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WALKING THE PATH OF BHAKTI & MAHA SHIVARATRI 2023

15 February - 19 February

REGISTRATION

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events@bhaktimarga.org

COVID RULES

Please check our COVID rules before registering. Due to fluctuating Covid legal requirements, we may need to cancel your reservation or alter room configuration which could result in an increase in price.

WALKING THE PATH OF BHAKTI

Take time to truly appreciate and dive deep into your spiritual path. Connect inwardly with yourself and outwardly with sangha, nature, and the four arms of Bhakti Marga. While you are here, you are invited to join the residents in the evenings to watch 1 hour of daily highlights from the Mauritius Maha Shivaratri Virtual Pilgrimage.

Come, let’s celebrate Maha Shivaratri and experience the love and joy of walking the bhakti path together. In addition to daily prayers, you can take part in group activities, satsangs, games and more. Plus, there will also be plenty of time to just ‘be’ and and refresh yourself by sitting and relaxing by the fire, sipping chai, chatting with friends, or taking a walk in the forest. 

BOOK YOUR STAY IN SPN

Book a single night, a few, or the entire program–whatever works for you.

  • Email us at registration@bhaktimarga.org
  • Indicate the dates/number of nights you want to stay
  • Indicate which room type you want: 2/3-bed (€60pp/night) or 4-bed (€45pp/night) 
  • Please also include: Your name(s), email address, gender, ages of any children in your party

ACTIVITY PRICING

There will be a daily paid program of activities (see schedule below) during the retreat.

Maha Shivaratri Retreat & Virtual Pilgrimage Highlights: 15-17 February

  • €27/night for overnight guests
  • €36/night without accommodation
  • Children: Price upon request

Free Shivaratri Celebration: 18 February

 Virtual Pilgrimage Highlights Only: 19-23 February

  • €9/night for overnight guests
  • €18/night without accommodation

Activities Only

If you are NOT staying overnight, and you would like to take part in the daily activities including the Virtual Pilgrimage Highlights:

  • Please email the dates you want to attend to: events@bhaktimarga.org
  • Be sure to include: Your name, email address, ages of any children in your party


Shivaratri is when you forget about your mind and let your mind dwell only on the Divine. That’s what Shivaratri is – it is uplifting you and really awakening what is deep inside of you. 
— Paramahamsa Vishwananda

Gita

WHAT TO EXPECT

During your stay, you’ll be hosted by our Shree Peetha Nilaya swamis and you’ll be welcome in all our ashram activities. The aim of this retreat is to help you more fully live your spiritual path. Through the guidance of teachers and SPN swamis, you’ll learn how to actively engage with the scriptures, and how to deepen your connection to the divine through puja, art, dance and music. Together, we’ll explore practical steps you can apply in your daily life to be able to truly share the wonder of this path with others.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

All-inclusive Room & Board

  • 2/3-bed or 4-bed occupancy
  • Access to the Krishna Lounge
  • Full vegan meal plan and healthy snacks

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

Wednesday, 15 February

  • 20:45 Virtual Pilgrimage Highlights with Swami Anashuya

Thursday, 16 February

  • 20:45 Virtual Pilgrimage Highlights with Swami Anashuya

Friday, 17 February

  • 11:00 Rituals: Experience Sharing with Shiva Pujari and Swami Anashuya
  • 14:15 Devotional Art: Painting Meditation – Lord Shiva with Rishika Dakshini
  • 20:45 Virtual Pilgrimage Highlights with Swami Anashuya

Saturday, 18 February

  • 11:00 Abishekam to Hari Poorna Bhakta Shiva (Outside)
  • 15:00 Livestream: Shivaratri in Mauritius
  • 18:00 SPN Shivaratri Celebration

Sunday – Thursday, 19 – 23 February

  • 20:45 Virtual Pilgrimage Highlights

Daily Temple Prayers

  • Morning and evening prayers
  • Morning Srimad Bhagavatam satsangs
  • Evening Divya Prabhandam  satsangs
  • Evening arati in the main temple and outside mandirs  

Daily Yoga & Meditation

  • OM Chanting
  • Guided Babaji Surya Namaskar group practise
  • Guided Atma Kriya Yoga group practise (only for initiated yogis)
  • Open Art Studio

    OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES 

    • Simple Puja Course with Swami Keshava (Extra Cost €70)
    • Bhakti Pathfinder Session with Vandhana (Extra Cost €80. Contact pathfinder@bhaktimarga.org for more information)
    • Silent seva 

    VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE: MAURITIUS – MAHA SHIVARATRI 

    Come join the SPN residents and watch a special one (1) hour Highlight Video from the day’s activities during the Virtual Pilgrimage. This is a paid program that you can add onto your extended stay, or just come for the nightly program.

    • The Maha Shivaratri Retreat Virtual Pilgrimage Highlights Program is available from 15 – 17 February
    • Maha Shivaratri Celebrations in Mauritius and Live SPN activities 18 February
    • Virtual Pilgrimage Highlights Program from 19-23 February
    Gita

    CANCELLATIONS

    If you are unable to attend, please be respectful and cancel your event and room reservation to make space for others to attend.

     

    OPERATOR

    Bhakti Event GmbH
    Am Geisberg 1-8, 65321 Heidenrod Springen, Germany

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    Details

    Start:
    15 February
    End:
    19 February
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