The Divine Teertha: Kashi
The Eternal Significance of Kashi
Our scriptures emphasize the profound spiritual importance of Kashi. The sacred geography of this timeless city holds immense energy, making it an eternal center of devotion and enlightenment.
The Power of the Ganges in Kashi
The holy Ganges flows northward (Uttarvahini) in Varanasi, believed to have the divine ability to cleanse all sins. Pilgrims immerse themselves in its sacred waters to purify their souls and seek spiritual liberation.
The Spiritual Architecture of Kashi
Kashi was designed with deep intelligence, aligning its spiritual essence with human energy channels. The city once housed 72,000 temples, symbolizing the 72,000 naadis (subtle energy pathways) in the human body, making it a hub of divine consciousness.
The Sacred Scriptures and Rituals
Ancient texts chronologically document the divine places of Kashi, detailing the rituals required to invoke their energies. These sacred procedures awaken the soul from ignorance, guiding seekers toward enlightenment.
Kashi: The Abode of Lord Shiva
Kashi is so beloved to Lord Shiva that it is called “Ananda Vana”—the Region of Bliss. Revered as the capital of Shiva, this holy land bestows divine wisdom, helping seekers realize their true nature of ever-existent bliss through knowledge and grace.
Kashi | Banaras | Varanasi
- Kashi – The Spiritual Core: A divine center of enlightenment and self-realization.
- Varanasi – The Sacred Geography: Stretching from the Varuna River to the Asi River.
- Banaras – The Cultural Essence: A vibrant blend of art, storytelling, Vedas, culture, and textiles.
Day 1
Arrive in Kashi & collect your bags. Transport from the airport by car and boat is arranged. Once at Guleria Kothi, we’ll check in and enjoy a delicious lunch. We then meet each other, have restorative yoga, and set our personal intentions for the program. We shall also participate in the magical evening boat ride on the holy river Ganga and have darshan of the sacred Ganga Arti and Kashi Nagari.
Day 2
Our morning starts with Yoga, Kriya, Powerful Chanting, and Insightful Swadhyay Sessions followed by Ganga Snan. After exploring the sacred temples of Kashi, we shall take the opportunity to serve the underprivileged.
After a delicious meal and rest, we practice Dynamic Meditation, followed by a powerful Hari Katha from the Bhagavatha Mahapuran. We then explore the ancient places in the vicinity and perform Ganga Aarti, winding up the day with a sumptuous dinner.
Day 3
We start our day with movement practices followed by Vedic chants. The day is special as we perform various sevas at the Vishwanath Mandir. We also visit other prominent temples in the vicinity and then head to the Grand Swarved Mandir to meet the saints and soak in their enlightened sangh.
Post lunch, we have an insightful Keertan session with musical instruments to drive the spirit of devotion. In the evening, after an insightful Swadhyay session, we shall soak in the Kathak ensemble.
Day 4
To culminate the entire process, this day we shall participate in a Havan and depart with the deeply imbibed vibrations of Kashi, praying for lasting inner bliss.