by Priyanka | Nov 25, 2023 | In Spirituality, West India
Recently, a fellow spiritual sadhaka told me about the Girnar Parikrama. I was intrigued. You might know that earlier I have written a few posts on Girnar Mountain Pilgrimage: about the ropeway, the Jain temples, Jain tirthankar Neminath’s history on this...
by Priyanka | Nov 17, 2023 | International, Maldives, Outdoors
“If you want to actually relax on a vacation, then Maldives is the place to be” said my friend when I told her of my upcoming family trip to Maldives. I wasn’t sure what she meant then, but afterwards, I understood. There are a few reasons that...
by Priyanka | Oct 25, 2023 | International, Maldives, Outdoors, Unexpectedly Awesome
I have seen the many breathtaking beach and ocean photographs, particularly of tropical island destinations like the Maldives. However, it was only when I visited a luxury resort in Maldives that I discovered the joys of a private island with a lagoon....
by Priyanka | Oct 11, 2023 | Jain, South India, Temples
Whenever my Jain relatives come to visit, the conversation often turns to a visit to one of the nearby Jain temples nestled beyond the bustling city. The idea is to have a meaningful journey which is a blend of a road trip and a pilgrimage. Depending on the amenities...
by Priyanka | Oct 5, 2023 | In Spirituality, India, Pilgrimage (Yatras), South India, Temples
On the 14-kilometer-long pradakshina around the sacred Arunachalam hill in the South Indian city of Tiruvannamalai, you’ll find a multitude of temples. Planning which temples to visit in your Girivalam is a crucial aspect of this sacred journey. As the choice of...
