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• More Than Majesty: The Sacred Reason Every Hindu Temple Has an Elephant — The temple elephant isn't tradition for tradition's sake. Ancient Hindu scriptures — from the Rigveda to Tamil Sangam poetry — reveal five p
• Kanyakumari Complete Guide for International Travelers — Everything international travelers need to know about visiting Kanyakumari — the southernmost tip of India where three oceans meet. Attracti
• Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur — The Complete Guide for International Visitors — Complete guide to visiting Brihadisvara Temple (Big Temple) in Thanjavur — a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Chola dynasty in 1010 C
• Ayurveda, Panchakarma and Holistic Health at Amritapuri Ashram — Western Traveler's Guide — Complete guide to Ayurveda, Panchakarma, the Amrita Kripa Hospital, specialist medical care, homeopathy, and holistic health services at Amr
• Amrita Yoga and IAM Meditation at Amritapuri — A Complete Guide for Western Visitors — Complete guide to Amrita Yoga classes, the free IAM meditation course, daily group meditation, and all spiritual practices available at Amri
• Amritapuri Ashram Rules and Safety Guide for Western Travelers — Everything international visitors need to know about rules at Amritapuri Ashram — dress code, photography policy, wild dog safety, and what
• A Day in the Life at Amritapuri Ashram — International Visitor's Guide — What is a typical day like at Amritapuri Ashram for a western traveler? Complete hour-by-hour guide covering 4:50am archana, morning meditat
• The Complete Guide to Visiting Amritapuri Ashram as an International Traveler — Everything international travelers need to know before visiting Amritapuri Ashram in Kerala, India — Amma's ashram. Registration, accommodat
• How to Price a Yoga Retreat in India: A Complete Guide — Planning a yoga retreat in India? Use this complete pricing formula — with real costs for Rishikesh, Goa and Kerala — so you know exactly wh
• How to Choose the Right Yoga TTC Certification in India — Considering a yoga TTC in India? Learn how to choose the right certification body, style, city and school — plus 7 costly mistakes to avoid
• How Much Does It Cost to Run a Retreat in India? (2026 Budget Guide) — A 2026 cost breakdown for retreat leaders running a group retreat in India — venue, food, transport, facilitators, and how to price per pers
• 10 Best Retreat Destinations in India for Group Leaders (2026) — Planning a group retreat in India? These 10 destinations offer the best venues, accessibility, and spiritual depth — with practical tips for
• How to Host a Spiritual Retreat in India in 2026: A Complete Guide — Everything you need to host a spiritual retreat in India in 2026 — choosing a destination, budgeting, logistics, permits, and creating a tra
• From Cassette Tapes to Kirtan Stages: Gershone's Three Journeys Into India's Spiritual Heart — A Western musician's story of mantra, devotion, and the sacred places that keep calling him back — as told to Sabin, founder of Smukti, on t
• Amy Landry on the Full Ocean of Yoga, Sacred India & the Teachings That Actually Transform — Australian yoga teacher, author, and retreat leader Amy Landry breaks down the most common misconceptions about yoga's roots, the role of th
• Tamara Van Well on Yoga, Joint Family Life & the Living Wisdom of India — A Dutch mindfulness teacher and retreat leader married into a Jain family in Mumbai shares what years of living, loving, and practising insi
• Best time to host yoga retreats in India — Discover the ideal seasons for hosting a transformative yoga retreat in India. What time is best for South India and North India
• Planning Your First Yoga Retreat in India — Discover tips for a perfect yoga retreat in India. Start planning your spiritual journey today!
• The Original Red Pill: What Hindus Actually Believe — Deep dive into Hinduism as an operating system explaining Karma as data persistence and Moksha as the ultimate exit strategy. Look at the so
• Meet Smukti Dhost — Meet your Smukti Dhost: your verified spiritual friend in India. We handle the logistics and decode the culture so you can focus on your tra