Join Us for the Kumbh Mela 2019

Allahabad, India On the banks of sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati January 12 - February 16, 2019  

A month-long event bringing together powerful spiritual leaders, devoted pilgrims, and everyday people, Kumbh Mela is the largest spiritual gathering in the world. Pilgrims travel from across India to bathe in a sacred river at specific times of astrological alignment said to bestow the nectar of spiritual enlightenment and immortality.  

Holding the highly revered title of Jagadguru, Her Holiness Sai Maa has the honor of hosting a camp, called a shivir, that will serve thousands of pilgrims free meals every day, as well as provide a place for students from around the world to come and stay—immersed in the spiritual atmosphere of the Kumbh Mela. Register for a week-long tour here.  

Remote Participation in the Kumbh Mela 2019 

Be part of the Kumbh Mela wherever you are in the world!  

Be an active part of this immense vortex of energy where over 100 million people are expected to gather to focus on God for over a month. Bring the supercharged energies of the Kumbh Mela into your life, home, and energy field by engaging with the activities at Her Holiness Sai Maa’s camp. 

During the Kumbh Mela remote participation, you will:

  • Participate in a live weekly webinar, a window into the Kumbh, with members of the Order of Sai Maa Brahmacharya. Enjoy a blast of Shakti (energy), guided meditations, live updates, and more. 
  • Have your name read during a Yagya so that you receive the energetic blessings from this sacred fire ceremony taking place at Sai Maa’s camp—where Maa will be physically working with the energy of the ceremony.  
  • Be infused with the Divine Mother. 1000 names of Sri Lalita will be chanted during a Lalita Homa ceremony, activating a multitude of divine mother qualities, including beauty, playfulness, joy, and success to empower your life. 
  • Be part of an Abhishek—a ceremony activating the cosmic consciousness of pure space known as Shiva. Maa has spoken of working with Shiva as being ideal when one wishes to progress quickly in one’s spiritual path. The ceremony includes mantras and offerings to Shiva which dissolves negative influences and awakens the power and stillness of Shiva. 
  • Receive the blessings from Sai Maa as Maa uses these Yagyas and Abhishek for your deep karmic cleansing and the awakening of humanity.  
  • Be immersed in the supreme energies of the Kumbh Mela. Maa has shared that the energies of this Kumbh Mela will be very heart-focused, with compassion and tenderness very active.  


January 31 is the last day to register for remote participation. Price: $188 

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Bid on activated murtis from the Kumbh Mela

These murtis will be placed in the darshan hall at the Kumbh Mela next to Sai Maa’s darshan chair, as well as next to Sai Maa’s Jula (swing). Not only will the murtis be inside of the powerful vortex of the Kumbh energy for all 5 weeks, Maa will also be informed of each auction winner to activate this murti specifically for them. There will be six total murtis up for auction, one for each week 1-4, and two for week 5.  

Auctions will start each week at 8:30 pm MST Tuesday (Wednesday, 9:00 am India time) ending at 8:30 pm MST Thursday (Friday, 9:00 am India time).  

These links below will become active at the start of each auction.  

Week 1 Murti Auction - Auction open 8:30 pm MST January 15 to 8:30 pm MST January 17 Week 2 Murti Auction - Auction open 8:30 pm MST January 22 to 8:30 pm MST January 24 Week 3 Murti Auction - Auction open 8:30 pm MST January 27 to 8:30 pm MST January 30 Week 4 Murti Auction - Auction open 8:30 pm MST February 2 to 8:30 pm MST February 5 Week 5 Murti Auction - Auction open 8:30 pm MST February 7 to 8:30 pm MST February 11  


Hear Jagadguru Sai Maa speak on the Kumbh Mela

Take a Sacred Tour of India

Join us for a week at the Kumbh Mela 2019 and experience being with Sai Maa (known as Mataji in India), practice daily meditation with the Order of Sai Maa Brahmacharya, and more... 

Each week features:*  

  • Daily Darshan with Sai Maa  
  • Deep Sadhana (spiritual practice) & Aarti (devotional fire ritual)  
  • Satsang (spiritual discourse)  
  • Chanting  
  • Yagyas (sacred fire ceremonies)  
  • Seva (selfless service)  
  • A visit to the sacred city of Varanasi (Kashi), including visiting Sai Maa’s Ashram (Sathya Sai Maa Moksha Dham)  

 

*Specific weeks will also include Snaan, a grand procession to bathe in the river Ganga.  

Why Come to the Kumbh Mela? 

  • Discover the ancient spiritual power of India with a living enlightened master. 
  • Immerse yourself in the energy of the largest spiritual gathering on the planet. 
  • Gather with millions of other people who are focused on one thing... God. 
  • Deepen your exposure, appreciation, and application of Vedic knowledge. 
  • Practice daily sadhana, satsang, aarti, and chanting within a spiritual community.  
  • Experience enlightening discourse with Vedic priests and the Order of Sai Maa Brahmacharya.  

Kumbh Mela 2019 Schedule

Week One: 8-day Tour Saturday, January 12 to Saturday, January 19 English, Spanish, Hebrew & French Shahi Snaan* on Tuesday, January 15 (Makar Sankranti)  

Week Two: 8-day Tour Saturday, January 19 to Saturday, January 26 English & French Snaan* on Monday, January 21 (Paush Purnima)  

Week Three: 6-day Tour Saturday, January 26 to Thursday, January 31 English & French (Shorter week; no Snaan* offered; however participants will have the opportunity to bathe in the river Ganga.)  


Week Four: 8-day Tour Thursday, January 31 to Thursday, February 7 Japanese only Shahi Snaan* on Monday, February 4 (Mauni Amavasya)  

Week Five: 10-day Tour SOLD OUT Thursday, February 7 to Saturday, February 16 English & French Shahi Snaan* on Sunday, February 10 (Vasant Panchami) Ashram Celebration in Varanasi - February 12 (evening) to February 15  

*A Snaan is a special procession that forms the heart of the Kumbh Mela. Pilgrims from around India and beyond converge to bathe in the sacred river Ganga at special times through the Kumbh, where it is said one receives the Amrit, or nectar of divinity.  

Tour Details and Pricing

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Registration is limited to 70 participants per week.  

Week One, Two, or Four 6 Nights in Kumbh Mela, 1 Night in Varanasi $1,995 (Pay in full)

Week Three 4 Nights in Kumbh Mela, 1 Night in Varanasi $1,195 (Pay in full)

Week Five/Ashram Celebration Week SOLD OUT 5 Nights in Kumbh Mela, 4 Nights in Varanasi for Ashram Celebration $2,595 (Pay in full)

**A youth rate of 15% off tuition will be offered for those 25 years and younger. 

This program is open to participants 18 years old or older.

Registration closes one week prior to the start date of each week-long tour 

Each week includes:  

  • All transportation upon arrival at Varanasi airport, throughout the scheduled tour, and return to Varanasi airport at end of tour (Details of when to book your flights will be provided upon registration).
  • Darshan with Sai Maa  
  • Spiritual practice, study, and satsang led by the Order of Sai Maa Brahmacharya
  • Lodging in Sai Maa’s camp at Allahabad and last night stay in Varanasi  
  • Authentic Indian meals prepared at the camp in Allahabad  
  • Deep immersion into the thousands-of-years-old Vedic culture  
  • Tour of Kumbh Mela  
  • Tour of Ashram with meditation in the meditation cave of Sathya Sai Maa Moksha Dham  

Not included:  

  • International and domestic airfare to Varanasi airport. 
  • Additional travel before or after the program. 
  • Opportunities to sponsor Yagyas, Pujas, etc. while at the Kumbh  

FAQ's 

What are the sleeping accommodations? The planned accommodations are for large, sturdy Swiss tents with subdivisions (rooms) and hardwood floors with carpets. There are metal bed frames, mattresses, and bedding (sheets, pillow, blanket). We recommend you bring a sleeping bag as it can get very cold at night. There will be six participants per room, same gender. Men and women sleep in separate tents, including couples.

What are the bathroom and showers like and is there laundry service? There will be dormitory style bathrooms for the same gender. There are western style toilets and heated water for showers (the vast majority of the time, with occasional lapses to reheat). Laundry service is available with variable days and turnaround times..

What is provided for food & water? You will be provided 3 meals a day - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Gourmet Indian food will be supplied by a professional caterer and prepared to western tastes (less spicy) with more variety than in previous Kumbh Melas. Filtered water and reusable water bottles will be available.  

How are wellness needs met within Sai Maa’s camp? There will be a wellness area in the camp with two wellness treatment rooms and a team dedicated to the participant’s wellness. An Indian doctor will be available as needed, and during some weeks of the Kumbh Mela, western medical doctors from the Sai Maa community will be available. Western medicine and Alternative medicine will be included. 

How may I best prepare for optimum wellness during the Kumbh Mela? After registering, we will provide more information on how to stay healthy when in India, as well as ways to boost your immune system prior to attending. It will be foggy and smoky, so persons with breathing problems will need to take extra precaution.  

What is provided for transportation? Your transportation will be provided by bus from the moment you arrive at the Varanasi airport through your return to the Varanasi airport at the end of the tour.

What type of clothing and footwear should I bring? You will receive a list of suggested items to bring after you register for the Kumbh Mela. In India, Sai Maa’s students wear white Indian-style clothing, which will be available for pre-order or for purchase onsite at the camp. Due to significant fluctuations in temperature (warm in the day, cold at night), several layers for clothing are recommended.

Do I need a visa to go to India? Yes, you need a visa. Upon registration for the Kumbh Mela tour, you will receive the details to put on your India visa application.  

Do I need immunizations to go to India? Immunizations are not required. Check with your healthcare professional for his/her recommendations.  

When booking travel, what airport in India will I fly into? Typically people fly into Delhi or Mumbai, India and then take a second flight to Varanasi, India (where the tour begins).  

How can I communicate by phone during my travels in India and will there be a contact number? You will be provided an emergency contact number to give to your family or friends. You can add an international plan to your cell phone if you need to be in communication. Please note, we recommend that you fully “unplug” from communications during this unique spiritual experience for you to create maximum value for yourself.

Do people in India speak English or French? Many people in India speak English. People in India rarely speak French. In either case, you will be traveling with our group and well taken care of. Upon registration, in your welcome letter you will receive instructions for meeting our group after arriving at the Varanasi airport.  

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the largest spiritual gathering in the world.