by Priyanka | Jan 21, 2025 | In Spirituality, India, Jain, West India
The Jain Oswal community is spread across the world and is a well-known group at that. This blog post is about their kuldevi – Osiya Mata, also called Sachchiya Mata. First, we will understand some history of the Osiyan town, its role, the people staying in it and...
by Priyanka | Jan 18, 2025 | In Spirituality, India, North India, Pilgrimage (Yatras), Temples
This blog post is taken from my eBook ‘Plan your transformative Maha Kumbh Yatra at Prayagraj”, available on Amazon for 99 INR only. Buy now. Prachin Veni Madhav is the nagara devta or the main deity of Prayagraj. The temple is ancient, graced by great devotees like...
by Priyanka | Jan 15, 2025 | In Spirituality, India, Temples, West India
The Babulnath Shiva temple was once the tallest structure in the island town of Mumbai because it is situated on a hillock. Mumbai is now a bustling metro city and financial capital of the country, however, at one time it was still a rustic little, small town – where...
by Priyanka | Dec 10, 2024 | In Spirituality, Nepal, Temples
So much to explore in the Pashupatinath Kshetra! As a typical ancient Hindu temple complex, it is interesting enough but Pashupatinath is a different level. It is almost like a mini city I feel. I expected one large sprawling Shiva temple complex, a few Bhairava...
by Priyanka | Nov 29, 2024 | In Spirituality, Jain, Temples
Nakoda is a historic village near the small town of Balotra in western Rajasthan. The main attraction of Nakoda is the ancient tirthasthala of the Shwetambar Jain Community which has an ancient history spanning 100s of years. Specifically, it has become very popular...
by Priyanka | Nov 27, 2024 | In Spirituality, Temples
Kashi is almost synonymous with Kaal Bhairava. Even in the mythological lore, Kashi is the place where Kaal Bhairava settled after doing prayaschit for cutting Brahma’s fifth head. The very popular Kaal Bhairava ashtakam refers to Him as “Kashi ka puradhinath” i.e....
