Welcome Note
We extend our heartfelt greetings to all joining us for the Maha Shivratri Celebration 2024 in presence of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
Please take a moment to review the following points, which will assist you in planning your travel and enhance your overall experience.
Important Information
The following documents are required to complete the Form C procedure – by only those people who do not hold an Indian passport and are registered as residential participants i.e. those who will stay inside the campus.
- Passport (first page)
- Visa / OCI / PIO or ETA (in case of e-visa)
- Latest arrival stamp (it can be collected upon arrival and submitted at the time of check-in at the Center)
- C FORM (Click Here to download): The file is an editable PDF that needs to be filled digitally.
Please email clear images of the above-listed documents to ashramcform@gmail.com to complete the mandatory C FORM formalities to save time during the check-in process. Please keep the subject line of the email as Full Name — Shivratri Celebration 2024.
Note:
- Please carry the original hard copies of all the documents listed above for verification.
- Kindly note that the contribution can be made only by CASH (INR / USD / EURO). We accept USD currency of the year 2015 and later. We accept only new EURO banknotes from the EUROPA series 2013 and later (not the old notes). Please note that currency which is damaged / ink-stained or with any ink stamp on it will not be accepted.
- ATM facility is available at the Reception Building.
- The Foreign Exchange (FOREX) desk will be available at the reception from 09:30 AM to 06:30 PM (IST).
- Sankalpa registrations cannot be taken on the program reporting days.
Additional Information
Please route your cab to the following address:
Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru
21st KM, Kanakapura Road, Udayapura Post, South Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560082
Google Map link: aolic.org/LocateUs
Three wholesome vegetarian meals are served per day (participants in programs are served meals as per the program schedule).
Kindly note: Our Annapoorna Dining Facility does not provide gluten-free options or cater to specific dietary preferences.
Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru is an intoxication-free Campus. We strictly prohibit the consumption of liquor, tobacco, cigarettes, hallucinogens, and non-vegetarian food within the premises and its vicinity.
- Comfortable and easily removable footwear (preferably waterproof), for entering meditation halls, program venues, Annapoorna Dining Facility, and other areas.
- Umbrella or Raincoat
- Cap
- Yoga mats
- Comfortable clothing that covers your shoulders to your knees for yogic practices.
- Light sweater
- Water bottle
- Toiletries
- Alarm clock
- Regular medication (if any)
- Mosquito repellents
- Ear plugs
- Headphones
- Flash light
- Plug adaptor (in India, power supply is 220V alternating at 50Hz)
Cab service between Kempegowda International Airport (Bengaluru Airport) and The Art of Living International Center:
You may reach out to Sumeru Travels at the following numbers (Call / WhatsApp) for availing cab services: (+91) 9886019292 or (+91) 9513923307 or (+91) 9513923302.
Registered non-residential participants can contact Sumeru Travels at (+91) 9513923301 or (+91) 9513923305 for further assistance.
You may reach out to Sumeru Holidays at the following numbers:
- Verónica: (+34) 655 813 262 or (+91) 8139933469
For Indian phone connections and internet connectivity, we recommend purchasing SIM cards available at the CXSOL counter located in Terminal 2 of Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL).
There will be a counter to purchase SIM card at our campus between 10 am – 5 pm (IST).
Before your travel, please check travel and COVID-19 guidelines as issued by the Government of India for Internationals coming to India. Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru will require that you comply with all the guidelines as mandated by the Government of India (aolic.org/Covid-19-FAQs).
Note: We follow the local protocols applicable to COVID-19 appropriate behaviour within the Campus.
Participants can stay updated on Maha Shivratri 2024 by joining our WhatsApp group: aolic.org/MShivratri2024-INTL-WA
For queries:
Call or WhatsApp at (+91) 9071112261 or Email at internationalevents@vvmvp.org.
Non-Residential Programs
Shakti Kriya: 7 – 8 March
Sahaj Samadhi Dhyan Yoga: 6 – 8 March
Spine Care Program: 5 – 8 March
Intuition Process (Junior): 7 – 8 & 9 – 10 March
Intuition Process (Senior): 7 – 8 & 9 – 10 March
Register: In-Person at the Reception Building
For any assistance or queries during your stay at our campus, please feel free to contact us:
Call or WhatsApp at (+91) 9071112261 or Email at internationalevents@vvmvp.org.
