Bhakti - The Path of Devotion

At the heart of this retreat lies bhakti—the pure, unshakable love for the Divine. Through ancient mantras, traditional pujas (ritual ceremonies), and daily acts of reverence, you’ll experience a profound deepening of your connection with the Divine Mother.

This is an experiential journey into the power of devotion—not as an abstract concept, but as a tangible force that awakens the heart, dissolves ego, and brings you into direct relationship with the divine. This retreat is your invitation to step into true devotional current and allow it crack your heart wide open.

Your Daily Practice

This immersion is a living prayer to Mahadevi, the boundless, primordial force of the Divine Feminine—also known as Narayani. Our daily sadhana (spiritual practice) is designed to cultivate a deep and lasting connection with the Divine, and to awaken the recognition of Devi within you.

Through the sacred rhythm of an integrated morning practice combining meditation, breath, kriya and asana you'll be lovingly delivered into a deep and receptive state each morning unlocking aspects of the Divine within you as we journey. 

Afternoons will consist of long, slow mantra practice. Intoning the primordial sounds of Devi, further awakening Her within your being. Before evening wisdom sessions rich in ancient wisdom to help the mind make sense of all you're experiencing.

This experience will be like no other. An experiential contact with the Divine Mother. An immersion into the source of power, love, wisdom, and awakening that is Devi.

Meet Sri Sakthi Amma

Sri Sakthi Amma, lovingly known as Amma, is a siddha, master & enlightened being. Amma is revered as a living embodiment of the Divine Mother.

As the founder of Sri Narayani Peedam, Amma’s mission spans spiritual upliftment and large-scale humanitarian work, including education, healthcare, and sustainability.

Retreat participants will have the rare privilege of visiting Amma's house and directly receiving Her blessings, as well as engaging in the rich rhythm of daily temple life within her sacred domain.

The Golden Temple

The focal point of the Sri narayani Peedam grounds is the renowned Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple, a dazzling architectural masterpiece adorned with over 1,500 kg of pure gold. More than beauty, this temple radiates a frequency of sacred geometry, Vedic energy, and divine precision - truly the abode of Lakshmi. Walking the star-shaped path leading to the inner sanctum is a moving act of devotion and purification—an active prayer in motion that is sought by 1000's of devotees per day. 

Deepavali, The Festival of Lights

This immersion builds toward the celebrations of Deepavali, India’s Festival of Lights—a time of inner radiance and spiritual illumination, a celebration of the Mother in her form as Lakshmi.

On our final evening together, you’ll participate in an unforgettable ritual: lighting 10,008 ghee lamps in the sacred Sri Yantra formation in the presence of Sri Shakti Amma. This radiant crescendo is more than a celebration, it's an opportunity to feel deeply part of the rich Tamil culture & the radiant energies of Devi. 

Giving Back

Your participation supports the extraordinary charitable projects led by Amma and Sri Narayani Peedam including education, health care, free food for 1000's each day, environmental regeneration programs and other micro and macro localised funding. 

Our group will also be funding the gift of Gho Dhanam, a special puja ceremony followed by the giving of a cow & calf to an underprivileged rural family as a means to create sustainable income. As westerners this is a wonderful opportunity to give directly back to the source of Yoga-Vedanta and a culture that shares so much with us. 

Seva - Loving Service

Seva, or selfless service, is woven into the fabric of this immersion. During our time at Peedam, you’ll have the opportunity to offer service within the sacred grounds of the temple & surrounds —participating in the living rhythm of ritual life and contributing to something far greater than yourself. Whether through helping the local women filling ghee lamps at the temple, feeding the children breakfast before school or planting trees in support of regeneration, seva becomes a mirror for humility and unity. It shifts the focus from self and opens your heart wide open. This retreat is a reminder that the most profound awakening doesn’t always happen in silence—it often happens in service.

Accommodation

Your stay is at the Sri Narayani Holistic Centre, just minutes from the temple grounds. The rooms are simple, clean - each with a western style ensuite. While not luxurious in the Western sense, the setting is modern and peaceful, with views of nature and an energy field charged with the intention of deep rest. 

You’ll be nourished with three Ayurvedic vegetarian meals per day, designed to support your energy, digestion, and spiritual experience. Each meal is sattvic (pure and cleansing), prepared with local ingredients using balancing Ayurvedic principles.

Ayurvedic Treatments

Two Abhyanga treatments (Ayurvedic oil massage) are included in your package. These treatments are intended to support your nervous system and help integrate the energy of the your experience at Peedam. Not as pampering, but as medicine. *Additional Ayurvedic therapies & consults with the Ayurvedic Dr may be available upon request, depending on scheduling and availability.

Pre & Post Support

Your journey will be supported both before and after our time in India.

A few weeks prior to departure we’ll begin with a 90-minute live group call where you’ll receive Devi mantra initiation and have space for practical questions and preparation as you get set to travel.

After the retreat, you’ll be invited to two fortnightly group calls where we'll share in mantra practice and open space for Q&A to support your integration, helping the experience settle deeply into your daily life.

This immersion is not just an overseas adventure. It’s the beginning of a lasting shift, supported with the structure and connection to help it all truly land.

A Life Changing Opportunity

The Mahadevi Retreat is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step out of the noise and into the home of the Divine. To walk barefoot on temple grounds, chant ancient mantras in sanctified spaces, and experience the living pulse of the Cosmic Mother. While this is not a retreat for deep relaxation, our schedule will be abundantly full in the best possible way - you’ll leave not only with unforgettable memories of India’s colour, culture, and devotional energy—but with an expanded consciousness, a deepened relationship to Devi, and a heart forever changed. Let this be the moment you say yes to something greater. Yes to beauty. Yes to transformation. Yes to Her.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Please take a moment to carefully read the terms below. Due to the intimate and limited nature of this retreat, once your deposit or full payment is received, you agree to be bound by these conditions.

I understand and agree that:

• All payments, including the deposit, are non-refundable under any circumstances. This is due to the upfront costs and commitments required to hold your place.

• Payment plans are available. If I opt for a payment plan, a $500 AUD deposit is required at the time of booking. I agree to the following payment schedule:

• 75% of the total fee to be paid by 30 August 2025

•  100% of the total fee to be paid by 30 September 2025

• If I am unable to attend, I may transfer my booking to another guest. It is my responsibility to source and coordinate with a replacement participant. The retreat organisers are not responsible for finding a replacement on my behalf.

• To be eligible for the Early Bird offer, I must either pay in full or pay the $500 AUD deposit by midnight on 30 June 2025.

• Comprehensive travel insurance is my responsibility. I acknowledge that it is essential in case of unforeseen changes to my personal circumstances or travel plans, and that the retreat organisers are not liable for any disruptions or cancellations affecting my attendance.

• I am responsible for my own health and safety preparations. This includes researching and obtaining any recommended or required immunisations, medications, and preventative measures for travel to rural South India.

• Should I fall ill during the retreat, I understand that I am personally responsible for any and all associated medical expenses, including consultations, medication, transport, or treatment. The retreat organisers are not liable for any medical costs incurred during the trip.