September 2016 IA Bengaluru Aadheenam – KAILASA's Inner Awakening

Welcome to

Bengaluru Aadheenam

Welcome to Inner Awakening!

Congratulations on making a decision to attend this life transforming meditation retreat. Inner Awakening is a 21-day meditation retreat for the mind, body and soul conducted by enlightened master Paramahamsa Nithyananda (also known as “Swamiji”). Inner Awakening will feature daily yoga, healthy vegetarian food and powerful meditation processes to make you experience the space of oneness with life (“Advaita”). The Inner Awakening in Bengaluru Aadheenam is unique as it is going to involve powerful SHIVOHAM, NITHYANANDOHAM & SHUDDADVAITHAM process during the last week of the program, to experience powers and qualities of Mahadeva..

“In the SHIVOHAM process, I will be doing completion inside you using powerful sounds and awakening your potential energy (the Kundalini Shakti) giving you bliss, completion, power, enlightenment and reprogramming your whole being towards enlightenment.” – Paramahamsa
Nithyananda

“In the Nithyanandoham process, I am going to be me working on your bio-energy! In Shivoham process, I use sound and light – verbalization and visualization to awaken your bio-memory. When I awaken your bio-memory, all your possibilities are awakened! But now in the Nithyanandoham program, in that Nithyanandoham process, I am going to silence and unclutching to work on your bio-energy – when I awaken your bio- memory, all your possibilities are awakened. When I awaken your bio-energy, all my possibilities will be awakened.” – Paramahamsa Nithyananda

The Inner Awakening in Bengaluru Aadheenam is both an inner and outer spiritual journey as we will be visiting the ancient Banyan tree, temples and sacred energy fields. Hence this inner Awakening is also called Inner Awakening Yatra. Traveling to a place which puts you in the highest state, your original state – called “Yatra”.

Program Location

Inner Awakening and Inner Awakening for Kids will be held at Bengaluru Aadheenam (more details about this below).

Nithyananda Peetham

Bengaluru Aadheenam

Nithyanandapuri

Off Mysore Road, Bidadi

Karnataka – 562109, India.

http://www.nithyananda.org/
https://innerawakening.org/

Accommodation

Participants will be accommodated in the private rooms on a twin-sharing basis in the Aadheenam or nearby Resort (two beds in each room). If you are coming with your spouse or with your family members and/or kids, you will automatically be paired with them unless requested otherwise.

Subject to availability, participant preferences for a hotel will be honored. Participants who register early will have a better chance of getting their preference.

Weather in Bidadi in September

The average temperature in Bangalore in September is fairly hot at 23.9 °C (75.02 °F). Afternoons can be very hot with average high temperatures reaching 28.2 °C (82.8 °F). Overnight temperatures are generally warm with an average low of 19.6 °C (67.3 °F).

Prior to Leaving:

– Flight tickets

– Passport

– Proof or confirmation of program payment

– ID card for verification

o For Foreign nationals: 2 photo copies of their passport (biography page) and visa

o For Indian nationals: 2 photo copies of Government issued ID card (e.g. driving license, passport copy, PAN card etc.)

– Cash, travelers checks, credit card, etc.

– Notify your bank/credit card company that you will be travelling to India if you plan to use your credit card

– Travel insurance (optional)

– Cell phone & laptop (optional)

– Your prescribed medications (if any) – amount needed for the entire program duration

– Please be advised to bring all your personal hygiene items including bath towel.

Where to report when you to arrive in Aadheenam:

 Directly check-in to the Aadheenam Welcome Center

oIf you have finished all the registration procedures, you will be receiving an email confirmation. After checking in, you will need to report at the registration desk to finish signing your registration form and collect your program badge. (see registration procedures below)

 Report at the registration desk

oIf you have not received an email with accommodation confirmation, you need to report at the registration desk (see “Registration procedures” section below) to finish your registration procedures and be allotted your room. To avoid long wait at registration desk after your long flight/travel, we highly recommend you to finish all your registration formalities.

Registration Procedures

Registration will happen at Welcome Center (same place as the program location) at the below timings:

September 21st: 10am – 10pm

September 22nd: 6am – 10am

Inner Awakening support team will be available in the above location to guide you through the registration and accommodation process.

How to Reach Nithyananda Peetham Bengaluru Aadheenam

 By Air

Bengaluru International Airport or Kempegowda International Airport (Airport code: BLR) is a public airport located at Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560300 – 75.6 km northeast of Bidadi, Ramanagaram, India. The Airport is approximately 1 h 46 minutes traveling distance from the Nithyananda Peetham, Bengaluru Aadheenam (Inner Awakening program Location).

 By Train

Bidadi is served by a major railway junction, Bengaluru City Junction (SBC). Many trains arrive at Bidadi Junction (station code: BID). Bidadi railway station is about 3kms from the Nithyananda Peetham, Bengaluru Aadheenam.

Taxi Rates

 From Airport – Ashram : Rs. 1800 -2000 (USD 26 – 28)

Auto Rickshaw rates

 From Bidadi Railway station – Nithyananda Peetham, Bengaluru Aadheenam : Rs. 80 – 150 (USD 2 – 3)

Visa related information

 Visa on Arrival

 Facility is available for passport holders of following countries

 Albania, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Island, Chile, China, China- SAR Hongkong, China- SAR Macau, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote d’lvoire, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue Island, Norway, Oman, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Russia, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Island, Tuvalu, UAE, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Vanuatu, Vatican City-Holy See, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

 Please read through the instructions carefully before applying for Visa on Arrival

https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html. Especially read the “Instructions for Applicant” section.

 Countries not eligible for “Visa on Arrival ” can find more details in the link below.

https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/

Forms you need to fill:

 Inner Awakening registration form
(mandatory for Inner Awakening and Inner Awakening Kids program participants)

https://innerawakening.org/registration.html

 Roommate request & Travel Itinerary request form (mandatory)

o Roommate requests (if you want to stay with your family/kids/friends)

o Let us know when you arrive (so we can be ready with your registration papers)

o And whether you need taxi pickup from the airport

http://tiny.cc/iasept2016

Common Questions Answered

 Accommodation Dates: Accommodation being available for all Inner Awakening participants from 21st Sep – 13th Oct. Check-in time is after 12.00pm on 21st September and check-out time is before 12.00pm on the 13th October. If you need booking for additional nights, please contact us and book the same for an additional charge.

 Clothing: It is mandatory that you wear white color clothes during the regular meditation sessions and black color clothes for Yoga. Please be advised to bring 5-6 pairs of white clothes and at least 2 sets of black clothes for daily yoga sessions. Bring loose comfortable clothes that allow you to easily do yoga postures and meditations. Clothes made of cotton are conducive for warm or hot daytime temperatures. In adherence to the Ashram dress code and with respect to the Vedic culture, men and women participants are not to wear tank tops, tube tops, shorts and hot pants. Please also refrain from wearing scooped necklines, transparent or tight-fitting clothing. Please dress modestly in clothing that covers your shoulders, midriff and legs to the ankles. Despite the climatic demands, your cooperation and understanding in this matter is highly appreciated.

 Laundry Service: Laundry service is provided for all Inner Awakening participants and kids’ program participants. 3 pieces per participant per day will be complimentary. More than 3 pieces per day will be charged accordingly.

 ID for Verification: All foreign nationals are requested to bring 2 photo copies of their passport (biography page) and visa. All Indian nations are requested to bring 2copies of Govt. issued ID card (e.g. Driving license, passport copy, PAN card etc.)

 Taxi Pickup Service: Taxi pickup service is provided from Bengaluru International Airport for convenience of International participants. You will be paying for the cost of the taxi. Volunteer will be waiting for you at the airport (with your name / Swamiji’s picture) and will be guiding you to the taxi. If you would like us to book a taxi for you, kindly fill the taxi pickup form http://tiny.cc/iasept2016

 Internet Access: Free Wireless internet is available for the participants to use in the program hall.

No Nirahara/THE Samyama:
September Inner Awakening participants will not be having NiraharaSamyama (Level 1, 2, 3) or the Samyama options during the program.
http://www.nithyananda.org/nirahara-samyama

 Travel VISA Related Information

o Referral information to provide in the Visa application form:

 Reference name in India: Ma Nithya Jnanatmananda Swami

 Address: Nithyananda Peethamm, Bengaluru Aadheenam, Nithyanandapuri, Kallugopahalli, Bidadi, Karnataka 562109, India

 Phone: +918027279999

 Indian Visa application form in certain countries asks for accommodation confirmation letter, we can provide you with the same. Kindly email your name as in your passport to [email protected] with subject: “Need Hotel Reservation letter for VISA”

Inner Awakening Support Team

For any help, support, questions related to September 2016 Inner Awakening, feel free to email or call us. We are waiting to make this Inner Awakening a reality for you. Email: [email protected]

Contact numbers:

 India:

o Ma Nithya Jnanatmananda Swami: +91 776 098 0635

o Ma Rishi Advait (Kids program): +91 776 098 0640

 Outside India:

Sri Nithya Visweshwara (Anand Singh):+1 516 526 2800

Sri Nithya Tejomayananda: +1 647 770 4662

Nithyananda Peetham, Bengaluru Aadheenam

Nithyanandeshwari, Nithyanandeshwara, Paramahansa Nithyananda