SATYANARAYANA , DAMPATHI POOJA - SNEHA RAMAKANTH

 Sunday, May 31, 2026

Sri Raghavendra Mutt, R.T.Nagara, Bengaluru.

That was a grand celebration of Sri Satyanarayana Pooja and Dampathi (Couple) pooja by SNEHA-RAMAKANTH,  on the ocassion of ADHIKA MAASA.

Every three years, the Hindu calendar adds a 13th month — and in 2026, that month falls right now, from May 17 to June 15. Known as Adhika Maasa,  or the divine Purushottam Maasa, this period creates a significant shift in how Hindu families plan celebrations, pujas, and spiritual life.

Sneha Ramakanth comes from he Babburkamme community of Brahmins in southern India. They are followers of the Smarta tradition of Vedanta. They have held politically influential position such ministers, chief priests, scholars and poets under different kingdoms. 

The second part of the program was DAMPATHI POOJE (COUPLE),  thirty three couples were seated on  high chair, one couple (Dampathi) at a time, washed the legs, put arishina kumkum, gandha, garland, and given a large BAAGINA containing 

Saree, Panche, Coconut. Fruit, Blouse piece,ArishinaKumkuma, Bangle, Coins (33) in a box, Dakshnine (20 Rs), GopiChandana, Janivara, HooBatti, Deepa, Jaggaery, Ring, 

Rice, Kadle Bele, Hesaru Bele, UddinaBele, Rava, Beautiful Mora (Basket like)

Balakrishna Hassan and wife

There were about 100 people, out of which 33 couples felicitated and there was also grand lunch with Badama Poori, Janoon, Paayasa with other items.

Number of people sang devotional songs before and during lunch, as  seva to the Lord.

BAAGINA PREENTED DURING DAMPATHI POOJA

As it was late to go to Drama (Nataka) at Ranga Shankara, we returned home.

ಅಧಿಕ ಮಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ 33 ಜನರಿಗೆ ಮೊರದಬಾಗಿನ ಕೂಡಲು ಮೊರ ತಂದು ಡಿಸೈನ್ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ

God Bless the Host (SnehaRamakanth) and family for Long Life, Good Health and Happiness.

Posted 1/6/2026

SULATHA TANTRY, VIJETHA - HOME VISIT

 Friday, May 29, 2026

Birthimane, Bhuvaneshwarinagara, Bengaluru.

Sulatha, w/o Krishnaraja Tantry and their daughter Vijetha, visited home in the evening and spent some time.

Daughter Vijetha is yet to marry, loves pets and has a cat in the house, she stays in an apartment nearby sharing with two friends. She works at NewSpace Research and Technologies, Sahakaranagara.

She became very friendly with our pet "Seena" and played with him for some time.

They had some home made Guliappa, Tea and we dropped them near their apartment.

Posted 31/5/2026

BHAJANE AT SUNANDI OLDAGE CARE -60

 Thursday, May 28, 2026

Suanandi Oldage Care Centre, KodigeHalli, Bengaluru

Weekly Divine, Devotional songs "Bhajane" took place at Sunandi Holistic Oldage care centre at Kodigehalli, Bengaluru.

As other friends were busy, wife accompanied to the session, with full participation.

The session concluded with Mangala Song "Shankaraya", Mangalarathi, Vibhoothi and Prasada,

Participation of inmates of the centre, is great solace to them and others also.

Lokaa Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu.....

Om Shanthi..... Shanthi..... Shanthi.....

Posted 29/5/2026

LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS

 Thursday, May 28, 2026

Lumbar spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back, which puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Most commonly caused by age-related arthritis or wear-and-tear, it leads to leg pain, numbness, and cramping that worsen when standing or walking, but ease when sitting or bending.

Consulted Dr Ramesh Patil, Neurologist, Manipal Hospital, Hebbal, where he diaganised as Neurogenic Claudificatiom/ Lumbar Canal Stenosis.

Advised above exercises for Lumbar Stenosis.

Doing the exercises, two times daily....

Posted 28/5/2026 

KRISHNAVENI BHAT - SHRDDHANJALI

 Friday, May 22, 2026

Krishnaveni (Kittu) Bhat is Shubha's mother's elder sister who is married to Lkashminarayana Bhat of Basavani.

She is survived by her husband Lakshminarayana Bhat, Daughter Sudha, sons Prashanth, Prasanna, Prasada, Praveena.

Number of functions we attended, she was also there. Very affectionate and kind woman.

ನೆನಪು ಮಾತ್ರ 

Visited them at their house in  Basavani in January 2025.

We pray for the departed soul to Rest In Peace and May God give strength to the family to bear this loss.

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

Posted 27/5/2026

HOME VIST - RAMAKRISHNA(BABU), KAVANA, SHRINIKA

 Sunday, May 24, 2026

Birthimane, Bhuvaneshwarinagara, Bengaluru

Ramakrishna (Babu), Udyavara Sujatha's (Nalini's sister) son, with his wife Kavana and cute little daughter Shrinika were home in the evening, for a short visit.

SHRINIKA

Little baby was quite happy to eat mango on her own and was enjoying.

They were there for a short while and left after an hour, as they living in Bommsandra, near Electronic city.

Posted 25/5/2026

BHAJANE AT SUNANDI AT OLDAGE HOME -59

 Thursday, May 21, 2026

Sunandi Oldage Care, KodigeHalli, Bengaluru

After a gap of 2 weeks, much awaited divine session of devotional singing took place with residents actively participating.

There is feeling that the residents (inmates) find some solace and relieve pain at least for sometime during the session.

The session ended with Shankaraya Bhajan, Mangalarathi, distribution of Vibhoothi and Prasada (Kesri baath, prepared at home)

That was soulful divine session, with "Govinda Hari, Govinda - Gokulantha Govinda"

Lokaa Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu......

Om Shanthi..... Shanthi..... Shanthi......

Posted 22/5/2026

RAGHAVENDRA RAO KUNJITTAYA - VISIT HOME

 Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Raghavendra Rao, elederly gentleman (94 years) lives in neaby house with his wife, son, daughter-in-law and grand children.

He had been Education officer in Charge of many schools in Karnataka, retired long time ago.

He is God-fearing person, does pooja and excercise, reads Bhagavadgita and other religious books.

FAMILY

His health is normal for his age, and has active mind and concern for others.

It was a short visit, retuned home walking .

Posted 215.2026

ನಮ್ಮ ಟೆರೇಸ್ ತೋಟದ ಹೂಗಳು

 ಮಂಗಳವಾರ , ಮೇ 19, 2026 

ವರ್ಷದ ಈ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಟೆರೇಸ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಾವು ಬೆಳೆಸಿದ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಸುಂದರವಾದ ಗಮಗಮಿಸುವ ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಹೂಗಳು. ನಿರಂತರವಾಗಿ ಗಿಡಗಳಿಗೆ ನೀರುಣಿಸಿ ಈಗ ಅವುಗಳು ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿ ಹೂ ಬಿಡುತ್ತಿರುವುದು ಮನಸ್ಸಿಗೆ ಮುದ, ಸಂತಸ. 

ಬಿಳಿ ಬಿಳಿ ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ

ಈ ಸುಂದರಿ ಬೆಡಗಿಗೆ

ಮುತ್ತಿನಂತಿಹ ಹೂವಿಗೆ

ಶರಣಾದ ಈ ಗಳಿಗೆ

ನಮ್ಮ ಮನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅರಳಿದ ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ.

ಶರಣು .. ಶರಣು.. 

Posted  20/5/2026

ಧರ್ಮ ಯುದ್ಧ - ಡಾ. ನಾ. ಮೊಗಸಾಲೆ

 ಸೋಮವಾರ,  ಮೇ 18, 2026 

ಧರ್ಮ ಯುದ್ಧ - ಡಾ. ನಾ. ಮೊಗಸಾಲೆ 

ಡಾ. ನಾ. ಮೊಗಸಾಲೆ ಯವರ "ಧರ್ಮ ಯುದ್ಧ",  213 ಪುಟಗಳ ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯು ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಸುಂದರವಾದ ಓದಿಸಿಕೊಂಡು ಹೋಗುವ ಕೃತಿ.  ಈ ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯನ್ನು ಮೊಗಶಾಲೆಯವರು 10/6/2020 ರಿಂದ 9/7/2020 . ಅಂದರೆ ಇತ್ತೀಚಿನ  ಕಾಲಘಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ  ಒಂದು ತಿಂಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಬರೆದ ಕೃತಿ. ಇದೊಂದು ಪ್ರಾದೇಶಿಕ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ, ಕರಾವಳಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ, ಅದರಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಖ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಕಾಸರಗೋಡು, ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಕನ್ನಡ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯ ಬಹುದಾದ ವಸ್ತುವುಳ್ಳ ಕೃತಿ. 

ಸುರಪುರ ಎಂಬ ಗ್ರಾಮದ ಹತ್ತಿರದಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ಸಣ್ಣ ಗುಡ್ಡೆ (Hill) , ನಂತರ ಇದನ್ನು "ಪಂಜುರ್ಲಿ ಗುಡ್ಡೆ"  ಎಂದು ಗ್ರಾಮಸ್ತರು ನಂಬಿದ್ದರು. ಅಲ್ಲಿಯ ಸೂರಪ್ಪನ ಮನೆಯ ಬಾವಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮೂರು ಕರಿ ಬೆಕ್ಕುಗಳು ಬಿದ್ದ ಘಟನೆಯಿಂದ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭವಾದ ಕಥೆ ಮುಂದೆ ಹಲವಾರು ಮಜಲುಗಳನ್ನು ದಾಟಿ, ಪಂಜುರ್ಲಿ ಗುಡ್ಡೆಯ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ದಿ, ಜನರ ನಂಬಿಕೆ, ಮೂಡ ನಂಬಿಕೆ, ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಒಳಸುಳಿವು, ಆಷ್ಟ ಮಂಗಳ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ, ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ ಕಳಶ, ಜನರ ಶ್ರಮದಾನ,  ಇನ್ನೂ ಹಲವಾರು ವಿಷಯಗಳು ಬಂದು ಕಥೆ ಮುಂದುವರಿಯುತ್ತದೆ.

ಗ್ರಾಮದ ಪ್ರತಿಷಿತ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ ಜಯರಾಮ ಹೆಗ್ಡೆ, ಪಂಚಾಯತ್ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಶೇಶಪ್ಪ, ಇನ್ನೋರ್ವ ಪ್ರಭಾವಿ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ ಕೋಟೆಯವರು, ವೆಂಕಪ್ಪ ಮಾಸ್ತರು, ರಾಗು, ಹೊರಗಿನಿಂದ ಬಂದು ಊರಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಭಾವಿಯಾದ ಸುಕುಮಾರ (ಸುಕ್ಕ, ಸುಕ್ಕಅಣ್ಣ), ಕೇಳು ಪಂಡಿತರು, ಪೊದುವಾಳರು, ಶ್ರೀಕಾಂತ ಭಟ್ಟರು, ತಂತ್ರಿಗಳು, ಇನ್ನೂ ಹಲವಾರು  ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳು ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬಂದು ಓದುಗರ ಗಮನ ಸೆಳೆಯುತ್ತದೆ. 

ಭೂತಾರಾಧನೆ, ಆಷ್ಟ ಮಂಗಳ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ, ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ ಕಳಶ, ವೈದಿಕ, ಅವೈದಿಕ ಆಚಾರ ವಿಚಾರಗಳು, ಜನರ ನಂಬಿಕೆ, ಸಣ್ಣ ಗ್ರಾಮದಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಗುದ್ದಾಟ ಎಲ್ಲವನ್ನೂ ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮವಾಗಿ ಮೊಗಸಾಲೆಯವರು ಬರೆದಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ. 

 Posted 19/5/2026