November 3 - 12 | Tamil Nadu, IndiaSouth India Rounding Immersion
A 10-day immersion for Vedic meditators ready to deepen practice, soften into devotion, and experience India in the company of sincere community. Daily Vedic rounding, sacred temple life, pũja with Sri Shakti Amma, sevā, rest, and the luminous celebrations of Diwali.
When practice comes alive.
There are some places where the Vedic tradition isn't simply studied- it comes alive and transforms you from the inside out.
India has a way of drawing you out of the familiar and into something older, richer and deeply alive. The scent of incense drifting through the morning air. Temple bells echoing at sunrise and sunset. Ancient ceremony woven effortlessly into everyday life. Colour, devotion and beauty around every corner. It's difficult to explain until you've experienced it for yourself.
For ten days, we'll immerse ourselves in the living rhythm of Sri Narayani Peedam in South India, where meditation, devotion, service and community naturally unfold together. Our days will be shaped by daily Vedic rounding, sacred ceremony, sevā, quiet moments of integration, and the rare privilege of celebrating Deepavali, a most auspicious time to be in India.
This is more than a journey to India. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in a living Vedic tradition- to place yourself inside a field of sustained practice where meditation, devotion and service work together in ways that can be quietly profound, deeply humbling, and genuinely transformative.
What awaits you in India.
This immersion isn't defined by a single experience, but by the rhythm created when these practices come together. Day by day, the accumulated momentum of meditation, devotion, sevā and community creates a field in which profound shifts can quietly unfold.
Each day centres around an extended Vedic rounding practice, creating the conditions for deep rest, refinement of the nervous system, and the accumulated momentum that only comes through sustained practice.
✺ Deep daily practiceImmerse yourself in the daily rhythm of Sri Narayani Peedam through pūja, sacred ceremony, sevā, and time in the presence of Sri Shakti Amma. This is Vedic tradition not as history, but as a living way of life.
✺ Living Vedic TraditionDeepavali is one of the most auspicious times in the Vedic calendar - a celebration of light, abundance and the triumph of dharma. We'll be immersed in the sacred observances of Peedam, joining pūja, yajña and community celebration as this powerful time unfolds.
✺ Deepavali in IndiaJourney alongside fellow Vedic meditators who share a sincere commitment to practice. There is something uniquely supportive about deepening together, learning from one another and sharing the experience.
✺ Shared Journey
Deepavali at Peedam - we will help create the Shri Chakra Yantra, made up of 10,008 ghee lamps.
The Golden Temple at the heart of Sri Puram to remind us of the golden heart of everyone. "A temple as the place that will collect energy from nature and from chanting. This energy brings peace and wisdom. It creates strength and energy. A place that can do all this is a known as a temple."
Sri Shakti Amma
Day OneArrive & Meet
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
Day TwoSet Intentions & Reflect
Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
Day ThreeLook Forward & Wrap Up
We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
How It Works-
Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.
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Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.
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After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.