SRIRAKSHA - PAVAN KUMAR -: MADUVE

 Wednesdsday, 6th May 2026

Sri RamachndrapuraMutha, Maani, Near Puttur, Dakshina Kannada.

The wedding celebrations continued in the morning after breakfast, with groom's party arriving and is welcomed by the bride's parents (ShubhaRamesh) and relatives and friends, and taken the groom to the stage.

As usual, there was grand lunch, feast with 2/3 sweets, after which we vacated from the room, left for Vamanjooru, near Mangaluru.

Posted  10/5/2026

SRIRAKSHA MADUVE - GET-TOGETHER

 Day 1, Tuesday, 5th May 2026, Kalyana Mantapa, Mutt.

Sri Ramachndrapura Matha,Peraje,  Maani, Near Puttur, Dakshina Kannada.

GET-TOGETHER, EVENING 8 PM

SriRaksha's mother Shubha is daughter of my cousin brother, Late Ramakrishna Somayaji.  Shubha's husband Ramesh was living and working in Daubai for many years when we were also there.

We reached there by 6pm, having left from Udyavara at 3 pm, drove a distabce of 85 km, passing through Mangaluru.

SHUBHA - RAMESH

Get-together was with songs, dances and dinner.

SISTERS - SRIRAKSHA, SRIPADA, SRIVIBHA

The highlight of the event waa Bride SriRaaksha, with her sister danced very well and the little daughter of Purushothama Somayaji (Shubha's brother) sang melodiously. and also he co-ordinated and compered the event.

There was dinner also and after which we rested in the room at the premises.

Posted 10/5/2026

KATTE POOJA ( ಕಟ್ಟೆ ಪೂಜೆ) - UDYAVARA

 Monday, 4th May 2026

Sujatha-Raghuram's Home, Udyavara.

Om Namah Shivaya..

During the Utsava Days ...The last day Lord Shiva's Utsava Moorthi is taken to a Ganesha Temple and is given bath as ritual (dipped in temple pond). Even the priest and others have this type of bath along with Lord's Utsava Moorthi,

Then again Alankara , Pooja is done , Pancha Kajjaya is served after offering to God as Prasad to people who are around.

Then it is proceed to my sister house to get Pooja done and then after serving Phalahara gets back to temple. This is known as Katte Pooje whic has been happening for decades. During the Procession at times stops at homes who have this ritual of Katte Pooje from a long time. (My doddappa's time it started and still sister family continue this Katte Pooja at their home).

FAMILY

Though I used to be present in those days, it's since long time I missed it. This time it so happened that we were blessed to watch and take part.

Om Namah Shivaya Shivaya Namah Om.

Note from Nalini Somayaji

#nalinisrecipes

{Kattepooje, Lord Shiva, sister home, family, ritual, God's blessings }.

Posted 10/5/2026

VISITING OORU - 4 - 7 MAY 2026

 Monday - Thursday, May  4- 7 , 2026

Day 1, Monday 4th May 2026

We reached Udupi Railway Station early morning 4.30am to attend function at Ooru, having left Majestic, Bengaluru, at 6.50 pm Sunday evening. 

Udupi Railway Station

Proceeded to Udyavara by auto, had beautiful breakfast of Kadubu, chutnet, Sambar.

Took their car, went Birthi, Salekeri, had bath and performed pooja, left for Udupi and paid Tax for Manipal site at Nagarasabhe and went to Kadiyali for lunch at Vijayalakshmi Bhat.

Evening 8 pm. Katte Pooja at Udyavara, Yearly program of team carrying UTSAVA MOORTHY and visiting house.

 After pooja, and prasada (Uppittu, Mango paayasa, Sambaar, Kosambari etc),  we returned to Birthi, Salekeri and rested.

Day 2, Tuesday, 5th May 2026

Morning after breakfast (Ganji) , bath and pooja, visited temples at Salekeri, and Haradi and proceded to Udyavara Chambukal Temple for Chandika Homa.

At 3.30 pm, left Udyavara for Sri Ramachnadrapura Mutt, Maani, near Puttur, 85ikm driving, reached y 6 pm toattend Get-together of SriRaksha Maduve Sambhrama.

After the program and dinner, we stayed in a room in the premises.

Day 3, Wednesday, 6th May 2026

SriRaksha - PavanKumar Maduve Sambhrama:

Many Ex- Dubai friends came for the wedding, it was like a get-together of Dubaites.

After grand lunch, we left the place at 3 pm, proceeded to Vamanjooru, near Mangaluru, to Subramanya Kordale's residence for night halt.

Day 4, Thursday, 7th May 2026

Morning after breakfast (Kadubu, Chutney) went to Polali, 8 km, to Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple, with Subramanyaand , his wife Ragingi, for Darshan of Devi RajaRjeshwari.

At 11 am, we left from the place and proceeded to Maddaana Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple at Inna, 8 km fro Padubidri,  to attend Beegara Outhana, Aarathakshathe of newly wedded couple SriRaksha-PavanKumar.

After grand lunch at Inna, we  reached Udyavara at 4 pm and rested.

Evening at 8 pm, we were dropped at Udupi Railway Station, by Ramakrishna , to catch train Panchaganga Express to Bengaluru at 9 pm.

Reached Yeshvanthpur Station nest morning at 7.30, booked a Taxi and came home by 9pm, thus ending trip to ooru.

Posted 9/5/2026

 

SUBRAMANYA KEDLAYA - SHRDDHANJALI

 Monday, May 4, 2026

Udupi

Subramanya Kedlaya is eldest son of Govind Kedlaya, my mother's younger brother.

He was lecturing in a College in Hassan  fo many years and recently settled in Udupi.

Recently met him at a wedding and his health was deteriorating due to high diabetes.

AT HIS SON'S WEDDING AT WOODLANDS, BENGALURU, MARCH 2015

Ramesh Kedlaya, his brother sent last rights program at Udupi.

May God give strength to his family to bear this loss,  and May his Soul Rest in Peace.

Om Shanthi..... Om Sadgathi.....

Posted 8/5/2026

UPANAYANA - SKANDA

 Sunday, May 3, 2026

Sri Prasanna Ganapathi Temple, PadmanabhaNagara, Bengaluru.

ನಮ್ಮ ಮೊಮ್ಮಗ ಸ್ಕಂದ ಭಟ್ಟನ  ಉಪನಯನವನ್ನು ದಿನಾಂಕ 03-ಮೇ-2026, ಭಾನುವಾರ  ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಪದ್ಮನಾಭ ನಗರದ ಶ್ರೀ ಪ್ರಸನ್ನ ಗಣಪತಿ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ನೆಡೆಸಲು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಕುಟುಂಬ ಸಮೇತರಾಗಿ ಬಂದು ವಟುವನ್ನು ಆಶೀರ್ವದಿಸಬೇಕಾಗಿ ಕೇಳಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತೇವೆ. 

ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಲೀಲ ಮತ್ತು ಶ್ರೀ ಉಮೇಶ ಭಟ್ಟ 

ಬಸವಾನಿ 

Address: 

Shri Prasanna Ganapati Temple 

80 Feet Road, Padmanabha Nagara, 

Bengaluru - 560070 

We were there for the above program, on the invitation of Umesh Bhat, Chikkappa of son-in- law Raghavendra Bhat (Daughter Shubha's Husaband).

Many relatives, well wishers and friends gathered to wish new VATU (Brahmachari).

Followed by grand lunch with 2/3 sweets and paayasa.

We left from the place after lunch.

Posted 8/5/2026

KASHMIR CALLING - URVI / RAVI/ VIDYA

 18th April - 24th April 2026

KASHMIR CALLING

That was a pleasure, holiday trip of son Ravi, DIL Vidya and Grand daughter cute Urvi, for a vacation, to beautiful Kashmir 

Kashmir, often called "Heaven on Earth," is world-renowned for its breathtaking Himalayan landscapes, serene Dal Lake, and luxurious handicrafts. It is famous for Pashmina shawls, intricate walnut wood carvings, high-quality saffron, vibrant tulips, and unique Kashmiri Wazwan cuisine. 

Natural Beauty & Scenery: Surrounded by the Himalayas and Pir Panjal range, it features stunning valleys like Gulmarg and Sonamarg, snow-capped mountains, and pristine lakes.

They had a pleasant and enjoyable trip.....

God Bless.

Posted 3/5/2026