Complete Itinerary
Investment: AU $ 2,304 (AU $500 non-refundable deposit)
Please note that this itinerary is a guide only.
Amma will sometimes call for puja around 2 pm—5 pm, and sometimes we will be called for afternoon or evening puja. There is usually only one puja per day with Amma.
Attending these pujas and receiving darshan and teertham at these events is a highlight, so our itinerary will flex around when Amma calls us.
Included
Group Transport (To and from Bangalore airport if travelling with the group).
Accommodation (breakfast included)
Group Tour of the Star Path
Unlimited visits to the Star Path
5+ Group Pujas (traditional temple rituals)
Daily Group Activities
Tour of current projects, e.g. recycling facilities, school, Green Shakti and hospital
Individual room with ensuite bathroom
Not Included
Flights
Travel Insurance
Shopping
Food (other than stated in the inclusions).
Individual Transport (if different arrangements to group options are required)
Accommodation
Most rooms have two beds, air conditioning, and an ensuite. They are large and clean, but they are basic Indian rooms.
We chose this location as we can quickly get to Amma's house if we are called for evening puja (which we hope to be). These are private pujas at Amma’s home.
The above image of a typical room at the Kamilanivas.
Itinerary
Our general plan for each day (please see if you are a female and the EXCEPTIONS section applies to you) will be as follows:
(Saturday) 9th November 2024
9:30 - SYD - QF67 leaves Sydney
15:50 - QF67 lands in Bangalore
18:30 - Buses to Sri Puram, Vellore (approx 4 hours)
22:30 - arrive at your accommodation (Kamilanivas)
23:00 - have a great night's sleep
(Sunday) 10th November
8:00 - 9:00 - Breakfast
9:30 - 11:30 - Group orientation and alignment with the energy
11:30 - 1:30 - Star Path
1:30 - 2:30 - Lunch
2:30 - 5:30 - Free time / Puja with Amma
5:30 - 7:30 - Peedam visit
7:30 - Dinner
Free time/ Puja with Amma
Monday 11th November
6:30 - 7:30 - Group session - Jagatumbe
7:30 - 8:30 - Breakfast
9:00 - 11:00 - Ganesha Fire Puja
11:00-12:00 - Walk the star path
1:30 - 2:30 - Lunch
2:30 - 5:30 - Puja with Amma/ Shopping
7:30 - Dinner
Free time/ Puja with Amma
Tuesday 12th November
6:00 - 7:00 - Peedam visit - Narayani Abusheikam
7:00 - 8:00 - Breakfast - Divine Cafe
8:00 - 9:00 - Narayani Aarti
9:00 - 10:30 - Free time/ Volunteer opportunities
10:30-12:00 - Free time
12:00-1:30 - Group session
1:30 - 2:30 - Lunch
2:30 - 5:30 - Puja with Amma/ Shopping
7:30 - Dinner
Free time/ Puja with Amma
Wednesday 13th November
4:30 - 8:00 - Laxmi Abusheikam and Aarti
6:00 - 7:00 - Breakfast - Divine Cafe
7:00 - 10:30 - Free time/volunteer oportunities
10:30-12:00 - Free time
12:00-1:30 - Group session
1:30 - 2:30 - Lunch
2:30 - 5:30 - Puja / Tour with Yuvaraja
7:30 - Dinner
Free time/ Puja with Amma
Thursday 14th November
7:30 - 8:30 - Breakfast
9:00 - 11:00 - Ganesha or Laxmi Fire Puja
11:00-12:00 - Walk the star path
12:00-1:30 - Free time
1:30 - 2:30 - Lunch
2:30 - 5:30 - puja / Group meeting
6:30 - 8:00 - Walk the star path
8:00 - Dinner
Free time/ Puja with Amma
(Friday) 15th November
Flexible plan
18:00 - 22:00 - FULL MOON PUJA (sari day)
(Saturday) 16th November
8:00 - Breakfast
9:30 - Leave Sri Puram by bus to Bangalore airport
14:00 - Arrive at Bangalore airport
17:30 - Flight to SYD QF 68
(Sunday) 17th November 2024
10:45 - Flight to SYD QF 68 - lands in Sydney
Exceptions (female only)
Women are asked not to attend any temples during the first three days of their menstruation. This is because the body is flushing out downward, and spiritual energy moves upward in the body and pushes against the natural flow.
If you have your cycle during the retreat, an alternative program will be offered with one of the facilitators. This program is likely to involve visits to the school, serving food, and perhaps visits to nearby sights. We will create a timetable that suits this smaller group, bearing in mind that Amma asks us to read spiritual material and meditate during this time.