Name: Utsava Maa 2024
Start: 2024-10-11T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Panchala Sidha, Rajasthan, India

Shri Jasnath Asan

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4 reviews

Oct 11 - 18, 2024

Group size: 32 - 400

Utsava Maa 2024

Panchala Sidha, Rajasthan, India

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Shri Jasnath Asan

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4 reviews

Oct 11 - 18, 2024

Group size: 32 - 400

Divinity, Ecology, Leadership

Utsava Maa (Celebration of the Great Mother)

This is a festival/conference designed to educate and inspire women from around the world, interested in the intersection of nature and self. Our 5th annual celebration seeks to unravel the obstacles preventing us from living our biggest life, in protection of the environment,, creating in us a legacy from which our daughters will benefit.

“I’m so glad I met all these fabulous women who have helped me embark on this new stage of my life. Thank you.” Carla Simmons UM19

“Thanks for giving us the space to be what we are, sharing our vision, laugh, create, celebrate freedom and life.” -Undergrowth Collective, UK

“Once upon a time I danced with sisters singing this mantra and my life changed. Forever grateful for @utsavamaa. ‘Shiva Shiva Shiva Shambo’!” -@teriyogi

We must know how to care for and be kind to ourselves. The festival resets us, refreshes by wholesome home grown meals, fresh mountain water from our desert well, yoga classes from a host of international teachers, rejuvenating guided meditations and TLC treatments from our wondrous wellness centre. Lectures, workshops, performances, red tent discussions, crafts market, female documentary screenings, and community time with sisters from the village and around the world.

Shared double room

Available until September 23, 2024|

This is the top of the line accommodation, in ashram terms. It comes with a single twin bed and linens in a double room with private bath. Bring a friend, or we'll give you a new one!

$781

Deposit: $327

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Dormitory

Available until September 23, 2024|

You won't spend much time in your room anyway, with all the activity on campus during the festival. So share a dorm room with 5 other friends. It comes with a twin bed, mattress, sheet, pillow, blanket and comforter. Just bring your own towel and use the clean community bath with warm water. (The community bath is not inside the building with the dorm - it is a short walk away.)

$581

Deposit: $227

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Days 1-3
Days 1-3
'Seed Films'
Women's voices can be heard in many venues and mediums as Shakti regains her seat. The first 2 days we will be screening several films from female documentarians concerning the role of women in ecology, the food chain, and rights:

'Women and Religion in India' by Disha Arora, and many more!
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Days 4-6
Days 4-6
Key notes, main stage events, workshops, entertainment, crafts bazaar
Powerful Shakti presenters will take the main stage and offer smaller workshops throughout the day covering important empowerment topics from around the world. For more on our talent, see the main page www.shrijasnathasan.org/utsavamaa

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Day 7
Day 7
Celebration of Full Moon
Dancing and rewilding with women from around the world, freedom under the red tent
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Day 8-9
Day 8-9
Overnight Camel Safari (optional)
Mothi the camel will take you and your friends out into the desert at sunset, and then to the royal encampment for an evening of traditional meal, folk dancers, bond fire, clear starry sky, and silent sleep in the royal tent, complete with bathroom. In the morning a shuttle will take you for a tour of Satchya Mata temple in Osiyan, an 1100 year old Goddess temple realized from Maa's figure inside a mountain! The shuttle will return you to Jodhpur for the 2:00 p.m. shuttles to Delhi or Mumbai.
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Days 1-3

'Seed Films'

Women's voices can be heard in many venues and mediums as Shakti regains her seat. The first 2 days we will be screening several films from female documentarians concerning the role of women in ecology, the food chain, and rights:

'Women and Religion in India' by Disha Arora, and many more!

Shri Jasnath Asan

4 reviews

Shri Jasnath Asan (ashram) headquarters are in Rajasthan, India and are managed by Shridev Jasnath Trust, a diverse group of people focused on uplifting humanity through a reconnection with nature. Its subsidiary is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States and is directed by Shreejan Sita, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist. The ashram and its associated institute provides certificate courses for continuing education in yoga and Ayurveda, and retreat/classes/festivals for the general public.

I was very disappointed with my experience with this company. Due to unforeseen circumstances, my cousin and I had to cancel our attendance. It was basically impossible to find any information regarding their cancellation policy. I did so anyway, as we had no choice. I was advised fairly promptly that I had cancelled by the appropriate cut-off date. I hoped that there may be some compensation. I was not expecting a full refund, but a partial one would have been fair given the circumstances. There were one or two vague emails in response to my inquiries about a refund. And then they just stopped contacting me. This left a very poor impression on me, and I certainly won't be seeking to do any experiences through this company again. It struck me as very unprofessional and very contrary to the image presented when promoting the retreat.

By Kellie P for Utsava Maa on Mar 02, 2020

The experience exceeded my expectations. I met incredible women from around world. We talked, did art, learned about important causes, shopped, did yoga, danced, ate delicious food, provided a safe space for each other to share their hearts, did workshops, sang songs. It was togetherness Maximus and I LOVED every second. The rooms are large. I felt safe. It was awesome.

By Michelle K for Utsava Maa on Jan 28, 2020

The gathering of women at the festival was unforgettable. The ashram accommodation was still being finished as we arrived, but the rooms were spacious and facilities adequate. The atmosphere was lively and warm and far outweighed the austerity. I would highly recommend Attending the next festival.

By carla s for Utsava Maa on Jan 13, 2020

I'll be back! Excellent food and wonderful entertainment. Thank you for arranging this festival. AMAZING! Just a word to the wise: be sure to pack REALLY warm clothes, there are no heaters in the rooms and it's freezing. But we learned to be one with nature..... :)