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We will visit temples, ashrams and holy
places; we will meet with sadhus and swamis. We will travel by train
and bus. Accommodation will be simple, Indian style, not luxurious by
Western standards. Food will be simple and Indian-style. Participants
of Ganga-Darshan should come in the spirit of the pilgrimage, for the
purpose of doing sadhana.
Ganga (River Ganges) is said to be of
heavenly origin. Her earthly sojourn starts high in the Himalayas. She
encounters many obstacles on her way,
but finally She reaches Her goal— the ocean. Ganga's route serves
as an inspiration to all spiritual aspirants; never give up the struggle,
however insurmountable the obstacles in the path may appear. All difficulties
and obstacles will be removed through
the grace of the Lord if you are sincere
in your yogic practices.
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SATURDAY 31 MARCH: Arrive in Delhi – rest day –
afternoon sightseeing |
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Sunday
1 April: Train to Haridwar: Our first view of Ganga. We will
stay at the Anandamayee Ma ashram |
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1
– 4 April: Haridwar “The Gates of God”
where the Ganga leaves the Himalayas and descends to the plains.
Thousands of pilgrims visit daily to bathe in the sacred river.
We will take day trips to Rishikesh and other holy sites. |
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THURSDAY
5 April: Drive to Uttarkashi: home to saints and sadhus for
millennia. |
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5–
12 April: Meditation retreat in Uttarkashi.
There will be two meditations plus a yoga asana class daily. |
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13
April: Visit Rishikesh, evening train to Delhi |
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14
April: Sightseeing/shopping in Delhi |
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15
April: Early morning, depart India |
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Meals will be purely vegetarian and eaten mainly in ashrams or simple restaurants.
Food will be Indian-style, which may, at times, be spicy. There
is no provision for special diets. We strongly request that participants
refrain from smoking, non-vegetarian food, alcohol and recreational
drugs during the retreat. |
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book in U.K. Europe: |
| Cost
for Retreat: |
£449/
€649 per person (excluding flights) |
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Book: |
Send non-refundable deposit
of £100 (€150) per person.
The balance is due by 28 February, 2007.
Cost for optional sightseeing tour: £230/ €330
per person (excluding flights)
Send additional non-refundable deposit of £50 (€75)
per person. The balance is due by 28 February, 200 |
| To
book In Canada / U.S. |
| Cost
for Retreat: |
$830
U.S. per person – excluding flights |
| To
Book: |
Send non-refundable
deposit of $200 U.S. per person.
The balance is due by 28 February, 2007.
Cost for sightseeing tour: $425 U.S. per person -
excluding
Include additional non-refundable deposit of $100
U.S. per person
Checks may be made payable to ‘Yoga Tours India’
and mailed to:
Sasi Sankar, Yoga Tours India
621 Route 52, Woodbourne, NY 12788
Questions regarding payment may be directed to
Sasi Sankar, Tel: 1-845-436-1305
email: yogatoursindia@hotmail.com |
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“All glory be unto Mother Ganga,
the giver of life, light and love. Worship Her with faith, devotion
and piety. Adore Her with flowers of purity, love, self-restraint
and equal vision. Sing Her Names. Attain Brahman through Her grace.
May Mother Ganga bless you all! May she help you to live on Her
banks and practise Yoga and Tapas!”
— Swami Sivananda, Bliss Divine.
Pilgrimage
is a form of inquiry in action
The journey is a living initiation
The path to the temple IS the temple.
The real encounter is with the One Self within. |
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OPTIONAL
‘Golden Triangle’ SIGHTSEEING
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15-16 April: Vrindavan |
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17 April: Agra – Taj
Mahal |
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18 April: Fatipur Sikri |
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19 April: Jaipur, the pink
city |
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20 April: Drive to Delhi |
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21 April: Early morning,
depart India |
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