Spiritual Quest to India
With Sondra Ray
To the Divine
Mother Festival (Navaratri) at
Ashram of Sri Haidakhan Babaji, Immortal Yogi.
The
Divine Mother Festival is one of the most powerful spiritual
experiences available today. The energy of the Festival has real value
and practical application for you in today’s Western society because
the Divine Mother is the creator of all wealth, happiness and good
health. She is the sustainer of the universe and prayers to her bring
immediate results.
"Haidakhan Vishwa Mahadham is at present the holiest religious place in the world, holier even than Banares. The water of this river, GautamaGanga, purifies you from all sins. Haidakhan is the birthplace of all yogis and the deity of yogis as the source of inspiration. By merely sitting here, you reap the results of hundreds of lifetimes of penance. Those who have darshan at this place will have all their wishes fulfilled, both material and spiritual desires. They will have assurance of complete success"
"Every
particle of this place, Haidakhan Vishwamahadam, has the power to
enlighten us. The fire is sacred, it is considered divine, sitting by
the Dhuni (sacred fire pit) purifies one’s vibrations. Anyone suffering
from whatever disease, if he takes vibute (sacred ash) will be relieved
of all his chronic diseases"
India
Quest – 2010
Arrive Delhi March 12th, Depart Delhi March 27th, 2010
Program begins March 13th, Return to Delhi on March 26th
Best to book flights home March 27th.
PRICE: $2100US Reviewers: (2nd time) $1800US (3rd/more) $1500
Includes: Airport transfers, travel to and from Ashram, accommodation, most meals, trainings, and limited sightseeing. (Lodging based on double occupancy)
Does not include; Airline tickets, Visas, or travel insurance.
NOTE: All
monies must be paid by March 5th, 2010
$200 cancellation fee applies, no cancellations will be accepted after February 28th, 2010
You are responsible for lodging if you arrive and/or depart before/after the group trip dates.
EARLY BIRD BOOKINGS AND PAYMENTS:
All bookings must be accompanied by a $200US deposit. (Non-refundable)
A $100US discount is available if bookings are fully paid by January 1st, 2010
For further information and Application: Make checks payable to -
Kevin Kidd
-
kevinwkidd@gmail.com
PO Box 11267
Glendale, CA 91226
661-917-1228
For SPAIN and spanish speaking countries
Maria Jose - luz5b@telefonica.net
Itinerary (Very subject to alteration)
12 March
Arrivals
Arrive Delhi. Most flights
arrive 10.00 am to
1.00 am
Transfer will be provided from airport to Hotel for those arriving this day/night. Hotel rooms are usually not available before 11.00 am on day of arrival, although luggage can be left in the foyer.
If rooms are
required before this time,
additional payment will be required
for
each extra night.
13 March 7.00 to 9.15 Breakfast.
9.30 a.m. Orientation & Breathwork with Sondra.
Afternoon Shopping for Ashram clothing.
Lunch & Dinner will need to be purchased on this day.
14 March 7.00 a.m. Breakfast
8.30 a.m. Bus journey to Haldwani. This is a long trip and lunch will be provided on the way. Overnight stay at Hotel in Haldwani. Dinner will also be provided at night.
Afternoon Settle in&Orientation.
16th March to 24th March Navaratri. The is set aside for spiritual weddings should any couple wish to take advantage of this.
25 March Afternoon Depart Haidakhan in afternoon to Haldwani for overnight in hotel. Dinner and breakfast provided.
26 March 8:00 am Bus to Delhi. Lunch will be provided on way.
Dinner will need to be purchased at night.
27 March Departures Breakfast, pack up & goodbyes. Fly out of Delhi. Transfer from Hotel to the airport will be provided for those leaving on this day.
Rise before sunrise & bathe, either shower or more preferably the Gautama Ganga River – the source of the Ganges. This river is reported to heal & soothe the soul of those bathing in it to wash away karma.
Next is Aarti – ceremonial chanting, which is followed by Ceremonies, devoted to the Divine Mother – in the form of Parvati, Shakti, Durgi, etc. The feminine counterparts of Brahman, Vishnu & Shiva.
Later in the morning the big Fire Ceremony then lunch.
During the afternoon a special English translation of the Shrimit Devi Bhagavartim – the Divine Mother Verses – and various ceremonies by the yogis take place.
Intertwined between the ceremonies we, Sondra’s Group, will have regular sharings, Breathwork, stories and other activities with Sondra. We will make time to visit the nine temples over the other side of the river, to meditate in Shri Baba’s Cave, and for those who choose, to trek up Kumaon Kailash Mountain, where Babaji meditated for 45 days without moving after manifesting his body in the cave.
Karma Yoga – A lot of maintenance is required to keep the Ashram clean and looking good. Different tasks may be allocated on a voluntary basis. Jobs will include making the flower leis, gardening, cleaning duties, etc. Karma Yoga is an essential part of Spiritual Growth and everyone attending the Ashram is expected to participate. Karma Yoga is often kept to minimum levels during the Navaratri celebrations.
This is an amazing spiritual and eye opening journey and your Mind will never be the same, having opened up areas of the Brain due to the energy of the Navaratrims and Yogic principles underpinning Navaratri.
