by Priyanka | Apr 23, 2024 | In Spirituality, Temples
In March, during the Holi festival, I began researching Narasimha, the 4th avatar of Vishnu. I thoroughly enjoyed going down this rabbit hole and wish to share my findings with you today! What started this journey was the Holika dahan bonfire. For a large part of...
by Priyanka | Mar 23, 2024 | In Spirituality, India, South India, Temples
When I was considering a trip to Tirupati, I found it difficult to figure out all the details for a good darshan. I spoke to a fellow sadhaka who has visited Tirupati umpteen number of times and explored the various darshan types and activities. He has given me a...
by Priyanka | Mar 19, 2024 | In Spirituality, India, South India
Are you planning for your first or nth girivalam pradakshina around Arunachala? Here I have listed out a comprehensive preparation checklist for you to use. Being prepared would help you get the best experience of the Girivalam and avoid difficulties like exhaustion,...
by Priyanka | Mar 8, 2024 | In Spirituality, India, Pilgrimage (Yatras)
Due to the unravelling of some personal connections, I happened to find out about a lesser-known Nath Tradition sub-path called the Nimbargi Sampradaya. It is also referred to as the Inchegeri Sampradaya. This blog post tells you about a specific line of yogis that...
by Priyanka | Mar 4, 2024 | In Spirituality
The Nath sampradaya is known across the country, though it is a bit of an enigma. Some say it originated from Shiva himself. While others say it originated from Dattatreya. Moreover, sources suggest that the “siddhas” (who exactly are they?) are part of...
