Yoga Tour with Mahima Sadhu Darshan 2023

Duration:- 06 Night / 07 Days (FEST: 5TH TO 6TH OF JANUARY 2023)

Destinaiton Covered:- Bhubaneswar, Dhenkanal, Daspalla ( Badamul), Mangalajodi, Puri, Konark

OVER VIEW

A devine sprit of spirituality could be relised when you reach at center of mahima calt hed quqter Joranda in Dhenkanal district. Joranda Mela of Odisha (Orissa) has religious spirit associated with. It is the festival of Mahima religion Sadhus (holy men) going to celibrate there annual festival in the month of January 5th & 6th of 2023 In their religious barth monastery at Joranda near Dhenkanal. The fair is held annually on the full moon day of Hindi calendar month Magha (in January- February). People across India congregate in Joranda to observe this mega fair. The unique worship of supreme sadhus’ (who wear only lean tree bark on their lower part) at their monastery and the holy fire which is for peace and harmony for the universe with 11 ft. Fire stand attract many thousand visitors and devotee throughout the state. A Havan or Yagya is held in ‘Yajna Kund’ as a part of mela celebrations. Thousands of liters of ghee are offered and burned in havan fire to ensure bringing back peace to life on earth and all the people will be gifted with all his basic needs. Atmosphere revers with the sound of ‘Alekh Brahma’ by devotees in rhythmic tone.
Empire India Tours suggested this Yoga tour & Sadhu darsan program cover the most colorful Joranda Sadhu (Fair) festival at Joranda, Dhenkanal with every day Yoga with pranayam and the beautiful landscape , authentic traditional villages of orissa and many more
Location of this festival: Joranda (Sadhu Monastry) is -25 km from Dhenkanal and 100 km from Bhubaneswar.
Nearest Airport Bhubaneswar– 100 km (2.30hr drive)
Nearest Railway station– Dhenkanal- 25km (45mnt drive), Major Rail head – Cuttack- 75km- (2hr drive)
Photography- Allowed inside Monasteries (except the treasury monastery)

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• visit the temples of the temple city in a chronological manner.
• Every day make you empower with morning yoga season .
• Wetness the Joranda sadhu mela of 2023
• Explore the Mahanadi river gorge by boat sighting magar crocodile.
• Explore the holey city of Puri by rickshaw.
• Visit the world heritage sight at Konark.
• Enjoy the Gotipua dance performed by students artists of Raghurajpur village.

ITINERARY DETAILS

Day 01: 04th Jan – BHUBANESWAR
Depending on your time of arrival you will explore Bhubaneswar, visit the temples of the temple city in a chronological manner the rich cultural heritage, the Jain caves, Tribal Museum.Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 02: 05th Jan – DHENKANAL- JORANDA SADHU FESTIVAL
Morning after breakfast you will leave the resort for Dhenkanal to enjoy the Mahima monks’ festival!
Day 03: 06th Jan – DHENKANAL – JORANDA SADHU FESTIVAL
It is the festival of Mahima religion Sadhus (holy men). In their main monastery at Joranda near Dhenkanal annually. The unique worship of supreme sadhus’ (who wear only lean tree bark on their lower part) at their monastery and the holy fire, which is for peace and harmony for the universe with 11 ft. Fire stand attract many thousand visitors and devotee throughout the state.
Day 04: 07th Jan – DASPALLA
Morning drive to the reserve of Satkosia. Enjoy a walk through this marvel of the nature and even a boat trip with the rangers if possible. Stay at the Eco resort.
Day 05: 08th Jan – PURI
After breakfast, short drive to Puri, the holy town of lord Jagannath. Enrought explore the weatland part of chilika lake at Mangalajodi by manual boating through the kricks. Visit Puri by rickshaw ride covering old buildings, water tanks, craft centers, and the majestic views of the great Jagannath temple, cremation place. Free afternoon for sunset walk along the beach market.
Day 06: 09th Jan – PURI-KONARK-PURI
Today drive to Konark, the World Heritage site. Witness the spectacular light and sound show, which explains the history and mythology of the 13th Century Gem of Odishan architecture lunch organized in a village followed by a typical Gotipua dance after lunch we shall visit the heritage villages Raghurajpur many types beautiful art and craft center. Back to Puri.
Day 07: 10th jan – BHUBANESWAR – ONWARDS ——-
Early morning drive to Bhubaneswar to board your flight to your onward journey.

Note: Tour price depends on Number of pax, type of transport, type of hotel.

This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. Empire India Tours.com tailor holidays for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could tailor a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable India tour.

WHICH INCLUDES:

• All accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast
• Air con taxi – from arrival till departure with toll, taxi tax, driver fooding, night halt charges
• Language speaking guide (according to guest’s requirement)
• All food during Eco-resort stay
• All the entrance at the entrance due plsces
• Gotipua dance at Raghurajpur
• Boating at Mangalajodi
• Mineral water during journey
• Community contribution
• Service tax

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Any personal expenses, air ticket, hard and soft drinks, room services.