LEGO STORE - ATHARV SOMAYAJI

 Thursday, 14th May 2026

Mall of Asia, Airport Road, Bengaluru

Atharv, grandson, s/o RishiKavitha, is so fascinated by LEGO that his excitment has no bounds. He feels that it is treasure and he wants to by more.

We were at Mall of Asia, biggest shopping mall in Bengaluru, along with Atharv, Rishi, Kavitha and mon in his new Car Comet EV.

We also had some Pizza at the food court, spent some time and returned.

They came home and went back to their apartment.

Posted  15/5/2026

ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ತಾಯಂದಿರ ದಿನ. - ಶೋಭಾ ಸೋಮಯಾಜಿ

 ಶನಿವಾರ, ಮೇ 9, 2026

ನಾಳೆ ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ತಾಯಂದಿರ ದಿನ. ತೊಂಬತ್ತರ ಹರೆಯದ ನನ್ನಮ್ಮ ಆರೋಗ್ಯಯುತವಾಗಿ, ಅವಳ ಕೆಲಸವನ್ನು ಅವಳು ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾ ವಯೋಸಹಜ ಸಣ್ಣ ಪುಟ್ಟ ನೋವನ್ನು ಅನುಭವಿಸುವುದನ್ನು ಹೊರತು ಪಡಿಸಿ ಉತ್ತಮ ಕೇಳುವಿಕೆ, ದೃಷ್ಟಿ, ನಿದ್ರೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಜೀರ್ಣಕ್ರಿಯೆಯನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿ ಅವಳ ಇಚ್ಛೆಯ ಪ್ರಕಾರ ಬದುಕು ನಡೆಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾಳೆ. ಅವಳು ಇವತ್ತಿಗೂ ತಾನು ಹೋಗಿ ಇರುವಲ್ಲಿ ತನ್ನ ಅಧಿಕಾರವನ್ನು ನಡೆಸುವ ಗಟ್ಟಿಗಿತ್ತಿ. ಅವಳ ಗಟ್ಟಿತನ ಅವಳ ಮಕ್ಕಳಾದ ನಮಗ್ಯಾರಿಗೂ ಬಂದಿಲ್ಲವೆಂದೇ ಹೇಳಬಹುದು. ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಹೊತ್ತು, ಹೆತ್ತು, ಕಾಲಕಾಲಕ್ಕೆ ನನ್ನ ದೇಖಾರೇಖಿ ಮಾಡಿದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ನನ್ನಮ್ಮನ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಗೌರವ ಹಾಗೂ ಕೃತಜ್ಞತಾ ಭಾವವಿದೆ. ಆದರೆ ನನಗೆ ಮಾನಸಿಕ ಸ್ಥೈರ್ಯ, ಪ್ರೀತಿ, ಒಲುಮೆ ತೋರಿಸಿ ಜೀವನ ಪಾಠವನ್ನು ಕಲಿಸಿದ ನನ್ನಪ್ಪ ನನ್ನ ನಿಜವಾದ ತಾಯಿ. ಅವರ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ನನಗೆ ವಿಶೇಷ ಪ್ರೀತಿ.

ನನ್ನಪ್ಪನ ಜೊತೆಗಿನ ನನ್ನ ಬಾಂಧವ್ಯ ಹಾಗೂ ಅನುಬಂಧವನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಲು ನನ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಪದಗಳೇ ಇಲ್ಲ. ನಾನೊಬ್ಬ ಸಿಂಗಲ್ ಪೇರೆಂಟ್ ಆಗಿ ತಾಯಿ-ತಂದೆಯ ಎರಡೂ ಪಾತ್ರಗಳನ್ನು ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುವಾಗ ನನಗೆ ಅದರ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆಯ ಜಟಿಲತೆ ಅನುಭವಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದಿದೆ. ನನ್ನಪ್ಪ ಪ್ರಾಯಶಃ ಆ ಎರಡೂ ಪಾತ್ರಗಳನ್ನು ಯಶಸ್ವಿಯಾಗಿ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎನ್ನುವುದು ನನ್ನ ಅನಿಸಿಕೆ. ಪುರುಷ ಹಾಗೂ ಸ್ತ್ರೀ ಭಾವ ಎರಡನ್ನೂ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುವ ತಾಕತ್ತು ನನ್ನಪ್ಪನಿಗೆ ಇತ್ತು. ತಾಯಂದಿರ ದಿನ ಎಂದಾಕ್ಷಣ ಮೊದಲಿಗೆ ನನ್ನ ಕಣ್ಣ ಮುಂದೆ ಬರುವುದು ನನ್ನಪ್ಪನ ಭಾವಬಿಂಬ! 

ತಾಯಿಯಾಗುವುದು ಒಂದು ಜೈವಿಕ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆಯಾದರೆ ತಾಯ್ತನವನ್ನು ಅನುಭವಿಸುವುದು ಮಾನಸಿಕ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ ತಾನೆ? ಪ್ರಾಯಶಃ ನನ್ನಪ್ಪ ಆ ತಾಯ್ತನವನ್ನು ನಿಜಕ್ಕೂ ಅನುಭವಿಸರಬಹುದು ಎಂದು ನನ್ನೆಣಿಕೆ. ತಾಯಿಯ ಬಿಸುಪು, ತ್ಯಾಗ ಭಾವ, ನಿರಪೇಕ್ಷ ಪ್ರೀತಿ, ತಾಳ್ಮೆ, ಮನಬಿಚ್ಚಿ ಮಾತನಾಡುವಿಕೆ, ನೈತಿಕ ಬೆಂಬಲ ಇವೆಲ್ಲವನ್ನೂ ನಾನು ಪಡೆದಿದ್ದು ನನ್ನಪ್ಪನಿಂದ ಎಂದರೆ ಅತಿಶಯೋಕ್ತಿಯಲ್ಲ. ಅಂತಹ ತಾಯಿಯಂಥ ಅಪ್ಪನನ್ನು ಪಡೆದಿದ್ದಕ್ಕೆ ನನಗೆ ಖುಷಿ ಇದೆ. 

ಅಮ್ಮನ ಭಾವದ ಅಪ್ಪನ ಪ್ರೀತಿ ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ಸಿಗುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ನನ್ನ ಅಪ್ಪನಿಂದ ದೊರೆತ ಅಂತಹ ಪ್ರೀತಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಬೆಂಬಲ ಇವತ್ತಿನ ‘ನನ್ನೀ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವ ‘ವನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸಿದೆ ಎನ್ನುವುದರಲ್ಲಿ ಅನುಮಾನವೇ ಇಲ್ಲ. ಎಲ್ಲೂ ಅತಿರೇಕದ ಶಿಸ್ತಿನ ಹೇರಿಕೆ ಇಲ್ಲದೆ, ಹುಡುಗಿಯರು ಹಾಗಿರಬೇಕು - ಹೀಗಿರಬೇಕು ಎನ್ನುವ ಬಿಗುವಿಲ್ಲದೆ, ಅತಿಯಾದ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆಯಿಲ್ಲದೆ, ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿಯುತ ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯವನ್ನು ನೀಡಿ ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಬೆಳೆಸಿದ ಕಾರಣದಿಂದ ನಾನು ನಾನಾಗಿ ಬೆಳೆಯಲು ಹಾಗೂ ಸ್ವತಂತ್ರ ಪ್ರವೃತ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಬೆಳೆಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಯಿತು ಎನ್ನುವುದು ನನ್ನ ಅನಿಸಿಕೆ. ಇದೆಲ್ಲದರ ಕ್ರೆಡಿಟ್ ನನ್ನಪ್ಪನಿಗೆ ಸಿಗಬೇಕು. ಅಂತಹ ತುಂಬು ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವದ, ತಾಯಿಯಂಥ ಮನಸ್ಸಿನ ನನ್ನಪ್ಪನಿಗೆ ತಾಯಂದಿರ ದಿನದ ಪ್ರೀತಿಪೂರ್ವಕ ನಮನಗಳು

Posted 14/5/2026

SHAMBU KALLU SHIVA TEMPLE, UDYAVARA

 Tuesday, 5th May 2026

Shri Shambhu Shaileshwara Shiva Temple, Udyavara

Shambhukallu Siva Temple is a peaceful and ancient temple located in Udyavara, one of the oldest towns near Udupi, Karnataka. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the destroyer of evil and the supreme power of creation and transformation in Hinduism.

The main deity, Lord Shiva (Shambhu Mahadeva), is worshipped in the form of a Shivalinga, symbolizing the eternal presence of Shiva. Devotees believe that Lord Shiva here blesses all those who worship him with sincere devotion, removing negativity and bringing peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth.

We were there at the temple for a CHANDIKA HOMA by a devotee and also we had grand lunch (Feast) there also.

After grand oota, we left from the place.

Posted 13/5/2026

MUDDANU SRI MAHALINGESHWARA TEMPLE, INNA

 Thursday, 7th May 2026

Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple, Muddanu, Inna, Dakshina Kannada.

Inna Muddanu is another beautiful Shiva temple on the banks of River Shambhavi in Tulu Nadu.  The main deity of this temple is Sri Mahalingeshwara. As found in almost every other temple in Tulu Nadu, there is also a Ganapathi idol here towards the South West corner of the temple.

This place has a recorded history of more than 1300 years.The garbha gudi and theertha mantapa are built in typical Dakshina Kannada temple style.It is about 11 km from Padubidri, along Karkala Road.

he temple was recently renovated in 2006 and is in excellent condition. Temple is also surrounded by well maintained – beautiful garden.

We were at the temple to attend BEEGARA OUTHANA of SriRaksha/PavanKumar wedding Sambhrama.  We had grand feast at the temple, after which, we left from the place,

Posted 12/5/2026

VISIT HOME - SUBRAMANYA KORDALE

 Wednesday, 6th Many 2026

Vamanjooru, Near Mangaluru

Subramanya an old family friend from Dubai days, setlled in Vamanjooru some years ago. He lives with his wife Ragini, and has a son Akhilesh and daughter Vaishnavi.

He is good singer, recites veda, rudra very nicley, interested in Jyotisha Shastra and a  good Brahman, following all rituals every morning.

His family is dog, cat lovers, and has artistic painting "OM" in front of his house.

We spennt the night there and left from his house next morning after breakfast.

Posted 11/5/2026

SRI RAJARAJESHWARI TEMPLE - POLALI

 Thursday, 7th May 2026

Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple, Polalo, Dakshina Kannada.

that morning we were at Subramanya's house at Vamanjaooru, near Mangaluru and after breakfast (Kadabu), we along with Subramnya, his wife Ragini went to the temple a short distance of 8 km.

Polali Rajarajeshwari Temple is a temple located in Polali, Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka. The primary deity of the temple is Shri Rajarajeshwari. The temple was constructed in the 8th century AD by King Suratha and has been developed by many dynasties which ruled over the region

After Darshan of the Deity, RajaRajeshwari, we left for Vamanjooru, from there we proceeded to Inna for Beegara Outhana.

Posted 11/5/2026

SRIRAKSHA/PAVANKUMAR- BEEGARA OUTHANA

 Thursday, 7th May 2026

Muddaana Sri Mahalingeshwara Devasthana, Inna, near Padubidri.

Traditionally, the next day of the wedding there is feast organized by groom's parents, called "BEEGARA OUTHANA". 

That took place at Muddaana Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple premises at Inna, 8 km from Padubidri. There was Sri Saynarayana Pooje, Aarathakshathe.

SRIPATH SOMAYAJI

Mostly relatives and wellwishers were present. Also there was grand feast with 2/3 sweets, paayasa with usual lunch items.

Wished the newly wedded couple, Long and Happy Married Life. 

God Bless.

Posted 10/5/2026

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.

BHOJANA

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