DEVIS NECTAR
NAVARATRI PILGRIMAGE 2026
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Join Louise and Uschi on an immersive pilgrimage into the Divine Nectar of the Goddess Durga and her 9 incarnations, over the festival of Navaratri, October 9th-21st 2026.
NAVARATRI PILGRIMAGE 2026
Devotion-Adornment-Ritual-Wisdom-Beauty-Self Love
Join Louise and Uschi on an immersive pilgrimage into the Divine Nectar of the Goddess Durga and her 9 incarnations, over the festival of Navaratri, October 9th-21st 2026.
We will begin our pilgrimage by travelling to the temple of the 64 Yoginis of Bhedaghat, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh state. Located on the banks of the Narmada River, Bhedaghat offers us a sacred space to initiate our pilgrimage. Home to one of the few Chausati Yogini temples in India, Bhedaghats Yoginis represent an original seat of the Tantric tradition, where the feminine divine was both revered and celebrated.
Our next stop is the exotic Khajuraho, home to the glorious Tantric temples of the Chandela dynasty. Built during the illustrious Gupta period of Indian history, Khajuraho's temples and surrounds allow us to sink deeper into our Sadhana of the Goddess, while being welcomed into the charm and innocence of a traditional Indian village.
Next we will travel to the magnificent city of Orchha, on the banks of the Betwa river. Staying in the exquisite surrounds of the Amar Mahal, a converted palace with views of the local temples, and enjoying the surrounds of Orchha, the exquisite architecture, and tender rural culture will be an additional boon to us as we begin to unfurl the teachings of Devi.
The culmination of our pilgrimage will be in the holy city of Varanasi, on the sacred Ganges river. Here we have the opportunity to participate and engage in the active rituals and fervour of the festival. Visiting stunning Goddess temples, and to receive the blessings of Devi from an ancient lineage of Shakta Tantra. Known as the ‘City of Light’, Varanasi is the home of Shiva and Shakti, where they are said to have conceived the creation of the universe. While walking the ancient city we will also have the unique chance to visit many ‘Pandals’, Durga temples erected only for the last 3 nights of the Navaratri festival.
Our next stop is the exotic Khajuraho, home to the glorious Tantric temples of the Chandela dynasty. Built during the illustrious Gupta period of Indian history, Khajuraho's temples and surrounds allow us to sink deeper into our Sadhana of the Goddess, while being welcomed into the charm and innocence of a traditional Indian village.
Next we will travel to the magnificent city of Orchha, on the banks of the Betwa river. Staying in the exquisite surrounds of the Amar Mahal, a converted palace with views of the local temples, and enjoying the surrounds of Orchha, the exquisite architecture, and tender rural culture will be an additional boon to us as we begin to unfurl the teachings of Devi.
The culmination of our pilgrimage will be in the holy city of Varanasi, on the sacred Ganges river. Here we have the opportunity to participate and engage in the active rituals and fervour of the festival. Visiting stunning Goddess temples, and to receive the blessings of Devi from an ancient lineage of Shakta Tantra. Known as the ‘City of Light’, Varanasi is the home of Shiva and Shakti, where they are said to have conceived the creation of the universe. While walking the ancient city we will also have the unique chance to visit many ‘Pandals’, Durga temples erected only for the last 3 nights of the Navaratri festival.
DEVIS NECTAR ITINERARY
Oct 9th: arrival in India, Fly to Jabalpur
Arrive India fly to Jabalpur. Pickup at Jabalpur airport, transition & check in at the nature resort. Meeting up for a group meal, circle, and little walk of the grounds surrounding the waterfall. Get some much needed rest, goodnight.
Oct 10th: JABALPUR: The 64 YOGINIS
Morning Yoga asana. Breakfast. Satsang-The 64 Yoginis, Durga, Weaving the threads of the Devis & the concept of lineage. Lunch. Rest/Journal time. Prepare for the Yogini Darshan(dress up) . Afternoon trip to the Bhedaghat Yogini temple for darshan, meditation, & chanting. Return to the hotel for dinner, goodnight.
Oct 11th: KHAJURAHO: Navaratri Day 1: Shailaputri Devi
Morning yoga. Breakfast (Sattvic fast option). Drive to Khajuraho (5hrs). Lunch. Afternoon Satsang for Shailaputri Devi, and ritual instructions. Altar building & Puja. Dinner in the hotel. Good night
**The fasting meals are optional on the first, and last nights of Navaratri. The sattvic diet is fruit & veggies, with a heavier potato/starch and nut protein at lunch and dinner.
Oct 12th: KHAJURAHO: Navaratri Day 2: Brahmacharini Devi
Morning yoga. Breakfast. Outing to the Western Temple complex and guided tour of the complex with Yogacharya Ganeshyam & Uschi. Free time to explore the magnificent temples. Return to the hotel for lunch. Free time for Ayurvedic massage appointments or journalling. Evening Devi Satsang & Puja for Night 2. Dinner, Goodnight.
Oct 13th: KHAJURAHO: Navaratri Day 3: Chandragantha Ma
Morning yoga. Breakfast. OR walk to the Yogini Temple, meditation at the temple or across from it? Massages, journaling, cotton shopping. Afternoon outing to Vimalas for a walk through the village & chai. Return to the hotel for Devi Satsang & Puja Night 3 (Chandragantha). Dinner, goodnight.
Oct 14th: ORCHHA: Navaratri Day 4: Ma Kushmanda
Morning yoga. Breakfast. Drive to Orchha (3hrs). Lunch & settle into the hotel. Walk to the Cenotaphs and TBD. Afternoon satsang & Puja for MA Night 4. Dinner, Goodnight.
Oct 15th: ORCHHA: Navaratri Day 5: Skandamata Ma
Morning yoga. Breakfast. Sightseeing to Raja Mahal Palace and Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Lunch. Time for massages, journaling, quiet. Optional walk to the sacred BaoBab Tree Afternoon Devi satsang, and Puja for Night 5. Dinner. Good night.
Oct 16th: ORCHHA, Departure for VARANASI: Navaratri Day 6: Shri Katyayani Devi
Morning yoga. Breakfast. Free time for packing. Lunch, hotel check out. Walk to the Chaturbhuj Rama temple, and shop the little market there. Devi Satsang at our hotel, and holding the puja within for Katyayani Ma. Dinner. Depart for Jhansi train station. 10:45pm train from Jhansi to Varanasi overnight.
Oct 17th: VARANASI: Navaratri Day 7: Kalaratri Devi
11am arrival in Varanasi. Transfer to hotel, check in. Lunch. Devi satsang. Afternoon boat ride. Walk to the Mahishasura Mardhini temple, and enjoy darshan and blessings. Sit with fellow devotees and enjoy the magical MahaBhava of the Goddess. Walk back to the hotel, Dinner, Goodnight.
Oct 18th: VARANASI: Navaratri Day 8: Ashtami: Ma Gauri Puja
Morning yoga. Breakfast. Visiting Chinnamasta & Bhuvaneshwari Temple. Walk to visit the Bhagalamukhi Mata & Kaudi Devi temple. Return to the hotel. Lunch. Afternoon Satsang. Arati at Gauri-Kedareshwar temple, where we will celebrate Gauri Mata with fellow devotees. Walking back through the gorgeous pandals and taking in the blessings of Durga Ma. Dinner. Good night.
Oct 19th: VARANASI: Navaratri Day 9: Siddhiratri MA: Navami
Morning yoga. Breakfast (last optional fasting day). Devi Satsang. Boat ride to the old city for a walking tour of the Brahmacharini Devi, Siddhiratri Ma, and Matangi Ma temples. Lunch, Devi Satsang. Some shopping. Boat ride to Tripura Sundari temple, where we will attend a public Puja for the Navami celebration day. Walk back, getting to explore more of the Durga Pandals. Dinner (Sattvic fast option). Good night.
**Navami is Kanya Tripura Sundaris day, so we will attend a public puja in the temple.
Oct 20th: VARANASI: Navaratri Day 10: Vijayadashami
Morning yoga. Breakfast. Devi Satsang, closing intentions. Preparing for our Puja (Saree). Afternoon boatride to Tripura Sundari Temple, Havan Puja for our group there, celebrating Devi on her victory day. Relasing intentions. Special Dinner for our group, return to the hotel, Goodnight.
Oct 21st: Departure Day:
Closing circle. Breakfast in the hotel.
Guests can opt to return to Delhi by train or flight, but cost is not included in the retreat. Our hostess Uschi will support you with the best option to coordinate with your international travel either:
*Domestic flight to terminal 3 so you can remain there till your departing flight
*Train to Delhi guided by a member of our team of will drop you at a hotel near the airport or in the terminal
Oct 9th: arrival in India, Fly to Jabalpur
Arrive India fly to Jabalpur. Pickup at Jabalpur airport, transition & check in at the nature resort. Meeting up for a group meal, circle, and little walk of the grounds surrounding the waterfall. Get some much needed rest, goodnight.
Oct 10th: JABALPUR: The 64 YOGINIS
Morning Yoga asana. Breakfast. Satsang-The 64 Yoginis, Durga, Weaving the threads of the Devis & the concept of lineage. Lunch. Rest/Journal time. Prepare for the Yogini Darshan(dress up) . Afternoon trip to the Bhedaghat Yogini temple for darshan, meditation, & chanting. Return to the hotel for dinner, goodnight.
Oct 11th: KHAJURAHO: Navaratri Day 1: Shailaputri Devi
Morning yoga. Breakfast (Sattvic fast option). Drive to Khajuraho (5hrs). Lunch. Afternoon Satsang for Shailaputri Devi, and ritual instructions. Altar building & Puja. Dinner in the hotel. Good night
**The fasting meals are optional on the first, and last nights of Navaratri. The sattvic diet is fruit & veggies, with a heavier potato/starch and nut protein at lunch and dinner.
Oct 12th: KHAJURAHO: Navaratri Day 2: Brahmacharini Devi
Morning yoga. Breakfast. Outing to the Western Temple complex and guided tour of the complex with Yogacharya Ganeshyam & Uschi. Free time to explore the magnificent temples. Return to the hotel for lunch. Free time for Ayurvedic massage appointments or journalling. Evening Devi Satsang & Puja for Night 2. Dinner, Goodnight.
Oct 13th: KHAJURAHO: Navaratri Day 3: Chandragantha Ma
Morning yoga. Breakfast. OR walk to the Yogini Temple, meditation at the temple or across from it? Massages, journaling, cotton shopping. Afternoon outing to Vimalas for a walk through the village & chai. Return to the hotel for Devi Satsang & Puja Night 3 (Chandragantha). Dinner, goodnight.
Oct 14th: ORCHHA: Navaratri Day 4: Ma Kushmanda
Morning yoga. Breakfast. Drive to Orchha (3hrs). Lunch & settle into the hotel. Walk to the Cenotaphs and TBD. Afternoon satsang & Puja for MA Night 4. Dinner, Goodnight.
Oct 15th: ORCHHA: Navaratri Day 5: Skandamata Ma
Morning yoga. Breakfast. Sightseeing to Raja Mahal Palace and Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Lunch. Time for massages, journaling, quiet. Optional walk to the sacred BaoBab Tree Afternoon Devi satsang, and Puja for Night 5. Dinner. Good night.
Oct 16th: ORCHHA, Departure for VARANASI: Navaratri Day 6: Shri Katyayani Devi
Morning yoga. Breakfast. Free time for packing. Lunch, hotel check out. Walk to the Chaturbhuj Rama temple, and shop the little market there. Devi Satsang at our hotel, and holding the puja within for Katyayani Ma. Dinner. Depart for Jhansi train station. 10:45pm train from Jhansi to Varanasi overnight.
Oct 17th: VARANASI: Navaratri Day 7: Kalaratri Devi
11am arrival in Varanasi. Transfer to hotel, check in. Lunch. Devi satsang. Afternoon boat ride. Walk to the Mahishasura Mardhini temple, and enjoy darshan and blessings. Sit with fellow devotees and enjoy the magical MahaBhava of the Goddess. Walk back to the hotel, Dinner, Goodnight.
Oct 18th: VARANASI: Navaratri Day 8: Ashtami: Ma Gauri Puja
Morning yoga. Breakfast. Visiting Chinnamasta & Bhuvaneshwari Temple. Walk to visit the Bhagalamukhi Mata & Kaudi Devi temple. Return to the hotel. Lunch. Afternoon Satsang. Arati at Gauri-Kedareshwar temple, where we will celebrate Gauri Mata with fellow devotees. Walking back through the gorgeous pandals and taking in the blessings of Durga Ma. Dinner. Good night.
Oct 19th: VARANASI: Navaratri Day 9: Siddhiratri MA: Navami
Morning yoga. Breakfast (last optional fasting day). Devi Satsang. Boat ride to the old city for a walking tour of the Brahmacharini Devi, Siddhiratri Ma, and Matangi Ma temples. Lunch, Devi Satsang. Some shopping. Boat ride to Tripura Sundari temple, where we will attend a public Puja for the Navami celebration day. Walk back, getting to explore more of the Durga Pandals. Dinner (Sattvic fast option). Good night.
**Navami is Kanya Tripura Sundaris day, so we will attend a public puja in the temple.
Oct 20th: VARANASI: Navaratri Day 10: Vijayadashami
Morning yoga. Breakfast. Devi Satsang, closing intentions. Preparing for our Puja (Saree). Afternoon boatride to Tripura Sundari Temple, Havan Puja for our group there, celebrating Devi on her victory day. Relasing intentions. Special Dinner for our group, return to the hotel, Goodnight.
Oct 21st: Departure Day:
Closing circle. Breakfast in the hotel.
Guests can opt to return to Delhi by train or flight, but cost is not included in the retreat. Our hostess Uschi will support you with the best option to coordinate with your international travel either:
*Domestic flight to terminal 3 so you can remain there till your departing flight
*Train to Delhi guided by a member of our team of will drop you at a hotel near the airport or in the terminal
