The big organic Ganesha feast. Plus 3 more must-catch events

On: September 10 to 26
At: Modak, 423, 8th Main, 4th Block, Koramangala
Call: 96325 77111/99725
For: Mon to Thurs Rs 130 and Weekend buffet at Rs 180.
He happily takes whatever form one wishes to see him in and this time around on Ganesh Chaturthi, what better way to feast than the way the elephant God himself would have liked to.

At the Ganesha Organic fest at Modak, the restaurant which is simply an ode to the God with the fat belly, you can feast on food grown, sourced and cooked organically served with four types of modaks (a traditional sweet offering to Lord Ganesha).

On your organic thali you will be served Kosambari, a crunchy salad made of yellow moong beans, tossed with thinly sliced and cut coconut and cucumber, Veggie Bhajji, Bombay Saagu, a potato curry, Porial, Rajma/Chana, Pulao with Raita followed by Steamed Rice and Sambhar and Gulab Jamun and Fig and Honey Ice Cream for dessert.

As fresh as fresh can be. Infact, these come straight from the farms to your forks. Well, not really fork, as this is a mix of Maharashtrian and Kannadiga cuisine thali, which is best eaten with hands.

Once you're satiated, you can also feast your eyes on 1.000 types of Ganesha from all over the world, which are up for an exhibition. The Ganesha Habba just got better and you don't even have to worry about the extra calories that are a part of our Indian festivals.

Men and Gods on one canvas
On till: September 14
At: Alliance Francais de Bangalore
Call: 4123 1343
Catch an exhibition of paintings by French artist Christiane Durand titled Men and Gods. Based in Paris, the artist made a visit to the country and took back memories of mythological tales and idols of gods and goddesses namely from the Southern Chola territory.

When proposed to her, she put together an exhibition for the Cholamandal Artists' Village, Chennai and painted the gods and goddesses that had fascinated her during her stay in the temples.
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Her paintings appear like a mix of her experiences with those titled Hanuman and Jesus Christ exchanging hearts and Alliance with Osiris. The medium used is acrylic on canvas and colour is generously used to depict the idols in scattered detailing.

Let's make a film
On From: Sept 12 to October 17, 3 pm onwardsu00a0
Call: 98450 55034
REGISTER ON: anand.varadaraj@gmail.com
If you have a story to tell and the magic of celluloid tantalizes you, then here is your chance to be a part of the dream world. And guess what? The national award winning Kannada filmmaker and playwright Prakash Belawadi is here to guide you on the basic techniques of making a short film in this six week long course. The weekend classes will include sessions on mise en sc ne, cinematography, sound recording and editing. The course fee of Rs 10,000 will also include lectures, studio and screening costs. However, the workshop will not provide the cost of individual film production.

Ganesh Chaturthi in Kannadiga style
ON FROM: September 12, 7 pm onwards
AT: APS College Grounds, DVG Road
CALL: 40897 272
Cooks, 200 in number are getting over 30 dishes ready this Ganesh Chaturthi to give you a taste of Karnataka specialities. This year, as part of the Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava, a 12-day-long Food Utsava is being organized where traditional cuisines from all across Karnataka will be served to you at prices starting from Rs 15. The festival will offer dishes from Mangalore, Karvara, Udupi, Bangalore, Chamaraja Nagara, Mandya, Mysore, Bidar, Gulbarga, Raichur, Bellary, Koppala, Gadag and different parts of North Karnataka. Delicacies like Jolada Parota, Othu Shavige Chitranna, Jack Fruit Mulaka, Kurukoti Avalakki and more will be served on this occasion. Also, throughout these 12 days, each day you can try out five new types of dosas like Sagu Masala Dosa, Pineapple dosa, Jackfruit dosa, Palak dosa and more.