Pilgrim Tales

Journey through ancient temples, yoga centers, ashrams and deeper reflections in life. More about Indian culture and spirituality. Religious experiences & holistic lifestyle.

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Exploring Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley as a Strict Vegetarian

It was only when I travelled to Nepal that I truly appreciated how similar it is to India. The intermingled Hindu & Buddhist religious spaces transported me to Kashi at one moment and McLeodganj at another. I didn’t understand Nepali language, but I could easily...

My 10-day Nepal Itinerary, An Intense Yatra of Katmandu Valley

I visited Nepal in early June 2024. Those were days of unprecedented heat. The rains were held up, and the weather became like an inferno. As karma had it, I was there on some of those extremely hot days. I had a very intense yatra taking place and my inner experience...

My Experience with The Many Kumari or Living Goddesses of Nepal

I thought there was just one living goddess in Nepal but on my recent visit to Kathmandu, I found out that there are so many. I visited two of them. First, the Kumari of Kathmandu Durbar Square, which online sources suggest is the leader of all the other Kumaris....

Mauna (Silence) Ashrams of Surat & Nadiad on Banks of Narmada | Hari Om Mota

A while back I found out about the Hari Om Ashrams in Surat & Nadiad where devotees can go into a few days of maun or silence. Food is provided so devotees are free to spend their entire day by themselves in whatever sadhana and activity they choose. The cost of...