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North Indian Pilgrimageto the Sources of Ancient WisdomFebruary 22th February to March 10th , 2009Vrindavan – Hardvar – Rishikesh – Uttarkashi– Delhi
with Swami Durgananda, Yoga-Acharya, director of the Sivananda Yoga Centres in Europe and Swamis of the European Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres
Brochure (pdf)
Itinerary
The Ashram is a spiritual oasis with a well kept lawn and exquisite temple gardens where pandits recite the scriptures daily. The ancient palace walls offer picturesque views of the pilgrim road, old royal palaces, and vast fields on the opposite banks of the river. Guest rooms with fan and attached bathroom are found on top of a large auditorium built in the classical Rajastan style. Asana classes will be taught on roof terraces overlooking the houses of Vrindavan. The large open air Mandapam regularly hosts seven-days scriptural recitals.
Bhakti Yoga Master Sri Venugopal Goswami grew up in this Ashram, which is entirely dedicated to the teachings of the ancient yogic scripture Srimad Bhagavata. It is a unique experience to be able to hear a Bhagavata Saptaha recital in English amidst this palatial setting.
The spiritual wealth of Vrindavan's hundreds of temples permeate the atmosphere. Ashram staff will be there to guide us and to explain about the most important places.
A special attraction is the Ras Lila Dance Theatre, in which young boys enact the ancient teachings of the divine stories of Lord Krishna coupled with folk humour and live music.
Vrindavan is located 150 km from Delhi and can be reached in 2 hours on Highway NH2, one of the most modern roads of India. Agra and the Taj Mahal are just 30 km away.
March 1st to March 10th, 2009 North Indian Pilgrimage: Delhi/ Hardwar/ Rishikesh/ Uttarkashi
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The old temple city of Hardwar at the feet of the Himalayas is renowned for the Kumba Mela, which is celebrated every 12 years when hundreds of thousands of devotees take a ritual purifying bath in the divine Ganga, a living symbol of the nectar of immortality. The lofty thoughts of many great saints elevate the atmosphere and the evening Ganga Arati is an unforgettable event.
We will visit Rishikesh, some miles upstream, where Sri Swami Sivananda spent almost four decades of tapas (austerities) and from where the message of Yoga has reached the whole world. We will have Satsang at Sivananda Ashram, Headquarters of the Divine Life Society, and invoke the living presence of Master and Swamiji. We will meditate and pray for inner guidance at Ananda Kutir, Master 's cottage by the Ganga, and visit His Mahasamadhi Shrine, the sanctuary where his body has been placed. |
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Uttarkashi is a famous Himalayan
town which has been for many decades the residence of hundreds of Sadhus
from all over India. This is where Swami Vishnudevananda, then a young
Swami at the Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh, came to do intense Sadhana
for a period of several months.
In 1991, Swami Vishnudevananda established a unique Ashram, Sivananda Kutir, in Netala, 8 km north of Uttarkashi. It is situated just a few metres from the Ganga river, in the midst of majestic Himalayan mountains. In this beautiful setting with its elevating natural vibrations we will dive into our practice of Asanas, Pranayama and Meditation. We will also have the opportunity to have Darshan at the ancient Siva temple in the town of Uttarkashi.
One or two days will be spent in Delhi to have Satsang at the Sivananda Yoga Centre, enjoy ayurvedic massages, and to have Darshan at the Kalkaji Devi Temple and the South Indian Ayappa Temple. Shopping possibilities include the 'Emporiums' which display the best handicrafts from all the States of India, spiritual bookshops as well as musical instruments shops.
The Swamis |
is a Yoga-Acharya and director of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in England and France. She is a scholar in Sanskrit and and a long-time disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda.
is a Yoga-Acharya and director of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in Geneva, Spain and South America. He is known for his relaxed and skillfull training methods in asanas and pranayama.
is the director of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre in Berlin and is a long-time disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda; he lived for several years in India.
The Sadhana Tour will be led by Swamis in view to experience some of the spiritual sources of Yoga in India. This requires constant adaptation to local customs, as well as an inner openness and sincere acceptance of the instructions given by the Swamis. Before enrolling to the Sadhana please meet or correspond with any of the European Acharyas or Swamis, to bring up any question you may have and to understand the spiritual nature of the tour. Specific information regarding clothing, luggage restrictions, and medical prevention and diet will be given at that time.
Please contact one of the Sivananda Yoga Centres in Europe:
London: Tel. +44 208 780 0160, e-mail: london@sivananda.net
Paris: Tel. +33 1 40 26 77 49, e-mail: paris@sivananda.net
Geneva: Tel. +41 22 328 03 28, e-mail: geneva@sivananda.net
Madrid: Tel. +34 91 361 5150, e-mail: madrid@sivananda.net
Reith: Tel. +43 5356 67 404, e-mail: tyrol@sivananda.net
Berlin: Tel. +49 30 85 99 97 98, e-mail: berlin@sivananda.net
Munich: Tel. +49 89 52 44 76, e-mail: munich@sivananda.net
Vienna: Tel. +43 1 586 3453, e-mail: vienna@sivananda.net
22 February - 10 March 2009: 1190 €
Includes all spiritual programmes, simple accommodation and two vegetarian meals
a day.
Make sure to allow sufficient time for obtaining a visa for India.
The visa application form can be downloaded from your local Indian embassy's website.
Passport must be valid at least 6 months.
Please make your own bookings.
Please book your flight to New Delhi for February 21th.
You should arrive in Delhi either on the evening of February 21th, or the morning of February 22th.
Suggested travel agent: The Flight Centre. Tel: ++44 (0)20 8780 9411
Since March 10th is the last day of the pilgrimage, please book your return flight no earlier than March 10th, late evening or March 11th early hours of the morning
On February 22th a chartered bus will bring the participants of the pilgrimage from Delhi to the Vrindavan Ashram. The bus will depart at 10am.
Two hotels in Delhi will serve as meeting points. Both hotels are
located only 10 minutes from the International Airport.
Please choose which hotel you prefer and make your booking by email.
PLEASE NOTE: a written confirmation of your booking is absolutely necessary.
Please give very clearly your name, type of accommodation, date and time of
arrival and of departure, pick up from airport if needed.
For both hotel you can choose to share your room with another course participant.
This is a good way to get a cheaper price.
Hotel Shanti Palace
A-67, Mahipalpur Extention-1
National Highway-8
Near Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi 110 037
Mobile: +91/ 9810110607
Phone: +91/11 26781271 76
Fax: +91/11 26789400 26785740
Hotline: +91/11 3061 7300
Email: info@shantipalace.com
www.shantipalace.com
The special price for our students is called Corporate tariff for "Sivananda
Yoga Centers"
Single room: 5040 INR/ 93 € per night
Double room: 6188 INR / 113 € (3094 INR/ 56,50 € per person) per
night
Extra bed: 550 INR / 10 € per night
Breakfast is included.
Pickup charges from International Airport:
550 INR / 9,50 € by Amb./Indigo (small car)
900 INR/ 15 € by Qualis (for 5 people)
For booking send email to: info@shantipalace.com
The payment is done at the hotel itself
Hotel Lohias
A-53, Mahipalpur Extn. National Highway No-8
Near Indira Gandhi International Airport
New Delhi 110 037
Phone: +91 11 26 78 95 91 or /92 or /93
www.nivalink.com/lohias/index.html
Double room (super deluxe): 2240 INR / 42 € (21 € per person) per
night
Double room (classic room): 3763 INR / 70 € (35 € per person) per
night
Extra bed: 224 INR / 4 € per night
Meals are extra.
There is no special price for Sivananda Center.
Pick up from the airport: 360 INR / 7 €
Booking contact: Ms Sonu
sonu@nivalink.com
cc: sonunivalink@gmail.com
Advanced payment is required: www.nivalink.com/payment3.html
Yoga mat, meditation cushion, flip flops, trainers, writing pad, torch, alarm clock, towels, 1 bed sheet, private toilet articles, soap, clothes line, detergent, money belt.
A copy of your visa, passport and air ticket should be kept separately from your luggage. Please bring receipts for payments made towards the course with you.
The Ashram in Vrindavan offers a laundry service.
Please ask your pharmacy for a small kit of medicines appropriate for India
Immunisation is not required. You can be inoculated against tetanus and hepatitis A. Consult your doctor.
Loose clothing adapted to the traditional life style of India is required. No halter tops, shorts or skirts.
