If You Know Where You Want to Reach in Life, You Try to Travel in a Set Direction.If You Don’t, You Travel Everywhere to Find your Destination… Travelling through the Indian terrain, the eternal traveller- Shiva the Mahayogi, would wander through the sparkling white mountain tops and lose himself in the deep green wilderness of the Indian plains: only to find his own Divine Self, to be one with Who He Really Was... But Did You Know That You Too, Just Like Shiva, Are Already on a Set Journey of Your Own or Your Own ‘Yatra’? Just like Shiva, you too are an eternal traveller or ‘Yatri’ and since the very moment of birth, are bound to the journey of life! However, physical or mental, psychological or spiritual-you are always on a journey, in search of something... But Are You Reaching Anywhere? If Life is a journey, it must have a destination! And if it begins at birth, where does it really end? Death seems to be the most apparent answer! However, according to Hindu thought, ‘death’ the most seemingly obvious end of all journeys, is only a stage of transition -It is not the ultimate destination. http://theshivaexperience.com . Sometimes. But the fact is. you reach a point in life where all movement ceases. The journey of the soul. in search of their ‘Ultimate Destination’ or be it the many who travelled down to this distant land of depths of mystery & heights of transcendence.. in one word: you feel lost. within the act of ‘finding’ itself is where your destination lies! However. you get stuck and caught up and life seems to have come to a standstill... the Caves. the goal or the destination is ultimately only a direction: what really matters is the journey itself! Whether your journey is all about searching for happiness in personal relationships.. Travel and India share a long and deep relationship.. the history. millennia have seen millions of souls being drawn to this country… What is it about this place that till date attracts people from far across the globe and yet leaves them closer to themselves than ever? Yes.. and maybe even the spiritual heritage etc. the religious & cultural diversity. all that has fascinated the world. you don’t know what path to follow. but is that it? Dont you think there is something you are missing out on? Yes... striving for financial success or looking for inner peace.you don’t know in which direction to go. the colours. every person has his own conscious/unconscious goals in life.be it sages and monks who’d make their lives out of travelling from one point to another. the Temples. there is something about the land that still nurtures the oldest ‘religions’ or ‘belief http://theshivaexperience. you know the Taj Mahal. So what should You do then? It is then when you consciously begin the real journey of your soul.Transformative Then What is the Ultimate Destination of Life? Every human being is on his own evolutionary path..com . every place too brings out something new in you! Come with us and explore Shiva’s land.But what is also true is http://theshivaexperience. it carries a united consciousness. it is the source of liberation for the soul. Discover the truth about him and Find that ‘Something’ about Yourself on this Unconventional Tour: The Shiv-Yatri Experience It is true you don’t need to leave your home to experience Shiva. There is something about its air that irrespective of the diversity that breathes in it. Do you want to know what that something is? This Shivratri.Transformative systems’ of the world.com . There is something about its water that despite all the struggle and strife. come with us on the journey to not just discover but experience that ‘something’! Just the way every relationship in your life reveals something about the kind of person you are. ... YOU CANNOT EXPERIENCE WHILE SITTING AT HOME! This experience is for those who like to push the boundaries..Transformative WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE WHEN YOU ACTUALLY VISIT THE PLACE..com . the adventurous who like to live their dreams and translate their imagined journey into a real life experience! If you: ● ● ● ● ● ● Are passionate about Shiva and want to know more about him Are on a quest to find your true self Love travelling and exploring new dimensions of existence along with new places and cultures Want to go deeper and experience Shiva and Indian Wisdom at another level Want to experience that ‘Something’ about India yourself but in a different way with us. want to celebrate Maha Shivaratri on the very land of its origin in an atmosphere reverb-erating with the spirit of festivity and celebration. http://theshivaexperience... And.Then let us tell you more about the special personalized tour for an actual physical experience of the place of Shiva’s origins that we created for you! Read on. get the most perfect experience where you enjoy yourself and experience the city fully! Dry Fruit Seller Jama Masjid Red Fort http://theshivaexperience. One can visit the temple especially on Mondays. what to not miss out on.Transformative Day 1: Delhi City Tour It is said that the very heart of the country. it is commendable how it proudly retains each of the different cultures so strongly!Amidst the array of temples. In the rich cultural diversity of the Capital city. find how even in the hustle-bustle of life. Re-discover life in an environment where the struggle for survival and the desire for salvation co-exist. mosques.com .The best time to visit the temple is during the festival of Shivratri when it is grandly decorated and filled with devotional activities. With our experts to guide through where to eat. what to be careful of. the centre of the universe or life. its capital Delhi. The temple is opened all year round and welcomes visitors of all caste and creed. stands one of the oldest Shiva Temple in Delhi – Gauri Shankar Temple. has been destroyed and re-established no less than 7 times! But despite all the tumultuous changes that the city has faced. you can stand as strong as those old temples and historical monuments. The Lingam is surrounded by snakes made up of silver and represents a cosmic pillar. The 800 year old temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of most significant temples of Shaivism in Delhi. which is day of Lord Shiva. where not to eat. churches and gurudwaras (sikh worship places) in old Delhi. The temple has an 800 year old brown Lingam (phallus stone) encased in a marble representation of the female or the ‘Yoni’. the image of the holy river Ganga with lamps floating on it.com . King Bhagirath belonging to the lineage of Lord Rama. brought the river Ganga down to the earth to help 60. lasting impression on one’s soul. Old Delhi also has some of the most famous places to eat and savor some of the most popular Indian cuisines and street foods. that even after innumerable millennia. Fatehpuri-The Dry fruits market etc. given a place as high as the top of Lord shiva’s head! Some legends associated to Ganga narrate an interesting story of her being Lord Shiva’s wife and a cause of jealousy to Goddess Parvati! But most legends tell her tale as an uncontrollable rush of sheer power and potentiality. mosques like the Jama Masjid etc and some of the most crowded streets you may ever see. Day ends and you are dropped back to your hotel. so much so. http://theshivaexperience. the world still pines for its drops of water! According to legend. Laxmi Narayan Temple. Sadhus clad in orange decorating the stairs of its ghats with touches of mysticism and thousands of men and women washing their sins off into the river leaves an intriguing. Day 2: Haridwar-Rishikesh Early morning transfer to Haridwar When one looks at India as the land of spirituality. Chawri Bazaar. After which continue your tour in Shahjahanabad or Old Delhi as it is known now is the heart of Delhi with bazaars like Chandni Chowk. temples like Jain Temple. Such is the power of the river Ganga. Khaadi Baoli-the Spice market.Transformative Arrive in Delhi the night before and begin the Tour the following day after breakfast at 9:00 with a visit to Gauri Shankar Temple.000 of his ancestors to attain salvation. Transformative This tradition continues till date and the ashes of believers are still immersed into the river. Ganga water is considered a natural purifier. naturally antibacterial. it is quite physically so as it sanctifies not just one’s soul by absolving one’s sins but even one’s body! Much of scientific research establishes the river Ganga’s special qualities. written in the 16th century by Abul Fazal. the presence of Bacteriophages. Interestingly. were immersed by Akbar himself. whose ashes. calling it the ‘Water of Immortality’. it is here that the world comes to wash itself http://theshivaexperience. Har ki Pauri of the bathing ghats Statue of Lord Shiva Even today. its descent from the Himalayas where a lot of therapeutic herbs and shrubs grow and even an unknown factor. There may be numerous opinions and observations but one truth remains: It is in the lap of the river ganga where it all ends. which makes the river retain dissolved oxygen from the atmosphere are all attributed to the cause. it is said.com . as mentioned in Ain-e-Akbari. which gives it an anti-bacterial nature. It has been observed that the water from Ganga remains fresh for a very long time and water from the upper portions does not allow mosquitoes to breed! A lot of reasons like the river’s containing anti-putrefaction properties. The present day foundation of the city and the renovation of the ghats is said to have been done by Raja Man Singh. even the great Mughal emperor Akbar drank water from the river Ganga by getting it specially packed and dispatched in sealed containers. the river Ganga is much more than just a symbol of purity. it is here where the human meets his source when his ashes are immersed even today. Prayag and Haridwar. Brahma Kund. liberation and peace! Being one of the oldest living cities. Nashik. The legendary event of the ‘Samudra Manthan’ as described in the Puranas mentions how the ‘Amrit’ or the ‘Elixir of Immortality’ that was churned out of the sea was spilled at 4 places. located at Har Ki Pauri. namely.com . Har ki Pauri is also called so as it is believed that Lord Vishnu left his footprint on a stone set in a wall where the holy river touches it all the time. And Haridwar is the centre of it all! After flowing for 253 kilometres from its source at Gaumukh from the Gangotri Glacier.Transformative off one’s guilt. In Haridwar. the place resonates with a unique combination of history and transcendence. India. is considered to be the spot where the Amrit fell and is one of the most sacred ghats. Also. with its rich ancient religious and cultural heritage. Haridwar is one of the 7 holiest places for believers of Hinduism for many reasons. http://theshivaexperience. Ujjain. Haridwar is known as the home of Goddess Sati and the palace of her father Daksha. Seeped in spirituality deeper than the river. importantly. Haridwar is still home to many old havelis and mansions with intricate stonework and exquisite murals. giving the city its ancient name of ‘Gangadwára’ Literally meaning ‘Gateway to Lord Shiva’ with ‘Hara’ standing for Shiva and ‘dwar’ for ‘gate’. the river Ganga enters North India for the first time at Haridwar or Hardwar-a city and municipality in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand. one is sure to become cleansed of all one's sins and then ascend to heaven. in ancient times.” Daksheswara Mahadev Temple Daksheswara Mahadev Temple .com . "Here. before you is the Kanakhala range. O scion of the Ajamidha race.The Mahabharata. 'And there is the mighty river Ganga.." http://theshivaexperience.as also in Kankhala. O king. this historical town of Kankhal finds mention in texts like the Mahabharata and even in the creative works of classical Sanskrit dramatist and poet Kalidas of the 3rd century AD. Here. the holy sage Sanatkumara attained ascetic success.. you will be freed from all thy sins.Transformative On your way to Haridwar visit Daksheswara Mahadev Temple A small colony in Haridwar in the state of Uttarakhand in north India. the favourite resort of sages. by performing your ablutions here in this river. Book 3: Vana Parva: Tirtha-yatra Parva "Bathing in Gangadwara (Haridwar) and Kusavarta. Kankhal is one of 'Panch Tirth' (Five Pilgrimages) within Haridwar and has been significant since centuries! Yes. the journey from Haridwar to Kankhal takes you to the inner recesses of a distant spiritualism. It is believed that it was on this very ground that the Yajna http://theshivaexperience. went uninvited. The Yajnashala (pronounced as Yagya-shaalaa) or the place where Yajnas (fire sacrifices) are conducted is so old that it is deemed to have witnessed the most moving events that shaped the very life of Lord Shiva himself! As legend goes.The Mahabharata.Transformative -. Even amongst a plethora of temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. the Daksha Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva & ironically combines the names of King Daksha and Lord Shiva as Mahadev. And that reason is embedded in the legend of Lord Shiva. a Maha Yagya was conducted by King Daksha. It is there that you find the Daksha Mahadev Temple. the crowning glory of the town. Book 13: Anusasanika Parva Through the heart-stirring views of the surrounding areas and the Himalayan landscape. it is one of the most sacred places. this particular temple gains special significance. Location? Yes. located approximately 4 Km away from Haridwar in the south Kankhal town. and King Daksha. Though the present temple was built by Queen Dhankaur in 1810 and rebuilt in 1962. Sati. especially for Saivites for a particular reason. But why special significance? Because of its location. Lord Shiva’s wife. to which Sati.com . particularly on Maha Shivaratri when special rituals are performed. Arrive at Rishikesh and check-in into the hotel and relax. the temple commemorates that event with thousands of devotees drawn to it. Lord Shiva had cut-off the head of King Daksha right here.Transformative was conducted. It is a place of pilgrimage for Shaivite devotees. The Daksha Mahadev Temple becomes all the more important due to its situation in Kankhal which is one of the five sacred sites in the town of Haridwar in Uttarakhand. it also has some famous trees around it like the Rudraksha tree and an age old tree which is actually a combination of 3 trees together with their roots intertwined inseparably almost paying homage to the eternal Trinity of Brahma. Close to this temple are two other holy places. After visiting Haridwar leave for Rishikesh.com . The temple is surrounded by interesting temples and ashrams including a Parad Shivling (Mercury Shivling) temple dedicated to Lord Shiva & Shree Ma Anandamayi Ashram. Standing on the ground of high emotional energy. Though he was later restored to life (with his head replaced with that of a goat) seeing his beloved burning alive.it is a 45 mins journey. Daksha Ghat and Nileshwar Mahadev Temple. http://theshivaexperience. Sati gave herself up to flames on this very spot. Unable to bear her husband’s insult by her father. you arrive at the Ganges river banks/ghats – Har ki Pauri (Footsteps of Lord Shiva) and witness the Hindu devotees take their holy bath in the Ganges and visit the nearby temples dedicated mostly to Lord Shiva. Daksh Mahadev Shivlingam Interestingly. Vishnu and Mahesh! After your visit to the temple. the famous English rock band that formed in 1960. Evening Aarti (Prayer Service) at the Ghats *It was in Rishikesh that The Beatles.The holy place of the Fire God or Lord Agni’s penance. dipping into the sacred river and meditating in the sacred city of Rishikesh has brought many much closer to their selves and to the attainment of Moksha. One of the holy cities for Hindus. Experience for yourself what it was that brought them all the way to Rishikesh and gave them one of the most productive periods of their term! http://theshivaexperience. Then Lord Agni prayed here for the expiation of his sins. including Mike Love. The Beach Boys. known as "the world capital of Yoga". Donovan and Gyp Mills have been attracted to this place to meditate. contemplate on and explore life. Lord Shiva got very angry with Lord Agni and cursed him. Spend a laid back day in the hotel doing yoga with an instructor. Learning to be the master of your senses. that the river Ganga leaves the Shivalik mountains in the Himalayas and flows out into the plains of northern India. visit the river and spend some time there meditating. a fierce fire broke out here.com . Several other artists. The Beatles composed nearly 48 songs during their stay there.Transformative RISHIKESH It is here. They even came out with"The Happy Hrishikesh Song". Rishikesh is vegetarian by law! The word Hrishikesh is formed of 2 words: ‘Hrishik’ meaning senses and ‘ish’ meaning the Lord. As legend goes.Since then it also began to be called as 'Agni Tirtha'. com . about 620 kilometres (385 mi) southeast of New Delhi. and for art. Khajuraho is always at the top in their list of Places-to-Visit-Before-I-Die! one of the "seven wonders" of India. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Transformative Day 5: Rishikesh-Delhi-Khajuraho Leave Rishikesh to arrive after breakfast and transfer to Delhi Railways Station to catch your overnight train to Khajuraho. Erotic Carvings at Khajuraho Temples Adinath Temple http://theshivaexperience. located in Chhatarpur District. sculpture and history enthusiasts. a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Day 6 & 7: Khajuraho Few have not heard of Khajuraho. the temples do not contain exhibit explicit artwork. Throughout the night. not only are you amidst http://theshivaexperience. The floodlighted temples of Khajuraho enable a surreal environment and make the entire experience capable of giving you goosebumps! This divine wedding. Interestingly. You will find numerous temples are dedic-ated to Lord Shiva and various other Indian Gods and deities. is dressed up as a bridegroom. there were 85 temples in Khajuraho. An all night ceremony is carried out by the chief priest’s son who anoints the lingam with water collected from the holy rivers of India. Reach the inner depths of the mesmerising artwork of the ancient temples and experience another means to connect with the higher self here! During Shivratri. When you witness this event.5 meters high. the coming together of the male and the female.the Khajuraho temple walls raise many questions about the place of intimacy vis-a-vis spirituality. It is said that originally. The Night of Lord Shiva or Shivaratri is celebrated as the night of the wedding of Shiva and Shakti.com . mantras are chanted and in the end the priests shower Bel leaves and flowers on the Lingam. which is 2. indicating the completion of the wedding. and an enormous silver paper crown.Transformative Between 900 AD to 1130 AD Chandela rulers built the Khajuraho Temples. the soul and the body. it is only after crossing the stage of material indulgence can you finally ‘meet the higher self’. out of which only 25 remain in various stages of preservation. Popular for erotic art. This particular fact interests many and many come to Khajuraho to explore the meaning behind it. the place an elaborate festival is held in Khajuraho. the inner areas of the temple where the deities are placed. the ultimate union of the Manifest and the Unmanifest. The Lingam of the Kandariya Mahadeo Temple. Or. Purush and Prakriti is an event worth experiencing. with white and saffron dhotis. It also connects with the fact that physical union and a celebra tion of life in the spirit of purity can be a way to attain divinity. which is the largest & most typical of temples.Transformative physically exhilarating sights. Lakshmana Temple. Arrive early morning at Khajuraho and check-in into the Hotel. http://theshivaexperience. Vishvanath and Nandi Temples.com . After Breakfast head for Khajuraho Temple Tour visit the world famous temples built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD. you also become a part of spiritual experience that moves a large number of souls altogether into a deep state of bliss and celebration! You too will feel it for yourself when you are here! Khajuraho Dance Festival A wonderful 7 days Khajuraho Dance Festival is held during this occasion of Shivratri on an open-air auditorium with the best of classical dancers performing. Visha Temple of Shiva. The most important are the The Mahadev Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. . Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu. the colourful Indian artefacts that you will proudly collect for your home and the invaluable memories you will have of the multitudinous shades and hues of India and its people. Day 8: Delhi Reach Delhi in the morning and check-in into hotel. well you should begin calling up your friends and family right away to plan this out! http://theshivaexperience. In the evening transfer to Airport to catch your flight back home. In the evening catch the Light & Sound Show at the Western Group of Temples. The last day is a free day – you can visit some sights or go shopping or just relax. On Day 7 evening catch the evening train back to Delhi.the only Jain Temple surviving at Khajuraho and have excellent sculptures on the outer walls of the Sanctum. Before you start thinking about the wonderful pictures that you will click on the trip.Transformative On Day 7 Visit the Eastern group of temples that consist of the Parasvnath Temple . the Javeri Temple dedicated to Vishnu.com . the exciting souvenirs that you will bring back for your loved one. In India. that too integrated so well with the rich cultural experience of travelling into India’s inner spiritual recesses. Can you get the same guidance on Shiva. will not be available anywhere else again! Because ONLY YOU will get a chance to meet Dr. Nilima Chitgopekar and ask all your questions about Shiva anywhere else? NO! 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