The Spiritual Pilgrimage to India
11-20 January 2025
Transform Your Spirit: Pilgrimage to Kumbh Mela & Varanasi
The Kumbh Mela 2025 is the greatest spiritual gathering on earth, celebrated every 12 years at the confluence of the three sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of devotees gather to offer their prayers and take a dip in the holy waters, believed to cleanse sins and grant salvation. It is one of the largest spiritual pilgrimages, the event starts with religious rituals, singing devotional songs, discussion on spiritualism, and feeding the poor people.
The Kumbh Mela festival is a vivacious tapestry of spiritual zeal, cultural performances, and age-old traditions. According to the ancient Hindu legend, during ‘Samudra Manthan’ (ocean churning), i.e. a celestial battle between gods and demons for a pot (Kumbh or Kalash) of sacred nectar (amrit or drink of immortality), a few droplets of the sacred nectar was dropped by Lord Vishnu.
These drops fell on four locations: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. Since then these sites have become the Kumbh Mela places. These Kumbh places rotate every 12 years according particular astrological calculation.
The Kumbh Mela 2025 or the Kumbh Mela Prayagraj is particularly significant as it marks a full cycle and is expected to be grander and more spiritually enriching than ever before.
Join us for this transformative journey as we participate in the sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam, believed to cleanse the soul and bring profound spiritual renewal. This pilgrimage is not just about the ritual; it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of devotion, culture, and tradition that defines the Kumbh Mela.
Schedule
Saturday 11th Day 1: Arrive in Prayag, check in and settle before enjoying a beautiful evening over looking the Ganges River
Sunday 12th Day 2: Spend time exploring the Kumbh Mela, visiting Sadhus and Saints, visiting Holy sites in Prayag
Monday 13th Day 3: Paush Purnima – Opening of Kumbh Mela & Main Bath Day
Tuesday 14th Day 4: Makar Sankranti – Shahi Snan (Royal Bath) with all Sadhus and Saints
Wednesday 15th Day 5: Spend time exploring the Kumbh Mela, visiting Sadhus and Saints, visiting Holy sites in Prayag
Thursday 16th Day 6: Drive to Varanasi, visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, enjoy Ganga Aarti
Friday 17th Day 7: Early morning meditation, explore Varanasi, Temples and Ashrams with downtime in the afternoon
Saturday 18th Day 8: Early morning meditation, explore Varanasi, Temples and Ashrams with downtime in the afternoon
Sunday 19th Day 9: Early morning meditation, explore Varanasi, Temples and Ashrams with downtime in the afternoon
Monday 20th Day 10: Pilgrimage ends
Pilgramge Includes
Airport transfers from Prayagrag Airport to camp
Accommodation in a private tented encampment during Kumbh Mela on the banks of the Ganges
Vegan & Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at Camp during Kumbh Mela
Daily Meditation and Yoga
Puja (yogic ritual)
Yagnas ( Sacred Fire Ceremony)
Daily Satsang’s (teachings)
Interactions with Sadhus and Saints
Sharing with like-minded people
Excursions to local sites and temples
Breakfast in Varanasi
Whats not included: Flights, Travel from Delhi to Prayag, Travel from Varanasi to Delhi, Visa, Lunch and Dinner in Varanasi and Any extras
Packages
R16000 ZAR
There are 9 Divine spaces
Payment plan R5350 x 3 months starting October 2024 (prices are quoted in ZAR)
Flights
When booking your flights the best route is to fly into and out of Delhi and then get a 90-minute connecting flight to Prayagrag (30 minutes outside of Prayag). Emirates has affordable flights to Delhi and Indigo or Vistara has a decent connecting flight. Chat with us as we can advise on routes.
eVisa
You can get your tourist visa for India online. It’s a very quick process, follow the link below. We recommend you start the process from about a month before you travel. Follow the link below for your eVisa. https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
For enquiries or bookings, contact vedicretreatssa@gmail.com
About your host: DHAANAMJAYA
Dhaanamjay has been teaching, initiating and practising Kriya Yoga for 20 years which is a deep form of meditation handed down from the Saints of India.
Alongside that, He has travelled the East and West for many years living in Various Ashrams and Monasteries practising, learning and conducting Vedic prayers and rituals and is now bringing all of that knowledge to His retreats around South Africa to allow people the depth and beauty of the eastern philosophy and tradition.