Retreats
Residential Retreats
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Anaikatti, offers short-term residential retreats on different topics in English and Tamil. These retreats can help people to stay in the Gurukulam to study with a teacher and gain an insight into our rich spiritual heritage. You may participate in the activities of the Gurukulam like Temple Puja, Meditation, Classes on Vedanta, satsang (Question and answer sessions), chanting, yoga, sanskrit and seva.
E-Retreats
E-Retreats were started during COVID pandemic as an alternative to residential retreats. The Gurukulam sometimes conducts e-treats to reach out to people world-wide.
ARSHA VIDYA GURUKULAM IS HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING RETREATS PLANNED IN 2024:
| Retreat No. | Classes start date | Classes end date | Duration | Retreat Name | Conducted By | Language | Registration status |
| VE 24 – 01 | 05-05-2024 | 15-05-2024 | 11 days | Kathopanishad | Swami Shankarananda | English | Closed |
| VE 24 – 02 | 19-05-2024 | 26-05-2024 | 8 days | Ashtavakra Gita | Swami Sakshatkritananda & Swami Sadatmananda | English | Closed |
| VE 24 – 03 | 20-07-2024 | 21-07-2024 | 2 days | Gurus of Dattatreya | Swami Sadatmananda | English | Open |
| YC 24 – 04 | 15-08-2024 | 15-08-2024 | 1 Day | Independence Day Camp | Swami Jagadatmananda | Tamil | To be opened |
| VE 24 – 05 | 08-12-2024 | 22-12-2024 | 15 days | Kenopanishad | Swami Viditatmanandaji & Swami Sadatmananda | English | Open |
Gurupurnima Retreat (VE 24-03)
DATES: Sat, 20th Jul 2024 – Sun, 21st Jul 2024
ACHARYA: Swami Sadatmananda Saraswati
ORIENTATION: Sat, 19th Jul 2024, 8pm
TOPIC: Gurus of Dattatreya
Note: The retreat includes Gurupurnima celebrations on 21st Jul 2024
Kenopanishad Retreat (VE 24-05)
DATES: Sun, 8th Dec 2024 – Sun, 22nd Dec 2024
ACHARYA: Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati & Swami Sadatmananda Saraswati
ORIENTATION: Sat, 7th Dec 2024, 8pm
TOPIC: Kenopanishad with Bhashyam
Swami Viditatmananda will be conducting the Upanishad Bhashyam classes and Swami Sadatmananda will be conducting the guided meditations.
Retreat Application Process:
- Please fill-up the online application form on this page below. Apply on separate forms for each retreat selected. Be sure that you get the message that – form is submitted successfully. Otherwise go back to the form and you will see an error message if the form is incompletely filled. The cut-off date for applying is 15 days prior to the start of the retreat.
- You will receive an automated reply acknowledging receipt of your application form and informing you that it is being processed.
- Next, you will receive an email from AVG regarding the minimum donation amount to be paid for the selected retreat.
- You can make your donation directly through our secure portal or via NEFT bank transfer (click here for bank details), and email transfer details to office@arshavidya.in.
- Once payment is received, you will be sent an email confirming your participation in the selected retreat and also any additional information about the retreat.
- In order for us to arrange your accommodation, please email us your arrival and departure dates as soon as possible.
- Once confirmed, if you are unable to attend the retreat for any reason, please let us know immediately. Your donation after deducting registration charge of Rs 1000 is valid for 6 months. You may participate in another retreat subject to availability, within the 6 month period.
For further information, please email us at office@arshavidya.in or call the office at +91-944246701 (cell) or 0422-2657001 (landline) between 9 am to 5 pm IST.
Thank you !