Author: Priyanka Dalal
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Discover the Girivalam: Circumambulating the Sacred Hill of Arunachala in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
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The common traditional practice of Pradakshina was fired up for me ….
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Adi Annamalai Temple on the Girivalam Route, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu: Where Ramana Maharshi Heard SamaVeda Chants
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One of the 3 oldest temples found in Tiruvannamalai. Situated on the opposite side of the hill from the famous Arunachaleshwar temple, this Adi Annamalai is an intriguing space surrounded with legends and stories.
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I Haz Garmin Instinct 2S Watch ❤️
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Not a sponsored post in anyway – but Garmin if you are reading – send me some sponsored goods for free, will review ;)
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Rudraksha Trees in Nepal: Pashupatinath Temple & More Places
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Ancient temples with Rudraksha trees in the courtyard. Shops selling Rudraksha beads, cultivated and harvested in Rudraksha farms. Intriguing Nepal!
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The 21 ft USA Adiyogi at Isha Institute of Inner Sciences, Tennessee
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Pondering on the 21 ft Adiyogi at the Isha Institute of Inner Sciences aka USA Isha ashram.
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Where Can We Find Aghoris?
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Where can we spot the arcane Aghori yogis? And if we spot them, will we recognize them for who they are?
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My 2-Day Solo Drive: Chikkaballapur (Bangalore) to Coimbatore via Salem
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Trying new routes to drive down from Chikkaballapur to Coimbatore and avoiding Bangalore Traffic. This time tried the usual Salem road with some difference :)
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Girnar, where Aghora & Jainism Meet & the Current Hindu-Jain Controversy
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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…
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What To Do When Driving Alone? Mindful Driving Practices I Follow
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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!
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10 Best Tamil Nadu Temples I have Visited So Far
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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!
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The Incredible Adiyogi Shiva Statue Chikkaballapur, Bangalore: Comprehensive Guide
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The second iconic Adiyogi statue has come up outside Bengaluru, near the small town of Chikkaballapur. This is your one-stop guide to know EVERYTHING about this center! So, read on…
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Filmed By Bike Annual Festival: I Watched A Few Cycling Short Films
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Reminiscing the cycle life with a few short bike films :)
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105th Guru Pooja @ Sadguru SriBrahma Yelanahalli Ashram
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Happy to have visited the 2nd Sadhguru ShriBrahma Guru Pooja event at the Yelanahalli ashram, Nilgiris.
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Girnar Parvat, Lesser Known Jain Temples & Shrines
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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
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Solo Driving the Mysore ExpressWay | Thoughts to Make it Safer, Reduce Accidents
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The Mysore Expressway has been the topic of many conversations lately. I chose this route on my way back from Chikkaballapur to Coimbatore.
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Detailed Guide to Plan Your Adiyogi Visit, Coimbatore
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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.
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Is there an Underground Temple Below Adiyogi? Err, there is A temple below Adiyogi but…..
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Let’s know more about the temple below Adiyogi….
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Jain Tirthankar Neminath’s Deep Footprint on the Sacred Girnar Mountain
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Let’s know more about Neminath bhagwan’s diksha, kevalgyaan and nirvana spots and ancient caves and temples on Girnar mountain
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Girnar Ropeway Booking Prices, Timings, Distance from Jain Temples & Dattatreya Peak
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Recently, my family members went on a Girnar Jain temple pilgrimage and they mentioned the new ropeway has finally started…..
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Adiyogi Light Show Timings, Duration, Traffic, Yogeshwar Aarti & More
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Important details about the Adiyogi Light show timings, duration, best seats and more are given in this blog post. Please read before planning your visit.
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Girnar Ropeway: a Bane or Boon? Unsustainable Access to Pristine Pilgrimage Areas?
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This is a tricky topic to write about, but the first time I heard that a ropeway was being started at the Girnar mountain, I thought back to my first pilgrimage on this pure hill…..
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Here’s Why I am Huge Fan of Adiyogi Light Show aka Divya Darshanam (Not Because I am an Isha Meditator)
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I feel not much is spoken about the Adiyogi light show. And there is something to speak of. Of the technology that is on display, for free, for masses from all walks of life, and with the bonus of a powerful visual and audio experience.
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Gazillion Natural Ways to Beat the Heat and Stay Cool! Heatwave, Climate Change Alert
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Go Natural to Beat the Heat. Our world is in a “hot” mess due to anti-nature activities and developments. It’s time to adopt natural remedies and methods to beat the heat. Why? Why should you adopt natural cooling methods and not opt for ACs and ice-creams? Because these which harm the environment are making the…
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Solo Driving Sathyamangalam Forest Reserve & Dimbhum Ghat, Mysore to Coimbatore Route
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Lovely wild forest reserve with a solitary road meandering through it. At one end are 27 hairpin bends…
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Visiting Sadhguru SriBrahma ashram at Kaikatti, Annur
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Thanks to my curiousity and interest to visit obscure places, I often land up in fairly offbeat corners of rural India looking up a shrine or temple marked on the map. Such was also my visit to Sadhguru ShriBrahma’s small ashram in Kaikatti near Annur, Tamil Nadu. (My blog on all Sadhguru ShriBrahma shrines here)…