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...
by Priyanka | Feb 29, 2024 | In Spirituality, India, Women Solo Travel
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...
by Priyanka | Feb 28, 2024 | In Spirituality, Temples, West India
Shirdi has been a major pilgrimage center for devotees from across India in all walks of life. Here is my detailed guide to help you curate your experience of your Shirdi trip. A pilgrimage done with some understanding of the spots and stories of the place can often...
by Priyanka | Feb 21, 2024 | Vegetarian Food, West India
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...
