त्रिपुरसुन्दरी
A pilgrimage of self-knowledge · Indian Himalaya
Tripura Sundari Yatra
Two weeks in Naggar, in the Kullu valley, between study, visits to temples and the celebration of the festival of the old village of Naggar — an immersion in a place where the Vedic tradition is still lived every day.
A unique experience, with limited places.
There are journeys you want to repeat. This is not one of them.
This is not an ordinary tourist trip. For two weeks, the Teacher and a small group of students will live a singular journey through the Kullu Valley, joining the study of Vedanta with the experience of being in a place where this tradition was preserved and is still part of everyday life.
We will be together in Naggar, between the study, the mountains, the temples and the local celebrations. The journey also coincides with the village festival and with the full moon, moments of special significance for the tradition and for local life.
More than getting to know India, the proposal is to come closer to this tradition in its essence and to live an experience capable of transforming each person's relationship with study.
Why take part in this yatra?
Belonging
Being among the Vedanta family that has formed around this study, and recognizing yourself as part of a living tradition, transmitted through a lineage of teachers that spans generations.
Time with the Teacher
Two weeks of close company with the Teacher, sharing not only the moments of study, but also the journey, the visits to sacred places, the meals and the experiences that are part of the path.
The Vedic tradition up close
Visiting sacred temples, taking part in the festival of the old village of Naggar and seeing up close a culture in which the Vedic tradition remains alive and present in everyday life.
Knowledge, more firmly settled
Deepening and settling your study of Vedanta through the experience of living close to the tradition, its teachings and the context in which they continue to be transmitted.
The place
Naggar, in the Kullu valley
High in the Indian Himalaya, Naggar is a small village in the Kullu valley, surrounded by mountains, cedar forests and ancient temples. On the banks of the Beas river, it is a place where everyday life still keeps a deep relationship with the local traditions and deities. Among them, Tripura Sundari, who gives our yatra its name.
The itinerary
What the days are like
May 9 to 11
Arrival
Departure from Brazil between May 9 and 10. On the 11th, arrival in New Delhi and, from there, a flight to the Kullu-Manali Airport, in Bhuntar. The last stretch of the journey is made by car to Naggar, in the Kullu Valley.
May 12 to 17
Immersion and sādhana
Classes in the morning. In the afternoon, visits to the temples of the valley and walks in the mountains. In the evening, satsaṅga with the group.
May 18 to 21
The temple festival
During these days, the group will take part in the festival of the temple of the old village of Naggar, accompanied and guided throughout the celebrations.
The high point will be the celebration of the full moon, on May 20.
May 22 to 24
Integration and return
On the 22nd and the 23rd, we resume the classes and the moments of shared life and integration of the group. On the 24th, we begin the return journey.
The study
What we will study
The mornings will be devoted to study. The idea is not simply to take to India a course that could happen anywhere, but to live the experience of studying Vedanta at its source, closer to its roots and in a place where this tradition remains alive and present in everyday life.
Over the two weeks, the study will follow two strands: a chapter of the Bhagavad Gītā, chosen especially for the group and studied with time and depth; and the 108 names of the Devī, taught and chanted there, in the very valley that belongs to her.
Company
A pilgrimage among friends
This yatra was born from the friendship between Professor Jonas and Jyothi and from their wish to walk this path together. Now they are opening the experience to a small group of students who would like to share the study, the daily life and the pilgrimage with them.
Jonas Masetti
Jyothi Ananda
Investment
The cost of the Yatra
US$ 2,790
The total cost of the Yatra is US$ 2,790, divided as follows:
US$ 790 — registration
Paid in Brazilian reais, at the dollar exchange rate on the date of payment. This is the payment that confirms and secures your place.
US$ 2,000 — Principal Amount
Handed over in cash, in US dollars, directly in India.
Included
- Accommodation throughout the trip
- Transport between cities in India, when needed
- The classes and the satsaṅgas
- The group activities
Not included
- Airfare, out and back
- Meals
- Consultations and rituals during the trip
- Personal shopping and personal activities
During the yatra, all meals are vegetarian.
Before you go
Entering India
Each participant is responsible for arranging their own travel documents. It is important to get organized well in advance and to check the requirements for entering India again close to the date of the trip.
- Passport — must have at least six months of validity at the time of the e-Visa application and at least two blank pages.
- Electronic visa — Brazilians can apply for the 30-day e-Tourist Visa through the official website of the Government of India. At present, the application can be made up to 120 days before the planned date of travel and must be submitted at least 4 days in advance.
- Yellow fever vaccination — required for travelers arriving in India from Brazil. The International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever becomes valid 10 days after vaccination and is valid for life.
- Arrival card — the e-Arrival Card must be filled in online within the 72 hours before arrival in India.
- Travel insurance — required in order to take part in the Yatra. Each participant must arrange their own insurance for the whole period of the trip.
- Return ticket — to enter India, the traveler must have a return or onward ticket and sufficient funds for their stay.
Entry requirements for India may change. The organization will check the information again close to the date of the trip, but each participant is responsible for keeping their documentation in order and meeting the requirements that apply to their own journey.
Registration
How to register
There are 30 places, and the yatra is only for enrolled Vishva Vidya students.
- You fill in the pre-registration form — it takes a few minutes.
- The team reviews every pre-registration. Filling in the form does not guarantee a place.
- Once your pre-registration is approved, the team sends the US$ 790 registration charge by email. That payment is what confirms your place.
In case of withdrawal, the deadline for a refund is seven days after registration.