New Delhi
The capital city is divided in
two parts - Old and New Delhi. 'Old' Delhi, the capital of Muslim India between the mid-17th and late
19th centuries, is full of formidable mosques,  monuments and forts.
We visit Jamma Mosque (1650) and drive through the fabled area of Chandni Chowk (aptly
translates to Moonlight Square) where the throngs of shoppers and vendors meet
in the oldest area of Delhi.
We will be visiting such sights
as Humayun's Tomb (1586) followed by the Qutab Minar, 72 meters high and one of
the most perfect towers in the Persian world. This Iron Pillar which has
survived the vagaries of weather for over 1500 years.
A visit to the Birla
Temple. Known by its dual popular name "Laxmi Devi" (Goddess of Wealth) and "
Narayana" (Preserver). It was founded by Mahatma Gandhi on his belief that it
should be open to all castes and faiths. Hence, you do not find any
discrimination at all. All are welcome to this place which has been dedicated
to humanity.
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Haridwar is a holy city. Haridwar stands for Gateway to God,
with 'hari' meaning god and 'dwar' meaning gate. Haridwar is regarded as one of
the seven holiest places to Hindus, as the  devas
are said to have left their footprints there. According to Hindu mythology, Haridwar is one among the four sites where
drops of the elixir of immortality Amrita
accidentally spilled over from the pitcher (or Kumbha), in
which it was being carried away by the celestial bird Garuda, the
vehicle of Vishnu.
Haridwar is where the Kumbha Mela is celebrated, cyclically once
every 12 years. Here, millions of pilgrims, devotees, and tourists congregate
from all over the world to celebrate this celestial event and perform
ritualistic bathing on the banks of the river Ganga.
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Rishikesh (also spelled Hrishikesh), - The land of the Rishi's,  sages, divinely inspired, poets, another name for Lord Vishnu, is a
holy city for Hindus
located in the foothills of the Himalaya in northern India. The sacred river Ganga
(anglicized to Ganges) flows through Rishikesh. It is believed that meditation
in Hrishikesh brings one closer to the attainment of salvation
or moksha
as does a dip in the holy
river that flows through it.
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 Nine-Day Yoga Nidra Retreat
The itinerary was designed to take full advantage of this rare opportunity.
Yoga Nidra Retreat.
Experience a state of supreme
peace, quietness, and creativity under the guidance of the highly acclaimed
international faculty from the Himalayan tradition.
For thousands of years meditation Masters have used this method of sleepless sleep to learn the secret of the Self.
Under the guidance of Swami Veda Bharati a comprehensive Yoga Nidra education and practicum will be offered.
Swami Veda was initiated into one of the highest paths of meditation by his master, the celebrated yogi Swami Rama of the Himalayas. Swami Veda was honored by the Swamis of India who conferred on him the title of Mahamadaleshwara, placing him among the top 200 or so of the half million monks of the Swami order of India.
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Rishikesh - Swami Veda Bharati Ashram
 Sadhaka Grama Ashram,
"The Village of Seekers" at the foot of the Himalaya is the spiritual community of seekers of the truth who have come from around the world to study with a living Himalayan Master. Swami Veda, a disciple of Swami Rama.
As Swami Veda says, "this is not a Hindu ashram, this is an ashram for humanity."
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Vasishta Cave
Approximately 10 miles out of town, along windy roads in the Himalayan
foothills, is a hallowed spot called Vasishta
Gufta, two caves where the Hindu sage and yogi Vasishta did his
sadhana ages ago. The main cave is about 30 feet
deep or more, and can hold about a dozen people. The  cave shown here
was Vasishta's "summer" cave, close to
a small beach along the Ganges river. The saffron robed fellow is one
of the monk care takers of the caves and nearby
temple.
One of the sacred Himalayan caverns settled by
one Shiva's original devotees, Vasishta.
How amazing that it still exists on earth where, deep in the
Himalayas, austerities are still performed to the God Shiva in this
cave.
It is said these meditation rituals have been carried on from then to
now, after the example left by the venerable sage, Vashista,
after whom the shrine is named. The name,Vashista, means 'Guru of Ram'.
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Jaipur "The
Pink City".
 We visit the Old Pink City, the
Amber Fort. Enter the ramparts and city walls to visit the Maharaja's
city
palace and Museum. Next door is the old observatory still standing and
remarkably
still working.
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Taj Mahal, Agra
Begin the day with one of India's
essential experiences, viewing the Taj Mahal at sunrise, an exhilarating
event
as the morning's first light sets its marble aglow with soft pink hues.
Tour
the exquisite "jewel box" mausoleum, and stroll the paradisial
gardens. Then survey the city's other historical
monuments, gardens and palaces, strewn like jewels on the picturesque
banks of
the Yamuna River.
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COST
Land and inside India flight:
$4,795 double occupancy
$1,176 single supplement
DEPOSITS
A tour deposit of $ 500 per
person is due at time of registration.
FINAL PAYMENT
The balance is due 60 days prior
to departure from the USA which is December 18, 2010.
TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION ON
DR.
NAZARI'S YOGA PILGRIMAGE GROUP
Please contact:
Mr. Ian Grail or Mr. Roger
Fielding
1-800-953-8111
Cultural Vacations & Safaris
420 Crown Oak Center Drive
Longwood Florida 32750
Tel: 1.407.788.8111
Fax: 1.407.788.8108
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Homage to the Spiritual Leader of Modern India:
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Mahatma Gandhi
We start our tour with an homage to Mahatma Gandhi the spiritual
leader of modern India going to Raj
Ghat and nearby ghats where the founder of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi and
thereafter Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were cremated.
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Experience the
Ashram Living at Sadhaka Grama
Swami Veda Bharati
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Swami Veda Bharati
The current Spiritual Guide of the Association of
Himalayan Yoga Meditation
Societies International has spent the past 60 years teaching and providing
spiritual guidance around the world.
He was raised in the
five-thousand-year-old tradition of Sanskrit speaking scholar-philosophers of
India, and has taught the Yoga-sutras of Patanjali from the age of nine and the
Vedas from the age of eleven. He is
considered the world authority in Vedic knowledge.
He emphasizes that his ashram is not a Hindu ashram rather an ashram for
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Raja Yogis
Michele Hebert and
Dr. Mehrad Nazari
have
a combined teaching experience of over fifty years. Personally trained
by Raja
Yoga Master Walt Baptiste, they have also been initiated into the
Himalayan
Tradition by Swami Veda Bharati of Rishikesh, India and into Tibetan
Yoga by
H.H. The Dalai Lama.
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Contact Information:
Raja Yogis
Mehrad Nazari, Ph.D.
Michele Hebert
858.459.0880
DrNazari@yahoo.com
Michele@SpaSpirit.com
www.SpaSpirit.com
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