SORRY, TOUR & RETREAT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO 2024!

Meditation Retreat

JANUARY 8 – 15, 2023

Thiruvannamalai is a South Indian town situated at the foot of Arunachala, a mountain which is considered to be the material form of Lord Siva.  This town, and its temples and ashrams, are permeated with divine presence!

Our retreat program will be centered around the shrines and ashrams in Thiruvannamalai and the holy places where Sri Ramana Maharshi resided. There will be daily meditations, hatha yoga classes, chanting and discourse – and for many of us, the highlight of the retreat is the circumambulation of the Holy Mountain.

In past years we had the gift of satsang with Sri Nochur Venkataraman, but he may not be available this year, in which case we will convene a daily scripture study to delve into Atma Vichara – self-inquiry.  Both Dr. Haresh Pandya and Hema Shah will join us at our satsangs.

Of course there will also be shopping and chanting and eating out — plus visits to a local school and an amazing fort.  The delight and charm of India permeates everywhere!

Please note:  If you wish to come a few days early please avoid arrival on January 6.   Being a full-moon day, no public transportation or taxis can enter the main roads and you would have to reach your hotel by foot.  The ideal time to arrive would be between 4 – 10 PM on January 7.

The fee for the retreat program is $900 for a single room and $750 for a shared room. Accommodations are secured at a hotel located at just a ten-minute walk from Ramanashram.

The retreat fees do not include international travel, visas, or vaccinations.  Please see the Registration Page for more information.

Meditation Retreat

January 8th – January 15th, 2023

Tour includes:
  • Double room lodging (+200 for single room)
  • Two meals a day
Tour does not include:
  • Airfare
  • Charges for passport
  • Medications
  • Visas
  • Inoculations
  • Laundry
  • Personal phone calls
  • Tips for drivers or hotel staff
  • Taxi ride from the Chennai airport to Thiruvannamalai (It’s usually $50)
Retreat fees:

Shared room: USD $750 per person
Single room: USD $900 per person