are coming from Holenarasipura can be missed easily is for Mavinakere Sri Lakshmi Venkataramanaswamy.. They are all written in Kannada only. Laxshmi Venkataramaswamy temple can be reached driving through winding route through the fields till you pass through a under bridge to reach this beautiful temple. Distances are like 15 min drive from Holenarasipura to the Halekote Village. Hope this will help devotees visiting this area.
    Thank you very much
    Saraswathi

  3247. Ashwini says

    HI,
    Shantha AVRE U R BLOG IS SUPER!!!!!!!!!!!

    NANGE NIM ELLA ADUGE GALU TUMBA ISTA AYTU THANK U SO MUCH..

  3250. Dhanuja says

    hi Shantha,
    As per purohith’s instruction, i was doing this vratam for every tuesday , now 15days once, but goddess has not yet blessed me…, hope to get blessings soon….as i have lot of faith
    i followed your guidance and song which made me comfortable in doing pooja,
    hope to see some light…

  3252. Dhanuja says

    thanks…, i need ur blessing too…
    good hearted people’s wishes comes true am i right Shantha…

  3253. Sujatha says

    Excellent burfi. I was looking for Chocolate burfi. Almost all of them called for condensed milk/maida. Your is the only one sans the two. Burfi tasted good too.

  3254. Sunil Kurtakoti says

    Hello Rajpurohit Uncle,
    You are correct. Nani, your classmate is my father. He is no more with us. He passed away in July 2009. Though you are away from Kurtakoti since long time, it seems you are attached to this place every minute. My papa would have been very happy to talk to you.

    Again my compliments to Shantha for updating the site.

    Warm regards,
    Sunil

  3255. Anithalokesh says

    Helow Shantha, i saw all the details of ambegalu krishna temple,realy i am so happy last week only we visited this temple and prayed one baby i am married since 3 years i know defnitly we will get baby and i lots of believed ambegalu krishna.

  3256. sanjeevkumar says

    thanks a lot…………. who will attach the temple photo in net because i was in harihar in my childhoood…after 12 years …..after 12 years long time i will seen this pic……..

  3259. Shantha says

    Hi Anitha,
    Have faith, you will definitely be a mother soon.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  3263. Dr.Soman B Pillai says

    How to get Cannon Ball Tree saplings? Can we use the seeds . Please advise. Thanks, Dr.Som

  3264. Shantha says

    Hi Dr.Soman,
    The saplings are available in large nurseries.
    Good luck,
    Shantha

  3265. Shantha says

    Thanks Raghu for sharing amazing photographs of this plant.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3266. Anithalokesh says

    Hai Shantha,thanks for your blessings.i never forget you and god of “AMBEGAL KRISHNA”

  3267. lavanya says

    the recipe was very tasty ,we will try in our home .the kids are like it very much.

  3269. Dhanuja says

    hi Shantha..,
    i did this with raw banana yeasterday and it came out well… i added 1spoon of rice floor.extra . instead of doing bajji, which is oily i feel this dish is of better option

  3271. Chandra says

    Namaskara Shantha ji,

    Nanu kuda Varadahalli ge 2 sala hoge Shridhar Swamiji avara darsana madideene. I am from bangalore. KelaU varshagalinda Nanu Jeevanadalli tumba nondideene. Manasige Shanthi, Nemmadi ella. Nanna jeevanadalli tumbe Kalaha, Sukha, Shanti & Nemmadi kaledukondidhene. Jeevanave beeda annisuthide. Aaddarinda ondu nirdharakke bandiddene. Yavadadaru Mutta or Ashrama ke serikondu nanna jeevana sagisabeku yendu nirdhara madiddene. Dayavittu nanage Yavadadaru Mutta or Ashrama da address thilese. Dayavittu nanage Sahaya Madi.
    Thanks & Regards,
    Chandra

  3272. Marlou says

    How long does a pickled mango last in the fridge? Few months or less or more?

  3273. RamaKrishna says

    Very good and valuble info about sridhar swamy who doesn’t about guruji would know about him and visit the holi samadhi in varadhahalli,I red the sridharswamy charitra and i took one of my friend to padukasharam in bangalore,he was become a devote of swamy and we gone to varadhahalli very next week and had darshan of guruji,that day about 5000 deciples has visited early in the morning for all the deciples ashram commitee arranged food,that was a great experience and lela of guruji.Jai jai raghuveera samartha,samartha sridhara swamy maharaj ki jai.

  3274. Murthy says

    Shantha,
    Phone number proided on this site 080-27657131 is not working. Is there any other alternative phone number?

    Thanks,
    Murthy

  3275. preeti says

    I had been looking for authentic recipe for beans palya from long time and today came across your blog and tried your recipe …..and it turned out to be really good !!
    even in the hands of a north Indian cook 🙂 I’m so happy thanks for posting this yummy dish it satisfied my cravings for authentic Karnataka food.

  3277. Darshan says

    good narration but the addredd mentioned wrong it is

    Mylara Lingeshwara Temple,
    Mylara,
    Hoovina Hadagali Taluq,
    Bellari District,
    Kanataka.

    please change it, thank you

  3278. Mogena says

    Hi!

    I’m looking high and low for bilva fruit and i cant even get 1 fresh fruit. I realy desperately need it for prayer reason and anyone know where can i get it. I dont mind buying it. I live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I don’t mind paying for it, if someone is willing to spare 2 fresh fruits will be the greatest thing for me.

    Thanks

  3281. Lokanadham says

    I am fortunate that I had Thrice or more Swamy darsan. I worship the name every day inmy pooja.
    It is great that Swami is worshipped by Ali and others.

  3282. D.Raja says

    I went with all my Family to give Birth Hair (Mudi) For my Twin boy babies who was 2.5 yrs old and we went on Wednesday and It was very easy for us to take mudi and Bath – water coming from the tap and a good Darshana and also we had Annadanam food with all of my family members and It is great a temple and very powerful.

  3283. Rohini says

    Hi Shantha,

    This is really a nice thing to know about the festival, thought i am celebrating this festival from a very small age.
    I know to sing the song of Bheemana Amavasya which my beloved grandmother thought me and i still sing it every year.

  3284. abhishek says

    are there frequent ksrtc buses to reach karighatta from srirangpatna? if yes, please tell me the timings………

  3287. Shantha says

    Hi Ashok,

    I am not sure on how to increase the shelf life of Jamun during transport. It is best to enquire a fruit vendor.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3290. Shantha says

    Hi Chandra,
    I am sorry to hear about your state of mind. Please calm down and visit Ashramas in your visicinity and enquire about joining there.

    Hope you find peace soon.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3292. Shantha says

    Hi Marlou,
    Pickles can last for more than a year in the refrigerator.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  3293. Shantha says

    Hi Murthy,

    Maybe the number has changed. I will let you know if I visit the place again.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3294. Shantha says

    Hi Raja,

    Glad to know about your visit to the temple and your experience.

    All the best,
    Shantha

  3295. Shantha says

    Hi Preeti,
    Thanks for visiting and leaving this lovely note.
    Keep cooking and smiling,
    Shantha

  3299. Shantha says

    Hi Yuvaraj,
    Please call the temple and find out the address and if possible share it here for the benefit of readers.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3300. Shantha says

    Hi Lokanadham,
    Good to hear that the lord is in your prayers everyday.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3301. Shantha says

    Hi Rohini,

    Thanks for visiting.

    I am happy to hear that you like to celebrate this festival.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3305. jagdish says

    Hi,

    I wanna to plant the bilva patra tree but i don’t know which month i can plant it. so let me know when i can plant the tree.

    Thanks
    Jagdish

  3306. Jagdish says

    hi,

    I wanna a planting a bilva patra tree but i don’t know when we platnt the tree, so pls let me know which month and which day ill be plant the bilva patra tree.
    Thanks
    Jagdish

  3307. veena says

    Hi Shantha,

    I have been trying to get contact details of Hiremagalur Kannan, of Kodandarama Temple, and stumbled on your site. I would appreciate if you would be able to provide his details or have suggestions to find myself.

    Thanks,
    Veena

  3308. LuCky says

    Atually i had some problem in my Jataka. so i went to some astrologer . he askd me to do poja every day and offer kumkum,flower and pray with some scripted sloka with 8 round … its realy powerful. even t works .

  3310. Shwetha Nadiger says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thanks for all the info. Devara guddada mailara lingeshwara is my father’s family deity. I used visit regularly. Can you give me lyrics of palisai bhandara ruchi ranga? I remember bits and pieces.

    Thanks
    Shwetha

  3311. shwetha says

    Hi Shantha,

    This article is very nice and very well explained. I am not a Brahmin, and in my family no one had performed this pooja till now, neither my mom nor my mother-in-law. But I had heard from my friends about this pooja and started observing since my wedding. This is the 4th year I am performing this pooja. I was told to do pooja for lamps which were made of mud. I was doing pooja to lamps by decorating them and do paada pooja for my hubby. That was the end of the Bheemana Amavasya pooja. But after reading your article, it is very well visualized how to do and what are the things to be taken care.
    Your atricle is very informative, please keep posting about other poojas as well 🙂

    Regards,
    Shwetha

  3313. Harsha says

    This forest would have been a beautiful asset if it was maintained clean, lot of neighbours throw trash into the forest worstening it day by day.

  3315. Sun Lamica says

    I’m still learning from you, while I’m improving myself. I definitely love reading everything that is written on your site.Keep the tips coming. I liked it!

  3318. Shantha says

    Right observation Harsha. On weekends there are boys on bikes inside the mini forest practising dirt race!

    Few years from now, the forest might just disappear 🙁

  3320. Shantha says

    Hi Shwetha,

    Good to know you are performing the pooja. It is not necessary that only Brahmin’s perform this pooja.

    Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3321. Shantha says

    Hi Arun,
    Glad to know you are updating information on the website.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  3323. mangala says

    its really to know about the temple history to c god all our mind tensions get relieved

  3324. R.DATTATREYA says

    SRI GURUBHYO NAMAHA.

    In this context I, would like to request you regarding the Sridhar Ashram. My Mother’s Sister told me about this ashram and in it’s Mahathwa. Unfortunately I enable to visit this Secred place at Shivamogga in Karnataka.
    ” One Proverb is their in Kannada” Runaanubandha Roopena “Pathi,Pathni,Sutha and Aalayaha” Please tell me about ashram fecility and distance from Bengaluru.
    Dattatreya R

  3325. prathibha says

    Made this for breakfast over the weekend.. turned out perfect !!
    Thanks for sharing Shantha 🙂

  3327. Shantha says

    Hi Dattatreya,

    All the information is available in the post itself. Please contact the ashrama to know more details.

    Hope you can visit the place soon.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3329. Shantha says

    Hi Sushma,
    I am not aware of any good accommodation in Ranebennur.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3330. Dr P.K.Bandyopadhyay says

    Dear Shantha,
    In West Bengal this is called ‘Akash Mallika’ we have some such plants in our ancestral place ‘Mahanad’ , about fifty kilometres away from Kolkata. My Grandfather Dr. Prabhas Chandra Bandyopadhyay planted the mother plant seventy six years ago. That tree fell down in heavy storm in 2009. The other trees are there.
    Please tell me the exact pronunciation of ‘ge’ in Mallige in Kanada language. Is it equivalent to ‘ ka’ in Bangla?
    Regards,
    Dr. P.K.Bandyopadhyay

  3334. Shantha says

    Hi Sabha,

    Happy to hear that all of you enjoyed this dish.
    Keep visiting and try out more recipes.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3335. Shantha says

    Hello Dr. P.K.Bandyopadhyaay,
    I am honored to have a visitor like you to my website. Thank you for sharing information about this tree. I have very emotional attachment to trees that I have been seeing for years.

    Pronounciation of “ge” is not “ka”, it is pronounced as “gay”. Malligay. Hope this helps.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3336. Mike says

    Hi
    What is the difference between the Sisver Oak and the Silver Tree which seems to be exclusive to Cape Town South Africa and also of the protea family?
    Mike

  3338. kumaran says

    Shantha,

    Can elders visit this place? how many steps to climb or vehicle can go all the way up? Thanks

  3339. Shantha says

    Yes Kumaran, elderly people can definitely go. Vehicles go right up to the entrance. Please avoid weekends and Shashti days, as these days are crowded and you have stand in the queue.
    Hope you have a comfortable darshana.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3341. Shantha says

    Hi Mike,
    Thanks for the question. Though I don’t know the answer, I was made aware of the existence of Silver tree!
    I read about Silver Tree on the Internet and the Silver tree appeared shorter than Silver Oak, which grows to great heights. Please let me know if you get to know more about Silver tree.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3342. santhosh kumar says

    Last Sunday and Monday, me and couple of my friends went driving for a pilgrimage to a couple of temples in western ghats; Dharmastala and Kukke Subramanya. Enroute to these places, we visited a small wind farm and the historic temple of Belur.

    I shall write in detail about the trip some other time. But here i am writing about an unique place we visited on the second day of the trip. This was a temple in the town of Ujire in Dakshin Kannada district, about 15 Km north of Dharmastala.

    On sunday evening at Dharmastala, my dear friend Kiran gets a call from his mother asking him to visit the “Soorya” (sun) temple near Ujire. Apparently his mother had made a wish (ಹರಿಕೆ) that if gets a job in UK, she would ask him to visit this place. Thank god, he did get a Job in UK. So since we were anyway very close to this place, his mother asked him to visit the place.

    I was surprised that there is a soorya (ಸೂರ್ಯ, sun) temple in Karnataka. I had only heard of a sun temple at Konark in Orissa. When enquired with kiran, he said, he has no idea and his job was just to visit the temple the next day as per his mother’s instruction. Even i was eager to find out where and what was this temple.

    After the darshan of lord shiva the Sunday evening and again on monday morning, we set out to this “Soorya” temple. We entered the Ujire town and enquired a few people for the road to the temple. Nobody knew where it was. Finally, we asked a taxi driver. Even he was surprised about a “Sun” temple in his town. Thankfully, kiran told him that people offer mud idols there if their wish (ಹರಕೆ) is granted. Then, the taxi driver smiled and told us that it is not the sun temple but the place is called “SOORYA”( ಸೂರ್ಯ). This was a Shiva/Rudra temple in the place called “SOORYA”.

    So we three “champions” set out on the muddy and bumpy ghat roads to the “SHIVA/RUDRA” temple at “SOORYA”. Thanks to the wish kiran’s mother made, we were blessed to see a beautiful place. Though the roads were bad and it was raining heavily, it was quite a sight. It was so beautiful. It was so good to be there.

    We did manage to reach the temple. It was really pouring heavily when we reached there. After a little while, the rain stopped and we got out of the car with our umbrella and headed towards the temple. There were not many people out there.

    The deity in the temple was “SOORYA SADASHIVA RUDRA DEVARU” (ಸೂರ್ಯ ಸದಾಶಿವ ರುದ್ರ ದೇವರು). It was very interesting for me. The village where the temple is situated is called “Nada grama” (ನಡ ಗ್ರಾಮ). But the name of the deity is derived from the place called “Soorya”. The localites told me that “ಊರಿನ ಹೆಸರು ಸೂರ್ಯ ಹಾಗು ಗ್ರಾಮದ ಹೆಸರು ನಡ ಗ್ರಾಮ”. It means the name of the place is “Soorya” in the village called “Nada grama”. I am yet to figure out the difference between them. Anyways i dint have much time to enquire more about it.

    More interesting was the temple. The main deity here is Shiva/Rudra. The people who perform pooja here are all Madhwas (They belong to the madhwa community, a sub caste of Brahmins who are Vaishnavites) . No doubt the deity is called Rudra devaru .(orthodox madhwas call shiva as Rudra devaru). It was a clean and pretty big temple built in traditional coastal architecture.

    The belief here is that, you make a wish and if it comes true, you have to go to the temple in person and offer to the deity an associated idol(s) made of mud and go to the nearby kalyani(stepped well) and another small temple and offer prayers. There is a specific mud idol associated with every wish. Provided the wish is granted, one has to purchase the idol and offer it to the God there. The list of mud idols is exhaustive. They are very specific too. It starts from dogs, cats, to lorry,bus to computer,mobile phones to masonry and RRC roofs to even Beedi bundle.

    It is quite strange that the list of offerings can be so specific and so exhaustive. One can imagine that there may be myriad wishes of people. But it beats me to imagine the list of offerings associated with such wishes. Obviously, the fields of wishes can be still far far greater than the associated list of offerings.

    So as instructed by his mother, my friend Kiran purchased a small mud table and chair and offered it to the god. There is a small rite associated with the offering. One is supposed to keep it over some rice and offer it at a specific place.

    From there we went to the Kalyani (stepped well) outside the temple. It is one of the most beautiful Kalyanis that i have seen in the recent past. It is covered by vegetation on all sides. There is a small paved path way leading to the kalyani. The kalyani is about 55 feet deep and the water is blue in colour. Yes, the water was blue in colour. It was really beautiful. I don’t know exactly why it was blue in colour. But i think it is because of the thick vegetation all around and its depth.

    We spent about 10 minutes near that kalyani and went to a small prayer place. It is basically a small temple like structure where people stand and pray.

    We finished all that and returned to the main temple. After performing the sankalpa for Rudrabhisheka (ರುದ್ರಾಭಿಷೇಕ) there we left towards Kukke suramanya again in the beautiful but bumpy roads.

    Without debating normative issues of beliefs here, i can say that we were really lucky to visit such a beautiful place in an obscure temple village.

  3343. Meera Kumar says

    wow! love Huli tovve…. As I am away from B”lore, miss all d marriages n family functions & I am missing Huli tovve too 🙁
    First time in ur space….. Will surely try it soon 🙂

  3344. Raghu says

    It is a tourist place, but plz plz dont ever get inside this lake even if u know swimming..
    bcoz i know e pain of loosing an important life..
    i lost a very good friend of mine..
    PLZ ITS MY SINCERE REQUEST>>

  3345. Shantha says

    Hi Meera,
    Glad you liked the recipe. Hope you prepare and enjoy this dish.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3346. Shantha says

    Hi Raghu,
    I am very sorry to hear about your friend losing his life in this lake. I thank you for leaving this warning note here. Hope and pray that people heed to this advise and that no more accidents are repeated.
    My deepest condolences to you and his family.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3347. suma says

    I and my family visited this place recently,the lake is really magnificient,we had a refreshing bath in the mini falls,had
    nice gala time.
    The lake has its own myisterical power,no weeds or no plants grow in this lake,the idols of temples are given a bath here to energise them.

    a nice gala time.

  3348. Shantha says

    Hi Suma,
    I do not know whether to be happy that you had a good time or sad that another reader lost his friend in this lake 🙁

    But, I would like to congratulate you on coming back safe and being sensible enough not to venture in the lake.

    I was glad that I had put the warning in my post on the dangers of venturing into the lake. Hope we can start a drive to add some visible boards calling out the dangers of getting into the water.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3351. Setlur says

    Madam Shantha,

    I need the address of B.R. Hills temple. Can you provide this so that I can request some pooja to be done? They don’t have a web site or even a phone. I am not in India
    thanks

  3352. Dr P.K.Bandyopadhyay says

    Dear Shantha,

    I am very glad to read your response. . I benefited from it. You may be interested to know that I have written poems in Bangla on that tree which we call ‘Aakash mallika’ (the same tree as shown in the pictures in your site). In fact, the name of that book on poetry is ‘Sei Aakash mallika’. The name of my Flat in Kolkata is also ‘Aakash mallika’. That is the kind of attachment. So I dared to interact with you.
    Thanks and regards
    Dr. P.K.Bandyopadhyay

  3353. suryakant shinde says

    I need sandalwood plants. please let me know the details.
    mob. 982009495

  3355. sujatha says

    Hello Shantha madam,
    Thank u for ur most admireable information.The god mailralingeshwara is our family deity.Every year during the month of august that is in sharavan maasa we used visit tha scared and holy place mailara temple.And one more information i would like to inform u that mailaralingeshwar and malatheshaswamy are brothers.Malatheshaswamy leaves at Devaraguda and mailralingeshwaraswamy leaves at Gadhla or ppl who used to call as mailara where the scared Thungabhadra river flows….

  3359. Balaji says

    hi,
    Ur blog is so nice..while performing satyanarayana pooja,i want to keep nine color gejee vastras,kindly help me how to prepare it.

  3363. soumya says

    the is so cool to see and so many will be important for the girls to be known this place gives some knowledge & gives peace mind & phiscally it is a sight seeing place

  3364. HANUMANTH DESHPANDE says

    Shantha ji

    jai guru datta , how are you ? i just came back to dubai today morning after 40 days trip to hyderabad .
    i wan planning to go varadpura abut some how it could not happen .

    my father passed away on june 7th really miss him
    regards
    Hanumanth deshpande

  3365. shantha says

    Hi Shantha,

    Iam in my 8th year of married life. Till now i have performed only once.. After reading this i want to start now. Can we start this any point of time? Means if i start now.. on 9th year can i donate the lamp to brahmin. Also i want to know that if i have to continue this forever till our lifetime or stop after 9 years. Please let me know.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3367. Sangeeta says

    It’s written nicely. very usefull for people doing it for the first time, thanks

    one doubt i didn’t understood “dip12 mushti/fist lenght”. length of thread should be ?

  3369. Shantha says

    Hi Harinath,
    Whatever I know, I have written in the post. The next time I visit, I will try to unearth more details about the place.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3370. Shantha says

    Hi Hanumanth,
    I am extremely sorry to hear about the sad demise of your father. I pray for his soul to rest in peace.

    At this time, no words can bring solace except for the thought that he is with God and continues to shower blessings on you all.

    Take care,
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3371. Shantha says

    Hi Sangeeta,
    Thanks for visiting.
    Mushti means fist (A hand that has the fingers curled into the palm and the thumb retracted, displaying the knuckles). For image refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fist

    The length of the thread should be equal to 12 times the length of your fist.
    Hope it is clear.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3372. Shantha says

    Hi Shantha,
    Sorry could’nt reply to you earlier as I was travelling on work.

    Since your intention is devoting time to God, nothing should stop you from performing this pooja.

    Disclaimer: This is my opinion and not written in any book. Only good can come out of devoting time to God 🙂

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3376. Shantha says

    Hi Sofia,
    Please do leave comments in English.

    Measurement of chilies in the recipe is perfect.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3377. Shantha says

    Hi Balaji,
    Prepare the Gejjevastra the same way and apply different colors using water colors.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3383. Shantha says

    Wow! wonderful to know that you are a poet. My mother is a great fan of Bengali literature and she has read many books that are translated to Kannada and English. Her love for Bengali literature has rubbed on me too and the recent book that I read was “Choker Bali” by Sri Rabindranath Tagore. I intent to read more…

    Hope I can read and understand the poem that you have written on Akash Mallika, which is a favorite tree of ours too.

    Thanks for sharing your experiences.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3385. Shantha says

    Hi Setlur,
    I am sorry I do not have the address nor the phone number of the temple.
    The address could be:
    Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple,
    B.R.Hills,
    Chamarajnagar District – 571 441

    Hope this helps,
    Shantha

  3390. sarita bhardwaj says

    hi
    i got a shami plant in my house. What I want to know is that is shami plant have thorns or flowers in it or not?

  3391. Venu Gopal Bayar says

    Hi Shantha madam,

    Can you please share the details of birthplace of Gurudev and how to reach there? I am planning to visit Gulbarga (Ganagapur) in the month of Sep and wish to visit Lad chincholi

  3392. amit says

    i want to know that can iget bilva friut in green colour make it yellow like mango we do it is possible, and then i take out seed from bilva fruit and grow it in the pot. it is possible.kindly u can give me answer.

    amit

  3393. raghunath says

    hi
    bengaluru visitors u must see the place
    such a nice and very oldest temple in bengaluru,

    raghunath/9880444476.

  3394. Shankar Joshi says

    “Jai Malhar ”
    Dear Devotees,
    I am from Bangalore. Anyone can contact me if any further information required on Sri Mylaralingeshwara. I am writing a book on Sri Mylaralingeshwara and the women god deity of the devotees of Sri Mailaralingeshwara. Devotees who wishes to help in publishing the book and on the research of the same can contact me.
    My email id is : shnkrjoshi36@gmail.com.
    Hand phone:

  3396. B. Nagaraja says

    you can see a temple of Shri Markandeshwara which is old and beautiful here you can see those beautiful sculptures very close.
    I think people always preffer and go with show businesses and they often fail to figure out the real beauty.

    DONT MIS TO VISIT THAT POOR AND BEAUTIFUL TEMPLE NEXT TIME !

    WITH REGARDS,
    B.N.R.

  3399. sudhabatni says

    Hello Shantha,
    Thank u very much for providing information regarding the shukravara puje. I am also searching for some website which I can get more info. You have written in detail abt the pooja. One doubt we have to keep mud pots seperately or can we keep one kalasha for all the fridays. Pl clear the doubt at the earliest. please post other good info.

  3400. sudhabatni says

    Hi Shantha,

    Pl share all the rangolis which we can put before the god on all festival days and also tell important rangolis to put infront of god daily.

  3403. Shantha says

    Hi Sudha,
    Glad you liked the post. You can keep the same pot every Friday.

    I will try to post most rangolis.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3405. Shantha says

    Thanks for the information Nagaraja. I will surely try and visit the temple.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3406. Shantha says

    Thanks for the information Shankar Joshi. It is wonderful to know that your are publishing a book on this place and its people.

    All the best,
    Shantha

  3409. Shantha says

    Yes Raja, it is worth a visit. It is on the way to Ooty from Mysore, so you can have the darshan and proceed from here.

  3411. Shantha says

    Hi Hanumanth,
    Happy that you visiting Kurugadi. I did not know about this place, read a bit about it on the net.

    Jai Gurudev,
    Shantha

  3412. sudhabatni says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thank you for your reply. I heard that this kalasha should be kept till the swarna gowri /jeshta devi pooja and make visarjan of both on the next day of pooja .. I am in confusion…pl anything give in detail…

  3413. sudhabatni says

    Hi Shantha

    The information regarding pooja vidhana about all the festivals has been given here is appreciated. I have searched in the festival blog regarding the puje will be done in magha masa pournima..(called as bharata hunnimi). Pl Shantha enanna info idre pl puje information tilisiri.

  3415. abhijith says

    i had many problems in life i have visited this temple atleast 7times i love this godess so much everytime when i go i ask the same wish . godess has opend her eyes on me thank GOD but my wish not fullfilled yet i know it will fullfill in near future as soon as i pray flower will start falling from right side of devi… i bow to u my godess jwalamukhi. 🙂

  3416. arvind chauhan says

    the name of shri ramapir wife : Netarji and lord &goddess have no case. they are above caste & creed

  3417. Magal Chaithra says

    Hi Shantha..
    We both are relatives.. Its very sad to know tat Gopal taata is no more.. Accidentaly i found your post while browsing something.

  3418. Shantha says

    Hi Chaithra,

    Gopal thatha lived a long and fulfilled life.

    Glad that we could connect like this through the website.

    Keep visiting,
    Shantha

  3421. Nandini Joshi says

    You can as well visit the place and get more information from the oldest people staying there which would help you.

    Best Luck,

    Nandini

  3425. K.R.Kumar says

    Dear Mrs Shantha,
    I am the founder trustee, I went through your publication. It is very nicely drafted. I would like to meet you some time to exchange thoughts.
    Presently I am in Us. You can reach me by mail. I will contact you once I reach Bangalore some time in. Over 2012
    with warm regards,
    Kumar.K.R

  3429. Shantha says

    Hi Deepa,
    You can add 2tbsp curds or cream. I have updated the post.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3432. Dhanuja says

    Hi Shantha
    How r u??
    i had been to Raghavendraswami temple today…, felt very happy to see the celebration
    hope my prayers are answered..

  3434. deepa says

    Hi Shantha,
    Yeasterday i tried this receipe. wow! Every body at home liked.

    Thanks for this wonderful receipe.

  3435. BalasubramanyamVS says

    I wanted to see the Holenarasipura temple and asked many about the same.I could not get proper reply about the exact location of the temple.Now, i saw the temple in the net and will definitely have ‘darshan’ of the Lord in the near coming days.I also thank for the brief history of the temple .

  3436. sudhabatni says

    Hi Shantha,

    Hope everything is fine with the blessings of guru rayaru…Thanks for the good information abt aradhane and also sharing about the significance ,celebrations in detail.
    I had posted queries but no response from you recently.I asked some queries in shukravara pooja. pl share your answers.

    Regards
    sudha

  3437. Dhanuja says

    Shantha,
    shoud we perform pooja on 9th or 10th.. pls clarify
    as many saya 9th midnigt lord was born , when atually shud i do the pooja 9th or 10th

  3441. Shantha says

    Hi Sudhabatni,
    Thanks for visiting.
    I have not yet researched on Bharata hunnime.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3443. Shantha says

    Hi Balasubrmanyam,
    Once you reach Holenarasipura, the locals can guide you to the temple. Hope you have a good time there.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3445. Ranganath Rao says

    Sir, please let me know the names of trustees managing the temple and their address.Ranganath Rao

  3446. Bhagwan Iyengar says

    Can I be informed if any contact tel nos of the temple would be available? This is to know the temple timings and also to know, when would be the first bus to Bangalore?

  3447. Shantha says

    Hello Bhagwan,
    I am sorry I do not have this information. I will make sure I jot down the timings the next time I visit Melkote.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3449. T. Usha says

    Hi,

    I live in Hyderabd. I have a small place to grow plants but have a good flowering plants and maintaining nicely. I wish to add Orchid in my small garden. Can I grow Orchind in Hyderbad will it be successful . Does the Hyderabad climate suits for Orchids. Please guide me.

  3450. Ravindra B C says

    Hello madam,
    khadgam kapaalam damaram trishulam
    bujaischathurbhi chathuram vahantham
    asheshu sukhadaayakaksha
    mallarinatha namasaa smarami. this is mailaralingeshwara shloka.

    with regards
    Ravindra

  3452. Shantha says

    Namaskara Hemanth,

    This was destined, so you could not go, please do not feel bad. Hope you get a chance to visit the place, as soon as possible.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3453. Shantha says

    Hi Ravendra,

    Thank you so much for sharing the shloka in this post. It will benefit many readers.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3454. Shantha says

    Hi Usha,
    Orchids thrive in humid weather. I am not familiar with Hyderabad weather, so I cannot give a satisfying answer to you.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3455. Dr P.K.Bandyopadhyay says

    Great to know that you have some exposure to Bangla literature. and that too, Tagore’s ‘Chokher Bali’
    At the moment I am a little busy in writing a book. As soon as I am free, I will translate a couple of my poems on Akash mallika in English and send them to your mail Id for your perusal Akash mallika–akash mallige is a nice cementing factor.

    Best wishes and regards,
    Dr. P.K.Bandyopadhyay.

  3458. b.r.kasturi rangan says

    thank u for information given by u even we r going 2 visit this place due course.

  3459. Vikram says

    Hi Shantha,

    Thanks for sharing the photo. I was happy to see Magal Coffee Works shop. I had only seen Magal Coffee Works rubber stamp in Chickmaglur.

  3462. Shantha says

    Hi Veena,
    Sorry to be replying so late, but I do not have Sri Kannan’s contact number.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3463. Shantha says

    Hi Kushal,
    Thanks Kushal for visiting and leaving this lovely note. I admire your curiosity in knowing about things and for having started a website at such an young age.

    All the best,
    Shantha

  3464. Shantha says

    Hi Sandhya,
    For Idlis, Idli thari / Akki thari is used.

    Rava means semolina / sooji, which is already mentioned in the recipe.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3468. Shantha says

    Wonderful to hear that you will be translating the poem to English, Sir. I am waiting to read it.
    Thanks and regarding,
    Shantha

  3470. Karishma says

    i think i see capsicum added in the pic. but you have nowhere mentioned it in the ingredients.. However, the recipe still turned out great!

  3472. ananth says

    I just Wanted the information of the place to find out from the temple ppl. so i am Trying to get in touch over the phone but its not working any other laternative phone nos please do let me know
    hnananth@gmail.com

  3474. guruduth says

    madam,
    I visited this temple a week back with my family
    and enjoyed the place. There are many problems for the
    devotees to stay, drinking water,wash rooms are not mantained properly. In the guest house more than 8 people
    were playing cards.One should look to this and to do the needful.
    with regards

  3477. Bernadette says

    good morning Shantha
    Just planning our India journey, I would like to know, how to come in the forrest without an own car. Can we stay just for two nights and make safaris with somebody who gives us knowledge obout the place and the animals?
    Thanks for an answer.

  3478. roshi says

    Though Gulachin – Persian / Urdu for chinese flower – is OK ,the more apt hindi word is KANAK CHAMPA.
    You may,after checking it out, like 2 add this 2 your article above.
    thanks & keep it up !

  3479. gurunath desai says

    Shantha, Enjoyed going through ur falls page u might add gokak falls nick named nigara of india have excellant images wil send if erqired

  3481. gurunath desai says

    Shantha,thanks for putting ur WS.Very intersting I am sure many people have benifetted from it as I havw

  3482. gurumurthy says

    Hi,

    Thank you so much for better understanding of Mylaralingeshwara swamy

    Thank you so much for this website

  3483. vilaas says

    Hi Shantha

    Very informative post. Thanks. The phone number seems to be perennially busy,

    However, In one of the responses, the route has been mentioned as BIAL–>Yeshwanthpur–>Doddaballapur, I think Yeshwanthpur must be read as Yelahanka.,

    Regards
    Vilaas BV

  3484. Malini Venkatesh says

    Hi, Very interesting web site. As and when we do Gejjevastra, grannies would recite 25 names of the lord for each bead.

    I would very much like to know the names as it benefits us a lot while doing Gejjevastra.

    Please let me know.

    Thanks in advance.

    Malini Venkatesh

  3487. retu says

    i want to cultivate orchid commercially.this is my dream.i am a student of Agriculture faculty of BAU.at first,what should i do?

  3488. shyamini says

    hi everybody shyamini here . can anyone tell me what is the medical utility of this tree ?

    regards,
    shyamini

  3489. Kaarthik says

    Correct me about my understanding.

    This plant, is called bale in hindi, maredu in telugu. Is it not thri bilva? as it has got 3 leafs.

    I heard from some pandit, that yeka bilvam is one leaf with 3 pointers similar to thrishul, and seen a dried leaf around 12 years back.
    I want to find the actual Eka Bilva patri tree.. Please help

  3492. Sheila says

    Hi – i am planning to travel from Chennai to kateel, horanadu, dharmasthala and udupi in a span of 1 and half days with base as mangalore. Would it be a good idea to stay at the kateel temple accomodation for the night

  3493. Shantha says

    Hi Sheila,

    Yes, it is a good idea to halt at Kateel.

    Have a safe and happy trip,
    Shantha

  3495. Shantha says

    Hi Kaarthik,
    You are right about the three leaves. The three leaves are offered to lord Shiva.

    Bilva tree is found in old Shiva temples. A very common plant in South India.

    Appreciate your interest,
    Shantha

  3497. Shantha says

    Hi Retu,
    There are few hybrid varieties that you can grow commercially. Please contact Indo American Hybrid centers for advise.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  3499. Shantha says

    Hi Malini,
    I am not aware of the recitation. Will get back if I get this information.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3500. Shantha says

    Hi Vilaas and Anant,

    I am sorry that the phone number given here is not helpful and thanks for correcting the route.

    If any of the readers visit the temple, please do collect the number and leave a note with the number for the benefit of travelers.
    Thanks,
    Shantha

  3501. Shantha says

    Hi Gurumurthy,
    I am glad you like what you read here. Makes my effort worthwhile.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3502. Shantha says

    Hi Gurunath Mama,
    Thanks for visiting. It is very satisfying if people find the information helpful.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3503. Shantha says

    Hi Mamaji,
    Yup, Gokak is a place I have not yet visited. Hope to visit someday and take pics and write a post on it.

    The rule I follow is that I write about places visited and experienced by me.

    But, when I do write definitely the post will be better with pictures taken by a good photographer like you 🙂
    Thanks,
    Shantha

  3504. Shantha says

    Hello Mama once again,
    Thanks for pointing out that Yana is a limestone formation and not a hill station. Will edit the post.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  3506. Shantha says

    Hi Bernadette,
    Sorry for this late reply, my system had konked off for sometime. There are few resorts inside the forest like, Gorukana and Jungle Lodges. They will take care of your safaris.
    Hope you have a great time at B.R.Hills,
    Shantha

  3509. Shantha says

    Hi Guruduth,
    Yes, I do understand the problems that are present at this remote temple. Hope the environs improve.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3511. Shantha says

    Hi Karishma,
    You are right, I have not mentioned capsicum in the recipe as it is an optional ingredient.

    Glad that the recipe turned out well.
    Shantha

  3514. ARBIND PRASAD says

    please send the details of plantation of chandan plants.ranchi (jharkhand) climate and soil issuitable or not suggest me.

  3518. Shantha says

    Please contact the nearest nursery around your region and consult a horticulturist who is familiar with your region.

  3519. NAGAMMA says

    Respected Sir

    I want your personal email ID to send a message, kindly provide me the same.

    Thanks & Regards
    Nagamma

  3527. mrs shyamala. H N says

    my daughter has presented me an orchid plant brought from singapore,pot looks small as it has big roots and a flower twig .should i wait till the flower goes out for re-pot ? iwant to know every bit about the materials i must put while transferring the plant to new pot,because i lost one plant due to this reason.; i donot want to loose this again

  3528. Shantha says

    I have never met a horoscope reader nor do I believe in such things. Sorry, cannot help you in this regard Dhanuja.

  3530. Shantha says

    Hi Mrs. Shyamala,

    Please do not disturb the plant for another year. You can repot after that.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3531. Praful Chavada - RAJKOT. (Gujarat) says

    Jay Ramapir, Jay Lila Neja Vala, Jay Ranuja Vala,

    Mai gujarat ka rahne vala hu, hamare yaha ramdevji ko bahut mante hai, wo sabka dukh karne vale dev hai.

    Baba Ramdevji Amar Raho. Jay Ramdev Pir.

  3533. vishwanath.p says

    sir, the entire heritage buildings are not published in your article, i have read in other articles about mysore heritage tag, that there are around 198 to 200 buildings, kindly publish the list on your website or email me please , i love mysore very much.
    it is a fantastic and a very beautiful city. i request outsiders to respect the city for its cleanliness and be law abiding traveller or visitor.
    thanking you

  3536. Shantha says

    Hi Vishwanath,
    Glad to meet someone who appreciates heritage buildings and thanks for the message. Every nook and corner of Mysore city has a heritage building. The entire list is available with the tourism department.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3537. KG Rao says

    Any good hotels in KR Nagara ,which someone can recommend as i want to stay overninght. I guess there are other places like Kappadi -also on the banks of Cauvery.

  3538. Virender S Datta says

    Hi,
    Where can I buy ARKA plant in Delhi or its neighbourhood.
    I nee to buy 100 of Arka plants to be given away as return gift on my son’s birthday
    What is the common name of Arka in Delhi?
    Virender

  3539. Krishna says

    hi Shantha
    I happened to see your support on orchid farming..please suggest me some tips where we can grow orchids in green house..and do you know any one doing in Trichur part of kerala
    krishna sudha

  3540. Shantha says

    Hi Krishna,
    I have never grown Orchids for commercial purpose. I just grow them as a hobby.

    Please do consult the nearest nursery for more information. You can also visit the following blog: http://www.presam77.blogspot.in and ask your question there.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3541. Shantha says

    Hi Virender,
    You will have to check at the nearest nursery. They will be able to guide you.

    It is a great and green idea to gift plants.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3542. Shantha says

    Hi K.G.Rao,
    From my understanding there are not many good hotels in K.R.Nagar.

    Hope you have a good time,
    Shantha

  3543. UDAYAKUMAR says

    It is for the first time that I chanced upon visiting this wonderful blog with plenty of useful information. Pl. keep enriching your blog. I am personally keen learning more about Jackfruit and Sandal.

  3544. Ashok says

    very well written article..on sandalwood…
    I also have two sandalwood plants in my house..

    i see that many have asked for plant / saplings of sandalwood.

    suggest you visit the following website… they are doing lot of work in this space and you will get plants.

    http://hosachiguru.com/

  3549. Arathi R says

    Hi Shantha,
    I was your classmate and your site is really really good, i liked very much hoovilya. I showed it to my daughter, she loved your way of telling our rituals.

  3554. Fiordaliza says

    Great info about these outstanding fruits. thank God for His love for us. For He created everything perfect.

  3564. Govinda says

    I have been searching for some time. You can get seeds on E-bay. “AEGLE marmelos” is the botanical Western people name.

    Nàga Champo is also Havenly fregrance, called “Michelia Chamaca Alba”

    Namaskàra

    Govinda

  3565. Gopi says

    Hi..,

    I visited the temple on 20 th Sept 12, the day of Bharath Bandh. There was absolutely no rush & we were lucky to have Dharshan for long time. Though I am a Mysorean, I visited this temple first time. I was influenced by the Drama CHAMA CHELUVE which was played in Mysore, which talked about this temple.

    regards

    Gopi

  3567. Shubha Satish says

    Hi Shantha,
    Excellent,awesome,beautiful,mindblowing! These are just a few adjectives that came and many more. I will have to look up the thesaurus to give a feedback on your site. I thought it is best to put it here instead of doing it for all the articles. I am a Madhwa brahmin too and came to the US after my marriage. I seem to be confused which is good in life: materialistic comfort here or the old-world charm back in Bangalore(obviously not the present). I still feel good to see some parts of Bangalore like Gandhi Bazaar, Basavangudi,N.R.Colony, Malleswaram 18th cross. Last year I visited Bangalore , and was not much happy. The Ganesha temple in 4th block, Jayanagar has changed a lot. It was a Gudi before and there was a lot of attachment to it. But visit it now and it is like a commercial temple. It is my opinion about the temple. You know sometimes I pray to God let there be good changes, and bring back the old memories,moral ( & money) values, peace and happiness on Earth. Sounds crazy, but everybody needs it.
    I will come back again to read your articles. God bless you for the good work.

  3568. Shantha says

    Hi Pallavi,
    I am happy to hear that the recipe turned out good. Thanks for writing this feedback.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3569. Shantha says

    Hi Gopi,
    Happy to know that you had a pleasant time at the temple. Thanks for leaving this note.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3570. Shantha says

    Hi Shubha,
    You made my day! it is wonderful to hear that you liked what you read here.
    Yes, even I keep wondering, what really makes a person happy. I have found that material is essential for physical comfort, but spirituality and family are essential for emotional comfort.
    Coming to the temples in Bangalore, yes they are becoming commercial as the population is increasing and it is difficult to handle the large number of people thronging the temples. On the other hand, there are some temples like Ragi Gudda, who have gone commercial but are systematic and they do a lot of philanthropy work.
    Bangaluru is changing and it is changing fast to good sometimes and worse most of the times.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3576. Arnab Bhattachaya says

    Hi Shantha
    Lovely to read your blog, we are looking forward to get associated with you on a few ventures that we are planning with our clients. Would request you to share your email id and other contact details so that we take this forward.
    Await your response to the earliest.
    Regards
    Arnab

  3579. shruti says

    Can i know for how long it can be stored once prepared?If in fridge and if outside of fridge normal storage?

  3580. shruti says

    I must say this was an excellent new recipe for small gooseberries (also called harpallawdi in gulbarga and bidar) apart from the normal usage and chutney preparation out of it.
    Thanx Shantha, your site has been addictive ever since i checked it out !
    Shruti Karur

  3581. Josef Gau says

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  3583. Ananda says

    Hi,
    Anantha habba is fast approaching. Can you please guide me as to how to make 7-heDe sarpa with darbe?

    Wish you a grand Ananthna Habba (in advance)

  3584. Shantha says

    Hi Shruti,
    Can be store up to a year without refrigeration. In freezer it will last longer, but will lose its flavor.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3587. Shantha says

    Hi Ananda,
    Just have to plait the Darbe together to form the 7 hede and twist it to get the shape.

    Thanks for the wishes and wish you a very happy festival and let lord Anantha grant all your wishes.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3588. Shantha says

    Thank you Sudhabatni. This is my favorite as the container is a beautiful piece of driftwood that I found during our wildlife sojourn.

  3590. Ashwini says

    hi , i follow ur website for the festival dates and the type how to perform festivals , its a good website. Vijaya Dashami is on 24 th, by mistake its been written as 14th i guess ,

  3594. Rejin says

    Hello Shantha,

    Could you share your email and contact number. Would like to talk to you on orchids.

    Regards,
    Rejin

  3596. Ananda says

    Hi Shantha,
    Thank you.
    For today my fil got it made from archakaru of near by temple. Pooje went on smoothly.

  3606. Shama says

    thanq aunt 4 dis recipe…i just luv dis delicacy…but my mum din kno hw 2 prepare dis….until u publishd dis…thanq so much

  3607. Shantha says

    Dear Shama,
    Your name is so beautiful!
    I am happy that this recipe helped your mom to prepare your favorite dish. Let me know if she found any step in the recipe difficult to follow.
    Keep reading, readers motivate me to write better.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  3609. sowmya says

    Thanks for a simple and wonderful recipe….it came out very well and family enjoyed the taste…:)

  3610. M.Manimaran says

    Kindly add this weekend getaway.
    Welcome to Kolli Hills. Just 6 hours drive (285 km) from Bangalore and 8 hours from Chennai (380 km), the majestic hills rising to 4500 feet have managed to keep itself hidden all these years. The hills are thickly forested, the air is clean, the villages small and the local people friendly.

    Kolli Hills has to be explored in a leissurely pace. Kolli Hills has been the top choice for nature lovers, hiking enthusiasts, trekking clubs and meditation practitioners among hill stations in Tamil Nadu. In comparison to other hill stations in Tamil Nadu, Kolli Hills is not commercialized, less polluted and offers unique mountain ranges.

  3612. AjayShankar says

    Hi Subramanya, how do u say that Swamiji is incarnation of Shankaracharya and which Shankaracharya are you referring.

    Even I had heard that.. Can you elobrate on the reasons…. may be we can read more on that.

    Hanumanth, very sorry to know about your father….really it is a big loss… let God give you power to bear it…

  3616. Mukund says

    I stumbled upon your blog yesterday and was amazed by the amount of information you shared regarding orchids and many other topics.
    As a Orchid lover, I really feel sad that I lost my tiny dendrobium plant of unknown hybrid variety last year. I know that it happened due to over-watering. And around Aug-Sep time-frame. Not sure of the causes.. Did it need rest and should not have been watered or was it in a large basket that led to overwatering. Do you have any recommendation on pot size, resting period, watering frequency and other matters related to dendrobiums?
    I would also like to know where I can get these earthern pots in Bangalore.

  3617. S. Vaithi says

    Jai Guru Dhath

    I introduce myself as one of the Devotees of our Sadguru through his Disciple “Shri Nanjundasamy, Mysore” . I have also got the blessing of “Sri Hari Gopal Swamy, Sagar the another Disciple of our Guru
    Maharaj.
    Is there any ashram or Disciple of our Guru Maharaj in Tamilnadu who can guide & advise the devotees of our Guru Maharaj ? Please let me know
    the address through my email address.
    Awaiting your reply

  3620. Shantha says

    Namaskara Vaithi,
    Glad to meet you.
    I am not aware of any ashram or disciple of Sri Sridhara Swamiji in Tamil nadu. I request the readers to respond to Vaithi if they are aware of such place or people.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3621. Nithya says

    Hi, my friend gifted me this orchid. Could you give me some tips on its care especially around the repotting medium and feritilizer. Thanks

  3623. karan says

    JAI BABA RAMDEV PIR, AAJ ME JO BHI HUN TUMARI BAJAH SE HUN. HAMESHA MERE SATH RAHENA. HAR DARSHANTHI KO EK VINANTI HAI KI RAMDEV PIR KI BIJ RAKHO AUR USKA PALAN KARO JINDANGI ME KABHI DUKH NAHI AAYENGE

  3625. prasad says

    thanks for ur entire info .. i was planning to visit varadhali soon and was very eager to have a word with the authorities over there to check arrangements and pooja hours …. ur info was very help full … thank u

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  3626. Shantha says

    Hi Mukund,
    I know how heart breaking it is to lose an orchid plant.

    Loss of a plant can be due to water clogging, which leads to root or bulb rot. It can also be due to zero humidity. To avoid this, we need to mist the leaves and roots early in the morning and late in the evening every day. Also mist with a good fertilizer every fortnight.

    Indo American Hybrid nursery in Bangalore sell orchid plastic pots.

    Winter is resting time for orchids.

    Please let me know if you have any more questions.
    All the best,
    Shantha

  3627. Shantha says

    Hi Prasad,
    I am happy to know that the information in this post was helpful.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3629. Shantha says

    Hi Nithya,
    Repot only if the pot is filled with roots.
    The medium is charcoal and moss.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3631. Mukund says

    Thanks a lot for your reply.
    I think my question was a little vague a too broad.
    I actually know the reason for its death in my mind. The plant I had purchased was a tiny one at 50rs. in Lalbaugh show (per my memory Aug. 2010). It had very small root clump at the time. Some dead roots, too probably. I should have potted it then and probably just left it to multiply its root system underneath a plastic cover. Instead, I hung a pot in the window and kept watering every two three days. And whenever I thought it was dry. I know one very thin but long root made its way into medium of this relatively large pot for a small plant. But come July-Aug, I not only did water it but hung it outside in my balcony to give it monsoon weather exposure (some time by this time it had a tiny shoot popping out very close to the base). Once when it was raining in the evening, I hung it out of my balcony in the rain thinking it would love it. But I had watered in the morning. Medium was already wet. To my surprise within next couple of days, the developing shoot became black. A few days later when I tried to revive by bagging exercise, it had lost the new roots already and had hardly any roots there. Moisture in the pot was not enough to revive it after this long one year battle.

    That’s a long story. So my real questions, now I know I should have bagged it after potting (thanks to your keiki tip).
    1) Should I use a small pot for a small plant or in general for dendrobiums to help moisture management?
    2) What is the rest period for dendrobiums and how frequently should they be watered in that period? How long doe the rest period last?
    3) Should they be encouraged to lose leaves in winter or rest period? If so, how to make sure plant remains healthy?

    Thanks for your help again.

  3633. PN Subramanian says

    Beautiful info on a very beautiful flower. Glory lily has been growing at my home in Kerala around the fencing wildly. I was studying its toxic effects and landed up at your doorstep.

  3635. Shantha says

    Thanks for visiting Subramanian Sir. Please do share your research findings here.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3638. Shantha says

    Hi Mukund,
    Sorry for this late reply. Here are the answers for your questions:
    1. For dendrobiums pot size do not matter. The pot you bought the plant with can be retained for some years.
    2. Water once a day. Mist in the evenings or vice versa.
    3. Dendrobiums lose leaves and start to bloom. Some of the dendrobiums are known as “Leafless Dendrobiums”.

    Orchids are hardy plants and easy to grow!
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3639. DR. B. R.RAGHAVAN says

    Dear Shantha,
    I don’t miss Karwar I still work with my team off karwar and almost all of the Karnataka coast. But Karwar has always been the best to be on-offshore.

    True, some day I may have my on vessel to settle off the coast-Karwar is always the option.

    Bye
    Raghavan

  3640. Shantha says

    Hi Dr. Raghavan,
    I am completely in tune with your sentiments.

    Thanks for visiting itslife.
    Shantha

  3641. Mukund says

    Thanks for your reply. One last question is:
    Should the watering be less frequent in winter or rest period?

    Your reply is very helpful. I am keen on getting native ones than hybrids now after seeing your collection. I will probably follow threads and acquire some as I can.

    Thanks and regards,
    Mukund

  3646. Mukund says

    Great, Thanks for the tips. I am going to start my orchid collection soon but probably only around March April time-frame. So that’s almost 4-5 months away still.

    Mukund

  3647. DR. B. R.RAGHAVAN says

    Thanks Shantha,
    Hope you join us some time on our expiditions off Karwar early next year.
    My team for the last five years consists of Miss. Deepthi Thimmaiah, Mr. Munoor Kumara Swamy, Mr. Nisaj, and Mrs. Ashwini (“German”)

    Bye
    Regards
    Dr. Raghavan

  3648. Shantha says

    Hi Shama,
    You will not be able to download this page. You should either take a print screen or type it out using the notepad.

    Thanks for visiting again and for the question.
    Best wishes,
    Shantha

  3650. Shantha says

    Wow! going on a expedition on the sea!

    Wish you and your awesome team the very best.

    Shantha

  3651. R Kiran says

    Stumbled on your site while checking for images of Festivals of India. It is a lovely idea you have come up with, a non commercial thinking with the intention spreading awareness and knowledge of our culture. Keep up the good work…hats off!
    BTW do you have a collection of big sized images which can be published as a wall calendar? Please mail me as I am planning to come out with Festivals of India theme in the Wall calendar that is being planned for 2013. kindly mail me a line and I shall give you more details of the list of festivals I propose to cover.

    Regards.

    Kiran

  3652. krishna says

    Hi Shantha,
    My grandmother used to make the most awesome spicy avalakki and was trying to find the recipe forever. Thanks for posting this recipe..brings back happy memories. I think we also add chatnipudi or saarupudi to make it spicy.
    Our village is near Raichur/Gulbarga and we have some common cuisine.
    Thanks once again
    Krishna

  3653. Sudha says

    Thanks a lot for the information. I have shared it in fb too so that my friends can know about it. We follow so many customs without knowing about it.

  3654. Shantha says

    Hi Krishna,
    Glad to know that this recipe took you down the memory lane. Yes, while serving this avalakki, chutney pudi is also served for folks who need more spice. Curds is also eaten along with this avalakki.
    Thanks for giving your feedback,
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3657. Srinath says

    Dear Ms. Shantha,

    With right click disabled and no print command, it is difficult to note the ingredients and preparation method. Pls. enable right click or provide print command link at least for the texts. Hope you understand we this is required and the recipe can be tried.

    Regards,

  3659. fatai finau says

    Good to see a Watermelon Soup, also the presentation of the food is very good . I loved Watermelon Soup is so yummy taste also watermelon juice specialy how Tongan people make. keep it up.

  3663. Shantha says

    No Shilpa, these are not golu dolls. These are more than 7 feet tall wooden dolls used in processions and fairs.

  3665. Shantha says

    Hi Shilpa,
    Yes, it can be folded like a roti. Once it is roasted the roti will not be sticky. Best eaten when hot.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3667. Shantha says

    Hi Arathi,
    Please use thin avalakki though few people in North Karnataka prefer this with medium avalakki, which is available there.
    For beginners, thin avalakki would be easy to chew.
    Let me know how it turns out.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3668. Shantha says

    Hi Srinath,
    Thanks for the feedback. I will do the needful as soon as possible.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3670. sa khandare says

    I would like to know in Nasik District (Maharshtra) where i can get/purchase shami tree and what are benefits to keep this tree in house.

    SA Khandare
    Nasik Maharashtra

  3672. Shantha says

    HI Ramnath,
    Thanks for your visit and your feedback.

    Thanks for sharing the photos. They are awesome!
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3673. Shantha says

    Readers from Nasik district please point Khandare to a place selling Shami tree.

    I have always seen this tree in temples. I am not sure about benefits of having this in the house.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3676. k c jain says

    I had been to this place long back in 1992-93.
    Magnificent temples. i was told by local peoples, gold coins were showered here and even now some people find gold coin during excavation.

  3677. suresh says

    Contact details what mentioned above is not the contact details of Bannerghatta Biological Park (National Park), it is number of Jungle Lodges and Resorts.

    Contact details of Bannerghatta Biological Park/National Park is
    Phone: 080-27828540/300
    email: bannerghattazoo@gmail.com
    website: bannerghattabiologicalpark.org

  3678. Shantha says

    Hi K.C.Jain,
    Thanks for your feedback on the temples. Yes, I agree that they are truly magnificent.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3679. Shantha says

    Hi Suresh,
    Thanks for your suggestions and the new phone number. The post was originally posted in 2010 with the available number.

    I have updated the post.

    Regards,
    Shantha

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  3681. DEEPA says

    Hi Madam,
    Actually mavinakere bettada ranganatha is our family god(mane devaru). Earlier we used to go once in a year for Rathotsava. After my marriage, i am not getting any chance to visit this holy place. Today, i was just searching something i found this pictures. This remembers me my old days.
    Thanks, for such a wonderful information.

  3682. Shantha says

    Hi Deepa,
    Hope you get a chance to visit the place soon. This time we visited the Hole / River too. I have updated the post with some pictures of the River.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3683. isabel fernandes says

    Hi sir,
    After dyeing my hair and just after having bath my head starts scratching and I get woodens in my head.. Will u tell me what can I do for this or what can I use for my head????

  3684. Rajani Vijaya Kumar says

    Hello Shantha,

    I want to perform vaibhav lakshmi vratha. Could you help me in details like how and when to perform this.
    Its would be reaily of great help to me.

    Thanks in advance,
    Rajani V K

  3689. chitra prabakaran says

    Thanks for guiding. Please also inform what ladies/girls should do to keep their family happy.(health,wealth etc) Small things but we normally donot do. but doing say surya namaskaram a few seconds seeing the Sun goes a long way. I request that such smallthings may be shared to increase subiksha/mangalam every where.
    chitra prabakaran

  3693. prathyusha says

    Sir,

    Myson is studying in 4th std Can you kindly suggest some vegetable carvings which he can do on his own so that he may like to eat vegetables later.

  3694. roopa says

    dear shantha madam,
    this website is a great initiative towards preserving our culture. i thank you for this from the bottom of my heart.
    i have been staying in bangalore from the past 7 years. could you please tell me where i will find mahalingana balli? do the people of bangalore know this plant by some other name? i am from north karnataka and use it for the neeru thumbuva dina(diwali – 1st day).
    regards
    roopa

  3696. Revathi says

    Need clarification regarding Coconut please. Do I use fresh coconut or dry and when to add it to the mix and do I dry roast it before adding? Thanks

  3697. Hemachandran says

    Hi ,

    I am from trivandrum , what are the verrities of orchids grow in trivandrum , where i can buy the seedlings / ptting platns ? or i can import throght somebody haveing import licenec .. after deflsking how to hardern the plannt and how long they need to flower .. just to start as a hobby

  3700. Shantha says

    Hi Hemachandran,
    Not sure where you get Orchids in Trivandram. Please contact the nearest nursery for more details.
    All the best in growing orchids,
    Shantha

  3701. Shantha says

    Hi Revathi,
    I am sorry about this confusion. Please use fresh Coconut. Fry Rawa and Coconut together.
    Hope the laddoos turn out well,
    Shantha

  3702. Shantha says

    Hi Roopa,
    Thanks for visiting and for the encouraging words.

    I am not sure where you get Mahalingana Balli. I have seen this grow in the wild and have taken some pictures. Will write about the plant soon.
    Happy Diwali,
    Shantha

  3704. Manjunath says

    Thank u madam, you have covered extensive information on Balipadyami covering all parts of India.

    Really worthful and educative. One should read this and communicate to their children to know our customs and their background to do so and follow the rituals.

  3709. Shantha says

    I have been visiting the temple since a long time and my parents and grandparents too have been doing the same since ages. I usually talk to the local people and the priests in temples to get information on the history of the temple.

  3711. Vasanth says

    Thanks, continue this nature to help other. I am also working in temple if any further information contact me .

  3712. Avez says

    Hi shantha, measuring 1 cup to 250 ml would be easy, can i consider that? can i mix coconut with til oil? if yes what should be the ratio? I’ve observed that there are 2 varieties of til oil available in the market, one being deepum and about the other iam not sure of.which oil is considered safe fro hair oil preparation? u’ve mentioned 12 gooseberries 4 one cup, approx what will be the weight in gms? again the size of the bunches may vary. Approx how many leaves make a bunch according 2 u? the leaves have 2 b raw or also the dried ones can be used? can v boil the leaves directly in the oil? if yes , how would v know the leaves r completely boiled? can i use dried gooseberries? what is the procedure for drying them? they should be dried whole or cut into pieces n dry for how many days? can i add hibiscus,methi n curry leaves to it?

  3713. Avez says

    hibiscus plant or leaves, what is generally used in hair oil making, does the methi need to be sprouted?

  3715. Vani says

    Hi Shantha

    Good evening, I liked your recipes …I loved it..but one problem…I saw one recipe Habbad adage …in that i could see Badanekaye Rasa Palaya….which i love it and but not able to read or get that recipe in your web…i can see only pic of it..in Habbad adage….plz post it

  3718. Shantha says

    Hi Rangalakshmi, along with praying do what you have to do to solve the problem. Hope your prayers are answered soon.

  3721. srinivas varma says

    we are from Adilabad district of andhra pradesh and belongs to Nakkashi community and pray goddess Sri Nimisha maatha. if anybody from mysore bangaluru please contact me to help in maata temple’s activities –

  3722. Prashant says

    Have been through some part of your website. Its really nice, but I have some questions.
    1) When do you get time to update it
    2) How are you identifying the trees. There are so many trees in my areas and I want to know their names and all about them. But how to do that. Got a book about trees/ been through net. But can’t find their names… they are common trees
    3) your hints section. Did you try these?

  3723. Lalitha says

    Hi Shanta
    Live in Sydney. I have two Vilva plants both in ground. Somehow even after very good care it is not growing very well. Pl tell me what I am not doing. Thanks

  3724. Prashant says

    I wonder where the previous comment went. Didnt want to offend u in any way. Anyhow, its a nice blog.

  3725. Shantha says

    Hi Prashant,
    Comments are moderated and as I had not logged in, could not approve it. Now you can see both the comments approved and my reply.
    If questions offend me, then I have no right to be in the blog space. Thanks for the questions and your visit.
    Please check the Cactus garden post for my answers.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3726. Shantha says

    Hi Lalitha,
    Bilva plants need dry and arid weather conditions to thrive. I understand Sydney to be situated on the coast of Australia, hence I believe the weather is not suited for Bilva trees. Please check if anyone in the city is growing this tree in your area.

  3727. Shantha says

    Hi Prashant,
    Sorry for the delay in replying. Following are my answers to your questions:
    1. I make time to write and blog.
    2. Most of the trees that I have blogged here are very common and people keep mentioning it in newspapers and magazines. I have heard the names since my childhood, so there is no question of any research on that. If in doubt I browse through nurseries and get the answers. Many books on flowering trees and encyclopedias also help identify trees.
    3. Only those hints that I have tried makes it to the hints section of my blog.
    Hope the above answers your queries. Please feel free to write your views.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3730. Hanumanth says

    jai guru dev sridhara swami ki we are settled in india now.have been to varadpur last davdashi did godaan on my father name.he passes last june2012.it was very nice & and last week have been to gangapur with my family stayed for 3 day s.regards hanumanth deshpande

  3731. aslam says

    i want honey goose berry 20 kg tin , i want 500 numbers. delivery to kelpetta. please inform me last rate

  3732. Kaamesh Peri says

    Dear All,

    I have a 6 acre farm near Nrityagram. Almost next to it.

    I plan to open Book Cafe, where right kind of people can come and enjoy the books, some coffee/Tea and can also use for small meetings and get together.They will have privacy and the whole farm to relax.

    How do you guys think about this idea.

  3735. Shantha says

    Hi Hanumanth,
    Glad to know that you returned back to India. All the very best.
    We visited Varadahalli in October to seek the blessings of the guruji. Every time I feel I should visit again.
    Regards

  3738. Geetha says

    Hi, Shantha,
    Am glad to have bumped into you. You are resourceful.any other place other than Indo American I can buy Orchids??

  3739. Shantha says

    Hi Geetha,
    Thanks for visiting. You can also try at Lal Bagh, though I recommend Indo American for Orchids.

  3741. DEEPA says

    Hi madam,
    yesterday i tried karela masala. Really madam the taste was superb. Thank u very much for such a wonderful receipe.

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  3747. NARASIMHA MURTHY says

    Namaskara ShanthaJi I & with family & freind family want to vist sridharashrma on 23 dec 2012.evening it possible to saty at night in ashrma , if yes please give accomadation for 1 day.. Mobile no.9448700826.

  3748. David Wilson says

    I wonder if this would work with American Gooseberries. I’ll have to try it out! Thanks for the recipe!

  3749. Rajeshwari says

    Hi mam,

    Thumbha khushi aaythu e website nodi
    Neevu all rounder 🙂 yella items try maadthini
    nanige adige kaliyalu nimma website upkara vayithu 🙂
    Madam i have a ten months old kid any healthy foods for her can you suggest please.

  3750. Terry says

    Hello Shantha,
    I have a phalaenopsis that seems to be propagating itself, and has a new plant coming out of the top of one of the flower spikes. I have never seen this before. Would you be able to tell me how to transplant it to where I don’t hurt either plant?
    Thank you

  3752. Shantha says

    Hi Rajeswari,
    I am glad you like the content in my website. Thanks for visiting and leaving this lovely note.
    For a ten months kid, idli, soft rice, dal water, mashed cooked vegetable are all great for the health. Please do consult the paediatrician too…
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3754. Shantha says

    Hi Terry,
    Yes, I have observed this in my phal plant too…I was surprised and also on the flower spike you will see more spikes bursting out with buds. I have left it as is for now.

    Allow the new plant to grow for sometime and then you can pluck with the roots and plant in another pot.

    Do let me know the progress.
    Thanks for reaching out,
    Shantha

  3756. Shantha says

    Namaskara Narasimha Murthy,
    I do not run the Ashram, I am just a writer.
    Please contact Varadahalli ashram for accomadation.
    Hope you have a pleasant stay,
    Shantha

  3758. shivkishan sharma says

    Dear readers,

    If any body require arka plant, leaves, flowers, roots, seeds may call me for any quantity on 9828552114, 9024078207

  3761. Gangadhar Awaradi says

    I came to varadhalli dec 24 but oneday back i mean dec 23 i left from vijapura i reached to sagar 9 pm but i dont know anyother information then i have lossed my daring how to live in the sagar then one old come to my side he asked to my information i told to him i came only single i dont tell to my parents i am going to varadhalli so i have loss my daring then he told to me u dont worry i am here i am here sridar swamiji dont leave to hand beleave person we went to durga lodge owner said no room after going to laxmi lodge available only one room i relaxed he told to me’now i am going to my home waiting for me then i live to room i think ‘who is that person’ i asked to owner he replyed i dont now that person then i confirmed he is shridara swamiji i was very happy i am very happy

  3764. Kani says

    I am in Bommanakalli. But i didn’t know that there is a temple here. Nice to see this kind of informations.

  3768. ganeshan says

    Hai. I also had the darshan of the Deity last month

    when i attanded a marriage. Really a Holy place and

    not crowded like Srirangam at Trichy. Your can have

    the Lord’s Darshan without any disturbance.. Now I

    am planning to take my wife to the Holy place.

    Thank shantha.

  3769. Shantha says

    Hi Ganeshan, Thanks for sharing your experience and visiting the website.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3770. Manhar Patel says

    Hallo, I am looking of bilva plant seed . Please tell me how i can get it..please give me your address and how much money ofr that .. i leave in USA. so give me proper idea. so i can get it from you. or not.

  3775. Bhavana says

    Our very old famous food joint of south bangalore..
    Vidyarthi Bhavana @ Ghandhi bazar….

    Dear Shantha,

    nimma blog thumba chennagide hagu thumba vishya cover madidri… really great.

    ~bhavana

  3777. nandu says

    I think it is sun. you can see green coloured leaves. It is not possible to see color in moonlight.

  3778. Shantha says

    I was waiting for a response for this post. You are absolutely right Nandini.
    Thanks,
    Shantha

  3780. shoba says

    Nice one, But where do you get Avacadoes in B’lore, Mysore. What do they are called in kannada

  3784. Shantha says

    Hi Shoba,
    Avacado is available in stores like M.K.Ahmed, 4th Block Market, Nilgiris, and Russel Market. Avacado is also known as Butter fruit and I do not know the Kannada equivalent.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3786. shailendra.Patil says

    Hello,
    Shantha,
    I feel nostalgia,it looks i visited again when i go through all of them.I am also from Kurtakoti,S.G.Patil is my uncle ( I am son of his elder brother Kittu).I hope u may know,i was in my uncle’s home for 3 years during my study in Hulkoti.I have very nice memories,Ganesh (son of Gourishankar kaka) is my collage mate.Mailar Gudi & weekly Puja was our regular schedule during my stay.Lot of things changed but Kurtakoti is still same.Thanks for bringing most of our community in line ,hope we find our roots & relatives with this link.

    Shailendra.K.Patil

  3787. Shantha says

    Hi Ramesh, the place is closed till May due to harsh weather conditions. Good to visit after May.

  3788. Shantha says

    Hi Shailendra,
    Thanks for visiting and leaving this lovely note. I would be more than happy if more people related to Kurtakoti can get connected.
    Regards,
    Shantha

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  3792. Avik says

    Hi,
    Its a nice collection of yours. I am going to start this hobby starting from a single plant. But it seems I am yet to locate a orchid plant dealer in Bangalore. Can anybody help me with that please?

  3794. Pandian says

    We’ll say this as adhirasam in south tamilnadu. But still western tn ppl used to say this as kachayam

  3795. Abid Hussain says

    we hv brought the Tabubeia Rosia saplings from Lalbagh,
    hope they survive in Nagpur in our garden at Mahdi Bagh,
    Thanks for the lovely pics & the relavant information on the Tabubeia trees,

  3800. Shantha says

    Hi Avik,
    Glad to know that you want to start growing Orchids. Please visit Lalbagh nursery or Indo American nursery for Orchid plants.
    All the best

  3801. Shantha says

    Hi Abid Hussain,
    Hope they thrive well in your garden. Thanks for visiting and leaving this note.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3804. Meg says

    Do u have a recipe for Ranjika? I think its made out of red chillies.
    I bought some from Dharwad during my visit there. Thanks!

  3805. kish says

    Hi Shanta,,
    its really nice to the see the expirence . As Saibaba said we should have patience and faith. we should not lose faith on god.. i have married 8 years back and we don’t have a baby. we have visited last month to krishna temple in channapatna. i have decided till i get a baby, we will be visiting temple.. i never lose faith on god.

    My dear devotees never lose faith on god. if it is getting delayed means its all because of our past karamas.

    so have patience , you will get whatever you want.

    Regards,
    Kish

    OM SAIRAM

  3806. Shantha says

    Hi Kish,
    Thanks for sharing your sentiments.
    All the best and may god give you happiness.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3810. lingesh says

    hi i wish somebody do really transcript and let every body know more about him since he stood as a surety to the loan taken by lord venkatesh from kubera to marry laxmi

  3814. Surekha says

    It is a great steamed snack full of proteins. Enjoyed it with spicy Til chutney. Thanks for the recipe.

  3819. Jaswanth says

    Hi Let men know where can i get the roots of ashoka plant /tree for some medicine preparation

    as well can i get in lalbagh and how much it will cost me ?

    Regards
    Jaswanth

  3820. Tinky says

    Hi, Shantha–Can you tell me please how to pronounce “gulmohar”? Which syllable is accented? My late mother talks about it in a poem, and I’d like to be able to read it. Thank you!

  3821. Shantha says

    Hi Tinky,
    “Gu” is pronounced as “goo” in “good”, “mo” as in mother, and “har” as “har” in “harp”. Gu-l-mo-har.
    Hope this helps.
    For poems on Gulmohar please access the link below:
    http://books.google.co.in/books?id=8w4JlRtdeQ4C&pg=PA231&lpg=PA231&dq=gulmohar+poem&source=bl&ots=eGEMVg1nGe&sig=zUn11qcLB9EJyMFqJ1xeiJkpObs&hl=en&sa=X&ei=f8QEUbOZE9HyrQeNvYC4Cg&ved=0CHoQ6AEwDQ#v=onepage&q=gulmohar%20poem&f=false
    Thanks for the question.
    Your blog is very interesting and there is so much to learn from your experience.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3822. sharad says

    The contact number given is not reachable, i want to book the pooja, n details about the pooja’s done in gatti subramanyam temple. plz help me regarding this
    hope you do the needfull
    regards

  3824. Shantha says

    Sorry once again that the number given here is not reachable. If I visit Ghati, I will definitely update the number. Having the number is very useful. You can inquire in the temple office about staying options.
    Hope you have a nice time at Ghati.

  3826. ushakiran says

    Dear Shanta I did not get the postal address to send the MO to Mailara lingeshwara kindly send me the address .your effort is worth and we understood more about our mane devaru Mylaralingeshwara .

  3828. sudhabatni says

    Hi Shanta

    Thank u so much for all the interesting recepies. In this recepie I did not understand the word Navanakki.. Pl can u explain any other word which is used in our language. (may be I know it but different words is to be used)……
    Pl share info

    sudha

  3829. sudhabatni says

    Hi Shantha

    Really this recepie is looking very different and tasty…..Try this new variety…Thanks for sharing

    sudha

  3830. Shantha says

    Hi Sudhabatni, Navanakki is known as Indian barnyard millet or Sawa millet. Thanks for visiting.

  3832. sudhabatni says

    Hi Shanta

    Thanks for the recepie….easy to prepare for the lunch boxes…very tempting and surely I will try it out…

    sudha

  3833. Dhananjaya says

    Hai friends I am a priest in this temple if need any information call to my number 9844565418

  3837. Shantha says

    Disclaimer: The phone number of the temple is shared by the priest by leaving a comment. I am not sure of the authenticity. If someone tries and is able to benefit from the number for booking sevas, please leave a comment here. I will update the post with the number.

  3839. Prathibha says

    Hi Shantha,

    Lovely recipe.. thanks for sharing.

    I tried making samosas this evening.. the taste was perfect. However, the outer layer was slightly elastic.
    Do you have any tips to make it better?
    or does it just take practice? I am fairly new to cooking..

    Thanks
    Prathibha

  3842. Dhananjaya says

    Friends on march 3rd 4th and 5th jathra festival will be held so I kindly welcome you all on that occasion and get the blessing

  3845. suresh mishra says

    Hi Santha, Thanks for ur information on jade vine.WONDERFUL…Keep sharing ur gardening tips. I am a serious collector of exotic flowering plants.Would u kindly help me out in procuring jade vine plants?BOTH GREEN AND RED JADE VINE PLANTS.The red one is mucuna benetti.

  3847. Shantha says

    Hi Jalaja,
    Maida acts as a binding agent. Do try without Maida and let me know if the dish comes out well.

  3850. Shantha says

    Hi Suresh, Thank you so much for visiting and leaving this feedback. You can inquire in Lal bagh nursery in Bangalore for the plants.

    All the best for your collection. It is a wonderful hobby.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3851. Sravanthi says

    Hi Shanta,
    Greetings.The dolls are awesome.I have started collecting dolls from past 1 year.I would like to continue with the same passion.I have collected from bombe mani from MYsore.They didn’t have any mud collection.It would be very highly apreciated if u can tell me the place where they sell Mud Dolls in and near bangalore.Awaiting ur reply.

    Thanks
    Sravanthi

  3852. Sujatha says

    Arka Ganapathi is available in Chittor in Kanipakam Temple, Kanipakam temple is situated between Chittoor and Tirupathi route. People going to Tirumala Tirupathy Temple can visit this temple on the way. It is also available in some TamilNadu temples where Suryanarayana templesare situated.

  3855. Shantha says

    Hi Sravanthi,
    Glad to hear that you have started collecting dolls. For mud / clay dolls Gandhi Bazaar and 4th block Jayanagar are the best places to shop just before Dasara festival commences.
    All the best.

  3866. Johan Etsebeth says

    I have one of these lovely plants and was trying to find the name of it and was fortunate to find it on you site! Thanks again. South Africa

  3869. Shantha says

    Hi Padmasree, Glad to know that you are interested in Habbada Adige. Please click on each of the link to read the recipes.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3870. Shantha says

    Hi Johan, Thanks for visiting and am happy that you found the information useful.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  3871. Shantha says

    Wow! good to know that this is favorite street food in Hassan too. Will try out when touring Hassan.

  3872. Veenaa says

    Hi Shanta,

    can u pls tell me the exact measurement of red chillies ..

    1 cup means how many grams chilly?

    Thanks,
    Veenaa

  3873. renuka says

    Dear All,

    i thank you all for adding lot of information about Shri Sridhar Swamiji,. .
    because i was looking for sholka Adi narayanama Vishnum ,,. also i got it here,.

    next in kannada u have written that Adi Narayanam Vishnum (1) time, then Nama Shanthaya Divyaya (33) times then again Adi Narayanam Vishnum (1) time means what – how only that paticular line to be read or how i did not understand please explain this, i would be greatful to you all,

    Thanks in advance.

  3874. Shantha says

    Hi Renuka,
    A reader called Pushpalatha had asked me how many times one should chant the shloka and the numbers I have specified was given by the people running the Sridhara Paduka Mandira in Vasantnagar, Bangalore.

    Thanks for visiting and please write your queries here, I will try to answer to the best of ability.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3876. shoba says

    Shantha,

    Thank you for sharing this healthy receipe, my MIL side they make it, i always get from them, so tasty it is, whoever taste it go for it again & again.

    Shoba

  3881. Shantha says

    Hi Shoba,
    Thanks for visiting and giving your feedback. Yes, it is a tasty and healthy chutney powder.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3885. Ajey kurtakoti says

    shantha , i’m also from kurtakoti, my grandfathers were called “shastrigalu” and still my kaka Sri Digambar bhatt shastri performs pooja in dattatreya temple there. i also visit kurtakoti once in year at least and i never wanna leave that lace, the lakes are just mindblowing… also iam happy happy to see this article about my village…… it’s just awesome village and an awesome article too.. 🙂

  3887. Neeya kumar says

    Leave alone people from Karnataka…..we are from chennai and we visit the temple often to get blessings! But the main prob is language….we are unable to communicate with people in the temple…though I know a little bit of Kannada and can follow Kannada I am unable to understand the conversation with temple people…is there anybody to come to the temple with us whenever we visit Mysore.? That wil be almost twice in a year ……neela

  3888. padmasreeraghavendran says

    i want to friend with u in face book pls give friend request i like ur recipies all so nice and habbada adige

  3890. Shantha says

    Hi Neeya Kumar,
    Yes, language could be a problem. Since you come twice a year you can buy a book to learn basic Kannada so that you can communicate better. Just a suggestion…
    Hope you have a better experience next time.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3892. Shantha says

    Hi Ajey,
    Yes, my mother remembers you all. Wonderful to meet someone who shares the same sentiments about the village.

    Thanks for visiting the website and leaving this note.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3895. Shantha says

    Not sure Surbhi. I just have the information that these poojas are performed during the month of Shravana.

  3896. L.Subramanya Sharma says

    After reading this, I visited twice. Very nice place. The view from the hill is enchanting. Onething I wanted to share with all. I am already aged about 69years. From the small child of 6years, I have been visiting Tirumala-Tirupati, as He is our kuladaiva. In some years I had to have two to three visits in a year, due to various reasons. My Upanayanam, my marrige, My children’s Namakarana, Annaprashana, Karnavedhana, etc., have been performed there itself. So, it is not at all strange if I say that I have visited TTD not less than 60times hitherto. But, according to Naadi Jyothisha, Tirumala Srinivasa is not my Kuladaiva and Srinivasa of Karighatta is my Kuldaiva. After knowing this, I had visited twice and this will continue till my death.
    Thank you very much

  3898. Shantha says

    Hello Subramanya Sharma,
    Thanks for visiting and sharing your experience. You are blessed to have visited Thirupathi so many times. My mother recollects the serene Thirupathi temple in early 70’s, which is quite a contrast to the present conditions. I have been to Tirupathi once and stood in the paid queue for 13 hours for a 5 second darshana! Hope to have a better experience the next time.
    All the best.
    With regards,
    Shantha

  3900. padmasreeraghavendran says

    i gave u a friend request pls accept it habbakae yae pasasa vishesha pls give reply

  3901. Shantha says

    Hi Padmashree, Thank you for showing interest. I have accepted your request.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3902. Shantha says

    Thank you Lakshmi. You can bookmark this website and keep visiting. Also you can send me a friend request through facebook.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3905. Dhananjaya says

    Neela kumar we don’t know other languages and if possible I can give solution through English. And Kannada and_if possible you can get ok

  3906. Dinakar says

    My mother too uses Sago. One batch is made with onion and the other without onion. The onions in recent decades have no pungency. About 40 years ago, onion pungency was very strong. It was retained even after the sandige was ready to eat. Now even if we add onions, we get no aroma.

  3907. Ajey kurtakoti says

    hello, shantha..
    i want to give some more information about kurtakoti.. once i visited kurtakoti asusual..and fortunately it was allamprabhu swami jathra and theru utsava on that day….
    we enjoyed a lot seeing such enthusiasm between people, i had been there with my family on that day.. enjoyed wonderful “mirchi-bhaji,ullagaddi bhaji” there, i think , i never had such kind of bhaji in my life..
    then coming to our Dr. N.R Patil’ who is now practising at Annigeri is most intelligent according to my father, He had also a cousin Dr.Vasanthrao patil ,who was practising at Gadag , a wonderful personality. Brothers of Dr.N.R. patil are 1.shri Kanteppa 2.late sri.Vinayak rao patil. who were very humourous. Have you seen shibargatti on the bank of lakes?My father knows about sri.Mailaragouda patil and his two sons , sri.Gourishankar Patil and Sri . Krishnappa patil and also his farm-house situated near bus-stand.my grand father’s name is Sri.Madhav Shastri,who played tabala along with his brother popularly known as “KIRTANA KESARI “, Sri.Sripad Shastri. . i will be visiting this site whenever i’m free .. and anxious to exchange information of my village.. thank you for creating an article about our village sister. thank you very much. because many people won’t even know which is their native and they won’t even want to know abut it,but unlike them we have a website to share about our native.. it’s a mindblowing work by you

  3909. Shantha says

    Yes, it is an awesome place. Please share your experience after your visit.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3910. Shantha says

    Hi Dinakar,
    Thanks for sharing your memories. Nothing to beat the home made Sandige with lots of Hing and Budu Kumbala Kayi pieces. They used to me so loosely bound that once you put them in hot oil they would bloom like a flower. 🙂

    Recently I bought some from a supermarket and they are hard as a rock. 🙁
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  3911. Shantha says

    Hi Dhananjaya,
    It is very nice gesture on your part to come forward to help. Thank you so much. There are many people in Mysore who know Tamil, but not sure if there is someone in Uttanahalli who is multi-lingual and can help people from other regions.
    I have added your name and phone number in the post itself. Please let me know if you have any objection regarding this.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3912. Shantha says

    Wonderful to hear from you Ajey. Shared all that you have written here with my mother and she says your grandfather was an amazing singer. Both Sri Madhav Shastri and Sri Sripad Shastri had come to Mysore and visited our house too. Maybe I was too young to realize.

    I am so happy to to be connecting to all the people related to this village. Please keep visiting and sharing your memories.

    I vouch that the best mirchi Bhajji in the whole world is available only in Kurtkoti 🙂

    Cheers!
    Shantha

  3913. Ajey kurtakoti says

    surely i’ll visit this site again and again…it’s related to my village, how will i not visit?? 🙂 but i miss my grand pa a lot .. he left us when i was 3 years old, but i remember him saying me stories.. i’ve turned 18 now.. but still i remember his voice in my heart , forever i will…it gives strength thinking about our grandfathers and native.. have a good day 🙂

  3915. Satyam says

    Nice blog !! Hey as you visited this place, I hope you must have taken help of a guide. I need a guide who can guide us in our visit. Can you please provide a contact number if you have one.

  3916. Rajul says

    Living in metropolis natural driftwood is not available,to take hobby where can we buy thEm

  3918. Shantha says

    We are Mysore-Bangalore locals and did not need the help of guides. You can ask people in Janapadaloka or Kamat Lokaruchi if they know anyone who can guide you explore Ramanagara.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3920. Shantha says

    Hi Ajey,
    Wonderful that you experienced story telling from your grandfather. This art is slowly diminishing with TV having taken over our lives. At 18 you seem to be so wise. I am happy to have met you online like this.
    All the best and keep in touch,
    Shantha

  3923. Dhananjaya says

    Its k Shantha but in our village also some people know other languages but they do not mingle in temple activities
    If any one needed can contact me only in English and Kannada

  3924. abhilash says

    hi,

    please let me know where to parchase these trees iun banglore..
    and these require any environmental conditions to grow…?

    and i heard ..these cause allergy if we plant inside compound..
    please suggest on this…

    my contact details : + 91 9986276954

    regards
    Abhilash

  3926. JD says

    Hi,
    I live in the USA.
    I have heard that the Bilva trees grows and bears fruit in Florida.

    I have asked friends who live in florida to find and send me branches
    of Bilva tree as I want to offer them to Shiva when going to the
    temple for Shiva Abhishekam.

    They have no idea how to locate it, and I am unable to find
    nurseries in Florida that grow it.

    If you have subscribers on this blog who live in Florida,
    please let me know if they know of Florida nurseries
    that would/might sell the seeds or seedlings of this sacred
    tree beloved of Shiva.

  3927. Shantha says

    Readers from Florida please help JD.
    All the best in your search for this sacred tree.
    Shantha

  3928. Shantha says

    Hi Bhagavan,
    I know that the people of Sagara are ardent devotees of Sri Sridhara Swamiji and Durga. There is a temple in Ikkeri dedicated to Aghoreshwara and a temple dedicated to Rameshwara in Keledi. I am not aware of any other temple in Sagara. Please let me know if you come across this information.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3929. Shantha says

    Hi Abhilash,
    Please inquire in Lalbagh nursery. Most of the flowering frees causes pollen allergy to people who are prone to it.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3932. Pallavi N says

    Dear Shantaji,

    You have mentioned in one of your posts above that Swamiji himself has presented his Padukas to your family and they are now at your unc;les’ home in New delhi. Can outsiders have paduka darshan at your uncle’s house? I am based out of gurgaon hence would like to not miss the opportunity of having the padukas darshan.

    regards
    Pallavi N.

  3933. L.Subramanya Sharma says

    Thank you Shantha. As I have already said that I have visited Tirupathi not less yhan some 60 times. I was aged about 6 years, when I visited for the first time. That was in the year 1951. I still remember that occasion, as if I am witnessing a black and white Kannada cinema of 1950’s. My father made me to sit on his neck and took me to the top of the hill, himself by climbing, on bare feet. At that time the rush could be compared to the rush of any popular nowadays temple in the heart of the city of Bangalore, Particularly the Kote Venkataramanaswamy temple. I got married on 19th May 1967. The day was Vaishkha Shuddha Dashami, the same day When Lord Srinivasa married Padmavathi, as per Puranas. My marriage was performed in the vicinity of Goddess Sri Padmavathi Temple in Tiruchanur or Alumelumangapuram. We call it as Padma sarovara. We, the newly married couple stood in the queue for 6 hours to get the bus which transports devotees from foot of the hills to the top of the hills. Then we stood in the queue for over 11 hours to have the Darshan and 2 hours for Laddu Prasadam. Then again it took 6 hours to come back to the downside of the hill. So, in all, the process of Darshan took not less than 30 hours. That was my experience in that Important day of my life. I have written a book named as ” Tirupathi Padayaatre” in Kannada. If you are interested, I will send that book to you.
    Good wishes,
    L.Subrahmanya Sharma

  3934. Chandra Prince says

    Hello, I’m a graphic designer at present making an article on Meera bai for a yoga organisation. Would it be possible to get permission to use the beautiful image above of Mirabai and if so would there be a charge? Many thanks for letting me know. I would give the picture a photo credit in the magazine. With kind regards, Chandra.

  3936. Shantha says

    Hello again,
    It is just awesome reading your experience. Yes, I would love to read the book you have written. I will inquire in Sapna book store, Navakarnataka, and Gangarams and buy it and will also place a request for it to be made available in a library in which I am a member. If the book is not available, then I will request you to send me the book. Thank you so much for offering to send the book.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3938. Shantha says

    Hi Pallavi,
    My Uncle is touring South India now and will shortly leave for USA for a long stay. I will inquire in the Paduka mandir here in Bangalore and let you know if anyone in Delhi region has the Paduka.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3939. L.Subramanya Sharma says

    It is available with Kamadhenu book store in Seshadripuram main road, near old swastik talkies. It is not available elsewhere. I have only published that book. In 1992, twenty years back, we, 17 persons walked the whole distance of 276 kms. from Bangalore, in 7days. I have written my experience of our padayatre. I wrote the manuscript in 1992 itself. But I published the book recently.

  3941. Ajey kurtakoti says

    yes. as you said, today digital world is conquering the place of ajja-ajji in homes. People allow their children to access internet and listen online stories,but fail to send their children to their grandparents.. we are lucky to have experienced both our grandparent’s stories as well as the digital ones..but all according to the time being.. but the children now experience the messed-up schedule.. when their grandparents are alive, they sit infront of T.V. and when they are gone they think “we miss our grandparents very much” .. they are just fools.. nothing else than that.. and their parents i think are the biggest fools ever to provide internet , etc at very small age, even they won’t sit with their children and say how great was their family or how great was their grandparents, they also spend the holidays thinking “how to make children spend the holidays?” .. it is a reality in many cases.. looking at all these , even though we did not have internet etc at small age, i still feel we are the luckiest because we know about our family history, we are proud about it.. isn’t that true??

  3945. Shantha says

    Hi Ajey,
    You have analyzed the current generation so very well. Will right to you offline sometime soon.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  3947. Joe D. says

    Hi.
    I do not wish to order from Ebay.
    Can I order them directly from you and pay you with
    a postal money order?
    Of if you prefer, provide you bank’s routing number, your account number and name of account and I can transfer the payment that way. I have found it to be the easiest way as it does not involve having to pay for the money order and risk losing it iin the postal mail.

  3948. J says

    Hi Santha,

    you have an interesting website. I live in Pune and have about 20 orchid plants. Temperatures in Pune, presently are at 35°C and humidity at 45 – 50% My plants are very dry. Besides watering/spraying twice a day, what else can i do?

  3953. Lakshmi says

    hi…. I came across your site recently…. I just love it… You are giving very valuable informations… keep up the good work…..

  3954. Lakshmi says

    hi…. I came across your site recently… You are doing a great job …. Keep up the good work….

  3956. Shantha says

    Hi Dhananjaya,
    Glad to know that you want to share the picture. You will not be able to upload the picture. Please send the picture to itslife@itslife.in and I will upload the picture and give the credit to you.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3959. sangeeta says

    Hi Shantha,

    Its really very good blog specially for this generation. Here you have covered most of the traditional food with festivals.

    But, I am not able to copy the content n take print out for my learning. Is it possible for you to send the receipes what all you uploaded. Because everytime internet will not be there so i would like to take printout and keep.

    Thanks & Regards,
    Sangeeta

  3960. Shantha says

    Hi Sandhya,
    I have added the contact address in the post. Hope it is useful.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3961. Shantha says

    Hi Sangeeta,
    The site is disabled for copying. I will try to add the print button soon. Keep reading till then.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3963. Dhananjaya says

    Hai shantha i was not getting to send photos over there so if you have facebook account you can join me and i have upload the photos over there and my facebook account name is Dhananjaya kumar

  3965. S Umesha Varma says

    Hi respected sri shantha sri vinutha sri savithri sri vijay sri vasantha sri siva sri sanjivaiah you are all express your some of words, feelings, thoughts, etc., about jaganmatha shree Nimishambha Devi. but my feelings and thoughts are entirely diffarent than you devotees, i attend this site today i will meet u soon through this media, present response No is 56 i am happy because my birth year is 1956 ok see you

  3970. Dhananjaya says

    And another one photo is siddeshwara udbhava murthy

    And where it was published and how can I see it

  3971. anusudha says

    Hello,
    Am Sudha Mani and my husband name is ANAND. We are adopt a baby from Mysore. We have decided to NAMAKARANA in NIMISHAMBA temple. Anybody info about this service. It is our great dream also………let me know.

    best regards,
    anusudha

  3972. Shantha says

    Hi Mamtha,
    Thanks for the feedback. The places are left blank as there are no equivalent words in the respective languages for the fruit. Please suggest more fruits name, I will gladly add them.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3975. Mahesh Kumar says

    Hi,

    Actually i’m nowhere in this discussion above, but i would like to point that i’m being a tamilian, have married to a Kannada bride. I mean my wife is exactly from Kurtkoti (her surname).. Basically i’m from extreme south. I have studied in karnataka and have good knowledge of Kannada. I’m so keen to visit kurtkoti..

  3976. Tapan Mukherjee says

    Thanks Shantha. I have a piece of this beautiful creeper in my garden. However, I did not know much about this plant. I am enriched by your article. Thanks once again.

    Tapan Mukherjee
    Asansol, West Bengal

  3977. Shantha says

    Hi Tapan,
    I am glad you could identify the plant in your garden by visiting my website. Keep visiting.
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  3978. Shantha says

    Hi Mahesh,
    Wonderful to know that your wife is from Kurtakoti. Maybe her ancestors were from this village. Hope you can visit Kurtakoti sometime soon. You can camp in Gadag and then visit Kurtakoti.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3980. shankar rao says

    hi,i am 32 years of age.from my childhood i am very unluky person because i was not getting results inspite of putting efforts.i have not achieved till today and i am very worried and i have not made any achievements and proud to my parents.i am continuing my life but full of problems and worries.i am planning to visit temple.

  3981. Dr. Rujuta Vinod says

    Thank you so much for your information. I met the forest officer in Bangalore conference in April, who was instrumental in declaring this lake as bird sanctuary. One person on facebook told us that the condition of this lake is not what is expected out of a sanctuary – human interference. Is there any nature club who organizes visit to that lake? I would like to visit it in coming winter. Thanks again.

  3982. Shantha says

    Hi Dr. Rujuta,
    This lake is not like any other bird sanctuary. The lake is alive and interesting only when the birds migrate here. I am not aware of any nature club organizing visits to this lake. If I come across I will let you know.
    Hope you can visit this place soon.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  3983. Shantha says

    Hi Shankar Rao,
    Hope you can visit this temple soon and realize your dreams.

  3986. Radhika.N says

    Hello,

    This is the first time iam sending mail. but i am a regular visitor to your website.
    I need a help from you.
    My nephew is geeting married in July. We are smartha brahmin.
    Could you please let us know what things to be given to the girl on varapooje day. As you have given details in the gerneral catagory about hoovilya with pictures.
    Please send some photographs also

    Thankyou in advance, Have a great day!

  3988. tejovati says

    How do I preserve sampige flowers and mogra for 2 days so that I can offer it to God

  3991. Shantha says

    Hi Tejovati,

    Wrap the flowers in two layers of newspaper. Wet a cloth and squeeze out excess water. Wrap the wet cloth over the newspaper. Put this bundle in a plastic cover and place it in one of the shelves in the refrigerator door. The flowers will remain fresh for 4 days.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  3992. shivaram says

    dear friends varadalli is the graet &power full god
    nanu before 5years enda hogtha edini nanage ondu olle power kottidare gurugalu nanna kanasinallu bandu asirvada maduthare gurugalige nanna koti namaskaragalu nanu tv9 heeg unte programme nalli nodi varadalli ge hogi bandide tank u so much tv9 &sri dharashrama.

  3993. kum says

    I too used to eat these tangy yelachi in Bangalore, when I was going to school. I remember buying these fuits with my friends in Jayamahal…

    Blog: global vegan fare

  3997. Zuzana Kogure says

    I don’t have a pressure cooker, can I cook the Horse Gram on a stove top in a regular pot? I bought 2 lb bag in an Indian food market because I liked the look of it and now I don’t know what to do with it 🙂
    Thank you.

  3998. Shanthi says

    I tried this and it turned out to be yuuuuummmmm!! Thank You for the easy one!

  4002. Shantha says

    Hi Zuzana,
    Thanks for visiting. Please soak the horse gram overnight and drain it and let it sprout. Add water and salt and cook on a vessel. It is a bit tedious cooking this lentil without a pressure cooking.
    Happy cooking.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4004. usha says

    Hello Shantha,
    I am Usha writing about this temple. I wished to know if there
    are any bathroom facilities for travelers visiting this temple. Also do you know about temple timings. Does the temple provide lunch? Do let me know.
    Regards
    Usha

  4005. HI says

    I regularly drive & infact we frdz all ladies are travelling frm Blore to Mysore . Can I ( Lady Driving ) the hill ? Is it very steep ? plz let me know …

    Thanks ,

    Geetha

  4006. r subramanya says

    prithia gelaya,gelatiyare neevu ondu sala sri sridharara manthra vannu ondu sala kelidare & helidare neevu madidha papavella nashavagi neemage neevu madidha kelasavu shubhavagi neemmge ayassu, arogya sa prapthisiguhudhu ondu sala e manthra vannu heli :om nama shanthya divaya sathya dharma swarupene swanandrumtha thrupthaya sridharaya namha:

  4007. Shantha says

    Hi Usha,
    Yes, there are rest rooms. No, lunch is not provided. The temple is open from 7:30 a.m to 12:00 p.m and again from 5:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  4009. Shantha says

    Hi Geetha,

    Yes, the hill is steep. Hope you have a good time.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  4010. thadani says

    Hi Shantha !

    We are a Bangalore based company, engaged in the Food Industry. As part of our diversification drive, we are prospecting into supply of Fresh Fruit Juices, like Oranges, Sweet Lime, Pamelo/Grape Fruit, Pineapple etc.

    I understand Citrus Fruits, particularly Oranges, from Nagpur are of very good variety. Would it be possible for you to put us in touch with some reliable farmers so that we could refer to them for our requirements. Our quantities will be on a small-truck load basis, every 2/3 days. If samples/prices, other specs, could be communicated to us, I shall be grateful to you.

    Also, I understand that within 1-2 hours after juicing of Oranges, the juice turns bitter, and many companies add small amounts of a particular chemical to curb the bitterness. If possible, kindly throw some light on this aspect, and also advise about some health-friendly chemical which could be used in the Juices, without any side effects.

    Kindly reply to me on my email id vivaash.ent@gmail.com. Thanks in advance.

    Regards,
    thadani

  4011. Shantha says

    Hi Thadani,
    Writing and researching is my hobby. Sorry, I am clueless about particular orange farmers.
    Thanks for writing,
    Shantha

  4013. kum says

    Hi !

    I just adore your blog. I’m basically from Bangalore, now in u.s

    I visit your blog for traditional Karnataka recipes. Thank you so much for sharing some great recipes , information about temple, and pictures!

  4015. rana ibnul fateh says

    rawal is a tital first ever used by bapa a great warrier and a legendryruler of chittour about 5 or so centuries before first maharawal of jaisalmer 1156 ad how cum bhattis got mixed up into surajvanshi sesodias clannow call themselves ranas

  4016. Shantha says

    Hi Kum,
    Thanks for the lovely feedback. You made my efforts worth it!
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4020. Satabdi Lahiri says

    Hi Santha,
    I am planning a trip to BR Hills with my family can you please tell me where to contact for only the jungle safari without staying in the resorts and the safari timings there

    Satabdi

  4024. Siva says

    Hi Shantha,

    The information given by you is very helpful and clear. We are planning to visit the temple this weekend. I have gone through the above details and felt happy. Thanks a bunch for providing valuable information.

    Regards,
    Siva

  4026. Shantha says

    Hi Siva,
    Thanks for the feedback. Hope you have a wonderful trip to the temple.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4027. Shantha says

    Hi Satabdi,
    Please drive down to K.Gudi, where Jungle Lodges is located. Here, there are jeeps, which take you into the forests for a fee.
    Hope you sight many wild animals,
    Shantha

  4031. Siva says

    Shantha,

    Last week we went to another Subrahmanya Swamy temple in Andhra which is very famous. We are now planning to go to Ghati this weekend.:)

    Regards,
    Siva

  4032. Paramaguru says

    Hi, I am from Malaysia and have Bilva tree at my house.But now the roots are dying i am worried.It a 15 feet tree and i am worried..

    Will it effects any things/signs
    Regards

  4039. Shantha says

    Hi Lalitha,
    This boy was just helping his parents in their cool drink and snack shop! and I do agree with you that there should be an end to child labor.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4041. Shantha says

    Hi Dhananjaya,
    As I have already posted the utsav murthy in this post, I decided not to add more photos.
    Thanks for your interest,
    Shantha

  4045. Roshan says

    People who’re asking the rate, As
    per yield concern when
    the silver oak trees
    attain the age of five
    years the farmer will
    get Rs5250/-per
    tree.The silver oak
    tree will attain the
    age of 20 years the
    farmer will get Rs
    10500/-per tree. Thank you.

  4047. Ramachandra says

    Na Guror Adhikam Thathwam, Na Guror Adhikam Thapa,
    Na Guror Adhikam Jnanam, Thasmai Sri Gurave Namaha.

    Dear R Subrmanya,
    Pl Pl correct the last line. It should be Sridharaya Namo Namaha.

    The version gives by you in sanskrit says that there exist No Shridhara. ( Pl Correct me if wrong. )

    Many a times this Sadguru Manthra has helped us and our family. For One Example, I was driving in ghat section to Karwar with my Father and Brother AjayShankar. It was around 10 PM and it started to rain very heavily. The visibility reduced to less than 1 feet.
    We stopped the car and all of us started to chant the Nama Shantaya Mantra.
    Lo and behold, within a minute, the rain stopped completely and we travelled safetly the remaining distance.

    Reg.
    Ramachandra

  4048. jagadeesha says

    Enabling the print option is like giving your house key to a thief with instructions not to steel. How will a person who cant remember half a page, can survive in this big world.
    Many people have started using your blog to redirect to their blogs/unconcerned photos
    The site is educative, informative and a knowledge bank

  4049. venkat says

    Having come to know about the temple, very eager to visit temple and hv dharshan. worked in abroad and cameback and invested in flats, need to meet commitments of debts, still to get a child. can anyone pl do email a photo to my email id: venkatsubrahmanian@yahoo.co.in

    Regards,

  4050. Shantha says

    Hi Venkat,
    Hope you can visit the temple soon. By god’s will let all your wishes come true.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4051. Shantha says

    Hi Jagadeesha,
    Thanks for sharing your thoughts and concerns. Print option might help, but might be misused, that is the only reason that I have not introduced yet.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4052. Shantha says

    Namaskara Ramachandra,
    Thanks a lot for sharing your experience! It once again confirms our faith in the Swamiji and inspires to chant the Sadguru Manthra more often.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4053. RK says

    Thanks for the recipe. PLease inform whether does it need any presertative or Liquid Glocose tobe added. If yes specify the quantity and the name of the preservative Pl.
    Regards.

  4054. Vijendra Parmar says

    jai Baba ri
    Baba Ji maine Aajtak jo bhi kaam kiya usme aapko yaad kiya, aage bhi Main aapke naam ka sumiran karta rahun or aap apni KRIPA-DRUSHTI hum sabhi per barsaate raho.
    BABA AAPKI LILA APRAMPAAR, BABA HUM SAB KARTE AAPKO PYAR, DULAR or YAHI PUKAR KI MAARO HELO SAMBHRO JI, MARO HELO SAMBHRO JI. AJI RE MARO HELO SUNO JI RAMAPEER JI>

    BABA RAMDEV NI JAI HO.

  4055. kuben says

    Hi. I am from south africa. Bilva trees are rarely found here. I did aquire one from a friend. It is about half a meter high. But as I have never seen the real thing I don’t know if it is an actual bilva tree. I’ve read the internet and seen the pictures. Looks the same..but mine doesent have any thorns. Is there anyway that I can know for sure. I’ve seen other trees with three leaves like the bilva. Please help. Thanks

  4056. Shantha says

    Hi RK,

    There is no need to add Liquid Glucose to prepare this. Citric acid works like a preservative. I am not sure of any other preservatives that can be used.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  4058. RK says

    Dear Shantha,
    I have made the jam as per the recipe but it became rubber like and also became very hard like stone after cooling. Where did I made mistake . Please guide.
    Thanks/Regards.

  4062. Shantha says

    Hi RK,
    It is very important to take the mixture off the heat at the right time to get the perfect consistency. Please read the hint and hope it turns out better the next time.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4065. Akhila says

    Hi
    I”am very thankful to this blog it helped me a lot for my daughter”s projectwork .

  4070. mahesh says

    i have brought a shami plant but it is not a shami because i have seen the pictures of shami on net but it is totally different it also has thorn and small leaves similar to shami. can anyone tell where will i get in mumbai

  4071. NAVNEET KUMAR GUPTA says

    Hi! all, I have a question.If some one takes up a job in Holenarasipura, then what kind of accomodation one can get? can we get a furnished or what we call a studio apartment kind of thing in the place. or would it be better to live in Hasan. Can we get studio apartment in Hasan.also tell whether all basic living facilities are available at either of the places. do we have reasonable eating joints where we can get gujarati/North Indian/Jain food. How much would it cost traveling fromHasan to HoleNarasipura and back by public transport and what is the frequency of bus service? do we have auto facility ?
    I would be obliged if any body provides me this info or more info for a new person coming to the place.

  4072. RAJU SINGH says

    Greeting to all.
    I am eager to know the significance of Eik Bellam / 4leaves bilva leaves and so on to 11nos leaves.

    As I do have with me 4nos / 5nos & 6nos bilva leaves duly pooja performed and kept it in..

  4073. Saxena Gowda says

    The battle b/w Mahisasura and ‘G.Chamundeshwari’ had tuk place on the “big stone” near chamundi temple… . Now also we can see the ”foot prints” of buffellow nd mahisasura on the big stone in the forest near chamundi temple… Plz wisit that place near temple for “proof”… But be careful about animals like “cheeta”… …

    “Om shri jwalamuki tripurasundare namaha”

  4075. vijay says

    i’m 4m hrr oly…..i feel very much happy bcos such a nic and beautiful temple situated here……..and nic photos…

  4077. Sanjay Jangid says

    We visited Ramdevra last year in July…in acute rains from Jaipur….almost everyone in my family wanted to back out…we went via Bikaner….when we reached Dungargarh….my father took the driving seat forcibly…..and immediately after that we were saved by a fatal accident….a headon collision with two trucks on high beam from opposit side….my father couldn’t recognise it….it was around 9pm n then he handed the vehicle back to me….it was none other than Baba Ramdev ji Maharaj who gave his Parcha n saved us….this time again I m going to visit Ramdevra….Baba Bhali Kare….

  4078. Minati Roy says

    Please find out number of people drowned in this dam from Tavarkere police station. It is more than 200 since 2006. collect information from local villagers who are well aware of the dangerous water of this dam and say that ”engineers college students’ from cities come and get drowned here. Accidental deaths in savandurga trekking is even more.
    Place is nice for scenic beauty, photography, bird watching, pinic but NO ENTERING into WATER

  4082. Shantha says

    Yes, it was an awesome drive. Had very good sighting while driving to Hadinaru Kere near Mysore. Will post the pictures soon.
    Thanks,
    Shantha

  4083. sudharsan says

    hello Mr. Shantha,
    I need a detail about the plant Juliflora,
    whether this plan is good or bad.

  4084. Shantha says

    Hi Minati Roy,
    I appreciate your concern regarding the safety of visitors to this dam or for that matter any place where there is water or waterfalls. It is left to the discretion and sensibility of the people visiting the place to be safe or sorry.
    Thanks and regards,
    Shantha

  4085. Shantha says

    Hi Paramaguru,
    I am sorry to hear the state of the Bilva tree, but I am sorry, I am not competent enough to advise you on this. I request the readers to provide you more information on how to save this tree.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4086. Shantha says

    Hi Kuben,
    I will try and post more pictures of this tree in this post. Hope you will be able to identify the plant.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4087. Shantha says

    Hi Raju Singh,
    I hope a reader responds to your query. In the meanwhile I will also try to get this information.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4090. Kalyan says

    Good article.. Keep the sanatana Dharma going mate. Nothing to worry about some threatening to leave the blog!

  4094. Srilakshmi says

    Hello

    In this recipe kodabale you have mention cocunut as ingredient. Is it Dry cocunut or Fresh cocunut?? How many days it can be stored?? Somewhere i have tasted these rings and not able to remember where i have tasted. It will be really taste so i wanted to try this kodabale.

    Thanks in advance

  4095. Shantha says

    Hi SriLakshmi,
    Please use fresh Coconut. This can be stored for 15 days.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4098. sharmila says

    Dantu is diff frm harive soppu plz check

    harive- red amaranthus
    dantu- green amaranthus

  4099. Arun says

    Shreedhara karuneyimda, avara apeksheyante, kelavu bhakti haadugalannu barediddene. Nimage ichche iddare kalisuve. baraha kannada format PDF ge maadiddene. Bhajanege aagabahudu.

  4101. Vidya says

    Hello Shantha,

    Very informative web site. I have used it while i was looking for festival foods. I have couple of requests to you…

    1. please start writing about festivals, and traditions right from preparation to steps to follow, etc. Example, each festival is celebrated differently with importance to pooja, decoration, items needed, food prepared etc. Traditions like seemantha, namakarana, thottilu shastra, etc…

    2. please let me know if there is any option to receive blog updates via email.

    Thanks,
    Vidya

  4102. Shantha says

    ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಆರುಣ್,
    ನೀವು ಭಕ್ತಿ ಹಾಡನ್ನು ಬರೆದಿದ್ದಿರಎಂದು ಕೇಳಿ ಬಹಳ ಸಂತೋಷವಾಯಿತು. ಖಂಡಿತ ಕಳುಹಿಸಿಕೊಡಿ, ನಾನು ಅದನ್ನು ನನ್ನ ಬ್ಲಾಗ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಕಟನೆ ಮಾಡುವೆನು ನಿಮ್ಮ ಹೆಸರಿನಲ್ಲಿ. email-id: itslife@itslife.in
    ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು,
    ಶಾಂತ

  4104. Arun says

    Namaste, Gurudeva Datta,

    Please note that, I have sent the songs of shree shreedhara swamy of varadalli.

    Danyavadagalu.

    Arun

  4105. Shantha says

    Should beemana amavasya be performed only for nine years? Or Can we continue after Nine years as well?

  4106. Shantha says

    Hi Sharmila,
    Thanks for your note. Amaranthus means Dantina Soppu and yes they are of two varieties Red and Green also known as kempu dantu and hasiru dantu.

  4107. Shantha says

    Hi Shantha,

    My opinion is if you want to perform the festival with the pooja, go ahead and enjoy. Always you cannot go by the book.

    Please consult a priest in your neighborhood for more information.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  4108. sheel says

    hI Shantha
    Your is very informative ,traditional like it veryy much,since it is regional and we are in mumbai can you guide me to some dilemas concerning caste systems—-
    I have faith in the traditional rituals and poojas but lack the
    the direct process of it since it is not observed in cities,we observe Sharvana month as fasting abstinece from onion garlic offering navaeidya can i observe the vratas how can i follow it.
    thanks

  4109. Priyadarshini says

    Hi,

    Thank you very much for this article, it is very helpful.

    I would also like to add that the mud dolls that Veena has asked about.

    We make the mud dolls with the help of red soil in the form of a pyramid and let it dry. then we apply Chuna (lime) to it to represent Lord Shiva and Parvathi.

    Hope this is helpful.

    Regards
    Priyadarshini

  4110. seema says

    hello Shantha,
    Your is very helpful for amateurs like us and living in mumbai,
    As mentioned in the site the vratas observed is it mandatory to invite married or girls to celebrate and if most of them keep the vratas ,how is time managed on the same day please elobarate?
    Or those who have not kept the vratas invited or ladies from the belonging to the same community invited,
    Its very difficult to commute in mumbai because of distance hence though not from same community usually neighbors can make
    Thanks again for this site with recipes , traditions,and rituals

  4111. seema says

    hi.
    if its not possible tooffer flowers aarthi and gejje vastra whats the alternative i am in atlanta and due to wooden houses people cannot offer these as well as fear of catching fire and rented places but i miss it so terribly its as though its a separation from soul .How to rectify these scarcity

  4112. seema says

    hello
    i donot have silver snake how should i perform the pooja
    can we perform the pooja to the shiv linga

  4113. seema says

    Are all the vratas observed with the Ganesha festival or can they performed without the deities of Ganesha especially the Mangala drowya vrat please reply { deities means when we bring home on the Ganesha chaurathi day}

  4114. Shantha says

    Hi Seema,

    I am sorry, your questions are very confusing. Please clarify by separating the questions for each of the festivals for answers.

  4116. Shantha says

    Hi Seema,

    In one of your recent comments, you have said you live in Mumbai and you are leaving comments with different names like “Sheel”, “Seema”. Your IP address says that you are from Georgia state, USA. Please use a single valid name while leaving comments.

    Why can’t you offer flowers, gajjevastra and flowers to god in your house? I know many people in USA who live in houses not made of concrete who do all this and more. There are many Hindu temples in Atlanta, do visit them to find solace.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  4117. Shantha says

    Thanks for visiting. No comments regarding caste and communities. Please consult your elders for the rituals that needs to be performed in your family.

  4118. Shantha says

    Hi Priyadarshini,

    Excellent! Thanks so much for the information, the readers will benefit from this.

    Happy festival season,
    Shantha

  4119. Shantha says

    Hi Sheel / Seema,
    All the details are available in the post. Please re-read.

    No comments on caste system and I deeply respect all religions and gods.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  4120. Seema says

    hi Shantha,
    I have just migrated to usa last month to be precise it was on 14th june and just as a precaution from internet i was advised to use it .Sorry for the confusion didnot mean any offense.

  4121. seema says

    hello shantha,
    in my earlier reply i have already apologizsed to you
    our concern is of security aswell . as you are able track the addresses while we are at disadvantage ,can using different names create confusion when chatting people use this precaution if you didnot like it you should have mailed instead giving my location on the net for it to be viewed i am no threat to you or your family but in usa IT industry comprises of many indians

  4123. Meena says

    hi namaste mam,
    29-04-2013 i got married, we both are belongs to back ward class means (SC) i am intersted to carryout this vratha. pl kindly guide.

  4125. Mahesh says

    Very nicely written….thanks for enlightening…I vaguely remember this as a kid…my sister & mom would do this ritual & I would get a few rupees to keep 😛

  4129. Sudha Batni says

    tHi Shanta

    I am so glad to read all your articles..very informative and nice write up in detail… Please share any other good posts. It is my request please explain nitya pooja vidhana and nitya devaramane rangoligalu…i need it…kindly guide ….Regards
    Sudha Batni

  4130. Sudha Batni says

    Hi Shanta,

    Thank you so much for sharing each and every post in detail… Please it is my suggestion that apart from all these festivals please post in detail about the chaturmasa vrata and how to follow the food in each month… Expectng some reply at the earliest regaring this post…

    Regards
    Sudha batni

  4136. Aparna says

    Hello, I wanted to ask is kalasha important, if yes, do i need to use a steel chombu(pot) or silver is the best. Please let me know at the earliest.

  4138. Ramakrishnan.M says

    We should have done some punya karma to visit these dhams. it is really nice to see atleast thro net

  4139. Dr Suniti Kumar Mandal says

    Vessel like pitcher is not the flower of the pitcher plant. It develops on the tip of the leaf and it is provided with a lid which become reddish in colour on maturity in Nepenthes khasiana. Pitcher is the insect trap.

  4141. kum says

    Hi Shanta!
    I just adore your blog bursting with traditional recipes.

    Do you know that innocent milk producing cows suffer a lot in India and across the world…

    Please visit the blog “vegan india” to know more about the cruel conditions of cows in India…

    blog : global vegan fare

  4142. Gurudatta GS says

    Normally during Swamji’s aradhane time, me with family members visit, Raghavendra Swamy Temple at Honnali, where the aradhana mahotsava will be celebrated in a grand manner with holy touch. Kindly make your self convenient to attend the function.

    Gurudatta GS Shimoga

  4144. suresh says

    I heard that Mud dolls are famous and available in Pondicherry and nearby places. Not sure!!!

  4145. suresh says

    Dolls are costly in Bangalore. If you happened to go for a trip to pondy or Madhurai or it would be nice to collect from those places.

  4146. Shantha says

    Hi Swamy,
    Thanks for pointing out the omission. Yes, Coconut is an important ingredient in this recipe.
    Regards…

  4148. Shantha says

    Hi Gurudatta.G.S.,
    Thanks for bringing to the notice about the temple at Honnali.
    Hope you have a divine experience this time too.
    Regards…

  4151. Nithin says

    Hello Ms. Shantha great photos. I feel i know this place, is it at modankapu, Bantwal.

    Thanks

  4152. Sudha Batni says

    Hi Shanta,

    Thank you so much for sharing the pic….very mouth watering… pl can u clarify that do u prepare all these same items every year or do u change savouries every year.. It is my suggestion that please give details of food items and also tindigalu prepared for all the festivals…it will be easier to prepare according to the festival….please share…expecting some reply from you

    Regards
    Sudha Batni

  4154. Shantha says

    Hi Nithin,
    Thanks for your feedback.

    This is not Modankapu, but cannot pinpoint the exact place. As we traverse through the coastal region, you will find Kewda plant lining the water bodies.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  4156. Dr daresh d says

    I am from Bangalore. sampige flowers and trees have vanished from Bangalore. I hope the flower is not going to be extinct soon.
    Similarly ONE FRUIT CALLED NELLIKAYI SEEMS TO HAVE DISAPPEARED ALSO!

  4157. Dr daresh d says

    Hi ,
    I am Dr daresh ,originally from Mysore,but am now in Dehradun.I was thinking about my younger days and disappearance of the sampige flower and fruit nellikai(not amla) from our daily lives. how many more beautiful things will disappear gradually?

  4158. Shantha says

    Hi Dr. Daresh,
    Glad to know that you like trees around. Sampige trees are still found in abundance in Bangalore.

    Nellikayi is also available in Bangalore – Mysore region. Hope when you visit these places, you will be able to enjoy them.

    Cheers!
    Shantha

  4159. Shantha says

    Hi Daresh,
    When people are concerned about these beautiful things, the chances of their disappearance also reduces.

  4160. Shantha says

    Hi Smitha,
    Thanks for visiting.
    Yes, I did visit your blog and it is amazing. Keep it up.
    Best wishes,
    Shantha

  4161. eshwara n moger says

    namage shri shreedhara swamijiya aashirwada yavagalu irali endu swamijiyavaralli bedikolluvevu…

  4164. Shantha says

    Hi Arun,
    Yes, I have received the songs and will post them on this site sometime soon. Need to type them again.

    Thank you so much,
    Shantha

  4165. sowmya says

    hello Madam,
    i wanted to know whether we can give bagina without doing vratha on ganesha festival?

  4166. Shantha says

    Hi Sowmya,
    Mangala Gowri Vratha is different from Swarna Gowri Vratha. Bagina is given only after Swarna Gowri Vratha.

  4167. Devi says

    Hi Shantha,

    I am telugu girl born and bought up in Karnataka , Gangavati near to Bellary.
    I am that good at working initially but now I learnt cooking mostly from websites.
    I come across Habbada Adige when I was browsing for sweet huggi that is prepared in temple for prasadam, what a range of recipes. I have tried few recipes and all have comeup really good.
    Thanks for posting so many recipes and description of festivals.
    I heartily thank you for your good work.

  4168. Satish says

    Namaste,
    Nice website and great effort to collect information on places of interest. I just read the article on Mylara temple, Mylara is our family deity also. You have mentioned that your grandfather has translated ‘Mallari mahatme’ and published a book in kannada. I am interested in reading this book and collecting other literature on Mylara. Please let me know, where can I get the book? Thanks, Keep up the good work !

  4169. itslifedotin says

    Hi Satish,
    Thanks for appreciating the website. The book earlier was sold in the temple at Mailara Gudda. Now, I am not sure where it is available. In case more copies of the book are published, I will let you know. If you visit Mailara Gudda, many books are available in temple office for sale.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4172. Raju Ap says

    Rightly said! But I thing it is due to one generation believed the western culture. Most of them does not want to cook I feel Indian culture is related to their food every 150 K.M our food habit is changing.Now I am trying to convert our foods in to modern tech.

  4173. Geetha says

    Hi,
    Nice work, I got to know so many things i was not aware of. I am truly impressed with all the posts.
    Ella Mayaaa nale navu maya.., but it really to share how our lives were.

  4177. Mehul Teli says

    I’m not really sure about the almonds and the coconut being added to the pulp while making the aam papad. But, adding a few pods of cardamom and a little sugar (if the mangoes aren’t sweet enough) will definitely enhance the taste and give it flavour. You can even try adding kala namak, kali mirchi and ginger powder (very little quantity) to the aam papad recipe to give it a spicy taste. Check out the Prestige SmartChef website for more mango recipes.

  4178. Anjana says

    Hi Shantha,

    I am truly mesmerized by the amount of diversity and useful information you have presented in your blog. I am also a Madhwa brahmin . Felling proud of someone writing in depth about our practices even though i give importance to all other festivals and practices as well.

    I am expecting and during this time i feel like doing some gardening in my balcony. I have always visualised my room to be filled with greenery and fresh air. As i am working on weekdays i get time only on week days. Can you please give me some suggestions on some less caring plants that can be planted in pots and kept in balcony. I do water them everyday but in case i miss a day or 2 i do not want plants to get dried soon.

    Any help and any other suggestions regarding any constructive work to do during pregnancy period is much much appreciated.

    Thanks & Regards,
    Anjana

  4180. itslifedotin says

    Hi Anjana,
    Congratulations and enjoy your pregnancy to the fullest!
    Thank you for liking what you read here. It is also very nice to know your interest in gardening. Watering is the only demand that plants have. In Balcony gardens, as the space is limited it is very difficult to re-pot. My suggestion is as follows:
    1. Buy well grown healthy plants from a good nursery and get it potted into 10 inch height pots.
    2. Choose a combination of flowering plants, creepers, Begonia, and foliage (ferns, philodendron).
    3. Flowering plants are of two types annuals (Marigold, Phlox, Zinnia, Hollyhock, etc.) and Perennials (Geranium, Jasmine, oleander, etc.). You can get a combination of them.
    4. Buy a ready to use fertilizer spray and spray one a month to encourage growth.
    5. Buy around 6 plants and then you can increase your collection later. Once the baby arrives, you will have no time for anything else 🙂

    Other activities that I can think of during pregnancy is knitting, crochet, stitching baby clothes, making small pillow covers, embroidery, writing, cooking, and so on. Most important be happy and confident.

    Hope this helps.
    Take care,
    Shantha

  4181. Anjana says

    Thanks a lot shantha … Your suggestion really showed a path for me .. I will plant them and take good care as much as possible. I think I get very well connected to you because of the name as it is my mother’s name as well.
    Thanks & Regards,
    Anjana

  4184. Angela jose says

    hello shantha! im so surprised that such a huge blog went so unnoticed to me so far. I have hardly come across an indian blog that was started way back in 2005 and im just so awe at the fact that its still running with such diverse and rich content. Although i couldnt find a subscribe to newletter option but ive already bookmarked the site 🙂

    Angela

  4185. itslifedotin says

    Hi Angela,
    I am glad you visited and liked the blog. Thanks for bookmarking the site.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4188. Anupama says

    Hi Shantha, wonderful blog. I just came back from Mysore having done my Son’s upanayana ceremony. It was a nice ceremony, very well done, however, I didn’t do Huvilya. Having lived in California all these years, I didn’t think of it. I love that ritual though. May be I will do it during Navratri. Thanks, and best wishes.

    Anupama
    http://mitholimdo.wordpress.com

  4189. itslifedotin says

    Hi Anupama,

    Glad you liked what you read here. Congratulations! on the Upanayana. I love Huvilya too. Doesn’t matter when you do it, I think the thought counts.

    You have an awesome blog with mouthwatering recipes and professionally clicked photos.

    Keep going.

    Cheers!
    Shantha

  4191. itslife says

    Very good question Vaishnavi. There is no audio, but my mom sings it. You can check with people who are well versed in singing arathi songs for a tune.

    I am sorry, I am not able to help you.

    Keep visiting,
    Shantha

  4192. Shivanand says

    May I know how to reach kere thonnur from pandavapura. Are there any bus services and where to get off. Is there a bus-stop at kere thonnur.

  4193. Ranganath says

    what are the temple timings and if possible could you give us the telephone numbers either would help us out mobile or land line since i visiting the deity on Saturday leaving Blr by 5 AM

  4194. vaishnavi says

    thanks for reply , my motherinl sung thousands of songs of gods without book, i
    enquire there,

    thanku

  4195. ronit says

    namaskaram can you please give an english lyrics of this aarthi but don’t send on my email send on your blog THANKS. I’d be very grateful of you and great blog akka

  4196. Sharada says

    Bhakti Preeti Vishwasana Devaru mechhodu Tanu karaga davralli gandhakshateyannollalleya neenu andru alve?Akkamahadevi avaru!!!!!! Thanks

  4197. itslife says

    As far as I know, the temple is open throughout the day and closes late in the evening. I visited few years back and do not have the mobile number nor landline number.
    I hope you have the darshan and the trip is pleasant.
    Will try my best to update with these information.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  4203. Padmavati says

    Hello shantha thanx for updating about sampat shukravar and shaniwar pooja vidhana became very useful for me but why you have not updated after 2009 about this festival.

  4207. itslife says

    As the festival is the same every year, I update only the dates. You can check Life Photos section for various photos.
    Thanks for visiting,
    Shantha

  4209. itslife says

    Hi Akshatha,
    Many brands sell very good Turmeric powder. I especially like Everest brand.

    Thanks for visiting.

  4212. Vidyaranya says

    Hi Shantha,
    Thanks a lot for the information and would be very thankful if any local is willing to join me to go round the place.
    Kindly intimate if any one is interested. I am in Mysore for a technical presentation 0n 26/08/2015
    regards
    Vidyaranya ,

  4213. Veena Dayal says

    Hello friends. Even I am very eager to know about the things to be kept in the Bidadi mane.
    There’s a marriage in the family and I’ve been made in charge of Bidadi mane. From what I’ve seen and heard you can give /keep any thing depending on your economical status. Usually they give all the things needed to start a new family [ For the newly wed]. I am looking for more information on this. Some body anybody who knows about this can guide us.

  4220. Mohammed Jaffer says

    Hi! I’m so happy I found your write up about the seeds that take me way back to my kindergarten years when I last collected them. Its been almost 19 years since I’ve seen another ‘gulgangi tree’ (or gundumani as I used to call it) since my school on Convent road Richmond town had soon become a construction site where an apartment was to come up. I have desperately been searching and asking around so if you happen to know the location of this tree anywhere in Bangalore where I could collect some fresh seeds to plant I would be extremely grateful to you.

  4221. vinoo says

    Hello I love Orchids as the first plant i got was from Goa in the wild. They were so small almost like buttons but had the most amazing colors ihave ever seen. But it did not last long with me. I have 3 more now from Kerala and Lalbagh but they are dying slowly. PLEASE tell me what i can do to revive them. I water them regularly two are in baskets with coal/ coconut fibre the last from lalgbagh is bigger in a pot with some sort of fibre on top. they bloomed long time ago now……my email address is . PLEASE HELP

  4222. itslife says

    Hi,
    I am glad this article took you down the memory lane. You can try for the plant in Lalbagh Nursery and I am sure there is a Gulgangi tree in Lalbagh. There are still few of these trees in Mysore Zoo!
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4223. itslife says

    Hi Vinoo,
    I understand the frustration when the plants do not bloom and look dull and lifeless. Orchids love some amount of sunshine. The potting mixture seems alright, but ensure that they get atleast two hours of sunshine to bloom well. Mist them early in the morning and late in the evening. Hope this helps!
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4224. vinoo says

    Helo Santha, thank you very much for your encouraging reply. Yes, i do have the plants hanging on my boundary so as they get the morning sun. but 2hrs… really do not know. i do not want to keep them anywhere else because of the direct sunlight/heat, so am going up on my roof/terrrace to put up a sort of green house. Do you think that will help? What fertilizer is available in Bangalore, India to help them grow better.? Lalbagh a good place for that? Thankyou very much once again. Ciao

  4226. Gayatri says

    Hi , I regularly follow your blog and I tried your few recepies it came out really well.
    I wanted to know detail Pooja Vidhi of ele asthmi, can you please help me ?my mother in law used to do this Pooja she passed away ,and I little bit remember this Pooja. I need this Pooja Vidhi can you help me out please and one more thing when we wear 16 yell thread when we should remove kindly help

  4228. itslife says

    Hi Gayatri,
    Glad to know that the recipes you tried came out well. Please buy the Jesta Gowri vratha book in any of the temple book stalls. You will get more details.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4229. Gayatri says

    Hi shantha I am staying out of India so trying to find puja vedio but I couldn’t found so I asked you

  4233. p.shantha says

    Sorry,
    Sudden current cut i am unable to give my opinion about this B
    akula flower.
    This is a wonderful flower which i have come to know through one of my friend,
    This detail i found now. so thanks a lot.
    If u give me the correct detail of availablity in Tamill Nade,that to near by chennai means ,it will be well and good.
    Thank you,
    Mrs. shantha.

  4236. Vasudev Desai says

    It was nostalgic. I studied in Kurtakoti from 1st to 7th std.I still remember vividly the days I spent in front of Rama temple. Incidentally my grand father is Martandagauda Patil.I had visited the farm house many times

  4237. Vasudev Desai says

    Small correction in my recent post my grandfather’s name was Rayanagauda Patil and Martandagauda Patil was my great grand father

  4239. Y.Swarnalakshmi says

    i want bakula flowers please give me the address where it is in hyderabad pls give me the reply

  4243. itslife says

    Hi,
    I am guessing you are my mom’s cousin’s son. Thanks for your feedback. And yes, as always my favorite place in this world is Mysore and Kurtakoti!!!
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4244. itslife says

    Hi Shantha,
    Thanks for visiting and providing your feedback. In Chennai it is available from the flower vendors sitting on roadside in the busy shopping streets.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4250. p.shantha. says

    Sir,
    Spring onion cheese paratha
    It is nice dish.
    With cheese means,I am speechless.what to say about the taste.excellent sir.Thank you for your new innovative recipe.
    Shantha
    Chennai.

  4251. sridevi.m says

    hi iam sridevi thanks for information i want bakula flowers please give me the address where it is in ongole.pls give me the reply.

  4255. Gunasheela says

    Swastik should be drawn clockwise u have drawn anti clockwise which is wrong so my advice to u is delete and post swastik rangoli after correcting

  4257. itslife says

    Hi Gunasheela,
    It is just an idea, please draw the right way when drawing the rangoli. When time permits, I will replace the image.
    Thanks,
    Shantha

  4261. e.subhash says

    I came to know about the Bakula tree and flowers I want for vinayaka pooja. so kindly tell me the address where it found in Hyderabad. as my mail ID is .

  4263. Ravinder says

    Thank you. I was searching for different ways to cook palak instead of the standard way. I have tried this recipe its good. Tasty fast and healthy way to make palak.

  4278. malavika says

    Dear Shantha,
    I luv liv luv this website and all your Mysore recipes.it’s soul food for me 😉
    Like Prathima I too stumbled upon this site and can’t thank you enough.
    We have made,sajjappa,vangibath,chutney pudi over the last year and it’s been just awesome.going to try a lot more from here.
    thanks much for posting these wonderful recipes . cheers!

  4280. Palak says

    hey ,,

    You are saying about turmeric and miss Akshatha is asking about Kasthuri Manjal i.e Wild Turmeric. I too want to purchase it will you please let me know from where i could buy this.

    In your webpage you have written that this herb treats Asthma. Please tell me the way to use this for treating Asthma.

  4281. itslife says

    Hi Beena,
    Mustard seeds are not used in Huli Pudi. Please click on the image to enlarge.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4283. Vasantha says

    Mehandi in south is called as mylanchi(Malayalam) .The leaves are ground to a paste and applied on feet and hands in the month of karkidakam (July / August) .this is to protect you from fungal infection in the rainy season.ladies apply it as they had to do all household work in those days.

  4286. gangadhar says

    can you please say detailed address of this plant? please i am in serious need of this.please tell me

  4293. itslife says

    Hi Arnav,

    Glad you like the place. It is worth a visit. Buses ply to Kolluru from all major cities in Karnataka.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  4295. itslife says

    Did you mean Rice in place of Navanakki? If yes, go ahead use Rice and little Bengal Gram Dal (Kadalebele).

  4299. ?????????????????? ???????????? says

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  4301. itslife says

    Pranam Kailashi Alka Singhji,
    Thanks for sharing your lovely moments spent under this tree.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4304. ravi says

    Hi Sachin, Hope you had a great time during Diwali. I have mentioned the way Sindhi’s celebrate Diwali in a different section as the celebration is slightly different. Every community in India celebrate Diwali in a different way. For Example: I am a South Karnataka Madhwa Brahmin but the way my in-laws who are Coastal Karnataka Madhwa Brahmin celebrate Diwali is entirely different. Anyway thanks for the note. I will add a note that Sindhi’s are Hindus too :). Regards, Shantha

  4305. Hema says

    Dear Shantha
    I am so delighted to find your blog. Your nallikai/makaliberu uppinkai is just like how my mother used to make. Couldn’t find this recipe anywhere on YouTube. All recipes recommend frying amlas, add bellulli (Andra style) or it is north Indian recipe with ajwain and sounf. My mom is from Mysore.
    We don’t get makaliberu and hunisekai in US. So I have to be satisfied with just shunt mavu. Good job Shantha!

  4306. Hema says

    Dear Shantha
    Have a question about your recipe of nallikai uppinkai with makali beru and hunisekai Rasa. When you extract juice from hunisekai do you remove the outer hard skin and the seeds? I have a feeling that the seeds may make the juice bitter.

  4307. Achyutha Mysore says

    Very nice all the needful information is well written illustrated with nice pictures. Very helpful for visitors. One can also visit NIMISHAMBA TEMPLE very close by ( one has to cross the river through a newly opened bridge).

  4308. Pruthvi Vasist says

    Karnataka | Trikutakshethra | Lakshmi Narasimha Temple It is been said that Nayakas ruled this place from 1547 to 1667. But temple was built by Narasimha Nayaka in 1168. Then how is that possible. Since Narasimha Nayaka was also a King who ruled that place. Could you please elaborate about the dynasty ruled during the era temple was built

  4312. itslife says

    Hi Pruthvi Vasist,
    The information that I got was from a placard on the highway in Holenarasipura. The typo is corrected to 1568.

    Thanks,
    Shantha

  4314. Hema says

    Shantha your Gojjina Pudi recipe is fantastic. I made bendekai gojju which came out excellent. I just added 1tsp jaggry instead of half cup given in your recipe. I am afraid That with half cup of jaggry the gojju will be more like payasa. Is that a printing error or is it correct?

  4316. Shantha says

    Hi Pushpalatha,

    Translating around 2,000 articles will take lots of time and effort. Currently, I have no plans of translating and I am sorry to disappoint you.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  4317. Bhagya Krishnaiah says

    Hi this is a wonderful article. I am from born and brought up in Mysore. I am very proud to read this.

    Lived in vontikoppal with my parents and brothers.

  4318. Sangam Ramamoorthy says

    I am going through your blog and noted few important points. I like the way you have drawn your logo (hand made) impressive. I am also a blogger like you trying to help new and advanced users with information on various topics and expect a positive response from co bloggers. I wish you to go through my blog posts and if the content interests you subscribe to my blog posts. I personally feel this way of communication is a right way to promote blogs. Please ignore this comment if you think I am out of way in expressing my opinion.

  4319. TV Sreenivas says

    Very well shared web site with full of south Indian cuisine culture and attitude! Grateful for your time and effort madam.

  4320. Padmini says

    Thank you Shanta. My father would relate the Pandavas to this festival. So wonderfully you have given the explanation of Arjuna getting Airawatha for Kunti. Thank you once more

  4326. itslife says

    Hi Sreenivas,
    I am touched by your words and makes all my effort worthwhile.
    Thank you so much,
    Shantha

  4335. Yogish says

    I was looking for Magali beru Uppinakayi recipe and I came across this post of your recipe, Luckily, I had all the required ingredients and decided to give this a try and it turned out awesome.

    Thank you very much for the recipe, it is awesome. My kids loved it too.
    Regards,
    Yogish

  4336. ShyamsunDerbyshire reddy says

    I want bakulatreeflower tree/flowers address in hyderabad please tell me in my email address

  4338. Eliza Cranston says

    Thank you for sharing this cute chrysanthemum and carnation bouquet! My friend’s birth flower is a chrysanthemum and I want to give her a bouquet for a special occasion. I think that this would be the perfect style for her! Are the chrysanthemums and carnations white before you pray them with colored water?

  4340. itslife says

    Hi Eliza,

    Yes, they were white before spraying with color.

    Hope your friend likes the bouquet.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  4341. Shantha says

    You have a nice blog, Sangam Ramamoorthy. Thanks for going through my blog.
    Please keep visiting.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4342. Abhishek A says

    Hi,
    Nice details Shantha. The number mentioned is perfect. Direct line to temple. Just spoke to one of the temple authorities. All details were given by them cordially. Overall, great post.

  4343. Vish says

    Sir very clear and concise description. Addition of chowlam mounji bandhanam would be useful.

  4352. chaitanya says

    hi, I would like to know why multiplies of 5 bannanas r given during sankranti for 1st five years

  4354. itslife says

    Anything deep fried is not good for health. But with exercise you can enjoy all types of food.

  4358. Sra says

    We called this Seetammavari Jadabanthi in Telugu roughly translates to the flowers in Seeta’s (Rama’s wife I suppose) hair. 🙂 All the photos except the second and last. The yellow cockscomb is new to me.

  4359. Girija Satyanarayan says

    I totally enjoy reading your posts on cooking plants and places. You write beautifully about our festivals and rituals. I enjoyed reading your post about my ancestral home and temple in Muddenahalli. But if I may suggest just one thing please be open to criticism especially when it is valid. May not be super constructive in the way they have expressed. Deep fried food is certainly not the best choice for health and exercise certainly does not allow or make dietary indiscretions just vanish without consequences.

  4361. itslife says

    Hi Girija Styanarayan,

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I am a devotee of Sir M.V.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  4362. KATOH Kenji says

    Dear Shanta,

    I am interesting in Artemisia pallens and hope to cultivate the plant to compare the chemical constituents of the Artemisia indica var. maximowiczii (grown in Japan).
    I looked for the seeds in the catalog of seeds company, but I did not find it.
    Would you please let me know how to buy the seeds in India, if you don’t mind?
    Best regards,
    Kenji

  4363. BOREGOWDA M says

    I ENJOYED THE RECIPE.THANK YOU KANNADIGA SHANTHAMMA. AND I WILL BE GRATEFUL IF YOU INFORM US THE MEDICAL USE OF MAAGALI BHERU-SWALLOWROOT AND MAVINAKAYI SHUNTHI IN THE FORM OF KASHAYA OR ANY FORM. THIS IS BOREGOWDA-8105491054

  4364. jasdeep says

    I really like your post.Great amazing things here. I am very satisfied to see your post. Thanks so much and i’m looking

    forward to contact you.They are very informative and accurate, please keep updating. Shop Silver Jewellery

  4365. Shantha says

    You can try nurseries in India for the saplings. Sorry, I am not of much help.

    All the best,
    Shantha

  4367. itslife says

    Thanks for liking the post Boregowda. Will try and write about the goodness of the ingredients you have requested.

  4368. Harinath M says

    Can anyone share contact numbers of Lakshmanatheertha Hotel and Rameshwara Temple? At Irupu village.

  4369. Shyamala says

    Namaste Shanta. Thank you for this beautiful website. I would like to know if I could use a picture of Tulsi that you have on your website. I am launching a site in a few months and would like to include it there.

  4372. L.Subramanya Sharma says

    This is not Bakula Pushpa. In kannada bakula is called as `pagade hoovu Ranjada hoovu or vajradanti. Botanical name for Bakula is `Mimusops elengi’. Nagasampige or nagakesara is different and its botanical name is `mesua ferrea’. What you have shown is indeed nagasampige tree only. You have photographed this tree from Ikkeri opposite to Aghoreshwara temple premises near sagara.

  4373. Shrikanth says

    Well thnk you for posting….yes thts awesome sweet we call it as Gaanada(sugarcane juicer hut) Undi …. one day its gng to be famous world wide

  4377. waite says

    Hello anybody happens to know which host plant seems to be the best for growing sandalwood plant? Thanks.

  4385. K.Nanda kumar says

    s Special please send me the address and mobile nos of maker of melukote puliyogare I want to purchase from puliyogare gojju from them

  4387. itslife says

    Sorry Nanda Kumar. I do not have the contact details. If any of the readers can share this information I would be grateful.

  4389. whoami says

    while most hibiscus flowers are edible the best one to use for tea is hibiscus sabdariffa. it is also known as sorrel or rosella. if you go to a mexican store it is flor de jamica. this is the one that gives a the cranberry tast and is the traditional one used in mexican aguas frescas. i would suggest sabdarifa.

  4394. sandhya says

    loved d blog……i am a regular visitor to your website, I am born mysorian, in banglore nw. I really miss mysore to the core….:( PLease can u share mysore style puliyogare.

  4396. Col Thomas says

    Helo Santha i am from Secunderabad. I have 20 odd pots of Orchids of different types. I spray diluted blood i get after washing cut fish & meat on roots of Orchid plants once in two weeks. & I spray the solution mixed with the powder the nursery man given to me on similar intervals. Nit much happy with growth of the plants hung under Suppota tree in my compound. Any tips ?

  4397. Col Thomas says

    I spray the orchid roots with water mixed with blood obtained from cut fish & meat twice in as month. Seems to be effective. Please give your views .

  4399. Krishna Prasad says

    It is an Ancient Temple Recently renovated by ParakalaMutt Mysore and Good Idol of 15 ft. Height Bhu Varaha Swami With VaraLakshmi

  4413. Tuija Robbins says

    Hello!
    Thank you, for great recipies, but why one cannot print them?
    All these sound great, but it is difficult to write all your wonderful recipies I wish to try!! 🙁
    Regards,
    Tuija

  4418. itslife says

    Hi Tuija Robbins,
    Sorry about the inconvenience. I will try to add an option to print the recipes.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  4423. PRADIP BISWAS says

    PRADIP BISWAS FILMSCHOLAR FLORIST COMMENTS:

    BANYAN TREE IS NOT ONLY THE NATIONAL TREE OF INDIA BUT ALSO REPRESENTS LIFE AND ITS CONTEMPLATION. GOOD TO TACKLE AND PLANT BANYAN BONSAI. IT CONTAINS NATURE
    IN IT AND SUSTAINS LIFE AND EARTH.

  4424. ramesh shastry says

    this site is very good all shuld use greny vegetables. i think some more names to be added, like
    anney soppu (will get only after lil rain..and rainy season) superb taste mae as “beley thovvey.
    chilukarivey soppu, chukkey soppu( or non veg preparations).
    protein is very much essential for our body. dhantina soppu(amaranthus has go (14mg) very good.
    pls use it. its more than vegetables.

  4425. ramesh shastry says

    dantina soppuhas got high protein of 14 pls make use of it. pls add anney soppu( which grows only during rainy season, good tasy when prepared as “eley thovvey”.

  4426. sabitri shannigrahi says

    I m from WEST BENGAL PASCHIM MEDINIPUR. Our forest is consist of about 350 medicinal plant species . I worked on this topic from 2006 and still now. I conserve about 200 species. Today I get this flower. Thanks TO GOOGLE THIS PAGE.

  4428. Nandini says

    Hi I have been regular on ur site & it has been of a great help,
    My hubby is a vysya Brahmin from Bangalore & i’m a Catholic so everything has been different for me but going through ur site has really helped me a lot.
    My mom in laws thithi is on the 7th of April there’s 1 last thing I would like to learn from you is about the vadbal ceremony.

  4429. sabitri shannigrahi says

    Wonderful description with picture. Helpful to any TAXONOMY learner. Bengali name is “”KARPUR HALDI”” due to it’s smell.

  4430. sabitri shannigrahi says

    I m a PARYAVARAN MITRA state awardee and many awardee from DISTRICT FOREST DEPARTMENT and UNESCO BIODIVERSITY TEACHERS’ TRAINEE. I want to gift few NATIVE BENGAL MEDICINAL PLANT SPECIES to MUGHAL GARDEN DELHI. Can you help me?
    Thank you—–Smt. S. Shannigrahi

  4431. Shashi Kumar says

    this is help for my Tourism Project work type in google shashi kumar j amati blog click there my blog there u get option new blog or older blog i written it

  4432. AJ says

    will be great to have the mp3 files for the songs to know the aarthi tunes. Very good work. A very good website. God bless.

  4436. itslife says

    Hi Sabitri,
    Congratulations on getting an award!

    You will have to inquire in the nurseries around for medicinal plants.

    All the very best,
    Shantha

  4440. Nalini Persad says

    In my sister’s garden there is a young chapaka tree and it is already in blooms since the end of March 2016. I am delighted to see them but puzzled it bloomed so early. Is this normal?

  4442. itslife says

    Hi Nalini,
    Most of the young Champaka trees do bloom. You are lucky! and maybe it is a hybrid variety.

  4448. chitra singh says

    dear sir/mm i am living at delhi i am very much delighted to see the four o’clock flowers but i couldnt get the seeds or plants can anyone borrow the seeds in single color and multicolors i am very much thankful to them. i am actualy plant lover i collect the plant wherever i visit but this one is very rare to get.
    chitra singh

  4449. AJ says

    any songs for occasions like wearing bangles house warming ceremony? Will be good to practise with mp3 files. Many thanks.

  4450. itslife says

    Hi AJ, Right now I am not having any of the requested songs. Will surely post if I come across them.

  4451. itslife says

    Hi Chitra,This plant is very common in South India. It grows in the wild. Hope you get the seeds soon.

  4452. itslife says

    Thank you, Satheeth. The white decoration are buds of Mallige made using cotton. I will shortly post how to make them in do-it-yourself section.

  4453. itslife says

    Hi Arja,Cups is always a better measurement than grams. Please use any size cup and ensure that you halve it or make it one-third as required. I will also try to convert and post soon.

  4454. Smita says

    Hi Shantha

    I am planting orchid plants newly in my home got one plant from kerala few days back it is planted in charcoal/coconut fiber and its in plastic pot. Now I am not sure on how do I grow it in my home here in bangalore. Should I leave it as it is now or do I need to transplant it to new pot with more coconut fiber ? How do I water it if it is in coconut fiber? Please suggest.

  4455. arman says

    Admin if not okay please remove!

    Our facebook group ???selfless??? is spending this month spreading awareness on prostate cancer & research with a custom t-shirt design. Purchase proceeds will go to cancer.org as listed on the shirt and shirt design.

    Thanks

  4459. Mohammed Jaffer says

    Update: I finally managed to get some and planted them 😀 Here’s a like to a few pictures-

  4461. Sowmya says

    HI Shantha Im a physician from Mysore settled in USA. I visit home every year. I always wanted Mysore painting to bring it with me o US also tried buying them in Bangalore last Year. But returned disappointed coz I could not find a painter who could do it for me. could please let me know where i can but an authentic painting or even someone who can do it for me.
    I loved this blog and thanks for sharing this good piece of information.

  4462. shahin says

    Really nice karnataka recipes ma’am , will go thru ur website as everybody has really appreciated it so much . You have done such extensive work!!!! , thankyou…. for sharing .

  4464. itslife says

    Hi Sowmya,
    Glad you are interested in Mysore paintings.

    Son of Sri Ramanarasaiah and other children continue to paint. I will share the phone number by email.

  4475. itslife says

    Dear Girija,Glad to hear from you.The black ingredient in the mixture are Whole Red Lentils known as Masoor Dal. This is deep fried along with the skin and then added to the mixture.Regards,Shantha

  4476. Dandly says

    And there is a kiosk selling chocolate from the factory just up the road. If you buy some take care not to get mugged by the macaques!

  4477. Roopa Sinha says

    I don’t have cardamom Can I use any alternative.Please suggest me.Thank you

  4478. Nazneen Tonse says

    Hi Shantha thanks so much for your blog! I have been studying your articles about trees as we are in the middle of an exciting tree-planting venture here in Langford Town and I wanted to know the Kannada names details about height etc .. your writings were a great help!

  4479. itslife says

    Hi Nazneen,
    I am glad that the articles that I write helped you.

    Will keep posting more.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  4483. lokesh K says

    Hi Shantha
    Can u pls tell me where exactly u found this plant Devil’s claw near Ghati Subramanya. is it commonly found in that place or a rare one.

  4484. Srikanth K says

    Is it good to visit in June month and what will be the water level? please somebody suggest
    me.

  4486. itslife says

    As we approach the temple town from a hill you can find these plants. It is not rare, grows wild everywhere.

  4487. itslife says

    Water level might be good now as it is monsoon. For its full glory visit in July.

  4488. Vinay Kumar says

    hi is der anyone who is a resident of holenarasipura its urgent please is there a eshwara/shiva temple der other than lakshmi narasimha temple?? is der a graama devathe in that town please reply

  4489. Brunda Rajesh says

    Yum Yum Yum…Totally hunting for the capsicums:) All the ingredients just waters my mouth..can’t wait to try it:)

  4490. Sudhir says

    All posts by Ms Shantha are to the point and make interesting reading. Many many Thanks to her

  4491. sowmya says

    Thanks a ton!! You just made my day..
    I was visiting your blog to learn to make beetroot saaru and found your reply.
    I have not received your email yet. Could you please send me the details to buy the painting.

  4492. dr harish says

    please post corect land line no
    could any one get landline no of kamakshi temple/hebbur kodandashram
    plz post its urgent

  4493. Aditi says

    The temple has been handed over by a King to previous seers of Parakala Mutt.This Venkataramaiah story seems to be untrue. Kindly change it.

  4494. itslife says

    Cannot overrule any of the stories associated with a place. Thanks for the information. Please let me know which king handed over the temple to Parakala Mutt.

  4500. Government of says

    I read your website properly. I come to know about Beautiful Places in Andaman Island. by reading your article. I am very happy to read your article. I earn some knowledge about Andaman Island. So many thanks for your article. I thought that it help any other peoples to traveling this Island.

  4501. Patricia MacQueen says

    I was searching for info on hollyhock pests, and your site was listed. You stated that hollyhocks are annuals, this is not true. Hollyhocks are biennials or perennials. It is understandable that you would make this mistake, because biennials are unusual, or at least I had never heard of them before I started growing hollyhocks. First year foliage, second year flowers so they say. I myself have perennial. and it took me forever to grow just one because I had no info just a desire to have the flowers in my yard that my grandmother had.No info on the seed packet I bought either. So I am learning as my eight foot tall hollyhock grows. And grows. Also noticed that most question/answer sites are full of people complaining about hollyhock “infestation” which I found hilarious. Interesting how we label plants as “desirable” or “problems” or “invasive”. Kinda like humans do with other humans, huh? Break out the poison chemicals, that’ll slove the problem….

  4502. Patricia MacQueen says

    Misspelling of word solve in previous post. Sorry. Also forgot to check followup box. Double sorry.

  4503. Shantha says

    Hi Patricia,

    Thank you so much for the information.
    Love your enthusiasm for gardening!

    Wish you the best,
    Shantha

  4512. itslife says

    It is situated on Mysore – Bangalore highway. The pond is on the right while traveling from Bangalore to Mysore.

  4514. Sudhir says

    Please mention about Kurudumale Ganesha temple near Mulbagal town and also Anjaneya Swamy temple in Mulbagal town

  4516. Lalit adhana says

    hey.. im looking for cassia javanica. please tell me about where i get this im student of masters from delhi university and i have project on it.

  4517. itslife says

    Cassia Javanica grows all over Bangalore. Hope you find one near your place.

    All the best for your project.

  4521. vijayalakshmi says

    thx for uploading it is soo useful i did all pooja by the guidence of my m.inlaw for 20 yrs now this yr i am doing without her u have given very good inf this blog i can ask my would be dot inlaw to learn from ur blog thx a millon.

  4523. itslife says

    Thank you, Vijayalakshmi for the feedback. I am glad this article has been helpful.

  4525. Ashwini Desai says

    I have a picture of Bhuda Bhrishaspati can i send it will you upload here. Picture is two bhramin are standing. Let me know i can email the picture.

  4527. itslife says

    Not named after Bheema, but after Shiva who is also known as Jyothirbheemeshwara.

    Hope this clarifies your question.

  4528. Rama Rajeswari says

    I particularly liked your opening second sentence which might also be the reason why landed in your site and found it extremely intresting. ‘thanks and keep writing

  4530. Rama Rajeswari says

    This plant is useful for ulcer and similar conditions as this is edible a chutney or ‘thuvayal’ in Tamil can be made out of it. There are youtube videos which demonstrates the preparation. There is an infamous saying in Tamil when parents are not happy with their kids then they say that ‘I need to apply Pirandai on my stomach which yielded you’ which means due to the stress they develop hyperacidity and stomach burns now Pirandai is the only relief they can get.
    As you said I got the plant from Horticultural Nursery Bangalore. Earlier I got this transplanted from my native in Tirunelveli.
    Thanks for sharing the information and I just wanted share some information that I had. Please keep up the good work.

  4533. Ashwini Desai says

    I have some Aarthi songs audio sung by my mother-in-law can i send it? Will you upload?

  4534. itslife says

    Hey Ashwini,

    Thanks for sending the picture. Sure, you can send the audio and in the meanwhile, I will find out how to upload the audio files.

    Thanks so much for willing to share with a larger audience. Credits will be given to your mother-in-law.

    Please send them to itslife@itslife.in

    Regards,
    Shantha

  4538. jp shetty says

    thanks for the information really help for us….in India people used keep these seeds inside water and drink..

  4539. jp shetty says

    thanks for the information really help for us….in India people used keep these seeds inside water and drink..

  4540. sandhya says

    thank you for your efforts.
    your website is my bible for cooking.
    Thank you for not charging fee.
    Sincerely wish you well.
    kind regards

  4548. Vidya rao says

    Very informative . Same way veg and other pulses also if given with pic cud b more helpful . Thanks

  4549. Sue says

    Hi can you pls clarify my doubt. Can we donate or give away the raw uncooked materials like curds raw rice soppu( leafy vegetables) etc to other women…if we are unable to cook and invite women for lunch on this day

  4550. Zena says

    Lovely plant. Mine has some large brown soft marks appearing on some leaves at the moment which eventually kills off that leaf. Any idea what it could be? app

  4551. itslife says

    All these rituals are man made and was suitable to the days that these were made. Yes, definitely you can do what you feel is the best. The thought counts!

  4553. itslife says

    As it is a succulent, it does not require too much watering. My guess is that the plant is receiving too much water.

    You can also try and divide the plant into two and replant in loose potting material.

  4557. sunitha says

    Madam

    Kindly provide Ele Ashtami pooja in detail. Particularly Uttaradi Matha (from the beginig i.e. Shravanamasa – Fridays).

  4560. Bunny Rabbit says

    Wow was waiting for this story in English . We narrate this story during Yelashtami which comes during Ganesh 10 day festival. TQ .

  4569. Bill says

    Hi. Do you know what artist did the beautiful painting of Rani Padmini? I visited the museum in 2012 and was deeply struck by that painting – all the more so the next day when I visited Chittor where it all took place. Does the artist still live?

  4574. itslife says

    Sorry Bill, I have not noted the name of the artist of this painting.

    I agree that it is an excellent painting.

  4579. Surekha says

    Hi Shantha thanks for the information on how to make gejje vastra. I had a question. After the pooja how to dispose the gejje vastra?

  4581. Gouri says

    DC office was not Gordon House. It was specifically constructed to house the Public Offices in the sprawling Gordon Park.

  4582. itslife says

    Please confirm whether there was a Gordon house or not. I was not aware of Gordon Park, I thought the park came up because of the house.

  4589. Charul Jain says

    This is to bring to ur notice that Image placed under the name of lord mahavira is not of lord mahavir…it is of lord bahubali and statue is in gomteshwara. Kindly correct the same.

  4593. itslife says

    Thanks so much for bringing this to my notice. I have changed the image. Sorry if I have hurt your sentiments.

  4598. TL Murthy says

    I want to know can we grow this plat at back side of the house corner. Space is only 2 mtrs form plant to main building. Any problem to building with routes

  4603. Sudhir says

    Simple and neat description of the place. Wish more pics of the place of Sholay shooting was included 🙂
    Also if any other nearby places that can be seen within a day was mentioned would help in planning.

  4607. Vikas Sharma says

    mostly use in himachal pradesh mandi and kangra distt in various dishes. known as bhawri or bhawdi.

  4608. Kiran C H says

    Madam,

    I have e mailed you. I will be much obliged if you could kindly find time to reply.

    Regards

  4609. Pranav Bhat says

    Hello Ma’am
    I am very keen on meeting the children of Late Mr. Ramanarasaiah and having a Mysore painting made by them for my mother. I failed to find any contact information on the net so far. It would be very kind of you if you could send me the details thank you.

  4610. Sanjay jhunjhunwala says

    I am natural wooden crafts designer
    Yesterday I think about Palash tree ???? which Iwant to know the best place to get this plant for my dearest & other people who know but does not to know the accent benefit of this Butea monospurma

  4616. Devraj says

    can you send me the address of Mylaralingeshwara .temple which is on gudda (mountain) its some where in richoor karnataka

  4618. Shweta says

    the 300 extension number has been changed I Guess. I need some info immediately for a school trip. Please help me with new numbers. The other number mentioned above is continuously engaged.

  4621. Seema Deepak says

    Hello Shantha. I have this in my garden. But was not knowing the name and properties. Thank you very much for the details. But my plant don’t have the aroma of garlic when crushed.

  4622. santhosh kumar says

    Kalasi Temple is also their Its also more than 700 years old
    hosagunda Uma Maheswara temple
    banavaasi

  4623. champa gopalakrishna says

    Nellikai uppinakai turned out very very well when I made it as per your above recipe. I want to know if the regular tamarind works the same way as the raw green one as the raw tamarind is not available now

  4625. Dr shruti says

    It’s been a pleasant surprise for me stumbling upon my village in your blog.. I’m proud to be a part of this heritage. Marthanda Gouda was my great grandfather.. rayangouda patil was my grandfather.. I’m Dr Arun patils daughter…

  4626. S.enterprises says

    Hi if any anybody wants ganapathi idols made arka. Please do contact us 91 8105192519

  4627. Varsha Raichur says

    This is one of the most wonderful sites I have ever visited. It has everything in it a person like me wants for as our tastes are all very similiar.

    THANKS A LOT!

  4631. Kanoj says

    I came here while searching images of Ashoka tree and I couldn’t get away from this blog.

  4634. Dr Urvi says

    Hi shantha.. I have bought garlic vine from online store.. It has grown pretty well but there r no signs of flowers.. There r no such plant in my city as far as i know… What can do so that i can add another color in my gallery gardern the reason i have bought it

  4636. Sharmila Sharmila says

    Thanks for reminding of a forgotten recipe. I just make an ordinary saaru or rasam these days

  4639. kamlesh singh says

    ??????????????? ???????????? ?????? ????????? ?????? ??????????????? ????????? ??????????????? ??????. ????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????? ????????? ???????????????????????? ????????? ???????????? ?????? ????????????????????? ?????? ?????? ???????????? ?????????????????? ?????? ??????????????? ???????????? l contact : 9546180800 9430319197.

  4641. ayesha bokhari says

    i think we should let these trees stay in there own habitat
    its not fair to the trees the are even living things

  4642. Fee says

    Hi Im thrilled you’ve posted this tutorial. I’ve been looking for so long on how to make a velvet leaf! Could you tell me if there is an alternative to Fevicol glue? It’s just that the product shown in the bottle will have to be brought in from India and i would prefer something with less air miles! Also is it water proof?
    Once again thanks so much for this tutorial.

  4643. Radhika acharya says

    This is one lovely site . Stumbled on it while searching for the children’s song “aane banthondu aane . ..” love your style of writing . I have started blogging too recently . Not informative like yours but just a humorous take on life . Do visit it sometime and follow if you like it 🙂
    radhikasdiaries.WordPress. com
    Best wishes

  4648. BCSS 2016bd says

    Wonderful post !!
    Thanks a lot for the information.
    It will help the people to grow Cactus and Succulent !! Keep up the good job.

  4649. Sukant Parvate says

    Nice Article and nicely explained. I was searching for this topic since long I???m thankful to you

  4654. itslife says

    Peach is not grown in South India. I am doubtful if we have an equivalent name in Kannada.

  4657. Manikanda Prabhu says

    This is very useful spiritual and interesting.

    Manikandan Digital from

  4658. Indra Naik says

    I have got more than 50 Parijatha plants I can get plenty no of seeds by September october.
    My contact no 9886963766

  4665. Satish says

    I want to plant a Sampige infront of my house. I stay in south bengaluru Can you please share info where i will get seeds or a stem? also does it have any side affects in terms of health?

  4667. Archana R says

    My parents used to perform this pooja. Does anyone has the complete vartha katha and pooja details.

  4668. Gayatri says

    Hi love your blog keep doing great receipes. And more information about our South Indian culture

  4670. Shiva says

    The hill Road is very steep and treacherous. In some places you can come across 500ft drops …. Quite nasty roads

  4673. vivek deshpande says

    R/Madam
    tasty …………. I AM from maharashtra but I eat lemon rise at Mysore Postal training center very tasty and good method suggested by you and healthy food

  4674. vivek deshpande says

    city of palace ………..very beauiful………..God gift of Myshasurmardini

  4676. vivek deshpande says

    In our home my wife prefer various flower Bajra Wheat rise jwar (this all are roasted flower ) and then mix with onion . very tasty and healthy food

  4677. Nirmala says

    Hello madam! I have a doubt regarding gejje vasthram how many strings in between to be done is their any count like 9 or 11 or so kindly give information

  4678. Vishnu Sharma says

    If a couple of business minded Indians come together to launch a branch of this and make Sandiges of all kind on a large scale then you will establish a 250 million dollar company in no time.

    These Sandiges which my American friends pronounce like the word Bandages are such a rage in pubs here in the US that five pubs I know fry this and serve this to their guests with beer and whiskey.

  4683. Mahesh says

    Can anybody suggest me is there any pooja to be done if we remove the arka plant from our land

  4687. itslife says

    Hi Satish,You will get the saplings in Lal Bagh nursery. I have not heard of any side effects from this plant.Regards

  4691. itslife says

    Hi Vijayalakshmi,During festivals the market is flooded with this flower. Hope you will be able to buy soon.Regards

  4692. itslife says

    Hi Padmini,Earlier days, women used to perform for four days. Now, lifestyles are changing and time is at a premium, maybe you can do an elaborate one on one day! I think we can customize these rituals. The least we can do is keep alive the customs and traditions.Regards

  4696. itslife says

    Hi Nirmala,This is a tough question. Thanks for asking. I am not aware of the numbers. Will found out and let you know.Regards

  4697. itslife says

    Hi Vishnu,Thumbs up to the proposal. Hope there are few takers for this!Thanks for visiting.Regards

  4698. itslife says

    Hi Sreekanth,I don’t think that there are direct buses from Bangalore. You could try from Mysore or Mandya.Regards

  4700. itslife says

    Hi Chaitra,These songs were sung by my mother. For now, there is no audio available.In future if I can work on this, I will share with you all.Regards

  4701. itslife says

    Hi Mahesh,I am not aware of any pooja to remove arka plant. It is a weed and hence is cut down very often in vacant sites.Regards

  4709. itslife says

    Hi Usha,If you have a book on performing the vratha, you will find the Udyapane mantra.Regards,Shanta

  4712. M I says

    I hope to plant this tree around my garden to cover the wind (as wind belt) i need 400 plant. I am a srilanken

  4715. Padma says

    Hi Shantha thanks for sharing the pictures of Spatika – I have the violet one in my home but I’m searching for pink one. Would it be possible for you to share the seeds? My email id is . Thanks

  4716. itslife says

    Hi Padma,I photograph, research, and write about plants as I am extremely interested in them. Please check with a local gardener or nursery for the seeds.

  4717. Sindhu Devi says

    Mind blowing creations! Feels good to know about the artist M.N Gowri. Thanks so much for this article 🙂

  4722. Dinakar says

    Surely he would have been known to my g/f and g/g/f. G/f was a lawyer too – 1925-76.
    It was not by preference boys used to wear dhoti to college but because the families could not afford a pair of trousers which were only made after a certain stage. Even footwear. Only the richer class could afford to wear a ‘full suit’.

  4724. itslife says

    I am sure they would have known each other. He was the founder professor in Sarada Vilas Law college!

  4725. Sindhu Devi says

    Wonderful! I was unsure how would the flower look looking at the printed crepe paper. But it is so beautiful! And how neat the finishing given! Well done!

  4729. ishtadevata says

    Great details about kurinji andavar murugan temple and full histories. Grasp more details about Temple History Festivals Timings Festival and Pooja Detail. 🙂 Read @

  4731. Nagashree says

    Beautifully written. And good effort to keep the tradition alive. Chandra powder-any idea what is this made of. My mom keeps telling never consume its poisonous. So was wondering is it just chemical color or has any natural ingredient in it. I have started wearing it as my bindi off late so would appreciate if you have any info shared.

  4734. preesh says

    Temple people will send the message regarding abhishekam. They should add the conviniences to reach temple. It will be very usefull if they arrange one bus with timmings (from mysore to temple and back).

  4740. Vijaya Kunigala says

    Once I saw a huge gigantic Arka tree in UAE, it had a sort of wool Cotten like white stuff along with fruits

  4744. Prakashgowda K says

    Spiritual temple and great. Related blessings will held on the visit to temple. We are also one among them. Pls be clear heart and pray.

  4747. Shashidharan C G says

    Today only I saw your website, while searching for “aane habba”.

    I do not know why Kannada font is not taking in this column. Anywhere, I take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful explanation about “Aane Habba”.

    Hereafterwards, I go through the other articles published in this web.

    Thanking you onceagain for the wonderful article.

  4752. itslife says

    Thanks for your comment. This picture was taken with permission. When we used to visit this temple there would hardly be one or two people. It is only because of these pictures it became well known and the temple was developed. Now, thousands of people throng the temple. The idol has been photographed and printed and is now sold near the temple.Regards,Shantha

  4759. itslife says

    As it is becoming a popular place, people will be able to direct you to the place.Regards,Shantha

  4762. itslife says

    Many flowers fall from the tree. That is the best place I would say to collect them.Regards,Shantha

  4767. Chandrashekaraiah Hallimysore says

    This is a small town. No apartments in this town. You will get houses on rent (both old and new) suiting your rent paying capacity. Pl don’t have high expectations. But you can live a peaceful life.

  4768. Odette Shaw says

    I have just made this without the carom seeds as I could not get any and I didn’t add the green chilli paste. I have just put in to jars – do I put lids on them or a cloth and shall I put them on the window sill?

  4773. Vinay says

    Kindly please let me know where in I can get Fuchsia plants. If not available in Bangalore please let me know where did you get them.

  4774. Shantha says

    Hi Vinay,
    You get these plants in Ooty botanical gardens and near Ooty lake.
    Regards,
    Shantha

  4775. Carmen Dapilos says

    Hi Shantha! Thanks for your publication about the Jade Vine. I am from the Philippines but I don’t know where to get seeds or cuttings. How would you be of help?

    C. Dapilos

  4776. Nataraj says

    I am looking for IdaGunji Ganesh Photos as some one has told me give pvc/glass idols as gifts to the family who seek blessings of the lord. could you please help me in getting the same .

    Nataraj
    9686683276

  4777. Aparna Datt says

    I have two queries.
    while grinding in a blender will it not grind seeds and sippe also?
    Secondly as far as I remember my mother used to put only sasve and no menthya that too raw sasive ? I wonder if that was a different type or is it the same pickle.

  4782. Shantha says

    Please grind the masala ingredients and not the Gooseberry.
    Recipes can vary. You can try the way your mom does and I bet you will love it!
    Cheers!
    Shantha

  4786. Anand Raichur says

    Hi Shanta
    Is the manuscript still in koliwada can i see it . I have been a enthusiastic reader of gadugina bharata and would like to see the originals. IS this possible.

  4787. Satish Parthasarathy says

    Very crisply explained and many thanks. Should the father & son have gurubala to do upanayana ?

  4789. Shantha says

    I will explore more opportunities to photograph other types of transport when I visit Rajasthan next time.

  4803. itslife says

    Winter is the only season when there are less flowers. The rest of the season it blooms profusely.

  4804. Sudhir says

    Hi Shantha madam
    Please add to the list Shivagange temple near Tumkur. It has beautiful Eshwara temple at base and awesome rock formation that can be seen after a thrilling trek on hill behind the temple

  4811. vasantha says

    i got a full bloom of flowers in winter season. Flowering stopped from january onwards inspite of all my efforts. Adding cow dung etc etc did not yield me any flower. What could be the reason. Can i have your number?

  4812. Mohandas says

    Best idea is to add 2.5 times of water to Rice. If you are pourind 1 bowl of rice add two and half bowl water (from the same bowl). Its easy.

  4813. Mohandas says

    Its easy – if you are adding 1 bowl of rice add two and half bowl water from the same one.

  4818. itslife says

    I have also failed to grow them forever in a pot. They seem to be okay for a month or so and they wither away from the roots. Wish you the best.

  4821. Sampath says

    I’m sampath

    I’m interested to plant this senbagam tree it affects Wall’s.
    please reply me

  4824. Gireesha k says

    I want same Krishna idol with arch builders phone number please help me

  4827. Mrs.Anand says

    excellent article. your website is a treasure trove of knowledge. everytime, i visit your space, its like going to my childhood in namma benagaluru. love your work. feels at home.. for another hardcore “bangalore girl”.

  4832. Shwetha devi says

    ?????????????????? ?????????. ???????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????????????? (????????????????????????) ???????????????????????? ??????????????? ????????????????????????. ??? ???????????????????????? ??????????????????.

  4834. itslife says

    No idea whether there is a direct bus from Mangalore to Kalahalli. Please enquire at your bus station.

  4835. itslife says

    Thanks for the information. I have added the temple to the list. I have also visited the temple and it is very good!

  4838. apoorv jeet says

    Hi Shanta great to see your blog. I belong to Joshimath however resides in Delhi because of my occupation. I want to inform you that there is some misunderstanding during winters the idol of Lord Badrinath is worshipped in Lord Narsimha Temple and not in Jyotirmath Temple. If you doubt you can re-check. Rest all information is correct I’ll request you to please correct it if possible.

  4839. Shubhalaxmi Vaylure says

    Though in Tamil Nadu they are propagating this species for its medicinal properties but it is locally threatened species. It is best to be left in wild.

  4840. itslife says

    Thank you so much for the information, Apoorv. I have updated the post. You are from the most beautiful and divine place. Regards,Shanta

  4847. hanumanth bogur says

    its very rare lower. 1 flower 1000/-Rupees any body want to this flower ? cantact this number 9738864414.

  4851. Anuradha Rao says

    I was looking for the gist of the puje .Thank you very much for the info…But I remember my grandma making the arthi with wheat flour

  4852. Shantha says

    If you ask me, yes you can. I do not see why your marital status should come in the way to show Bhakthi to God. May god bless you!

  4855. Shantha says

    It is not a rare flower and it is rarely sold in markets. Also, this flower is not used to worship any gods.

  4859. abhishek mitra says

    shami ka flower kon si colour ka hoti hay….i am form kolkata…yeha pe shami tree kaha mil sakte hay?

  4861. Mrs.Rao says

    thank you so much. you brought back my childhood comfort food. lovely!! Reminds me of my doddamma.. i would drink litres of this saaru made by her.

  4862. Sharanasudhir says

    Wanted the plant. Its fragrance is haunting me like anything. It made me search for it. Actual I came across way back 25 years back. Fragrance I can’t forget. If you have it can you pass it on. Or direct me where can I get.

  4864. Shantha says

    Yes, it gives a burnt aroma to the Saaru. I am told my grandma used to add this. Maybe an acquired taste.
    Thanks for checking.

  4865. Shantha says

    Yes, it gives a burnt aroma to the Saaru. My grandma used to add this and we acquired the taste.
    Thanks for checking.

  4866. Shantha says

    This plant can be easily grown from cuttings. You can check in nurseries or if you can buy a bunch during festive season in the market, you can just stick the stalks in a pot. Hope you get the plant soon.

  4870. SAMEER KURTKOTI says

    It is very useful information. Thanks all for sharing. I am from Kurtkoti family and we have settled in Pune for four generations now.
    Thanks all.

  4880. L N Prasad says

    Bhoo Varahaswamy ki Jai!

    Friends , please do visit and see the changes!

    We have noticed and recommending to all …Sarve Jano Sukhinobavanthu!

  4881. Poonam says

    Very good information. Is there Any new updates and information available to visit this lake for bird watching. Thanks, Poonam

  4887. Dakshayani says

    Dear Sir/ Madam
    Is there accommodation in ashram ??
    please provide the details, that we are coming 10 members to ashram and we would like to stay in ashram. It is possible to stay in ashram ??

  4888. Joseph says

    Sir,
    I was trying to contact your staff on mob Nr 94955…. as per advise from another gentleman from his office number 0493626…. I called repeatedly several times but the phone always shows engaged tone.
    I am from overseas, specifically from Europe and wanted to know the varieties of Avocado plants you have readily available to plant in Kasargod district ? Please make sure your people in the station shows more responsibility in responding to the calls .
    Thanks
    KTJ

  4890. Dakshayani says

    Dear Madam/Sir
    Thanks for providing details.
    How to book thru online ??
    Please guide us how to book and awaiting for your reply.

  4891. Prathima Rao says

    Dear Shantha,

    Thank you for your effort in providing us, the readers with so much information on varied topics. it’s indeed a delight to read & assimilate. Has expanded my horizon. I keep coming back to itslife.in to learn. I have tried a few of your recipes and really liked the outcome.
    Keep those informative posts coming in. And you are indeed honouring all those women who have set the stage for future generations. You are also doing your bit to bridge the earlier generation’s work to the current and new generations.

    I have provided a link to itslife.in in my blog. I hope that’s alright with you pls. If not alright with you, then I can remove it.

    All the very best,
    Prathima Rao

  4893. Shantha says

    Hi Prathima,

    I am so happy to hear your feedback. Thank you so much.

    Thank you for giving a link to my blog from yours. I really appreciate it.

    Wish you the best,
    Shantha

  4895. Shantha says

    Please contact: Sri Sridharashrama, Varadapura,
    E.J.Mane Post, Sagar Taluk,
    Shimoga District – 577401,
    Phone – 08183 – 236166 / 236011

  4899. Sharad K says

    Hi, Greetings!!!
    Posted on 29/12/2018, Goa is a very fascinating destination in India. The people, the Sea Beaches, the Rivers, Forts, Churches, Temples, villages, and the specially Goavan Foods are enjoyable.
    It is very nice feeling to see such a heritage Buildings The Lanes and by-lanes of villages and that too on the Bank of Mandovi River. When I visit next I would love to visit them.
    Thank you,
    Sharad K.

  4904. Shantha says

    I do not have the parini nor the shlokas of Sri Mailaralingeshwara. I will share if I get the above.

    Thanks for visiting

  4910. Chitra says

    Hello,
    I would like to offer a saree to Goddess. I am not sure its a 9 yard or 6 yard saree. Where can we purchase it ? Please clarify.

  4911. Ghanashyam Sudhir Katti says

    Can it be performed for a girl child? 4 points mentioned on top are very well required for female child too…

  4912. Shantha says

    I remember my cousins getting the upanayana done on the same day. But, the parents could represent one child and another uncle and wife represented the other child. In traditional term “sit for nandi”. Please consult your family priest before you take a decision.

  4914. Shantha says

    Yes, you can offer any type of saree to the goddess. Please reserve the receipt of the saree, you need to give it to the temple when you offer the saree. If you want them to drape the saree on the idol, please contact the temple and reserve a date as there will be a long queue.

  4915. Shantha says

    Traditionally it is performed only for the buys. Yeah, I agree that the thought behind this ritual is applicable to girls too. Why not perform this for the girls? I am all for the change!!! There should be no distinction between boys and girls.

  4916. chitra says

    Thanks a lot for your reply. I am trying to contact the temple getting the number from google. But no reply. Can you please share any number if your have ( If possible any priest number ?)

  4918. Veni says

    Shantha, Very nice info. First time I’m coming across 21 flowers to be offered to Lord Ganesha. I would like to know the source of this info. I mean from which purana or text these flowers are mentioned.

  4919. Shantha says

    Hi Veni,
    The pushpa pooja is part of Ganesh Chaturthi pooja vidhana (procedure). You can find it in the pooja books.

  4925. PREMA LATHA says

    My this same jasmin plant is not growing properly I have manured it also but not growing why please reply

  4931. Rudranarasimham REBBAPRAGADA says

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful story about Rishi Rishyashringa. I enjoyed viewing the beautiful pictures of the place and the temple.

  4941. Barato Travels says

    Thanks for sharing valuable information with us.
    Wow, glorious picture and blog. Andaman is one of the most beautiful destinations in India there is a lot of things to do.

  4945. K. Iyengar says

    This temple wasn’t quite ‘abandoned’. The history is fascinating. Kallahalli and other villages in the area were evacuated when KRS was built and the temple submerged. About 15 years ago, with the water crisis, as the reservoir receded, the temple reemerged.

  4949. Radha says

    Thank you for posting the recipe…I wanted to know if I can use regular tamarind extract instead of raw tamarind.

  4950. Amith says

    Hi, we have a sampige mara in our house but flowers never bloom in it. We only see fallen pollens but no flowers. Please let me know what care I need to take for the tree to bloom flowers

  4958. Gayathri Nagesh says

    Thank you for the English names. I can find some of them here in CA and plan to grow them. Glad i came across your blog

  4959. Amber Cabral says

    Thanks for the facts about Coral tree.😃😃😎😎😎😘😘😜😜!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    you have helped me with my report😘😘😘😜😜😜😎😎😎😃😃😃😆😆😆😉😉😉😊😊😊.

  4960. Monisha says

    Hi.. when was the program telecasted in tv9 ..can u please share the link or dates…

    I have also visited the temple.. very powerful god… Gives u peace of mind… Thank you Durga maa for giving me peace of mind😘

  4963. Anu says

    Pls send pictures as to how to invite for huvilya.it it coconut oil and turmeric in packet or some container

  4964. Mrutyunjaya says

    I want 50 leafy vegetables please tell me how will I get 50 leafy vegetables

  4971. Profile Dr. Deelip R Dabhade says

    Opening Time at evening 5 pm
    Bagur Kere is not maintained properly

  4992. Shantha says

    I am not aware of any TV program regarding this temple.

    Yes, agree that the goddess is very powerful.

  4998. Rajiv says

    I was trying to find more information about this tree and saw your blog.It is very informative and the story about the old lady lifted my spirits.

  4999. Vani says

    Hello Shantha Madam
    This is Vani from Dubai
    I love all your recipes, but sad i couldn’t get The recipe of rasa palya showed in Habbad Aduge ” brinjal rasa palya” its in your pic but not the recipe..i love it Very much…plz reply

  5000. Vani says

    I saw that badanekai or some other vegetables seen in that picture of Habbada Adage its 3 bowl with 2 palya and 1 kosambari…the other palya with liquid once i need that recipe

  5005. Mythri says

    I have 2 orange trees in my back yard I’m Bangalore. About 2yrs old now. How long do they take to yield harvest? And any other general care advice pls .. fertilizers etc?

  5009. Neeraja says

    Its been 9 yrs since I started off this vratha and every year I come here for reference . Thanks madam 👍

  5010. padmaja says

    Thanks for giving the method and reason in detail.usually my mom prepares swamy with mud to do pooja…

  5019. Pooja says

    Hi Everyone,

    Can any pls tell, after my marriage the first year I did not do the Mangalagowri pooja. so can I do the pooja in next year I mean 3 year over.

  5020. Shantha says

    I am no expert, Pooja. All I can say is, you have the will to do the pooja, go ahead and do it. Your devotion matters and nothing else.

  5021. Girija says

    Mysorina dasaprakash hotel-nalli naa motta modalu basundi taste maadiddhu! Like you, I did not like the taste of glorified haalin kene at all 🙂

  5023. Mailara says

    Thank you very much for the information. Nice article.

    Can you please paste the entire lyrics of “palisai bhandaara ruchiranga”? I have been trying to find it online but can’t seem to find it.

    Really appreciate the help. Thank you.

  5029. Suraj Moraje says

    Hi, what sort of soil and light did you plant them in? Are they still thriving? Do you think they will grow in full shade?

  5030. Pallavi says

    Hi everyone, can you please tell me if the Pooja can be done for 9 years?
    This is 5th year.. I want to do udyapane when my mom is at home.. she will be out of town this year.. so I thought of extending it to 9 years…. please suggest if that’s fine

  5031. G Ganapathi Bhat says

    This plant drought resistant also. I planted one sapling in my farm . For last three years I have not taken care of it because of severe drought. I forgot it. This year after pre mansoon showers it grew like anything. I astonished by its tremendous growth potential. Hoping for flowers now !

  5033. shruthi says

    beautiful pieces of pictures and brilliant information. do you have any idea about a panir leaves (called that way) used in rose garlands, are those davana itself?

  5039. Shantha says

    Udyapane can be done at a later time after completing the vratha. This is what mom says. Please correct me if we are wrong.

  5048. Yamini Varshan says

    Beautiful short lived flowers. But never try to smell them by placing near the nose. They produce huge quantities of pollen. Inhaling this pollen may trigger chronic asthma and suffocation.

  5049. Shantha says

    I am sorry, I don’t know the answer for this. Please do not eat them until you are sure that it is safe.

  5052. ವಿಆರ್ ಮಾರ್ಕಂಡೇಯ says

    ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನದ ಫೋನ್ ನಂಬರ್ ಅನ್ನು ದಯಮಾಡಿ ತಿಳಿಸಿ

  5053. Josephine Desouza says

    Hello Shatha,
    Thank you for your article. My mother studied at the Good Shepherd Convent, in the 1940s in Mysore and talked about singing and giving performances at the JaganMohan palace. Do you know if these performances were photographed?

  5056. Francis says

    From where can I purchase the seeds of Potato tree [ Brazilian Giant Star Potato Tree Seeds (Solanum Macranthum) ]
    Is it available in INDIA ? I am from Kerala State

  5058. bhuvaneswar chilukuri says

    What is Garudavardhanam flower then? The double flower is called Nadivardhanam I think.

  5062. Francis says

    I checked in few nurseries in Kerala and they are not aware of such plant. Please inform me the details of nursery from where I can buy the saplings or plants of Brazilian Giant Star Potato Tree (Solanum Macranthum)

  5063. Pandith Chandrakanth says

    I am Blessed today. All of you made my day very very Divine. Thank you all. Any thing connected to SSG keeps me very calm and peace. Thank you.

  5067. Ashok.Gurunath Mujumdar says

    It is my Birth place. Our house was very close to Raingowda’s House. Only in my child hood we went there.Because we were in Gadag. My Uncle Lingo Keshav Mujumdar visited frequently. Since now I shifted to mumbai I have not visited Kurtkoti for long time.

  5076. Rajani says

    Yes it’s a very good site but please keep it updated always. It’s my humble request please consider it.

  5077. K Chandrakanth says

    The sweet memories of Diwali and the excitement ,enjoyment are irreplaceable.Getting up early morning,taking oil bath ,wearing new clothes and bursting crackers. Best time of my life.

  5082. Savitha says

    Hi guys Spoorthi here, I had an elocution on delonix regia these essays helped me a lot I thank who posted this………..
    Thanksgiving
    Spoorthi

  5083. Anu anand says

    Hi. Our diety is lord karighatta srinivasa. Have been visiting the place from a decade. It’s just awesome!! this November 30 we have planned a trip to karighatta from our yoga samiti. So we are coming there in a bus. Can a big bus come till the top of the temple? And since it’s a saturday,the temple remains open even in the afternoon right?

  5085. Unknown says

    Amma is very powerful. I believe in Amma completely. For how many people the wish is not fullfilled after asking wish from Amma? Even after the flower was fallen from Amma’s right side.

  5086. Anu anand says

    Hello all, karighatta srinivasa is our family diety and we visit him every year. We go there by car. My question is can a bus with a load of 50 members go up the hill?

  5089. Mamatha says

    Thank you for this lovely Article… I really love them these tips of how we can make Mehandi …

  5090. Mrs.anand says

    namaskara Shantha avare, first of all want to congratulate you for your awesome website here. Extremely heartening to see so many Kannadiga cuisine recipes posted. thank you so much .

    pls could you tell me the differences between hulipudi , kootina pudi and bisi bele bath pudi. can we interchange the pudi for the other dish.

    thank u in advance.:-)

  5092. Kassturi says

    Greetings.
    So nice to read about the Goddess Jwalamukhi Tripura Sundari temple near Mysore.
    I am certain all the devotees who are interested to have Dharshan of the Goddess will get definitely benefited by this write up .
    Thanks

  5096. Raghuram says

    Good…can I get the detailed procedure of the pooja n the hymns to b chanted during performing the pooja, I have a little daughter who can follow this n get blesed

  5100. Dr sandhya says

    Please post recipes for people recovering from illness -eg harita, hilarious, Katti etc. Thank you

  5101. Sudhir says

    Ms Shantha, could you please include Chitradurga Fort and Chandravalli Caves under category of Rock formations

  5102. Ravishankar says

    Very well translated. Thank you. I was searching for rocket leaves in Kannada, and got the answer only here. Great job

  5103. Srikanth says

    You orchid collection is fabalous, Can you let us know as to where can we buy orchid plants or collect orchid speciman to start , as i am new to it.

  5105. Arun Sagar says

    With due reverence, kindly do enlighten the article with the inclusion of data on white & black strain of the same seeds.
    Thanks

  5106. Col. VG Rajan says

    Ramamani ( Karnataka Iyengar) is my friend and she narrated this story to me today. I saw the same on Google. Real Great. Will try to call on her on Vishnu Deepotsava 2020 Karthigai and hope i will enjoy nice prasadams along wiyh Mosaranna.

  5108. Shreshta says

    Bk sridhar advocate
    Administrator :- Sri kodhandashrama mutth ,hebur.
    Contact no 9845092591

  5109. Deepa says

    @ itslife. Try watering them only after the soil dries out completely. The leaves store water like cacti. So the.plant doesnt like too much water. Also make sure the potting soil is not too rich. It needs to be a bit sandy and have good drainage. Hope that helps.

  5110. dhananjay shetye says

    Please let me know if u cn send me a cutting to mumbai i will pay required charges for the plant and shipping

  5115. Roopa says

    Ill give you one medicinal use…….pick 4 to 5 leaves…..apply coconut or til oil….warm it on heat like stove or candle…. don’t burn just warm it…..and apply who is suffering with abcess on any part of the body…..if you apply it on night by morning it will open up and releases all the puss…..

  5116. Likith says

    Really a handful pranams to u madam. Plz keep updating us abt Karnataka n sanatan vedic life style as well in future. Guru Devo ಭವ ||

  5126. indumati r.v.singh says

    I have a fe silver oak trees one of which has a sort of gum coming out of the trunk.Is this a disease and what can I do for it.

  5128. Nagaraj Hiregoudar says

    Hello Shantha,

    Though many years have passed by, I went through your article today. Very lucid and informative.
    Are you still there? India or abroad?

    I am in Australia.
    Possible to get the Mailar Linga Story in English?

  5130. Tony says

    One in our apartment bloomed fully by about 10 pm last night, beautiful indeed. But the smell is not that great. As expected it closed completely by about 5 am

  5131. Devi N says

    Hi i got them from ooty, though it came brilliant with lots of buds nothing flowered and soon it started dropping buds and drying up.. what do i do

  5132. Shantha says

    Thank you for visiting and leaving the note. I live in India.

    If I get the Mailara Linga story in English, I will definitely, let you know.

    Regards

  5136. Shantha says

    From my experience, they need a lot of care in warmer climate. A green house environment is needed for Fuchia to thrive.

  5139. Shantha says

    Hello,
    The process is pretty long. My mother told me that you need to arrange four bricks across each other. Keep a lamp in the middle. Apply the juice of Nandi Battalu petals to the wick and light it. Over the lamp upturn a kadai resting on the bricks. The air between the bricks will let the lamp burn. The kadai will get a coating of black soot, which is collected and mixed with Coconut oil or some base of your choice and used.

    I have never tried this. Do let me know your experience if you ever try this procedure.

    Good luck

  5143. Ratan Bhakta says

    Hi, I am from Kolkata, India. How can I get a punnag (calophyllum inophyllum) plant for our home. Any suggestions are welcomed.

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  5147. Radhika Acharya says

    Hey Shanta How did you know I was having cooker issues this 2020!!! Can you elaborate please? Where exactly should the oil be put and will any oil do? Thanks! 🙂

  5150. Shantha says

    Hi Radhika,
    Tell me about cooker issues! Phew!

    You can put few drops at the center hole at the back side of the lid.

    Let me know if it works!

  5151. Shantha says

    BTW! love your humor!

    Was connected to Kamalamma! Keep entertaining, I will surely stop by.

  5154. Deepa VenuKumar says

    hi, I stumbled on this article when i was trying to identify a mango given to me by neighbour, the tree flourishes in bangalore ,mango has thick skin and the skin is bitter .i have attached an image here, could you please help me identify it .

  5155. Shantha says

    Looks like a Raspuri with a different skin texture. I wish I had a better answer.
    Keep visiting.

  5156. Saurabh says

    Namaste madam very good information Thankyou so much
    We are basically from shared of North Karnataka and currently we are staying in Bangalore
    Every year we are performing puja of sharavana gowri with mud chattige
    But this year due to covid 19 we are unable to go shared
    Could you please help us with information where we will find mud chattige in Bangalore it will be of great help Thankyou
    My contact : 9008772878

  5157. Shantha says

    My mother says, you can use Copper bindige. You can try buying online too.
    Hope you get something of your choice.

  5159. Francis says

    How to get the saplings of Potato Tree ( Solanum Macranthum ) in Thrissur, Kerala, India

  5161. Dr.E.M.Muralidharan says

    Came up on this which searching for some general information on Andaman Padauk. I have been doing some research on propagation of the species and share some of your fascination for the tree. I have travelled to some of the places in the Islands where the tree is wild and also to numerous plantations. I am still wondering why the forest Departments in the mainland have not thought of cultivating it more often. I have seen only one plantation of the tree in northern Kerala where it grows rather well.
     
    Did you know that the wooden seats in second class compartments in Indian railways were made of Andaman padauk. The reddish brown wood and grain is still in my mind long after it has been discontinued ( they were not as comfortable to your backside as much as looking at it standing up :))

  5162. Shantha says

    Thank you so much for leaving this note. I am honored that you read this article. I wonder at my interest in plant life. Recently, we went in search of the Talipot Palm tree, which was in bloom in Udupi: https://www.itslife.in/gardening/trees/talipot-palm

    It is exciting to be with nature and learn the behavior or various plant species.

    Regards

  5168. Vani says

    Hi Santha Namaskara
    I love all your recipes…I want the recipe of the picture showed like it looks rasapalya..plz

  5172. Mythili says

    Loved reading it! I never got to experience this, but my parents have. I would love to go back to my native place (Shivamogga) and experience this once.

  5178. Sony Appaiah says

    Hey Shantha,
    Am following your blogs from 2012 and the same year i got married from then following all your festival blogs and performing the festivals and vratha as per your blogs. Thanks alot, you doing great job. Appreciate it.
    Happy Festivals to you Shantha & all the followers who is following shantha’s Blogs.
    Tc Ladies.

  5179. Shantha says

    Aww…feels great to know that you have been visiting my blog.

    Thank you so much for your note. All my hard work is worth it when people like you acknowledge the content in this blog.

    Regards,
    Shantha

  5182. Divya Mallikarjun says

    Hi I got periods on my 1st Tuesday. Can I perform puja from next week. This my 4th year.

  5183. Shantha says

    I am not an expert, but I would say go ahead! We should get out of the period taboo!

    If you are very particular, please check with elders in the family.

  5185. Shantha says

    Mix Turmeric with water and shape into a pyramid. Using sandal paste, fix a 1 rupee coin on it.

    Visarjan can be done in a bucket of water along with Ganesha idol.

    Hope this helps.

  5186. Nayana says

    Can u pls help me out in this after varta completion need to cal 5 women’s for kumkum later on after last Arathi to gowri how to do visarjan & rest thing bcoz I know how to start but to end this varta iam finding difficult bcoz no one is helping on this

  5187. Sowmya says

    Thanks for writing about the history of the temple. Visited the temple without any info indeed it’s a great temple

  5194. Krishna says

    Very nicely written , you had a wonderful childhood 😀Really exciting. Lot of similarity, wish we could go back to those days. Keep writing! enjoyed reading

  5196. jan says

    This is a truly beautiful Morning Glory with their puffy, double blooms. I just read that they are heirloom plants so I’ll try to save the seeds and see if those grow next year.

  5201. Ravi Nalli says

    Searching forthis passion fruit from a long time.. durig my childhood i ate this.. now am 35..even i dont the fruit name in english.. through imagesearch i dound this..thank for posting this fruit..

  5203. Shantha says

    I am glad you could read about this fruit that you enjoyed as a child. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

  5205. Preeti Shivacharan says

    What a lovely song. Praying to Shrikrishna to end the Pandemic. Jai Shrikrishna.

  5210. Viji says

    According to what my mother-in-law had told me, daughter can give bagina to her mother after marriage as she then belongs to a different family…but she cannot give to her mother-in-law. That is why before a wedding the bride gives bagina to her mother-in-law because after the wedding she cannot give

  5211. Shantha says

    Thanks for the detailed description, Viji. Thank you so much. Many readers will benefit from this note.

  5215. Shantha says

    You can draw the one that is added in the post. It is very easy. Please let me know if you could draw the picture.

  5216. Jayaram Krishnaswamy says

    A Paste made from Neem leaves has a cooling effect. From what I know, the paste, when applied to the small-pox sores, helps the patient.

    Exorcizing ceremonies sometimes use a bunch of Neem leaves.  

  5218. Shantha says

    Not sure, if it is available online. I have only researched about the pushpa and patram offered to Lord Ganesha.

  5224. Gangadhar says

    Somebody told keeping the leaf under ur feet and wearing socks s good for diabetes do u have information about ths

  5228. Vivek Geete says

    Dear Friends,

    Jacaranda is also known as Nupur (नुपुर) in india.
    Request admin to please add this details in the blog.

    Thanks & Regards,
    Vivek Geete

  5231. Ashwini says

    Hi team,

    I need spatika flower seeds of different colors can anybody help me out in this regard pls.

    Tried in many nursery it’s not ava.

    Regards,
    Ashwini

  5238. Nancy Seby says

    Love your blog. I was researching online for content for my website, greencoverinitiative.com, and found this content. Nice pictures and description. All the best.

  5240. Harpreet Kaur says

    Shanthaji, wonderful recipe for coconut ladoo. Keep up the good work.
    Happy Navrathri / Dusshera. May Matha rani bless you with abundance.

  5243. Vrishabavathi Pandit says

    Shantha, this page is an enclyopedia on South Indian festivals. Great job in compiling and updating this page over the years. I remember coming to your site for the last 10 years to check festival dates. You are doing a great service to our community.

  5244. Rajesh Kumar says

    Lovely article on Mysore Dasara. Brings the essence of Mysore to the fore. Keep up the good work.

  5246. Shanthala Vidyadhar says

    Nice this legacy should continue to next generation and our responsibility to carry forward convey our namaskara to amma

  5248. Savita Inamdar says

    Beautiful bhajans…
    Reminded my beloved Ajji.
    ಕೃಷ್ಟಕ್ಕಜ್ಜಿಯ ಸೋದರ ಸೊಸೆ..

  5250. Shantha says

    Thank you, Shanthala.You are right, if you do not document, there will be nothing left for us.
    Will convey to mom.

  5253. Oriental Shorthair says

    Pot depth? Good info, but like most sites, depth of pots required to successfully grow phlox is missing. Please include that if talking about container gardening.

  5261. Chetana Pagad says

    Loved reading through your memories… childhood is specially the most impressive stage of our lives . Memories are etched in our psyche . I was searching for a sheege hunime picture/photo/greetings, and I came upon your article.
    Being married into an agricultural family, I’ve appreciated this festival since then.
    I may not be well versed with agricultural practices, but I love and respect the rituals & prayers offered to Mother Earth & the Sun, the Wind, and the Rain Gods 🙏

  5263. Shantha says

    What do you mean by “bottom of the tree”? Obviously if you have cut the roots it will not grow.

  5266. Narayan says

    We used to sing Balindrana Rajyakke Honno Honnu and sprinkle marigold petals on each other. Do you know the verses in full. I only remember the last phrase.

  5269. Shantha says

    Does it go something like this:
    Halu hallavagi, bhoomi bettavgi,Balindrana rajya Subkishvagi irili… Balindrana Rajyakke Honno honnu.

  5273. Shubha Ramachandrappa says

    Wwhat a beautiful explanation!! Thank u so much! Our traditions with its rituals always teaches us beautiful values, that with devotion, you do not need gold elephants but mud elephants is enough to get the strength of Elephants!!

  5274. Shantha says

    I am so happy you liked the content in this post. True, our traditions are unique with lots of meanings attached.

  5280. G S Vasishta says

    Do you have the phone number for the priest at Hole Narasipura temple? ( Not the general temple telephone number) If yes, could you please pass it on? Thanks in advance.

  5286. Nandakishore says

    can u please let me know that nimishamba temple is famous to fulfill our dream to build a house

  5288. Veron says

    Very informative,thanks for the knowledge of caring for it and for telling me the correct name

  5289. Shantha says

    I have heard she fulfills all wishes. Nothing in particular. Wish you good luck to build a house.

  5293. Shanthala Vidyadhar says

    Nice menu for my next breakfast which I have done so far and new dish to my children

  5295. Vani says

    Hi Mam
    I loved all your recipes and my request to you for huli podi added marathi moggu,chakra moggu and kalu hoovu and shajeera…for 1 kg…as my mom used to add and we used to use this podi for all palyas,vangibath, bisibele bath…it was outstanding…I lost my mom along with her lost her recipe…plz my request to you

  5297. Akshay says

    Hi, can one pls suggest the English name for the following fruits
    1. Choori Hannu( it’s color is black)
    2. Mulle Hannu(white in color)
    3. Gharklu Hannu(black in color)
    4. Sampige Hannu(red in color)

  5299. HK Sathyan says

    Awesome article madam Shantha. I would like to donate a large amount to this temple. I want to donate it to the administrator of the temple. Where can I get d details of the administrator please? If u can help me on this I will be grateful. Thanks and regards.
    HK Sathyan

  5300. ಆನಂದ್ ತ್ರಿವೇಣಿ says

    ತಾಯಿ ಜ್ವಾಲಾಮುಖಿ ತ್ರಿಪುರ ಸುಂದರಿ ದೇವಿ ತಾಯಿ ಚಾಮುಂಡೇಶ್ವರಿಯ ಸಹೋದರಿ ,ಶಕ್ತಿ ದೇವತೆಯಾಗಿ ಮೈಸೂರಿನ ರಾಜ ಒಡೆಯರ ಹಾಗೂ ಮೈಸೂರಿನ ಸುತ್ತಮುತ್ತಲಿನ ಜನರ ಆರಾಧ್ಯ ದೇವತೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದಾಳೆ

  5303. Shilpa says

    Here it is mentioned that it brings good luck for those who stands on it ; buy looking at it I wonder who stood on it or rather people are allowed to do it

  5307. Shantha says

    There are buses to Srirangapattana. From there you can hire an autorikshaw and visit the places.

  5309. Rawraj says

    I landed here searching for nerugala soppu
    Unfortunately it is not here. Any idea what it is called. They make chutney out of it. It is something I have never seen before. Looks good.

  5311. Shantha says

    Hi Rawraj,
    It is known as Balloon vine. I have updated the table to include Nerugala Soppu.
    Thanks for the query.
    Regards

  5313. Gayatri says

    Hi
    I want to know more details of Mailarlinga. As our devity is Mailarlinga from Devargudda in Karnataka but can any one help me to suggest the goddess devi deity of Sakhare surname from Dharwar region. Bcoz we are searching from so long our goddess devi of Sakhare family. It would be great help if anyone could help us.
    Thank you in advance

  5314. Joshi says

    Very good information and excellent photos. My mother tells me stories how they used to get Kedige flowers near Banashankari … not sure if saplings are available in Bangalore …

  5321. Bala - 9686236236 says

    Am most likely going there on Sunday. Will update any info I get. Meanwhile anyone has any more info or require any info can ping me
    Let’s try to get details too

  5324. Poornima Nataraj says

    Hi Shantha ji!! I live in Hyderabad..basically I am from bengaluru…Heard about Maa and her powers…I read all your conversations..My bhakti towards maaa
    doubled…Hope maa will send her love and blessings soon… I’ll visit her as early as possible…Jai Matadi

  5326. Rabi says

    I have got some kevda plants at Dombivali, now 7 years old with four shoots. They were brought from field trip of eastern rural India. One shoot has reached 12 feet.

  5327. Jayashree. Mi says

    Hi Shantha, iVe been reading its life periodically for a very long time. Just wanted to say you’ve done a great job and I enjoy reading the information you provide. Happy belated Ugadi. Shantha, Best Wishes

  5332. Dr Sanjeev Galagali says

    Parani, chanting , which book? Please share the complete information about the book

  5333. Shantha says

    The Parini in Sanskrit is an old text. This might be available at Gudda. Please enquire there.

  5342. Abhilasha says

    Can you help in providing 2021 -22 calender with festival details..this will be really helpful.

  5347. Shantha says

    You must fry Jeera along with the other spices and grind along with Coconut and the peels.

    Extract: Heat 1½ tsp Oil and fry Urad Dal, Jeera, Peppercorns, Methi, Red Chilies, Curry Leaves, Asafoetida, and Coconut.

  5354. Guru@gmail.com says

    Rekindled my interest in the bandstand and the beautiful gardens surrounding this wonderful wrought iron structure. Reminds of the Moghul gardens. Thanks for the write up with pics.

  5357. Sushma says

    Hello Ms.Shanta, am planning to try this, I have a quick question, the mustard powder and Fenugreek powder used in the pickle are roasted or raw ma’am?

  5363. Shantha says

    Thank you so much. You have an excellent blog! I will regularly visit to check the amazing pictures.

  5366. Kumar says

    I stumbled upon your blog while I was searching for a reference for one of my posts. Your blog is superb. I just wanted to appreciate it. Well done. 

  5374. Andrea says

    Such a wonderful post about a wonderful flowering tree! Does anyone know when is the first time for the new plant to flower?

  5375. GG.B.MANJUNATHA says

    ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ನಾಳೆ ರಾತ್ರಿಯೊಳಗೆ ನನ್ನ ಕೈ ಕಾಲಿಗೆ ಶಕ್ತಿ ನೀಡಿದರೆ ಬಂಡಾರದ ತುಲಾಭಾರ ಹಾಕಿಸುವೆ ತಂದೆ ತಿರುಪತಿ ತಿಮ್ಮಪ್ಪನ ಮೇಲಾಣೆ.

  5380. Subramanyam says

    Silver oak is good for remote plantation. It leaves hydrogen cyanide gas while flowering and causes dermatitis for sensitive skin.

  5382. Krish says

    Hi I’m looking for this plant …where can I get it in bangalore. If not bangalore which part of india . Is it available online. Thanks

  5390. shashi says

    I

    • I loved these seeds as a kid, still do. I had a couple and they were my most precious possessions. I had NO idea they were seeds… one day I was walking down one of the tree lined streets of old Bangalore and looked down to see the ground covered with these seeds and slowly, incredulously it dawned on me that they came from trees.

    It was as if I had found the world biggest treasure. Still dream of it, they cut that tree down by the time I was old enough to go back to try and collect it all.
    Are these trees very rare now ? I hope not

  5391. Bharathi says

    Hello. Stumbled upon your page while looking for gardening tips for Bangalore weather/soil. Loved your page – thank you! Would you be able to provide suggestions on where we can buy the seeds/plants as well for each of these? Or suggest a good nursery in Bangalore in general?

  5392. Shantha says

    Thanks for liking the content here. You can buy all types of plants at Lal Bagh nursery in Bangalore. There are many nurseries around the Lal Bagh area to buy plants. Hope this helps.

  5397. GG.B.MANJUNATHA says

    ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಆಂಜನೇಯ ಇನ್ನೋಂದು ವಾರದೊಳಗೆ ನನ್ನ ಕೈ ಕಾಲಿಗೆ ಶಕ್ತಿ ನೀಡಿದರೆ ಕಾಡುಗುಜ್ಜನಹಳ್ಳಿಗೆ ಬಂದು ದರ್ಶನ ಪಡೆದು ಮೂರು ಮರಿ ಬಲಿ ನೀಡಿ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ಗಧೆ ಹರಕೆ ಒಪ್ಪಿಸುವೆ ತಂದೆ

  5398. GG.B.MANJUNATHA says

    ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಬೈಲಾಂಜನೇಯ ಶನಿವಾರದೊಳಗೆ ನನ್ನ ಕೈ ಕಾಲಿಗೆ ಶಕ್ತಿ ನೀಡಿದರೆ ಮರಿ ಬಲಿ ಹರಕೆ ಒಪ್ಪಿಸುವೆ ತಂದೆ ಶ್ರೀರಾಮನ ಮೇಲಾಣೆ.

  5399. GG.B.MANJUNATHA says

    ತಾಯಿ ನಿಮಿಷಾಂಬ ಶನಿವಾರದೊಳಗೆ ನನ್ನ ಕೈ ಕಾಲಿಗೆ ಶಕ್ತಿ ನೀಡಿದರೆ ನಿನ್ನಯ ದರ್ಶನ ಪಡೆದು ನಿಂಬೆಹಣ್ತುಣಿನ ಪ್ಪದ ದೀಪ ಹಚ್ಚಿ, ಮಡಲು ತುಂಬುವ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವೆ ತಾಯಿ ರಂಗನಾಥನ ಮೇಲಾಣೆ.

  5404. GG.B.MANJUNATHA says

    ತಾಯಿ ದೇವರಕೊಲ್ಲಿ ಚಾಮುಂಡೇಶ್ವರಿ ನಾಳೆ ರಾತ್ರಿಯೊಳಗೆ ನನ್ನ ಕೈ ಕಾಲಿಗೆ ಶಕ್ತಿ ನೀಡಿದರೆ ನಿನ್ನಯ ದರ್ಶನ ಪಡೆದು ಹೋಳಿಗೆ ಊಟ ಹಾಕಿಸಿ, ಮಾಂಸದ ಎಡೆ ಅರ್ಪಿಸಿ ಪ್ರತಿ ವರ್ಷ ಸಾಮೂಹಿಕ ಚಂಡಿಕಾ ಹೋಮ ನೆರವೇರಿಸುವೆ ತಾಯಿ.

  5405. Sowmya says

    Does this pooja should be done after 2.5 months after delivery. During postpartum also must be done????

  5406. Sophia Britt says

    The author of this post has undoubtedly done a great job by shaping this article on such an uncommon yet untouched topic. There are not many posts to be seen on this topic and hence whenever I came across this one, I didn’t think twice before reading it. The language of this post is extremely clear and easy to understand and this is possibly the USP of this post. 

  5407. Rhonnie Wenden-King says

    How do I propagate from a cutting? Do I put the cutting in water or in soil?

  5410. Rajendra says

    Malgoba, Raspuri, Neelam and Sindhoora are the best and tastiest mangoes. Banganpalle and Alphonoso are not that tastier compared to Malgoba, Raspuri or Neelam.

  5414. Halesh says

    ತುಂಬಾ ಒಳ್ಳೆ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು ಇನ್ನೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಹಣ್ಣು ತರಕಾರಿಗಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಮತ್ತು ಬೇಳೆಕಾಳುಗಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ತಿಳಿಸಿರಿ

  5415. K Nandu says

    I visited temple and kept Idol at home and performing Pooja to idol. Not yet concieved. Am worried will I die childless.

  5416. Guru padaswamy s k says

    I am a RTD assistant executive engineer 65 years doing masters in philosophy in Manasa Gangotri ,is there any course in Sanskrit in morning, afternoon or evening?

  5417. shubham says

    Appreciate the effort you put for this Article. I am also residing near Sariska National Park and found many other varieties of Birds around.Also I would suggest you to change the name of the bird below Sparrow that grey bird is actually Indian Robin..

  5419. Shantha says

    Thank you, Shubham. Need to rework on this article. Thanks for bringing my attention to this article.

  5421. Shantha says

    Hi Nandu, I can understand your anguish. Please have trust and accept whatever god decides for you. Be happy always.

  5423. yoosuf says

    im looking for raagav used to be my friend in second class back in the elarning curve international school, please msg me on instagram @spadadus if you can find him, i believe his parents own this place

  5430. G R Raghavendra Prassf says

    What a strange coincidence!!!

    I too used to frequent Kalpaka and always enjoyed very well prepared and tasty vegetable cutlets.

    Is was a one man show and always enjoyed quiet ambiance at Kalpaka

    Wonder if the place still exist?

  5431. Shantha says

    Yay! great to hear a Kalpaka fan.

    Unfortunately, the place was closed permanently long time back.

  5432. Makesh says

    Same potting method as that of a Wanda? I got 2 of them from Kerala, when a Banyan tree fell down in rain.

  5433. vandana says

    hello Shantha,

    Will it be possible to speak with you regarding Hydrengea growth.

    thanks much.

    Am Vandana Khurana

  5434. Shantha says

    Hi Vandana,
    Sorry, but its almost two decades since I grew Hydrangea. It started dwindling in Summer. I have observed that they thrive well in hill stations in South India.

  5436. purushotham says

    madam pls suggest me which temple to be visit first, 1st jwalalmukhi or chamundi betta

  5438. Shantha says

    I am not sure about the order to visit. Sometimes we visit Jwalamukhi first and then Chamundi temples or vice versa.

  5439. Shantha says

    Perform the visarjan the day after Akshat Tritiya. The visarjan can be done near well or river or lake or pond just like Swarna Gowri.

  5440. Smt Ahalya says

    Yes bagina can be given any time, any place which ever suits you and more things can be added as per your interest and concern.

  5441. Smt Ahalya says

    Minimum five lady to be given bagina, above it number can be 8 representing ashta Lakshmi, 9 nava vidya swaroop of Adi para sakthi, 16 shodasha lakshmi.

  5442. Abhishek Sawanth says

    Guys, can anyone share their views on my concern, I’m planning to visit mylara lingeshwara temple next week. Wanted to know if there isn’t any issue with road and if heavy rains expected?
    Kindly share your thoughts, it will be helpful

  5445. praveen says

    Hi, I have the seeds that I collected from a tree nearby. Is there a particular way for it to germ? Because just by putting it in the soil is not working. Thanks

  5449. Ashwini says

    I have completed 5 year of pooja n given bagina last year ,…my question is whether I should continue pooja this year or not ..if no what I shld do with mangala gowri idol

  5451. Ashwini says

    Hey is it necessary to continue pooja after 5 year.. if not what v should do with mangalgowri idol

  5454. R.M says

    Good content though not rich. At least this post is not cheating & misguiding. There r some videos which show Red Rangan flowers as claiming them to be Ashoka before ignorant viewers. Videos should be made to warn interested person s against false facts, cheating & misguiding.
    Thanks for a authentic post

  5457. Shantha says

    Yes, the Red Rangan flowers can be mistaken for the Ashoka Tree. Thank you for visiting.

  5459. Shantha says

    I stopped after 5 years and the idol, which is made of silver is with me to pass on to the next generation.

  5462. Shantha says

    Try and dry them and then plant them in cocopeat containers. Once they germinate, you can replant them on the ground.

  5468. Madhusudhan says

    What’s the significance of these flowers and plants in the nature, as this festival comes in the month of bhadrapada, then, when already heavy rainfall has occured and much of the plants have grown to the fullest and are about to flower and proliperate. It’s not important to pluck them and submit them to God, but to identify weather these type of plants are alive in surrounding or not, if not there is an imbalance in the nature. Need to find out the reason and rectify it by next year.

  5469. Shantha says

    Please check the link for each of the flowers and leaves to understand the significance. From my understanding, during this season as it will be raining constantly, the plants tend to grow fasters. To curb the growth, some amount of trimming is necessary. This trimming will be in the form of collecting wild flowers and leaves to offer to the Lord.

  5474. Lidia says

    Hi Shanta, excellent post
    Greetings from Maracaibo, Venezuela
    We have few Jambul plants in the city, looking in the outsides, here is the time to harvest the fruit, I hope I could find enough to prepre some recipes I found in the web.

  5475. Rachana says

    Hello ma’am, this website is very useful. All the info that you share is really good, helpful. Thank you ma’am.
    Also request you to kindly update the festival dates of 2022.

  5478. Simon Lasrado says

    I had witnessed the Dasara jamboo Savari in 1967 when HH Sri Jayachanaraja Wodeyar was the Maharaja of Mysore.At that time I was doing some course in St.Mary’s institute just opposite Bannimantap gardens.I witnessed the program held in Bannimantap gardens as how Maharaja was performing the torch light parade there.Even witness jamboo Savari which started from the Palace at 3 pm
    It was nice to watch as how people of Mysore adore their Raja Jayachamaraja Wodeyar as their house God.
    I miss all these now

  5479. Shantha says

    Thanks for sharing your experience. I hope you can revisit Dasara celebrations in Mysore.

  5480. Arul Niranjan says

    This is a Awesome place… there will be a lot of memories of this place who are born in mysore… that to 80’s born…., but now the place is restricted…

  5482. G.B.MANJUNATHA says

    ನನಗೆ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ನೀಡು ತಂದೆ ನಿನಗೆ ಭೂಮಿಯನ್ನು ಹರಕೆ ಒಪ್ಪಿಸುವೆ.

  5483. G.B.MANJUNATHA says

    ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಭೂವರಹಸ್ವಾಮಿ ನಾಳೆ ಮುಂಜಾನೆಯೊಳಗೆ ನನ್ನ ಕೈ ಕಾಲಿಗೆ ಶಕ್ತಿ ನೀಡಿದರೆ, ಅಲಂಕಾರ ಸೇವೆ, ಅಭಿಷೇಕ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ ಭೂದಾನ ಹರಕೆ ಒಪ್ಪಿಸಿ ಅನ್ನದಾನ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವೆ ತಂದೆ, ನನ್ನ ಮನೆದೇವರು ಕನಕೂರು ರಾಮಲಿಂಗೇಶ್ವರನ ಮೇಲಾಣೆ.

  5488. |Radha Hosamani says

    Hi
    I am from Belavigi village(Haveri district)
    the river of Varada is also flowing in my village.
    i dont know the Varadamoola.
    now i know from yours article
    Thank you for the Beautiful Information.

  5490. विकास माने says

    दवना लागवड संपूर्ण माहिती हवी आहे

  5495. Dr.Meenakshi says

    Hello Shantha. Thank you for the article. may I know about the availability of ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಕರಭೂಷಣ book

  5497. Lynda says

    Had never heard of this tree as I am from Canada. We saw carvers in Bali using it, quite amazed how the bark resembled crocodile skin.

  5498. Shantha says

    Thanks for the note. Interesting to note that this tree is used for carving in Bali.

  5499. Rupa jayant says

    I have two Sampige trees inside the compound 5 ft away from the foundation of the house and abetting the compound wall. It has shot up rapidly since a year. Height is Approx 38 ft and the girth is 40”. I am afraid it will damage the structure. How to control the growth? Pl explain its root structure. Will pruning help?

  5500. Shantha says

    I have the same problem. Pruning is not helping, which I do yearly once.

    Sorry, I could not help!

  5501. Sindhu says

    Love your posts. Was looking for the English name for gorate ( that’s another name in Kannada for spatika flower 😊) and Google led me here. Probably used in the Dakshina Kannada and malnad belt…

    Have enjoyed your posts with various recipes. Keep writing… thank you

  5503. Shantha says

    This tree is seen in most parts of Karnataka. They are planted as road side trees.

  5504. Kanna says

    I am so happy to have found this discussion, please could you provide the phone number or address for buying the paintings

  5506. Prashant S Akerkar says

    I feel the Upanayanam ritual should be also for the girl child where there are customized rituals. The Gayatri Mantra is uttered by the father to his daughter as one of the Upanayanam rituals.

    Thanks & Regards,
    Prashant S Akerkar

  5509. Arnav goel says

    It is a very good article for children to do their holiday homework about a flora on andaman and nicobar islands

  5517. Usha Rajagopalan says

    Hi,
    Just came across this post. Thank you so much for writing about the revival of Puttakere. Credit goes to my team at PNLIT, the many volunteers and the community without whose fund and volunteer support we would not have come so far. Do visit the lake and see how it looks in 2023.
    Thanks again.

  5522. Shantha says

    All the leaves are not available in the market. You will have to pluck from trees or in the wilderness.

  5523. Sree says

    Varava koḍe tāyi varava koḍe tāyi varava koḍe

    śaradhi sampanne kēḷi seragoḍḍi bēḍuvanthā || pa ||

    bāgilu tōraṇa kaṭṭi maduve mun̄ji nāmakaraṇa | anugāla iruvantha varava koḍe || 1 ||

    māḍiya maneyoḷagē jōḍu toṭṭila kaṭṭi jōguḷa hāḍuvantha varava koḍe || 2 ||

    aṣṭaiśvarya saubhāgya anugāla iruvantha varava koḍe tāye varava koḍe || 3 ||

    kaṭṭida māṅgalya kariya maṇisara sthiravāgē iruvantha varava koḍe || 4 ||

    heṇṇu makkaḷa haḍedu honnu seragili kaṭṭi | kan’yādāna māḍuvantha varava koḍe || 5 ||

    gaṇḍu makkaḷa haḍedu kulavannud’dharisuva | binduli iḍuvantha magana koḍe || 6 ||

    śyāllana sughr̥ta pan̄ca bhakṣya paramānna naivēdya iḍuvantha varava koḍe || 7 ||

    anna dāna vastra dāna gr̥ha dāna bhū dāna | gōdāna koḍuvantha varava koḍe || 8 ||

    raṅga nāyaki ninna muḍiya mēliruvantha| prasannaveṅkaṭanārasi hūva koḍe aidu hūva koḍe || 9 ||

  5526. Latha KN says

    Im blessed to be his relative and we were very closely connected.. used to visit his house often, his children are also very good artists carrying on their fathers traditional profession even today

  5528. Chetan kurthukoti says

    Hello.. This is chetan kurthukoti from Mysore.. I was searching about my village and especially the devi temple where my ancestors would regularly pray.. My great grand father is Vasappagouda who hailed from this village.. Can anyone provide any information about this.. I’ll be really thankful.. Please drop a message on 9611881570 and I’ll get in touch.. Thank you 🙏

  5534. Rohith says

    Hello ,
    With all the informative content you have provided, I was wondering if you could tell the common names of all the flowers used in various Pooja’s & Vratas ( in pusha Pooja )

    Sathabadra pusha
    Kallhara pushpa
    Kunda pushpa
    Aatase pushpa
    Sandhyavarta pushpa

    Also, Is Palasha pusha ( muttugada flower )
    Used in any Pooja ?

  5535. Shantha says

    Hi Rohith,

    The following could be the common names:

    Sathabadra pushpa – probably, satavari, climbing asparagus
    Kallhara pushpa – Water Lily
    Kunda pushpa – Jasmine
    Aatase pushpa – Flaxseed
    Sandhyavarta pushpa – Four o’ clock flowers
    Palasha pusha ( muttugada flower ) – used during Saraswathi Puja by Bengalis

    Please confirm from a botanist.

  5536. Tejaswini says

    Madam I have seen this gombe habba from my childhood days where all our neighbours are celebrating at their house but we were not since my mother told we don’t have that tradition. Now am married and I am wishing to start this gombe habba tradition. Now my question is can we buy Pattada gombe on our own or it has to be gifted by someone

  5544. Roopa Sharma says

    Hello Shantha Ma’am
    I tried out your Baale Hoovina Vade recipe. It came out perfectly and the taste was amazing. I have tried few other recipes from your blog.
    Thank you so much.
    The blog is very informative and joyful to read.

    Regards
    Roopa Sharma

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