An extraordinary spiritual journey to Auroville & Tiruvannamalai in Southern India

23 December 2018 to 8 January 2019

Join us in an exploration of the International township of Auroville, an experimental city in Southern India created to realize what is possible when people live together in a community beyond the boundaries of nation, religion, race, politics, money - all that separates and divides. Here, citizens from 40 nations attempt to live lives of selfless service, dedicated to the pursuit of human unity. Transformed from an arid barren desert land, into flourishing forest and a conscious city supported by UNESCO and the Govt. of India, Auroville will is a unique place – an experiment in Human Unity.

A guided Journey into Auroville. A rare insight into the community and how they live and become part of an endeavour to transform human consciousness and establish human unity. Meet some extraordinary yogis, researchers, inventors and artists from across the world and explore how they are working in harmony with nature, to create a better future and a model for the rest of the world.

Experience he the Rich Indian spiritual and material culture. Immerse yourself in a life changing experience to the home of one of the most ancient cultures as it evolves and adapts into the 21st Century. Legend has it that the area of Pondicherry and Auroville is a sacred spot that was the Tapas Bhoomi (land/place of austerity) and Ashram of Agastya Muni, a great Sage of the Vedic era who has set in motion traditions and practices that are being followed even till today.

The purpose of Auroville is to realise human unity – in diversity. Today Auroville is recognised as the first and only internationally endorsed ongoing experiment in human unity and transformation of consciousness, also concerned with - and practically researching into - sustainable living and the future cultural, environmental, social and spiritual needs of mankind.

Green Practices | Community Living | Yoga | Meditation | Health & Wellness | Education & Research | Architecture | Organic Farming | Seed banks | Volunteering | Ashrams | Traditional Arts & Crafts | Matrimandir | Sri Aurobindo Ashram | Theatre | Dance | Music | Spirituality | Explore India | Cultural Programs | Temples | Sanskrit | Conscious Living | Meeting the Locals | Pilgrimage | and much much more...

EXPERIENCE ITENERARY

Day 1: Arrival at Chennai Airport and Travel to Auroville
Day 2: Visit to Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Ganesh Temple and Pondicherry
Day 3 to Day 5: Explore Auroville
Day 5: Visit to Natraja Temple in Chidambaram - the temple architecture symbolizes the connection between the arts and spirituality, creative activity and the divine.[
Day 6 to Day 13: Explore Auroville
Day 14 to Day 16: Visit to Tiruvannamalai – Holy Mountain and home of the Great Saint Ramana Maharishi
Day 17: Transfer to Chennai Airport and return journey to home.

KEY INFO

Cost: $2500 (excludes air fares NB).

Included:
Travel within India by road.
Airport transfers
Daily accommodation in double/triple shared rooms
wholesome vegetarian food.
English Speaking guide
Entrance fees as per program

Excluded:
Air fares
Visa
Personal Expenses
Email: retreat@kawaipurapura.co.nz
Phone: +64-211593141
To register for this amazing experience click here.

WHAT TO BRING
What to take
Before you go, you'll want to make sure you have the proper gear to keep you safe and comfortable along the way.
We recommend the following:
Water bottle
Personal clothing
Toiletries
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals or general footwear
Shoes
Travel Towel
Regular prescribed medications
Toilet tissues
Sunglasses
Hat
First Aid Medical Kit
It is important to carry a personal medical kit with electrolyte packs, pain killers,, bandaids, medicines for headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, indigestion.