16th Annual Yoga Festival: My Call To Rishikesh

Arti February 28, 2015
All bags packed and here I am; sitting listlessly, staring at my computer screen and wondering what lies ahead in the up coming 8 days…

…The best that my mind conjures, at this moment, are a collage of images – vivid, vibrant, exuberant, beaming...

Images of the soothingly gurgling Mother Ganga...

Rishikesh beckons, India

Of the ecstatically sung Aarti, and the accompanying songs.
And, tears And, flowers. And light...

Aarti at River Ganga, Rishikesh, India

Of the orange robed men and women and long bearded sadhus,
and soul searching wanderers,

Swami in the Yoga Capital, Rishikesh, India

... Just one day more and I will be (g)one ...

One with hundreds of free-thinking yogis, revered sadhus, sadhvis,
swamis, babas, seekers and acharyas...

In the Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, India

Feeling the abundant energies charging the cosmos…

Yoga Capital, Rishikesh, India

Listening to a healing music that transcends…

Sunset over River Ganga, Rishikesh, India

Rishikesh is calling.
Mother Ganga is calling.

River Ganga, Rishikesh, India

I have been summoned.
I should go.
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Hi there! I am Arti - constantly on the road, both figuratively and literally, unwrapping my unique gift called life. My blog, which focuses on spiritual journeys, is all about my love of sharing, exploring and learning; a continuous journey where I strive to seek the truth, discover myself, the world, my place therein and experience the real treasures of life along the way. I hope to help those planning to make a trip to these places or simply provide a virtual tour to the rest. If you have any queries, do leave a comment, I will be pleased to help! You can also contact me at - 22arti@gmail.com

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24 Comments

  1. PallaviFebruary 28, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Lovely pictures Arti :) I visited Rishikesh many years back and it was so clean and pristine. Wud love to visit again someday. Enjoy your trip!

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  2. rupam sarmaFebruary 28, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    Arti, Great, Have a nice time at IYF , waiting for your posts. ~ da

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  3. Prasad Np aka desi TravelerFebruary 28, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    Beautiful prologue to a journey that should be wonderful.... Yoga in Rishikesh sure it will be a great experience....Looking forward to more updates from Rishikesh.....

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  4. Felicity Grace TerryMarch 1, 2015 at 1:25 AM

    Sounds so relaxing, the mention of the healing music balm to the soul.

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  5. MarciaMarch 1, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    You definitely should go, Arti!
    I've never been to a yoga festival but I can imagine it must be a life-altering experience to be in a space with lots of like-minded people, clearing space for positive, calming energy.

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  6. R Niranjan DasMarch 2, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Wow! Have a wonderful and memorable time by the Ganges.

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  7. Mahesh DivyaMarch 3, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    Have been to Rishikesh many times .....thanks for refreshing the memories !

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  8. MeenalSonalMarch 3, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    Wonderful and enchanting pics :)

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  9. Ravish ManiMarch 3, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    Thanks for reminding me the pleasant days of Rishikesh :)

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  10. D.NambiarMarch 3, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    I'm sure it is going to be fulfilling too. Take care, Arti.

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  11. JeevanMarch 3, 2015 at 10:47 PM

    Well transported though the images to the bank of Rishikesh! Have a wonderful, peace and safe passage

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  12. Amrita SabatMarch 4, 2015 at 12:59 AM

    This is wonderful! Love each of the pics! Do blog about what all happened in the Meet! :)

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  13. anksMarch 4, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    Such a well written post :) and the pics are beautiful...have fun at the camp...

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  14. indu chhibberMarch 4, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Having a wonderful time Arti?

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  15. Tara nairMarch 4, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Moments captured beautifully. It's so calming :) Thanks for sharing them Arti

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  16. ViswaMarch 4, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    Enjoyed reading this, very good stuff, Good images,i really liked your post,awesome.

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  17. Nicole Seeks WorldMarch 5, 2015 at 2:04 AM

    Wow, looks like quite the experience you will be undertaking. I have just discovered the blog but I look forward to following along with the adventure from here on out as we are looking to visit some of the same places you have blogged about later this year. Cheers from Holland!

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  18. ilaksheeMarch 8, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    Wonderful post and beautiful shots!

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  19. LindaMarch 9, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    Beautiful photos!!!

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  20. AgnessMarch 10, 2015 at 1:05 AM

    I have never experienced Yoga Festival, but I wish I could do that in the future. Sounds like a lot of fun!!

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  21. Mareta KusumaningrumMarch 10, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    Hi dear, hows your yoga festival, did you enjoy it? i realy want to join you, just our time not so match, wait your picture collection :)

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    1. ArtiMarch 10, 2015 at 6:57 PM

      I am so happy to hear from you, dear Mareta. The festival was amazing - a very unique experience for me as well. I am in the process of collating all the pictures from the festival and will soon blog about it. I really wish you could have joined, I missed you - you would have loved it! Next time, may be... I so hope our paths cross someday - fingers crossed :)

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  22. NehaMarch 10, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    Awesome Photos you have captures and the i like the way you write the article.

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  23. TallyNovember 4, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Nice blog and photos!

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