Your Tirupati & Tirumala Balaji Trip Planner 
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...
Arunachala Girivalam Preparation Checklist 
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,...
Nimbargi Sampradaya Pilgrimage Trail, Nath Tradition | Nisargadatta Maharaj Lineage
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...
A Quick Intro to The Nath Sampradaya
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 the Nath...
Why Traditional Dharamshalas Don’t Allow Solo Pilgrims
There is one primary reason I hear when I ask "why solo travellers are not allowed a room in the traditional dharamshalas?" That is: "they might commit suicide" Yes. I am serious. They might commit suicide. Like people never travel alone. The only ones who do are...
Joy of Gujarati Winter Vegetables: Undhiyu, Umbadiyu & Other Special Foods 
The advent of winter season leads to interesting flurries in the food scene of Gujarat. In this blog, I am sharing with you the change in the Gujarati kitchens when the winter vegetables like Tuver & Papdi arrive. What kind of dishes are made... so you can plan to...
Bangalore (Chikkaballapur) to Ahmedabad (Adalaj) Solo Self-Drive via NH 52 in My WagonR
Until a few days earlier, I thought NH 48 was the obvious choice for this journey from Chikkaballapur on outskirts of Bengaluru to Adalaj on outskirts of Ahmedabad. However, surprisingly Google maps suggested the NH 52 route at that time (though now when I checked to...
3 Delicious Sattvic (No Onion, No Garlic) Food Restaurants in Ahmedabad, Gujarat 
While I wouldn't claim to be an authority on Ahmedabad's vast gastronomic wonders just yet, the city holds the promise of countless culinary treasures waiting to be uncovered. In my culinary journey so far through this heritage city, 3 delicious places have stood...

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