MEET THE DEVI INDIA MARCH 1ST -12TH 2026
Embark on a transformative 12-day retreat in the heart of South India, where the timeless wisdom of the Devi meets the limitless potential of your creative intelligence.
Held within the sacred grounds of Sri Narayani Peedam, home of our Master teacher Sri Sakthi Amma, this immersion invites you into the highest expressions of the Devi Teachings—creativity, wisdom, strength and grace. While we honour the full spectrum of Her forms, as artists ourselves our focus and intention is on awakening the qualities of refined intelligence, eloquence, and artistic power within you.
Through daily spiritual practice, creative inquiry, and sacred ritual, ancient wisdom merges with modern insight to restore inner harmony and unlock a new dimension of creative potential.
This is an invitation to become the artist of your life—to create not just art, but your world, with clarity, devotion, and freedom.
Come home to the living presence of the Cosmic Mother. Come home to yourself.
Please read this site carefully, note this is not a retreat for relaxation. We are diving deep into ancient teachings and powerful practices, expect to be changed by this experience!
“It is hard to even put into words the experience of the Meet The Devi Retreat. It was a retreat that has changed the trajectory of my life. From the moment I arrived I felt held and supported. The experience of the retreat is a testament to the faciliators dedication on this path, unwavering in the path of devotion. Everything from daily practices, temple visits and more was carefully selected to support and enhance our experience of this rich culture and personal evolution. Thank you so much!” - Anabel
“The beauty, the devotion, the culture and the teachings, I'm so grateful for this experience! I will be joining future retreats for sure!” - Carmela
SRI SAKTHI NARAYANI AMMA - THE HEART OF OUR RETREAT
Sri Sakthi Narayani Amma, affectionately named Amma, is revered as a living Avatāra of the Divine Mother, embodying the highest feminine energy, Narayani. As the founder of Sri Narayani Peedam and Sripuram Golden Temple in South India, Amma’s mission is to guide humanity back to dharma (righteous living) through devotion, spiritual practice, and selfless service. Amma opens her heart, her home and spiritual mecca for you to experience the depths of her teachings… weaving ancient Vedic wisdom with modern relevance, offering a path of both inner awakening and compassionate action in the world.
THE 4 YOGA’S AS THE FRAMEWORK
The journey home to our true essence is not something we can force, define, or learn our way into. The Devi, the divine feminine, is not a concept, idol or myth, she is a felt experience, a vast and uncontainable presence. She is the mystery that pulses through all things. She cannot be grasped, only surrendered into.
And yet, we live in a world of form where words, practices, and systems can help steady the mind and prepare the heart. That’s why we work with the structure of the Four Yogas: Bhakti, Jnana, Karma, and Raja. These frameworks don’t capture the Divine, but they give shape to our seeking. They help us meet the mystery with clarity, devotion, and humility.
“Meet The Devi” honours both the wildness of Shakti and the grounding support of structure. Our practices are not paths to perfection, but invitations to remember what already lives within us.
BHAKTI YOGA
The Path of Devotion and Divine Intimacy
Bhakti is the yoga of devotion—not as concept or emotion, but as a lived, breathing relationship with the Divine. On this retreat, you are invited into that sacred intimacy: a direct, personal connection with the presence of the Mother.
Through ancient rituals, mantras, temple ceremonies, and the living field of Amma, the heart is softened, opened, and offered. Bhakti is both tender and fierce—a path of surrender where life itself becomes the altar. Here, devotion is not passive. It is power. It is clarity. It is love in action.
As your heart opens, so does your strength. As you are held by the Mother, you learn to hold yourself—with compassion, courage, and grace. Lakshmi, as the embodiment of divine abundance, beauty, and inner radiance, nourishes this path—inviting you to receive not through grasping, but through trust. She teaches that receptivity is a form of devotion, and that true wealth arises from the overflow of a heart aligned with love.
This is love as practice. Love as presence. Love as transformation.
RAJA YOGA - SADHANA
The Path of Integration and Mastery
Rāja, the “royal” path, is the yoga of inner alignment, where disciplined practice refines the self into harmonic coherence. Rooted in Patanjali’s Eightfold Mirror, Raja Yoga weaves āsana, prāṇāyāma, japa, kriyā, and meditation into a living sādhanā of remembrance.
Here, practice is not for attainment but for return. Breath entrains the field into stillness. Guided kriyā awakens subtle geometries within the body, aligning inner structure with cosmic rhythm. Mantra collapses mental turbulence into resonance, while meditation re-attunes the observer to the harmonic substratum beneath thought. Movement becomes meaning. Stillness becomes structure.
We call upon Durga, the force of unwavering strength, to steady the will, uphold the discipline, and cut through distortion with fierce compassion.
These are not rituals of escape, but instruments of mastery. Raja Yoga remembers the architect within, not through striving, but through presence.
This is harmonic sovereignty.
JNANA YOGA
The Path of Insight and Inner Inquiry
Jnana is the yoga of wisdom—the path of self-inquiry, discernment, and remembrance. It invites us to look beyond appearances, to question conditioned beliefs, and to gently dissolve the illusions of separation and identity.
In our wisdom sessions and guided contemplations, we make space for stillness and honest reflection. Through timeless questions like “Who am I?”, Jnana Yoga reveals truth not by accumulation, but by shedding—unveiling clarity through what is released.
We draw upon the subtle grace of Saraswati, the archetype of refined speech, luminous intellect, and the silent waters of inner knowing, to attune our inquiry with beauty and truth.
This is not the path of knowing more, but of becoming less.
Until what remains is presence itself.
And it is here that the circle completes. Narayani. She who contains Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Durga, manifests through this sacred action. She is the heart of devotion, the strength of discipline, the clarity of wisdom, and the grace of service—united in love for all beings.
In Seva, we do not just serve—we remember: this path is not about becoming divine, but about reflecting Her, in every act.
This is service not as duty, but as devotion.
KARMA YOGA – SEVA
Sacred Service as a Path to Liberation
Seva—selfless service—is a foundational teaching of the Divine. Every great master has echoed the same truth: feed people. To serve without expectation is to align with the highest form of dharma. In this, Karma Yoga becomes not obligation, but love in motion—where even the smallest act becomes sacred.
On this 12 day immersion, Karma Yoga flows through hands-on service: supporting the school, feeding others, holding space, and nurturing the community. Seva helps us dissolve the “me” story and return to the joy of simply showing up for life.
Your presence at Meet The Devi directly supports the Temples, Ayurveda centre, schools, hospital, and surrounding infrastructure of Peedam. As a group, we will also sponsor Gho Dhanam, a sacred Puja in which a cow and calf are gifted to a local family, planting seeds of sustainability.
We will plant trees and serve thousands of devotees, offering not just food—but dignity, connection, and love.
Sri Sakthi Narayani Amma’s Golden Temple
Sri Sakthi Amma’s Golden Temple
The Golden Temple at Sripuram is more than a marvel of craftsmanship, it is a luminous embodiment of devotion, beauty, and sacred geometry. Conceived by Sri Sakthi Amma and crafted with over 70 kilograms of pure gold, it stands as the largest golden temple in India. Every surface, from dome to detail, reflects not only light, but intention.
Dedicated to Lakshmi—the goddess of abundance, love, beauty, and spiritual wealth—the temple is designed in precise accordance with Vastu Shastra, the ancient science of sacred architecture. Vastu doesn’t merely guide structure; it channels cosmic flow. Through its proportions, alignments, and elemental harmonies, the temple becomes a living yantra, an instrument that concentrates and circulates cosmic energy.
Built entirely by hand by local artisans, each facet of the temple bears the imprint of devotion. As one walks the star-shaped path through lush gardens toward the sanctum, the geometry of the journey itself becomes a meditation. Every curve and corridor invites inner stillness and radiance.
More than a destination, the Golden Temple is an experience, a mirror of the inner temple, awakening reverence, gratitude, and remembrance of the divine feminine in all her forms.
ACCOMMODATION, TREATMENTS & DINING
The Sri Narayani Holistic Centre
at Peedam is a sanctuary of traditional healing, specialising in Ayurveda, Siddha, yoga, Varma, and acupuncture. Opened in 2019, it brings together a skilled team of doctors, therapists, and yoga masters in a peaceful, natural setting.
While not a luxury resort, the centre offers clean, spacious, and humble accommodations—each with a private ensuite bathroom—to support rest, privacy, and integration. Surrounded by lush greenery and the palpable energy of the nearby temple, the environment is serene, grounding, and conducive to inner stillness.
This is a place where simplicity becomes spaciousness, and where the body is gently invited to realign with nature’s rhythm. A tranquil foundation for deep nourishment, healing, and reflection throughout your retreat.
World-Class Ayurvedic Care
Experience the transformative power of Abhyanga—a traditional full-body oil massage offered by expert therapists at the Sri Narayani Holistic Centre. Rooted in classical Ayurveda and delivered with loving precision, it supports detoxification, balances the doshas, and calms the nervous system.
More than a treatment, Abhyanga is a powerful method of integration—helping to ground and stabilize energy during deep yogic practice. For those on an advanced inner journey, it offers somatic alignment, emotional release, and restoration through sacred touch.
Dining
Throughout the retreat, your body will be gently supported with a nourishing Ayurvedic, vegetarian sattvic diet—served daily at the Sri Narayani Holistic Centre. Three thoughtfully prepared meals, along with light snacks and herbal teas, are offered each day. All meals are made with fresh, locally grown organic ingredients and crafted to aid digestion, sustain energy, and support the depth of your inner work.
“The blessing to experience such cultural depth… watching and being apart of daily Abishekam and Puja, to have everything planned and curated in the most supportive way for our experience meant I didn’t have to think too much about what each day would look like, I could just surrender to trusting the experience” Saskia
“Words can hardly capture the profound transformation I experienced on this retreat. From the moment I stepped into the space, I felt an undeniable sense of coming home, a pulsing energy that wrapped me in warmth and connection. As we dived deeper into each practice, temple experience and explored what was unfolding before us, I opened up on a level I hadn’t known was possible. The experiences touched every part of my being, both in felt sensations and spiritual resonance, creating moments of high-voltage connection that seemed to transcend time. This journey was truly cosmic, a once in a lifetime spiritual immersion that has completely restructured me. The intensity of it all was beautifully balanced with boundless grace and love, allowing me to break through inner blocks, shed old layers, and connect with my truest essence. This retreat has helped embody the power of love within me and helping to completely let go of the intellect and allowing the intelligence of spirit to take the lead.” - Elisa
INVESTMENT
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10% OFF @ $3690AUD AVAILABLE TILL SEP 30TH 2025
KING BED
PRIVATE ENSUITE
NOTE: A $500 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON A PAYMENT PLAN.
PLEASE READ TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW BEOFRE MAKING ANY PAYMENT. BY PROCESSING PAYMENT YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS AND ARE BOUND BY THEM,
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This immersion` is for those truly ready to step into a new way of being. We understand that not everyone in need of this experience has the financial means to access it. For this reason, we are offering a limited number of 4 only 45% off subsidised places.This allows us to create more diversity and accessibility for our guests.
SINGLE BED
SHARED ROOM
SHARED ENSUITE
THERE ARE ONLY 4 SPOTS AT THIS SEVA OPTION AVAILABLE UPON APPLICATION. PLEASE CLICK THROUGH TO FILL OUR YOUR APPLICATION. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY SEPTEMBER 30TH.
NOTE: THIS BOOKING HERE DOES NOT INCLUDE FLIGHTS.
NOTE: A $500 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON A PAYMENT PLAN.
PLEASE READ TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT. BY PROCESSING PAYMENT YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS AND ARE BOUND BY THEM,
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Please read the following with care. Because this is an intimate retreat with limited spaces, your deposit or full payment confirms your place and agreement to the terms below.
I understand and agree that:
• All payments, including the $500 AUD deposit, are non-refundable. This allows us to honour the commitments made on your behalf—both logistical and energetic—as we prepare to welcome you.
• Payment plans are available for those who need more flexibility. If I choose this option, I agree to the following schedule:
– $500 AUD deposit upon booking
– 75% of the total retreat fee due by 15 January 2026
– Full balance due by 15 February 2026
• To receive the Early Bird rate, I must either pay in full or pay the deposit by 30 September 2025. Please note: the Early Bird offer does not apply to the 4 Seva spots.
• I understand the importance of comprehensive travel insurance. It is my responsibility to ensure I’m covered for any unexpected changes or cancellations. I acknowledge that the retreat team cannot be held liable for travel disruptions or personal matters affecting my ability to attend.
• I am responsible for my own wellbeing and preparation before travel, including any necessary health measures such as immunisations, medications, or preventative care relevant to rural South India.
• If unforeseen circumstances arise and I cannot attend, I may transfer my booking to another guest. I understand it is my responsibility to coordinate this exchange, and that the retreat team cannot facilitate replacements on my behalf. If i do not transfer my place my paid fees will be given as a donation to one of Amma’s projects of my choice
• If I become unwell during the retreat, I understand that any medical expenses I may incur—such as consultations, medication, or transport—will be my responsibility. The retreat team will do their best to support me but cannot assume financial liability.
AN INVITATION TO REMEMBER
AN INVITATION TO REMEMBER
The Meet the Devi Retreat is not a getaway, it is a sacred return. A re-entry into the living field of the Cosmic Mother, where devotion is breath, and every step becomes prayer. Held within the heart of South India, you are invited to walk barefoot across consecrated ground, to chant ancient names in golden sanctums, and to feel what cannot be explained, only remembered.
This is not a retreat of withdrawal, but of deep participation. The days will be full, the heart even fuller. You will not leave the same. This is an imprint, a realignment, a remembering of who you are at your most essential.
If something within you longs for truth wrapped in beauty, for the feminine face of the Divine not as concept, but as communion, this is your moment.
Step into the sacred.
Let devotion shape you.
Meet the Devi and come home to Her, come home to yourself.
Guided by the grace of The Divine, this retreat offers:
Expanding & Awakening
Surrender into wisdom sessions and workshops that unlock your creative intelligence and expression. Take advantage of pre retreat group call and sadhana and 2 x post retreat calls for integrative support.
OM NAMO NARAYANI
Ritual & Ceremony
Immerse daily in traditional ancient rituals and ceremonies that quite literally, clear, charge and purifying your entire being.
Back stage pass
Enjoy a carefully curated and designed tour with the very special privilege of an all access pass to a spiritual wonderland.
Healing and Rejuvenation
Receive personalized Siddha consultations and traditional Abhyanga massages to restore harmony and vitality.
Community & Service
Join in selfless service (seva) by offering your care, love and time at the many philanthopic projects, nurturing a sense of unified compassion and connection within the retreat community and broader way of life at Peedam.
Sacred Practices
Carefully curated and guided by clasically trained facilliators, these ancient technologies and practices support the physiology and psyche to authentically experience the intention f this trip.