MEET THE DEVI - INDIA RETREAT - OCTOBER 31st - NOVEMBER 10th
An invitation to awaken in the living presence of the Divine Cosmic Mother.
In a time that calls for deep presence, restoration, and embodied truth, we gather where the sacred is not symbolic - but lived.
Over eleven immersive days, participants enter a devotional field where the qualities of Devi are not studied or sought, but met - through daily ritual, mantra, meditation, service, and creative inquiry.
This is not a retreat from life, but a return to the rhythms of nature that quietly transform it.
Ancient Vedic wisdom is woven with modern embodied process, held amidst thriving temples, rich culture, and a heart-led way of life at Sri Narayani Peedam, South India.
This journey is offered as a space of remembrance - where reverence deepens, consciousness expands, and something essential is reawakened from within.
Not through force.
Not through striving.
But through presence.
Come home to Devi.
Come home to yourself.
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 Cosmic Mother, embodying the highest feminine energy, Narayani, who is the triple goddess, comprising of Saraswati, Lakshmi and Durga. 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.
“It is hard to even put into words the experience of 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
THE FOUR YOGAS AS OUR 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, uncontainable presence.
The mystery that pulses through all things.
She cannot be grasped - only surrendered into. And yet, we live in a world of form.
A world where practices, rhythms, and frameworks can help steady the mind and prepare the heart.
This is why we work with the structure of the Four Yogas: Bhakti, Jnana, Karma, and Raja.
These pathways do not attempt to capture the Divine. They simply offer different ways of meeting Her - through devotion, inquiry, service, and embodied presence - woven gently into daily life.
In Meet the Devi, these yogas are not approached as ideals to achieve, but as living orientations that support remembrance.
This retreat honours both the wild, untamed nature of Shakti and the grounding support of structure. Our practices are not paths to perfection. They are invitations - to soften, to listen, and to remember what already lives within us.
BHAKTI YOGA
THE PATH OF DEVOTION & DIVINE INTIMACY
Bhakti Yoga is the path of sacred devotion.
More than emotion, it is a living relationship with the Divine.
On this retreat, you are invited into an intimate connection with the Cosmic Mother - where the heart becomes both altar and offering.
Through mantra recitation, ritual, and Amma’s living transmission, devotion gently softens the self and deepens surrender.
This is not passive worship.
It is love made fierce, clear, and alive.
Here, devotion is not something you perform or perfect.
It is something you enter.
As the Mother holds you, you learn to hold yourself with grace and compassion.
Lakshmi - the Devi of radiant abundance - reminds us that receptivity itself is an act of devotion, and that true wealth flows from an open, generous heart.
Love becomes the path.
Love becomes the practice.
Love becomes the transformation.
RAJA YOGA
THE PATH OF INTEGRATION & MASTERY
(Rāja Yoga)
Rāja Yoga offers the practical support needed to integrate the power of the Peedam.
Through steady, grounding movement and guided breath, the body is gently nourished and strengthened - becoming a stable vessel for the subtler qualities of the Devi as you move through Amma’s sacred field.
These practices support the nervous system to settle, clear accumulated tension, and create inner space for what is being awakened.
Here, discipline is not force.
It is Durga’s steadiness moving through the body - a quiet, embodied strength that keeps you centred, receptive, and resourced.
Rāja Yoga becomes a bridge between the mystical and the physical, allowing the divine to land.
Gently, coherently, and safely within you.
JNANA YOGA
THE PATH OF INSIGHT & INNER INQUIRY
Jñāna Yoga is the path of wisdom, a gentle journey of self-inquiry, discernment, and remembrance.
It invites us to look beyond appearances, to question conditioned beliefs, and to soften the layers of identity that obscure our deeper knowing, always at a pace that honours readiness and inner timing.
Through wisdom sessions and guided contemplations, we make space for stillness and honest reflection.
Here, inquiry is not about fixing or analysing, but about listening more closely.
Through enquiry and shadow work, Jñāna reveals truth not by accumulation, but by shedding, allowing clarity to emerge through what is released.
We draw upon the subtle grace of Saraswati - the qualities of refined communication, luminous intellect, creative expression, 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.
KARMA YOGA
THE PATH OF SERVICE
Seva - selfless service - is a living expression of devotion, where love is offered through action without expectation or striving.
In this tradition, service is not about sacrifice or obligation.
It is a natural overflow of presence - a way of meeting life with humility, care, and participation.
On retreat, Karma Yoga flows gently through shared acts of seva: supporting the local school, helping prepare and serve meals, planting trees, caring for animals, and contributing to the daily nourishment of the temple community.
Together, we also take part in Gho Dhanam - a sacred offering that gifts a cow and calf to a local family, supporting sustainable livelihood and honouring life as sacred.
Your presence at Meet the Devi naturally supports the ongoing work of Sri Narayani Peedam - including temples, schools, healthcare, and community projects - simply by being here and participating as you are able.
In this way, devotion becomes action.
And service becomes prayer - not through effort, but through love made visible.
And it is here that the circle completes.
Narayani - She who contains Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Durga - is not encountered as a distant archetype, but as a living presence expressed through sacred action.
She is the heart of devotion,
the steadiness of discipline,
the clarity of wisdom,
and the grace of service
unified in love for all beings.
In Seva, we do not serve in order to become divine.
We remember that divinity is already here - reflected through presence, care, and conscious action.
This is service not as duty, but as devotion.
Sri Sakthi Narayani Amma’s Golden Temple
The Golden Temple at Sripuram is more than a marvel of craftsmanship, it is a radiant embodiment of devotion, beauty, and sacred geometry. Conceived by Sri Sakthi Amma and adorned with over 1,500 kilograms of pure gold, it is the largest golden temple in India. Every surface, from dome to detail, reflects not just light, but intention.
Dedicated to Lakshmi - the goddess of abundance, love, beauty, and spiritual wealth - the temple is built in precise alignment with Vastu Shastra, the ancient science of sacred architecture. Vastu does more than shape structure; it channels cosmic order. Through its proportions, alignments, and elemental harmonies, the temple becomes a living yantra, concentrating and circulating divine energy.
Handcrafted by local artisans, every facet bears the imprint of devotion. As one walks the star-shaped path through lush gardens toward the sanctum, the geometry of the journey becomes a meditation. Each curve and corridor invites stillness, reverence, and radiant presence.
More than a destination, the Golden Temple is an experience - a mirror of the inner sanctum - awakening gratitude, remembrance, and the living presence of the divine feminine in all her forms.
Accomodation, Auyrvedic Treatments & Dining
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While not a luxury resort, Kamala Nivas centre offers clean, spacious, simple and humble accommodations, each with a private ensuite bathroom to support rest, privacy, and integration. Surrounding lush greenery and the palpable energy of the nearby temples.
Expect to have close access by foot to all Sri Narayani Peedam has to offer.
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Experience the transformative power of exceptional Auyrvedic treatments at the nearly wholistic centre.
All retreat guests receive several Abhyanga treatments. 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 and 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.
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Throughout the retreat, your body will be gently supported with a nourishing Ayurvedic, vegetarian sattvic diet,. 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.
“To be immersed in such rich cultural beauty, witnessing and participating in the daily ceremonies was a rare gift. Every detail of the journey was thoughtfully held, allowing me to relax completely into the experience without needing to plan or think ahead. I felt free to trust, receive, and simply be.” - Sass
“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,” - Elisa
YOUR GUIDES AND TEACHERS
Caroline Wels
Mother • Artist • Seer • Teacher
On retreat, Caroline serves as your host - holding a grounded, devotional field shaped by embodied wisdom, intuitive somatic awareness, and the living teachings of the Vedic & Tantric traditions.
Whether guiding meditation, facilitating inquiry, or tending the rhythm of retreat life, Caroline’s presence supports spaces where challenge is met as creative power, and where life is invited to be lived with greater presence, integrity, and truth.
Her work is informed by years of dedicated practice and devotion, as well as the depth gained through lived experience. Known for her warmth, wit, and realness, Caroline cultivates environments of compassionate support alongside radical self-responsibility.
Working with Caroline is not an invitation to become someone else - but to remember yourself more fully, and to live as the conscious artist of your own life..
Anabel Carr
Yoga Teacher • Breathwork & Somatic Facilitator
Anabel joins the retreat in a deeply supportive role, offering grounded embodiment, nervous system regulation, and restorative care throughout the journey.
With experience working at Sri Narayani Peedam, Anabel brings an attuned understanding of the rhythms and intensity of the space, supporting participants to stay nourished, resourced, and embodied as they move through the retreat.
Her classes weave gentle movement, breath, and restorative practices to help the body settle, release accumulated tension, and integrate the subtler energies of the Peedam. These sessions are offered as moments of grounding and return — allowing what is being awakened to land safely and coherently.
Known for her steady, spacious presence, Anabel holds space in a way that invites people to slow down, listen inwardly, and reconnect with themselves. Her teaching blends gentle discipline with warmth and honesty, meeting each person where they are while quietly supporting deeper integration and ease.
AN INVITATION INTO A SPIRITUAL WONDER LAND -
AN INVITATION INTO A SPIRITUAL WONDER LAND -
Meet the Devi is a sacred return.
A gentle entry into the living field of the Cosmic Mother where devotion becomes breath, and each step is held as prayer. In the heart of South India, you are invited to move barefoot across consecrated ground and golden sanctums, to feel a presence that is not learned, but remembered.
This is not a retreat of withdrawal, but of tender participation. The days are full in devotion, yet spacious in spirit. What unfolds is not pressure, but soft realignment - a quiet healing, a settling back into the deepest part of yourself.
You do not leave the same - not through effort or striving, but through the nourishment of being held so completely.
If something within you longs for truth wrapped in beauty, for the feminine face of the Divine not as idea but as living communion, this may already feel like home.
Step into the sacred.
Let devotion soften you.
Meet the Devi - and return to the Self that has always been waiting.
INVESTMENT
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WHATS INLCUDED
EARLY BIRD 10% OFF @ $3150AUD AVAILABLE TILL JANUARY 31ST 2026
PRIVATE ROOM
KING BED
PRIVATE ENSUITE
3 x MEALS A DAY PLUS SNACKS AND TEA
2 X ABHYANGAH OIL MASSAGE - WORLD CLASS AYURVEDA TREATMENT
DEVI TEACHINGS
VEDIC MEDITATION INITIATION/REFRESHER
GUIDED DAILY SADHANA
1:1 MENTORING
NOURISHING HERBAL PROTOCOL
GUIDED TOURS OF PEEDAM AND ALL PROJECTS
CERMONY SPONSORSHIP
DAILY CEREMONY AND AMMA PUJA
BACK STAGE PASS TO A SPIRITUAL WONDERLAND
IMMERSION INTO RICH CULTURE AND TRADITION
THERAPUTIC PROCESS
FREE CAR SERVICE AROUND ASHRAM AND TEMPLE GROUNDS
WHATS NOT INLCUDED
FLIGHTS
VISAS
INSURANCE
ANY EXTRA ACCOMMODATION OUTSIDE OF OUR 11 NIGHTS TOGETHER
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,
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This trip 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 2 spots at 40% off. We intend to create more diversity and accessibility for our guests.
WHATS INLCUDED
SPECIAL SEVA PRICE OF $2100
PRIVATE ROOM
KING BED
PRIVATE ENSUITE
3 x MEALS A DAY PLUS SNACKS AND TEA
2 X ABHYANGAH OIL MASSAGE - WORLD CLASS AYURVEDA TREATMENT
DEVI TEACHINGS
VEDIC MEDITATION INITIATION/REFRESHER
GUIDED DAILY SADHANA
1:1 MENTORING
NOURISHING HERBAL PROTOCOL
GUIDED TOURS OF PEEDAM AND ALL PROJECTS
CERMONY SPONSORSHIP
DAILY CEREMONY AND AMMA PUJA
BACK STAGE PASS TO A SPIRITUAL WONDERLAND
IMMERSION INTO RICH CULTURE AND TRADITION
THERAPUTIC PROCESS
FREE CAR SERVICE AROUND ASHRAM AND TEMPLE GROUNDS
WHATS NOT INLCUDED
FLIGHTS
VISAS
INSURANCE
ANY EXTRA ACCOMMODATION OUTSIDE OF OUR 11 NIGHTS TOGETHER
NOTE: ONCE APPLICATION IS APPROVED A $500 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.
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. By choosing a payment plan, I agree to the following schedule:
$500 AUD deposit upon booking
75% of the total retreat fee due by 31 July 2026
Full balance due by 30 September 2026
Early Bird Offer:
To receive the Early Bird rate, I must either pay in full or pay the deposit by 31 January 2026.
Please note: the Early Bird offer does not apply to the 2 Seva-supported places.
• 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.
* I have read this site carefully, I am fully aware this is not a retreat for relaxation. Im aware it is an experiential immersion that requires my participation.
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Images from Meet the Devi 2024 in collaboration with Anne Durham
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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 1 x post retreat call for integrative support.
Guided by the grace of The Divine, this retreat offers:
Ritual & Ceremony
Sit daily with clasically trained Pundits and Tantric Priests for ancient rituals and ceremonies.
Physical Nourishment
Enjoy restorative asana, subtle explroation of Devi through Kriya and breathwork. This element of gentle embodiment is designed to nourish you from the inside out.
Vedic Meditation training
Those guests who are yet to be initiated into Vedic Meditation will be gifted this on retreat at no extra cost. valued at $1000AUD
A life chaging practice for free!
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.
Healing and Rejuvenation
Receive 2 x traditional Abhyanga massages to restore harmony and vitality. You also have acces to see the Siddha doctor for personal wellebing and herbal support (any extra consultations, medicine or treatments are extra cost to you and not part of the retreat fees)
Sacred Practices
Carefully curated and guided by experienced and skilled facilliators.These ancient practices are considered biological technologies that support the physiology and psyche to expericnce this field and integrate it well.
Back stage pass
Enjoy a carefully curated and designed tour with the privilege of an all access pass to a spiritual wonderland.