Bengaluru, May 22: As per the directions of 1008 Sri Sri Subudendra Theertha Sripadangalavaru, the Peethadhipathi of Jagadguru Sriman Madhwacharya Moola Mahasamsthana Nanjangud Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, special religious programs have been organised at Nanjangud Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Bengaluru on the occasion of Adhika Masa.
The month-long spiritual events will be held from May 17 to June 15, 2026. Daily homas and havans will be conducted in the morning, followed by bhajan programs in the evening. Maha Mangalarati will be performed after the devotional programs, informed senior administrator Raja Vadindra Acharya.
Devotees have been invited to participate in large numbers and seek the blessings of the divine during the auspicious Adhika Masa celebrations.
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Sri Narasimha Jayanti Celebrated at Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt Bengaluru: Sri Narasimha Jayanti was observed at the Nanjanagudu Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt located in Jayanagar 5th Block.
The celebration was conducted under the divine guidance and blessings of His Holiness Sri 1008 Sri Sri Subudhendra Teertha Sripadaru, and led by the Mutt’s manager Sri R.K. Vadeendra Acharya.
On this occasion, devotees and sevarthis (service volunteers) took part in the rituals by performing sankalpa and participating in the special Pooja. They received teertha prasada and were blessed with the grace of Sri Hari, Vayu, and Guru.
Bengaluru: Marking a celebration of Karnataka’s rich culinary legacy, MTR has brought back its flagship cultural and food festival, Karunadu Swada 2026, with a vibrant inauguration at Jayamahal Palace on April 24. The event was formally opened by Maheshwar Rao M, Chief Commissioner, GBA and Administrator of all Bengaluru city corporations.
Blending food, tradition and storytelling, this year’s edition revolves around the theme ‘the story before the recipe’, placing a spotlight on indigenous ingredients and the narratives behind them. The opening evening offered a curated culinary journey across six distinct regions of Karnataka-Uttara Karnataka, Kalyana Karnataka, Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Hale Mysuru-featuring over 75 dishes that ranged from timeless favourites to rare, nearly forgotten recipes.
Conceptualised by MTR’s culinary team in collaboration with home cooks, the festival underscores the importance of hyper-local and seasonal produce. A unique framework-“One Region. One Unique Ingredient. One Forgotten Recipe”-anchors the experience, with each region also presenting a traditional summer beverage rooted in local climate wisdom.
Adding depth to the celebration, MTR unveiled the second edition of its coffee table book, “The Story Before the Recipe,” which documents the ingredients and culinary traditions that define Karnataka’s diverse food landscape.
The evening also saw a cultural highlight with musician Vasu Dixit unveiling a specially composed ‘Sambar Song’. Performed live, the piece paid tribute to the iconic dish, capturing its emotional resonance and everyday significance in South Indian households.
Speaking at the event, MTR CEO Sunay Bhasin noted that the festival continues to strengthen the brand’s longstanding commitment to preserving regional food traditions while introducing them to newer audiences.
Beyond gastronomy, the festival features a rich cultural programme, including folk and classical performances, offering visitors an immersive glimpse into Karnataka’s artistic heritage. With an expected footfall of over 3,000 visitors across two days, Karunadu Swada 2026 reinforces its place as one of Bengaluru’s most anticipated celebrations of food and culture.
Bengaluru, April 20: The Mruttika Brindavana of Sri Raghavendra Swamy at Jayanagar 5th Block completed 43 years since its consecration, with special religious ceremonies held on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on Monday.
The Brindavana, established in 1983 on Vaishakha Shuddha Tritiya, commemorated the milestone under the guidance and blessings of pontiff Subudendra Tirtha of the Nanjanagudu Sri Raghavendra Swamy Math, a lineage rooted in the Dvaita philosophy propounded by Madhvacharya.
The day’s rituals began in the morning with Vayu Stuti recitation and Sri Raghavendra Ashtakshara parayana, followed by Madhu Abhisheka and special Phala Abhisheka. This was followed by a series of ceremonies including Ashtakshara Homa, offering of new vastras to the Brindavana, Pallakki Utsava, Gaja Vahana Utsava, and Rathotsava.
Padapuja and Kanakabhisheka were also performed, culminating in Mahamangalaarati. A key highlight was the sandalwood (gandha) alankara, for which around 12 kg of sandal paste was prepared over 15–20 days and applied to the Brindavana. Thousands of devotees took part in the celebrations, with annadana organised on a large scale.
Applying sandal paste to the deity and the Brindavana on Akshaya Tritiya is believed to absolve sins and bestow enduring spiritual merit, said senior administrator Raja Vadindra Acharya.
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