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Rahul B.
Patna
September 2026
Short but dense — the daily fire ceremony gave the whole three days a strong sense of occasion.
NewVerified partnerIn Person3 daysReconnect
Vedic Fire Ceremony & Meditation
By Ganges Ghat Ashram Varanasi4.0(1 review)
NewVerified partnerIn Person3 daysReconnect
Vedic Fire Ceremony & Meditation
By Ganges Ghat Ashram Varanasi4.0(1 review)
- Duration
- 3 days
- Format
- In Person
- Packages
- 1
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Overview
A 3-day short programme centred on daily Havan (fire ceremony) participation paired with seated meditation.
Philosophy
Fire ritual as an active, participatory practice complementing seated stillness rather than a passive ceremony to observe.
Who This Is For
Guests with limited time wanting a concentrated ritual-and-meditation experience.
What's Included
- Daily Havan participation
- Guided meditation sessions
- Full board
- Ritual materials
- Personal ceremony requests (group format only)
Itinerary & Packages
3-Day Fire Ceremony Programme
Full fire ceremony and meditation programme.
₹15,500
3 days
Day 1
First Havan
Guided participation with explanation of the ritual steps.
Day 3
Closing ceremony
Final Havan with personal intention-setting.
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Policies
Moderate cancellation
Full refund up to 7 days before check-in, 50% up to 3 days before.
₹15,500
per programme
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