II Shri Kripa II

Beloved Seekers (Sisters  & Brothers),
Hari Om!

It gives us immense pleasure to welcome you and inform you that ‘Kumbh Shivir’ is being organized at Haridwar under the auspices of His Holiness Rev. Acharya Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj on the sacred occasion of Maha Kumbh 2010.
You are cordially invited to attend along with your families and friends to take benefit of the various spiritual events including Divine Holy Dip, prayer and worship, Meditation camps, Maha Abhishek, Listening to Discourses by several Scholars & Saints, Yajna and various other sacred ceremonies and rituals.
Yours sincerely,

Trust Board of Prabhu Premi Sangh Charitable Trust        
Shri Shri Parashakti Dharmarth Trust
Shri Harihar Ashram                                               
Swami Avdheshanand Foundation
Swami Avdheshanand Welfare Association

Maha Kumbh 2010, Haridwar
Maha Kumbh Mega Event is the keystone for total emancipation of human consciousness and the welfare of mankind in this world.

 30th January, 2010:   Magh Poornima, PESHWAI (The First Divine Congregation)

12th February, 2010 : Maha Shivratri, First Shahi Snan (First Divine Holy Dip)

15th March, 2010     : Somvati Amavasya, Second Shahi Snan (Second Divine Holy Dip)

14th April, 2010       :  Baisakhi / Sankranti, Pramukh Shahi Snan (Third Divine Holy Dip)

Duration of Maha Kumbh Shivir  :  5th February, 2010 to 28th April, 2010

Maha Kumbh Venue :  All spiritual activities and events of Kumbh will be organized at ‘Harihar Ashram, Kankhal’

Programmes and Events:

• Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Gyan Yagya : 15th February, 2010  to  21st  February, 2010

• Shri Ram Katha : 18th  March, 2010  to  26th March,  2010

       (Above Discourses will be conducted by His Holiness Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji from        3:00 pm to 6:00 pm)

• Shri Ved MahaYagya : 1st April, 2010 to 7th April, 2010                    

• International Water Parliament : 2nd April to 4th April, 2010

• Discourses by World Renowned Saints & Prominent Philosophers: Daily from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

• Maha Rudrabhishek, Dev Archna, 108 Hanuman Chalisa, Daily Gajendra Moksha, Narayan Kavach, Vishnu Sahastranama, Shree Nav Chandi Yagya.

• Various welfare programmes and services shall be performed at Harihar Ashram, Kankhal such as :
• Shri Nav Chandi Yagya
• Devarchana (Worship of Deities)
• Sant Bhandara
• Cow Protection Divine Service & Service of Scholars (Brahmin)
• Honor of Guests (Free food for all)
• Health and Medical Services

(Mobile Van facility and Doctors will be available for Medical Help)

• Conference & Discourses of Saints & Scholars
• Women’s Awareness Workshop
• De-Addiction Programme
• All religions meet for Communal Harmony, Fraternity and Brotherhood
• Personality Development Classes
• Talent Search Workshops
• Discussion & Talk on Environment and Ecological Balances
• Life management workshop
• Workshop on Dietary Controls and Food Habits
• Yoga & Meditation classes
• Discourses by Eminent saints
•  Vedic chanting
• Mantra Diksha (Initiation of Disciples)
• Bhajan-Sandhya (Singing  of Bhajans and Kirtans)
• National Kavi Sammelan (Poetry and Ghazals)
• Classical dance festivities (Bharatnatyam, Odisi, Kathak, Garba, Ghumar dance etc.)
• Several Cultural Programmes, Enactment of plays and dramas based on scriptures and books of religion (Ras Leela)

Stay Arrangements/Accommodation :       
The availability of cottages in Harihar Ashram is very limited and minimal. As you may be aware, there is a shortage of accommodation in the Ashram. Hence arrangements have been made on a limited basis with nearby hotels, lodges, dharamshalas etc. However, this facility is available on payment. There is no arrangement for free accommodation of any person, visitor, guest or even for the workers and executives of Prabhu Premi Sangh. Further, the accommodation shall be arranged for a maximum period of 15 days which will be available only on the basis of request made in advance and prior approval of authorized persons of Prabhu Premi Sangh regarding reservation of such accommodation. It would not be possible to consider any request for reservation of accommodation without prior intimation and approval of Prabhu Premi Sangh. In the case of applicants for whom accommodation has been reserved, it would be necessary for them to seek and obtain reconfirmation of Prabhu Premi Sangh at least 48 hours before the commencement of their journey. Reservations made via the branches of Prabhu Premi Sangh will be accorded priority.
Please Note: 1.) Dormitory accommodation in the Harihar Ashram shall be available only to a limited number of pre-selected volunteers (Karya Karta) of Prabhu Premi Sangh.

2.)  You can get the hotel room reserved by direct contact with the hotel.

• Hotel Parth,                               Phone: 01334-240299, Mob. 09219916285
• Hotel Abhinandan,                   Phone: 01334-244993
• Hotel Raghunath,                    Phone : 01334-243506,244806 
• Sangam Yatri Niwas,             Phone: 01334 – 240350, Mob: 09837201202
• Hotel Jahanavi,                        Phone : 01334 -244932,244934                 
• Hotel Neelkanth,                      Phone: 01334-240578,241466
• Hotel Alaknanada,                   Phone : 01334-226379,223787    
• Mahila Milan Mandir,                Phone: 01334-240847
• Mittal Dham,                            Phone: 01334-321944, Mob: 09359345660    
• Ruia Dharamshala,                 Phone : 01334-244679, Mob:09719697222
• Ram Mulk Darbar,                   Phone : 01334-241827,Mob: 0997703029

Security Arrangements and Important Information
As per administrative instructions, from the security point of view, it is mandatory for every guest to come with an authorized Identity Card issued by the Administration such as Voters I.D. /Ration Card/ Driving License/ Passport or any other Identity Card issued by Govt. Authority. Guests/ Visitors who have made their own stay arrangements are also required to bring any of above mentioned Identity Cards. Based on the Identity card, a master card will be prepared in the office of Prabhu Premi Sangh for use by the visitor concerned.
If there is a branch of Prabhu Premi Sangh in your city, then please apprise them about the dates of your arrival and departure or you may furnish such information through a letter, telephone, or email. On the basis of the information furnished by you, the office of the Ashram will issue a Reference No. which will facilitate in making necessary arrangements for your stay and providing other facilities. You are requested to invariably quote this reference number in your communications with Prabhu Premi Sangh which will be very useful in providing necessary facilities with promptness.
It is especially requested that keeping in view the security reasons, please ensure that the master Identity Card issued by the office of Prabhu Premi Sangh is invariably carried by you at all times.

Transport Facility:
You can reach Haridwar by Rail, Bus, Air and private vehicles.
By Bus: There is bus facility from Delhi (I.S.B.T) to Haridwar every 30 minutes.
Rail: To acquire information of train services to Haridwar, you can contact Rail Enquiry (Phone: 131)
Air: There are flights available from Delhi to Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun). Jolly Grant Airport is approx. 35 kms from Haridwar and taxi service is available to Haridwar.

Available Flights from Delhi:

• Departure 11:35, Arrival 12:30. Kingfisher Airlines, Daily
• Departure 15:20, Arrival 16;20, Kingfisher Airlines, Daily
• Departure 12:30, Arrival 13:20, Air Deccan (Three times a week) Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Attention:

• In the Ashram premises, smoking, tobacco, alcohol and other addictive substances are completely prohibited.

• In the Ashram cottages, the use of candles, dhoop, and incense is prohibited.

• You are requested to follow the fixed and scheduled timings for breakfast, meals and other programmes.

• In the Kumbh camp, silence, japa (chanting), meditation, and solitude are suggested.

• Avoid mixing with unknown persons and strangers.

• Please maintain the dignity, purity and cleanliness of the Ashram. Please discard all rubbish, garbage only in the dustbin.

• The Ashram premises is a polythene free premises, please do not bring anything in polythene bags.

• The significance of bath during Kumbh is similar at all ghats. Kindly do not go to the crowded ghats for bath.

Note:    Kindly do not bring very old persons, those handicapped and invalids, patients, small children and pregnant women.

Request:
Personal meeting or interview with His Holiness will not be possible without seeking prior permission.

Service contribution for Various Spiritual Events organized during Maha Kumbh 2010
Mahaparva Yajman (Maha Shivratri,     Rs. 3,11,000/- Somvati Amavasya, Ram Navmi,
Hanuman Jyanti and Vaisakhi )

Divas Yajman (One day service)                    Rs. 2,11,000/-

Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Pothi Yajman       Rs. 1,25,000/-

Shri Ram Katha Pothi Yajman                       Rs. 1,25,000/-

Sant Bhandara                                                  Rs.1,25,000/- per day

Evening Meals                                                   Rs. 51,000/-

Sant Breakfast                                                   Rs. 5,100/-

Sant Tea services                                             Rs. 2,100/-

Shree Nav Chandi Yagya                                 Rs. 21,000/-

Shree Maha Rudra Abhishek                         Rs. 11,000/-
Sarva   Deva Archna (includes 108                                                                                   
Hanuman Chalisha, Gajendra Moksha, Vishnu Sheshtranama)

Dev Stavan & Archna                                       Rs. 3,100/-

Cow Protection Divine Service &
Service of Scholars (Brahmin)                       Rs. 1,100/-

Arti (Evening)                                                      Rs. 101/- Per Person

Enquiry & Accommodation arrangements

+91-8006008680

Help Line 24x7

Please feel free to contact us:              +91-8006008681
                                                                   +91-8006008682

Office bearers of Management Committee

Chief Executive     : Honb’le Mahamandaleshwar Swami Naisargika Giri Ji

Camp In-charge    :   Swami Nachiketa Giri Ji

General Manager :    Sh. Omprakash Gaur
                                      Phone:   +91-8006008683 

Manager               :     Sh. Rajendra Verma
                                      Phone:   +91-8006008684

Convener             :      Sh. Sanwarmal Tulsyan
                                       Phone:  +91-9437052071

Please make use of above contact numbers for any information. You can also contact us through our website: www.prabhupremisangh.org or by e-mailing us at: prabhuprem@hotmail.com or pps.ambala@gmail.com

You are requested to remit the amount of your assistance by Cheque / Bank Draft / Money-order drawn in favour of “SHRI SHRI PARASHAKTI DHARMARTH TRUST” payable at Ambala OR in favour of “PRABHU PREMI SANGH CHARITABLE TRUST,” payable at Ambala.

  Yours truly,

• Shri Shri Parashakti Dharmarth Trust, Prabhu Prem Ashram, 

Jagadhari Road, Ambala Cantt- 133006 (Haryana)

• Prabhu Premi Sangh Charitable Trust , Prabhu Prem Ashram

(and other assisting organizations) Jagadhari Road, Ambala.

• Swami Avdheshanand Foundation

• Swami Avdheshanand Welfare Association (SAWA)