Shri Mahamaya-amma temple at Kudtheri, Mangalore, is celebrating its 500th year. 5 centuries ago, the idol of Shri Mahamaya Goddess was consecrated by our ancestors at Mangalore, who had left Goa along with our Idols, to save our community from the torturous Portuguese regime. We present to you some photographs of the Rathotsava of our Divine Mahamaya-Amma.

A memorable and historic event in honor of Shri Mulki Bhaskar Bhat-maam brought alive forever, by his Grandson Tulasidas Pai, and our professional photography mentor – Manju Neereshwallya, of Studio XL Mangalore Fame… Radio Idli offers respect and pranams to one of the Greatest Vaidiks of the world. Read the article and watch the slideshows.. right here..

Shailesh Shenoy is a well-known and well-respected member of the UAE Amchigele community. Associated with the UAE Amchigele Samaj since its inception. We present a track by Shailesh recorded at the UAE Amchigele Samaj Talent Day.

Uppinakuduru is a town near Kundapura, Karnataka, which may not gain instant recall unless you are an ardent lover of Yakshagana Puppets. For over 6 generations, the Uppinakuduru Kamath’s family has been the pioneer and torchbearer of the Art of Yakshagana Puppetry. Bhaskar Kogga Kamath is currently the lead “Sutradhar” of this invaluable heritage art and Saraswat Pride. We bring to you a slide show of few photographs of their show at Kurla Balaji Mandir, and an earnest appeal to donate for a great cause…. read on..

Radio Idli is glad to present a video from the album Param Krupalu He Swamiraya based on Kavle Math Swamiji Shrimad Shivanand Saraswati. The album has been conceptualized and created by Shri Sanjeev Ghotgalkar (Kumaar Sanjeev) who has been very actively creating such brilliant musical works. Apart from the music Sanjeevji’s albums give a great darshan of a chosen Pilgrimage.

Radio Idli returns today to one of its passions – presenting extraordinary talent from our hidden artists. Mahesh Kamath, from Mangalore in the mean wild world is a Civil engineer by profession with a reputed construction firm. A peep below the surface reveals a talented singer in him, which we gladly present today through a Karaoke sung by him. (check the complete article for the audio clip)