Third International Kriya Yoga seminar with Rajarshi Raghabananda and several long-time acharyas of Paramahamsa Hariharananda.

Cost: $60 (including all courses, food and lodging. Costs of local transportation and extra-curricular activities are not included.)

Organizing institutions:
Hariharananda Kriya Yoga Mission and Hariharananda Mission West

Address:
At-Banabira, P.O. Tabada, Via Sohela, Dist. Bargarh, Orissa 768033, India

Local contacts:
1. Yogananda Sahu. Cell phone: +91 (97) 7829-3191

PLEASE NOTE:- This seminar is open to All Kriyavans initiated in the lineage of Paramahamsa Hariharananda. – Accomodation are rustic in this poor part of India, and we are doing the very best we can to ensure a comfortable and hygienic experience for all, but one should not expect Western standards of living over there. To go with a spirit of adventure and flexibility is part of our sadhana (spiritual practice)!

N.B.:- Due to some unavoidable circumstances this year we have condensed the duration of 3rd IKYS from seven days to three days.
For the registration of your participation and initiation on prior contact is highly solicited.

 If you are interested to attend please try to reach Sambalpur on 25th Jan2011 positively.

Registration fees for three days is 60$ per head.(only accommodation and food; including breakfast and snacks)transportation facilities and initiation donation are separate from the seminar fee.

There is accommodation for maximum 50 kriyavans from the west in the ashram. And for more numbers we may arrange a hotel which is 10kms away from the ashram. This will be done on prior contact.

26th January,2012 (Thursday) Opening Day

5.00 am. to 5.15 am.- Wake up Bell. Background Music and Chanting of
Prabhat Smarana Mantra, Karadarshanam, Bhumi Pranam
Surya Pranam, Ganesh Pranam and Gayatri Mantra.
5.15 am. to 6.15 am.- Personal Morning Preparation and Tea.
6.15 am. to 6.30 am.- Lighting of Seven Candles and Incense Sticks
Chanting Gurumantra and Guruvandana.
Offering Flowers to God and Gurus.
6.30 am. to 8.00 am.- Guided Meditation
8.00 am. to 9.00 am.- Breakfast and Registration
9.00 am. to 9.45 am.- Gurupuja and Homa (fire ceremony)
9.45 am. to 11.00 am.- Opening ceremony
Lighting of Kriya Lamp by Rajarshi Raghabananda with dipa mantra
Inauguration of the 3rd International Kriya Yoga Seminar
Welcome Speech by the Vice- President
Honor and Worship to the Yogacharya
11.00 am. to 11.45 am.- Speech by the Yogacharyas
11.45 am. to 12.30 pm.- Guided Meditation
12.30 pm. to 1.30 p.m.- Lunch Break… Distribution of Prasad
Bhojan mantra by a Yogacharya
1.30 pm. to 4.00 pm.- Rest and Private Study
4.00 pm. to 5.00 pm.- Seva
5.00 pm. to 5.30pm.- Evening Tea and Snacks
5.30 pm. to 7.00 pm.- Exclusive Workshop on Kriya Yoga by Yogacharyas
followed by Q &A Session
7.00 pm. to 8.15 pm.- Guided Meditation
8.15 pm. to 8.30 pm.- Announcement for the next Day
Conclusion by Chanting of
Shanti mantra, and mangala swasthya kamana mantra.
Brahmanandam Parama Sukhadam
8.30 pm. to 9.30 pm.- Dinner
9.30 pm. to 5.00 am.- Retire

27th January 2011 (Friday)

5.00 am. to 5.15 am.- Wake up Bell. Background Music and Chanting of
Prabhat Smarana Mantra, Karadarshanam, Bhumi Pranam
Surya Pranam, Ganesh Pranam and Gayatri Mantra.
5.15 am. to 6.15 am.- Personal Morning Preparation and Tea.
6.15 am. to 6.30 am.- Lighting of Seven Candles and Incense Sticks
Chanting of guru mantra and guru vandana.
Offering Flowers at the Feet of God and Gurus.
6.30 am. to 8.00 am.- Guided Meditation
8.00 am. to 9.00 am.- Breakfast and Registration
9.00 am. to 10.00 am.- Initiation
10.00 am. to 11.00 am.- Workshop on Kriya Kriya Technique by Yogacharyas
followed by Q&A Session

11.00 am. to 11.30 am.- Release of Books, Pictures and CDs
11.30 am. to 12.30 pm.- Guided Meditation
12.30 pm. to 1.30 p.m.- Lunch Break… Distribution of Prasad
Bhojan mantra by a Yogacharya
1.30 pm. to 4.00 pm.- Rest and Private Study
4.00 pm. to 5.00 pm.- Seva
5.00 pm. to 5.30pm.- Evening Tea and Snacks
5.30 pm. to 6.00 pm.- Kriya Interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita
6.00 pm. to 7.00 pm.- Exclusive Workshop on Kriya Yoga Technique by Yogacharyas
With Question and answer
7.00 pm. to 8.15 pm.- Guided Meditation
8.15 pm. to 8.30 pm.- Announcement for the next Day
Conclusion by Chanting of
Shanti mantra, and mangala swasthya kamana mantra.
Brahmanandam Parama Sukhadam
8.30 pm. to 9.30 pm.- Dinner
9.30pm. to 5.00am.- Retire

28th January 2011 (Saturday)

5.00 am. to 5.15 am.- Wake up Bell. Background Music and Chanting of
Prabhat smarana mantra, Karadarshanam, Bhumi pranam
Surya pranam, Ganesh pranam and Gayatri mantra.
5.15 am. to 6.15 am.- Personal Morning Preparation and Tea.

6.15 am. to 6.30 am.- Lighting of Seven Candles and Incense Sticks
Chanting of guru mantra and guru vandana.
Offering of Flowers at the Feet of God and Gurus.
6.30 am. to 8.00 am.- Guided Meditation
8.00 am. to 9.00 am.- Breakfast
9.00 am. to 9.30 am.- Divine Songs and Guru Vandana
9.30 am. to 10.15am.- Experience and Suggestions by the kriyavans to make the program
more Vibrant for the Advancement in Spirituality
10.15 am. to 11.00 am.- Speech by Yogacharyas
11.00 am. to 11.05 am.- Farewell Speech by Rajashi Raghabananda
11.05 am. to 11.15 am.- Vote of thanks
11.15am. to 11.30 pm.-Guru vandana Jaya Hariharananda Mukti Pathachanda
Shanti mantra and mangala kamana mantra by a Yogacharya
11.30 am. on wards- Lunch Break… Distribution of Prasad
Bhojan mantra by a Yogacharya
12.30 am. Return journey to Sambalpur Ashram
6.00pm. to 7.30 pm. Guided Meditation
7.30pm to 8.25pm.Discourse on kriya yoga
8.25pm to 8.30 -Anouncement for the Valedictory session
8.30 pm to 9.30pm.-Dinner
9.30pm to 5.00pm-Retire

29th January 2011 (Sunday) Valedictory Day

VENUE- Meditation Hall Hariharananda Kriyoga Mission Gopalmal, Sambalpur

5.00 am. to 5.15 am.- Wake up Bell. Background Music and Chanting of
Prabhat Smarana Mantra, Karadarshanam, Bhumi Pranam
Surya Pranam, Ganesh Pranam and Gayatri Mantra.
5.15 am. to 6.15 am.- Personal Morning Preparation and Tea.
6.15 am. to 6.30 am.- Lighting of Seven Candles and Incense Sticks
Chanting of guru mantra and guru vandana.
Offering Flowers at the Feet of God and Gurus.
6.30 am. to 8.00 am.- Guided Meditation
8.00 am. to 9.00 am.- Breakfast and Registration
9.00 am. to 10.00 am.- Discourse on Kriya Yoga and the life of Gurudev
10.00 am. to 11.00 am.- Guided Meditation
Valedictory Session
11am to 11.30am- Speech by yogachryas
11.30am to 12.00pm- experience shared by the kriyavans
12.15pm to 12.25pm- Valedictory speech by Rajarshi Raghabananda
12.25pm to 12.30pm- vote of thanks
12.30pm to 1.30pm- Prasad Sevan

Om namo bhagabate Hariharananda devay namah

- There will be an opportunity to receive initiation on the first day of either program for people desiring to learn the authentic Kriya Yoga technique of Paramahamsa Hariharananda (the initiation donation is separate from the seminar fee).

- These events are not for tourists or casual visitors, but for dedicated seekers desirous to embrace the disciplined atmosphere of the ashram life and deepen their spiritual practice.

- Participants are required to attend all classes of the program(s) they have registered for, except for special cases approved by prior arrangement.

- People are entirely responsible for all of their transportation arrangements (international and domestic), from their country of origin to the ashram, and their return journey. Due to an increase in the number of people visiting us each year, we are no longer able to provide assistance in this area, but will be happy to refer you to reliable resources for all of your domestic transportation needs and extra-curricular activities and accomodations.

- Various Kriya Yoga centers are contemplating organizing themselves to go to these Indian programs as a group. It is a wonderful idea that can save its members a lot of time and money, and make it a fun activity!

- For more information about the program, please go to www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/pilgrimages/pilgrimage_index.html

From Delhi

You can either: 1) Fly from Delhi to Bhubaneshwar (2 hours flight), and then take a train to Sambalpur (5 hours ride) and then a taxi to Banabira (2 hours drive); or 2) Take a train from Delhi to Sambalpur (TWO to THREE DAYS ride!), and then a taxi to Banabira (2 hours drive).
Go to www.yatra.com to find some of the cheapest flights and book your flight in advance.

From Kolkota

You can take a train from Kolkota to Sambalpur (11 hours ride), and then a taxi to Banabira (2 hours drive).
1. Travelling from Delhi to Banabira, Orissa

a. From Delhi to Bhubaneshwar
Take a taxi or auto rickshaw to the DOMESTIC airport (it is a different airport than the INTERNATIONAL airport where you arrived) and take a plane to Bhubaneshwar (in the state of Orissa). The flight is two hours-long and will cost around 6,000 Indian Rupees for the round trip Delhi-Bhubaneshwar-Delhi.
In case of emergency, you can contact a disciple in Bhubaneshwar, Mr. Vidyasagar Shaw at +91 (97) 7802-4555 (cellular) or Mr. Binod Shaw at +91 (98) 6139-5171 (cellular).

b. From Bhubaneshwar to Sambalpur
Once you are in Bhubaneshwar, you will need to take a taxi to a local hotel. The next morning, take a taxi to the train station and take a train to Sambalpur.
There is a morning train that runs every day of the week (week-ends included) which departs at 6:50 am from Bhubaneshwar railway station (BBS) and arrives at Sambalpur (SBP) at 11:25 am. The train number is 2893 and the train name is "BBS BLGR SUPER".

c. From Sambalpur to Banabira
From Sambalpur, take a taxi to the small village of Banabira. It is about a two hours-taxi ride and will cost you around 1,000 Indian rupees. The address of the Hariharananda Kriya Yoga Mission ashram is Banabira, P.O. Tabada, Via Sohela, Dist. Bargarh, Orissa 768033.

The local contacts in Banabira are:
1. Mr. Yogananda Sahu. Cell phone: +91 (97) 7829-3191 2. Mr. Chitrasen Debta. Cell phone: +91 (99) 3722-3217

2. Travelling from Banabira, Orissa back to Delhi

a. From Ba n a bi r a to Sambalpur
From Banabira, take a taxi to the Sambalpur train station.

b. From Sambalpur to Bhubaneshwar
There is a morning train that runs every day of the week (EXCEPT SUNDAYS), which leaves Sambalpur at 6.10 a.m. and arrives in Bhubaneshwar at 10:45 am. The train number is 8303 and the train name is "SBP PURI INT EXP".

c. From Bhubaneshwar to Delhi
From there you take a taxi to the Bhubaneshwar airport. There are a couple of flights in the afternoon from Bhubaneshwar to Delhi, so you can reach Delhi the same night if you wish. The flight is two hours-long.