Dear Devotees,
We are delighted to announce that a 3-day Spiritual Retreat will be held from 6-8 May 2026 at Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora.
Here's a summary of the Retreat:
| Speaker | Topic | |
| 1 | Swami Shuddhidananda, Adhyaksha, Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati | Chapter 8 of Bhagawad Gita (Akshar Brahma Yoga) |
- Both residential and non-residential participation options are available for devotees for the Spiritual Retreat (more details are given below). However, both residential as well as non-residential participants would be provided all the meals (breakfast, lunch, tea & dinner) at the Ashrama only.
- Accommodation within the Ashrama will follow dormitory rules (with separate arrangements for male and female participants), if required.
However, there will be a provision to stay in nearby hotels or homestays as well. - Participants must adhere strictly to the day-wise program without deviation.
- Silence is Golden. Participants are encouraged to minimize unnecessary talking & usage of mobile phones during the retreat.
- Participation is strictly by advance registration only, following a first-come-first-serve policy due to limited accommodations and seats.
DETAILED RULES & GUIDELINES
DETAILED RULES & GUIDELINES
1. Dates & Arrival Information
- Retreat Dates: 6th May to 8th May 2026 (3 days)
- Arrival: 5th May 2026,
Departure: 9th May 2026 (morning after breakfast)
(If anyone wants to stay beyond the retreat, they must mention the dates on the registration form. We shall confirm based on availability.) - Participants must arrive at Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora, by the 4 pm on 5th May.
Participants have to make their travel arrangements for Almora.
Nearest Access Points:
- By Road: Haldwani (100 km), Bareilly (200 km), Dehradun (400 km), Delhi (400 km)
- By Train: Nearest railway stations – Kathgodam (80 km), Haldwani (90 km), and Lal Kuan (105 km)
- By Air: The nearest airport is Pantnagar (121 km), followed by Bareilly (193 km)
3. Accommodation & Registration
- Accommodation will be provided within the Ashrama strictly on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- You can indicate your choice on the registration form.
- Those staying outside may choose from nearby hotels and guest houses, a list of which is given here.
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- Registration must be completed in advance by filling out the registration form along with payment confirmation.
- Registration Fee:
- ₹6,000 for non-residential participants (contacts of some nearby hotels are provided below)
- ₹8,000 for residential participants
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- Meals shall be provided for both residential as well as non-residential participants within the above cost only.
- Participants opting to stay outside the Ashrama will need to cover their hotel costs separately.
- After registration, participants will be added to a WhatsApp group for coordination.
5. Daily Routine & Participation
- All participants must attend morning meditation, chanting, and evening arati in the temple or Shivananda Hall, as applicable
- Discourses are mandatory and will be conducted as per the schedule in morning and evening sessions.
6. Climate & Clothing Recommendations
- Almora can be moderately cold in May. Participants should bring suitable warm clothing.
- It is advisable to carry an umbrella or rain protection, as weather conditions may vary.
7. Cancellation & Adjustments
- Registration fees are non-refundable.
- Registration fees will be accepted as donations and receipts will be issued accordingly.
- Participants must inform the Ashrama before the registration deadline if they are unable to attend. But we won't be able to refund the registration fees.
- For any further queries drop us an email at almora@rkmm.org
- Or, you may contact Sri Aman Kumar (+91 70601 73528), Sri Debotosh Purkayastha (+91-9706088110) or Br. Raju (+91 8445008469)
Please note that telephonic discussions or WhatsApp messages will not be considered valid communication for the retreat. Only those who shall send the filled-up forms will be considered.
1. Hotel Himadri - 99179 55424 – 0.5 Km from the Ashrama
2. Prabhu Guest House – 8006388522 – 0.5 Km from the Ashrama
3. Nivedita Cottage - 97605 46898 – 0.7 Km from the Ashrama
4. Heritage Hotel – 70789 01577 –1 Km from the Ashrama
5. Hotel Milam Inn - 94120 42245 – 2Km from the Ashrama
6. Shikar Hotel - 94120 39696 – 2Km from the Ashrama
DAILY TIMETABLE FOR SPIRITUAL RETREAT OF SWAMI SHUDDHIDANANDAJI
Time Event
5:30 AM — Temple Opening
6:00 AM — Mangal Arati, Vedic Chanting- Bhajan & Meditation
7:00 AM — Breakfast
8:00 AM — Registration followed by Vedic Chanting & Opening Song
8:30 AM — First Discorse
10:00 AM — Tea Break
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Bhajan
12:00 Noon — Lunch
3:00 PM — Afternoon Session
4:30 PM — Tea & Snacks
5:00 PM to 06:00 PM — Bhajan, followed by arati and meditation by Swami Divyavratananda (Pranab Maharaj) and Swami Shankareshananda (Sachin Maharaj)
9:00 PM — Dinner
