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 | Jan 22, 2024 | Driving, South India
Tiruvannamalai & Chennai are pleasantly warm in winters. I say “pleasantly” because I was freezing in Chikkaballapur & Ahmedabad earlier! 😊 I enjoyed my two-week holidays in this region in mid-January. As it happened a day before Pongal...
by Priyanka | Dec 7, 2023 | Driving, India, South India, Women Solo Travel
Not aware about the mega Tiruvannamalai mahadeepam festival? Read this blog post on my solo yatra at this event where 10 – 20 lakh devotees drop in. Naturally, due to the high number of devotees coming in, entry into town is a tough matter especially on the...
by Priyanka | Dec 2, 2023 | In Spirituality, India, South India, Women Solo Travel
Finally, after many years of thinking and considering, I went to the Arunachala Mahadeepam 2023. It is an overwhelming prospect due to the millions of devotees who flock to this small town of Tiruvannamalai to partake in the event on the full-moon night of Karthik...
by Priyanka | Oct 11, 2023 | Jain, South India, Temples
Whenever my Jain relatives come to visit, the conversation often turns to a visit to one of the nearby Jain temples nestled beyond the bustling city. The idea is to have a meaningful journey which is a blend of a road trip and a pilgrimage. Depending on the amenities...
by Priyanka | Oct 5, 2023 | In Spirituality, India, South India, Temples
On the 14-kilometer-long pradakshina around the sacred Arunachalam hill in the South Indian city of Tiruvannamalai, you’ll find a multitude of temples. Planning which temples to visit in your Girivalam is a crucial aspect of this sacred journey. As the choice of...