Discover Karnataka’s Divine Heritage
Prashant SNTop 10 Biggest Jatre in Karnataka Top 10 biggest jatre in Karnataka celebrates the way our towns and villages light up with devotion and joy. From sunrise abhisheka and mangalarati to night-long rathotsava, people offer harake, take teertha, and join the pradakshina as percussion beats and conch sounds fill the streets. Families wear traditional attire, … Read more
Pooja after periods — “After how many days of periods can we do pooja?” This is a question many women ask, rooted in long-standing traditions and cultural beliefs. In this article, we explore the traditional customs and spiritual reasoning that guide menstruation-related practices in Hinduism, with a gentle focus on how many families and temples … Read more
Looking for Karya Siddhi Hanuman coconut pooja rules? This guide gives a clear, step-by-step vidhi (how to offer the coconut), meaning, etiquette, timings, and simple do’s & don’ts followed in many Karnataka temples. Customs can vary—tying vs placing the coconut, ticket/receipt flow, number of pradakshinas, and best days. We summarise the most common practice so … Read more
Ganesh Chaturthi Dishes Karnataka: Naivedya, Menu & Tips Ganesh Chaturthi dishes Karnataka traditions highlight satvik naivedya like Modaka/Kadubu, Karigadubu, Panchakajjaya, Holige, payasa and sundal. This guide shows what to cook, how to offer, and a simple one-day festival menu—covering regional styles from Udupi, Karavali and Malenadu to Bengaluru–Mysuru. Tip: Offer sweets in odd numbers (many … Read more
Kala Bhairava is revered as the guardian of dharma, the protector at thresholds, and the keeper of time. Across Karnataka, Bhairava shrines serve devotees seeking courage, protection, and resolve. You’ll find major centers at Adichunchanagiri and city temples in Bengaluru (RR Nagar, Jadigenahalli), coastal kshetras around Mangaluru, and historic stops in Kolar, Bidar, and the … Read more
Shivamogga (Shimoga) sits where the Western Ghats meet great rivers—Sharavathi, Tunga and Bhadra—so temple stories here feel soaked in mist and water. On the Sigandur backwaters, Chowdeshwari is famed for vow-slips and an island setting; the old capitals of Keladi and Ikkeri preserve Nayaka-era halls and shadowy Shaiva sanctums. Farther east, Balligavi and Talagunda keep … Read more
Hassan is the heartland of Hoysala craft—star-shaped platforms, lathe-turned pillars that seem to spin, and ceilings carved like stone mandalas. At Belur, the madanika dancers look alive as light shifts; at Halebidu, twin Shiva sanctums face two immense Nandis while epic friezes run almost without end. Early experiments at Doddagaddavalli show fierce Lakshmi–Kali imagery; the … Read more
Mysuru’s sacred landscape hides stories that feel half-history, half-whisper. At Talakad, centuries of shifting sand keep burying old shrines; in Chunchanakatte, locals say the thunder of the waterfall falls silent the moment you step into Rama’s sanctum. You’ll meet Hakim Nanjunda—the healer of Nanjangud—hear of Arjuna’s idol at Mudukuthore, and see how a tiny gunja … Read more
Mysterious temples in Bangalore draw you in with legends, rare rituals, and architecture that plays with light and shadow. From the giant Nandi of Bull Temple that locals say “keeps growing,” to the Sankranti sunbeam that pierces the cave of Gavi Gangadhareshwara, Bengaluru’s ancient shrines feel less like monuments and more like living mysteries. You’ll … Read more
Looking for how to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami at home without stress or confusion? This guide keeps devotion simple and heartfelt. Not everyone can visit a temple at midnight—but bhakti doesn’t need a big stage. With a little planning, a clean corner, a diya, and your favorite bhajan, your home can feel as divine as a … Read more