VEDIC FIRES OF INDIA TOUR
JANUARY 6th - 20th, 2008

The Narmada River Region & Associated Sites

A 2 week tour working with the Agni Hotra sacred Vedic Fires visiting Maheshwar and Om Kareshwar (ancient Temple cities on the Narmada), Tapovan (Agni Hotra centre in central Maharastra province) and ending near Aurangabad with the world Heritage sites of the Ellora and Ajanta cave Temples - carved 'inside' the mountain ridges and exquisitely decorated.

LATEST NEWS! The major energy work on the Narmada river is to start in the lead-up to the December 2007 full moon. At the instigation of Shree Vasant, between 23 - 28 December, a rare SOMA YAJNYA will be performed with up to 1,000 Agni Hotra fires lit at sunset daily along the banks of the river by thousands of devotees from countries worldwide. This will have a huge healing effect on the environment at this critical time.

The ancient Ayurvedic science of purification of the atmosphere by fire was resurrected last century by the 'Yajnya Saint' Parama Sadguru Shree Gajanan Maharaj in India for the benefit of mankind in these times of great stress as we near the end of our current evolutionary cycle. At the dawn of creation, the blueprint of cosmic wisdom was given to humanity through the 'Vedas' in the original Sanskrit language and it encompassed knowledge of all the sciences, including bioenergy. Through this teaching, we are now encouraged to follow the Fivefold Path of Light - AGNIHOTRA, fire purification - DAAN, sharing of assets - TAPA, self-discipline - KARMA, good actions - SWADHYAYA, Self-study.

Come and experience a Centre in India called 'Tapovan' - a site long ago identified by the fire Saints - where these basic principles put into action are now dramatically transforming people and their environment. Here, the daily practice of sunrise and sunset fires for 11 years plus continuous (24 hour daily) fire for over 6 years has already transformed the desert into jungle! Above all it has restored a viable agricultural system to the desperate farmers of the subcontinent forced into the use of artificial chemicals and the horrors of western 'GM' technology.

Anne and Bruce from Australia have established Tapovan under the guidance of Shree Vasant and have opened the property for oversees visitors to experience the unique and powerful energy that has been developed there. All our tours there have been greatly appreciated by participants, so if you resonate with these universal truths and wish to explore (non-tourist) rural India from a comfortable, 'high energy' base, why not weave this magical tour into your Indian travel itinerary?

Simon Peter Fuller of Wholistic World Vision is our guide. Simon Peter is a very special guide, author, speaker and light worker. He lives near Avebury in the heart of the English Sacred Sites region. His book, Rising Out of Chaos, describes his own awakening, his work for world peace, the work of Wholistic World Vision and his experiences traveling to major sacred sites. This wonderful spiritual work was first published in 1994 and is now in third edition.

TOUR ITINERARY

January 6th - Sunday - Day 1:
Meet at Indore airport (frequent domestic flight connections with Bombay and Delhi), where the tour starts by midday. Transfer to Maheshwar, exotic ancient city of Temples on the Narmada river. Settle into our hotel near the Fort. Evening sunset Agni Hotra on the river.

January 7th - Monday - Day 2:
In Maheshwar. Visit the Agni Hotra Centre nearby where the movement's teacher, Shree Vasant, is resident. After lunch there, shopping in town followed by evening Agnihotra on tiny island known as "the Centre of the Universe". Group meditation here with mantras at the Shiva temple - a very powerful site!

January 8th - Tuesday - Day 3:
In Maheshwar. Quiet day with optional boat trip to local waterfalls, other temples and weaving looms.

 
Om Kareshwar

January 9th - Wednesday - Day 4:
Early morning drive along the Narmada to the Temple city of OmKareshwar. Sightseeing with shopping opportunities and early lunch before afternoon departure for Tapovan, where we arrive for a late supper.

January 10th - 17th (Thursday - Thursday) Days 5-12:
At Tapovan on full board participating with all staff members on this Homa farm in the daily sunrise/set Agni Hotra fires as well as the continuous 24 hour Triumbakum fire and other Rhudras (with expert tuition, Mantra classes and talks on the Vedic Fire traditions with Bruce). During your stay ayurvedic massage, herbal steambaths and mudbaths are available. We also offer a programme of visits to nearby villages and Temples, other ecological enterprises and shopping in the larger local country towns - a rare opportunity to integrate with local culture in a simple, non-tourist, working environment.

January 18th - Friday - Day 13:
Drive to the Ajanta cave Temples for sightseeing and lunch. Continue to Aurangabad for overnight.

  

January 19th - Saturday - Day 14:
Full day visit the nearby Ellora rock Temples. Option to fly from Aurangabad back to Bombay, or, for those continuing with us on the South India "Arunachala tour", overnight at same hotel.

Dhwajasthambha Kailas Temple, Ellora

January 20th - Sunday - Day 15:
Early flight Aurangabad to Bombay with immediate onward connection to Madras.

This tour is based on full board including guiding and transport. All accommodation used is comfortable, tourist standard with ensuite facilities. January is a perfect month to visit this region with warm, dry days and cool nights (air conditioning unnecessary). No smoking or alcohol at Tapovan and the delicious cuisine is strictly vegetarian. Younger women guests will have their cycle periods honored with special facilities during which time Agni Hotra fire participation is inappropriate (strictly for energy reasons!). Please ask for further explanations if required.

For more details please visit the Tapovan and Agni Hotra websites.

PRICE: 14 night tour is £540 (Approximately Euros €781 or US Dollars $1103) in shared rooms.

Pay a £ 155 deposit (Approximately Euros €224 or US $317) secures a place and the final balance is due by 1st November, 2007.

EXCLUDES: Airfare and site entrance fees.

*PLEASE NOTE: Price is listed in US Dollars and credit card payments are made in US Dollars. The US Dollar price may vary each week according to the exchange rate. The currency exchange rate for US dollars to Euros is updated at the beginning of each week.

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