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a Solo Woman Pilgrim Exploring India & the World
Intrepid solo travelling
These are the notes and stories of a solo woman pilgrim as she meanders through the world on adventures in known and unknown regions of the map. Fueled by a deep quest towards ultimate well-being, this blog includes her solo cycling trips around the world, ancient temple explorations, spiritual experiences, reflections on life, social challenges, balancing her work life and on-the-road stories.
Traditional Spirituality with Contemporary Independence
Over the years I have bridged the traditional spirituality that is ingrained deep in all of us Indians and the contemporary aspirations of an independent, modern woman who loves her solitude. I have found deep satisfaction by balancing these aspects. If you follow my blogs, I suspect you will find these different aspects merging and co-existing, each with its own elan. Thus, from calling myself a ‘solo woman traveller’, I feel more satisfied in saying ‘solo woman pilgrim’. Cause that is what all my travels and explorations are – a pilgrimage. A pilgrimage is more about how we are within ourselves rather than necessarily having an external goal of a specific temple. Though, of course, I am often meandering around temples and ashrams and ‘traditional spiritual’ spots on my journeys. 🙂
Solo Nomad Life
Know more about woman solo travel, living nomadic life, working remotely and other challenges.
Pilgrim Tales
Thoughts on ancient temples, yoga centers, religious festivals and spiritual truths.
Wild Roads
Stories of my intrepid solo adventures cycling, camping, hiking ….
All My Recent Blogs
Where Can We Find Aghoris?
Where can we spot the arcane Aghori yogis? And if we spot them, will we recognize them for who they are?
My 2-Day Solo Drive: Chikkaballapur (Bangalore) to Coimbatore via Salem
Trying new routes to drive down from Chikkaballapur to Coimbatore and avoiding Bangalore Traffic. This time tried the usual Salem road with some difference 🙂
Girnar, where Aghora & Jainism Meet & the Current Hindu-Jain Controversy
From the cremation ground sadhana and all things TABOO to clean, marble temples and extreme non-violence. The coexistence of Aghora & Jainism on the sacred mountain of Girnar is an intriguing phenomena…
What To Do When Driving Alone? Mindful Driving Practices I Follow
I have solo, self driven over 6000kms across India so far. Some notes in this blog post on mindful practices I incorporate as I drive!
10 Best Tamil Nadu Temples I have Visited So Far
Temples of Tamil Nadu are world famous. In my many years of exploring this South Indian state, here is a list of the best temples that come to my mind!
The Incredible Adiyogi Shiva Statue Chikkaballapur, Bangalore: Location & Places to Visit
Thanks to the new upcoming Isha Yoga Center and Adiyogi Bangaluru, I have been able to explore a fascinating region a couple of hours from Bangalore. Know more about the amazing location of Adiyogi Chikkaballapur and noteworthy places to visit around it! This will be an evolving list… as there is so much to explore hereabouts!
Filmed By Bike Annual Festival: I Watched A Few Cycling Short Films
Reminiscing the cycle life with a few short bike films 🙂
105th Guru Pooja @ Sadguru SriBrahma Yelanahalli Ashram
Happy to have visited the 2nd Sadhguru ShriBrahma Guru Pooja event at the Yelanahalli ashram, Nilgiris.
Girnar Parvat, Lesser Known Jain Temples & Shrines
Most Jain devotees spend 80% of their time in the temple towards doing the pooja of main idol. In this blog, I am advocating exploring some lesser known shrines on Girnar
Solo Driving the Mysore ExpressWay | Thoughts to Make it Safer, Reduce Accidents
The Mysore Expressway has been the topic of many conversations lately. I chose this route on my way back from Chikkaballapur to Coimbatore.
Detailed Guide to Plan Your Adiyogi Visit, Coimbatore
The best way to visit Coimbatore Adiyogi is to stay at Isha Yoga Center for at least one day, and if possible more. I hope this blog helps you plan a much better trip to the first 112ft Adiyogi in Coimbatore.
Is there an Underground Temple Below Adiyogi? Err, there is A temple below Adiyogi but…..
Let’s know more about the temple below Adiyogi….
