Krishna’s Birthday: a Midnight Celebrated for Over 5,000 Years
Krishna Janmashtami: the legend of Krishna’s birth, festival traditions, key pilgrimage spots, travel tips — and how to track the festival with India GO app.
Stories in Spirituality.
All Spirituality stories from Pervov.
Raksha Bandhan: the bond between brothers and sisters
Raksha Bandhan — a celebration of sibling love and protection: the ritual’s meaning, modern rakhis, shifting date, and how India GO helps you keep up with festivals.
Indian Rituals in Everyday Life, or How to Live More Mindfully
Discover the depth of Indian everyday rituals — small sacred moments that weave meaning into daily life.
Индийские ритуалы в быту, или как проживать жизнь более осознанно
Ритуалы индийцев в быту: как праздновать жизнь в каждом моменте.
Everyday Spirituality: Why We Search for Meaning in Rituals but Miss It in the Ordinary
We're exploring how to stop searching for time for spirituality and start living each day with true, conscious attention.
The Cave Temples of Ellora as the Eighth Wonder of the World
This article explores the ancient Ellora Caves in Maharashtra, India—a UNESCO World Heritage site comprising 34 Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain temples carved directly into solid rock.
India and Vegetarianism: The Reality of It All
In India, vegetarianism isn't a restriction but a way of life. Here's how it transformed my perspective on food.
The "House of Fire" in Baku: An Indian Place of Power — Ateshgah Temple
Discover Ateshgah, the ancient House of Fire in Baku, built by Indian merchants. A short story about Great India's sacred traces and spiritual energy.
7 Reasons to Visit the ISKCON Temple in Bangalore
Discover 7 reasons to visit Bangalore's ISKCON temple. Explore its stunning Vastu architecture, rich philosophy, and the spiritual magic of India.
Follower of Roerich: How a Russian Artist Found Her Home and Inspiration in the Himalayas
An interview with Russian artist Natalia Zaitseva-Borisova in Naggar. Life in the Himalayas, art in the Roerich tradition, and spiritual places of India.
What to See in the Kullu Valley: 3 Unique Himalayan Temples
A travel guide to hidden Himalayan temples in the Kullu Valley and Manali. Explore ancient Naggar shrines and the ice Lingam without the crowds.
Why Everyone Should Visit the Himalayas
Explore the spiritual power of the Himalayas: Rishikesh, Everest, ancient temples, hidden valleys, and the legend of Shambhala through India’s mountains.
Naggar & the Kullu Valley in the Himalayas: the Roerich Estate and the Sacred Places of India
Escape the heat of the city for Naggar in the Kullu Valley. Discover the serene Himalayan retreat of the Roerich family, ancient temples, and spiritual peace.
Mahashivaratri: The Great Night When India Doesn't Sleep
A night when millions voluntarily give up sleep, food, and everything ordinary — for silence within. What Mahashivaratri really is, where to experience it, and what it can offer you.
Ujjain – The City of a Thousand Temples and India's Sacred Heartbeat
There are places in the world where time seems to flow differently, where the past and present exist side by side, and where every street, every breath of air, carries whispers of history and devotion. Ujjain, one of India's most sacred cities, is such a place.
Sadhguru's Isha Yoga Center: A Spiritual Oasis in Southern India
Discover the transformative Isha Yoga Center near Coimbatore — home to the powerful Dhyanalinga, the iconic 34-meter Adiyogi statue, and ancient purification rituals that shift something inside you.
The Maharishi Sandipani Ashram in Ujjain – Krishna's School
Discover the sacred ashram where Lord Krishna received his education. Explore the divine legacy, stunning murals depicting the 64 arts, and the timeless Guru-Shishya tradition at this historic site in Ujjain.
Vrindavan: The City That Opens Your Heart — A Spiritual Travel Guide to Krishna's Homeland
How a spontaneous trip during the sacred month of Kartik turned into three days of divine synchronicities, golden sunsets on a Royal Enfield, and one garden that changed how I understand silence.
Art of Living Ashram in Bangalore: A Disneyland for the Soul
How a hilltop campus south of Bangalore became one of the most unusual spiritual communities in India — where meditation coexists with concerts, volunteering replaces transactions, and a kitchen feeds 20,000 people a day on pure volunteerism.
Inside a Sikh Gurdwara: The Martyrs' Gallery That Changes Everything
I wandered into the gurdwara in Rishikesh by accident. I knew about the prayer hall. I'd heard about the langar — the communal kitchen where anyone can eat for free. What I didn't expect was the Sikh Martyrs' Gallery: life-sized figures depicting real historical persecutions.
Christianity in India: Two Thousand Years of Faith on Foreign Soil That Became Home
When "Doubting Thomas" stepped ashore on Kerala's coast in AD 52, he planted the seeds of a faith that would grow into something uniquely Indian — flower crowns, well-jumping festivals, tribal hymns, and a basilica that draws millions of pilgrims of every faith.
My Top 10 Experiences in India: A Personal Journey Beyond the Tourist Trail
After years of traveling across India, these are the moments and places that have truly moved me — from Himalayan glaciers to South Indian temples, each revealing a different facet of this endlessly fascinating country.
What Is Aarti and Why You Should Experience Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh
A firsthand guide to India's most powerful evening ritual — the fire ceremony on the banks of the sacred Ganges.
The Indian University Where You Can Study Both Astrology and Artificial Intelligence
A deep dive into Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan — the institution blending ancient wisdom with modern technology, backed by Mahatma Gandhi himself.
Freemasonry in India: Inside the World's Oldest Secret Society — From a Member's Perspective
A personal exploration of Freemasonry in India — from the historic Masonic Hall in Delhi to Swami Vivekananda's surprising Masonic connection.
One Tree, Many Trunks: The Banyan's Extraordinary Life in India
Walk into almost any village in India and you'll find it: a massive tree with roots dropping from branches, forming what looks like a forest but is actually a single organism. This is the banyan — India's national tree and one of the strangest plants on Earth.
The Secret Language of Kolkata: Four Places That Changed the World
How one exhausted, rain-soaked Indian city gave birth to Vivekananda, Tagore, Yogananda, and Prabhupada — and why their legacy still echoes from Bengal to Boston.
Mayapur, India: The Spiritual Village Where Time Stands Still
A Russian road sign in rural Bengal, the world's largest temple under construction, and an international community built around devotion — a firsthand guide to one of India's most extraordinary places.