8 nights, 9 days Temple experience 2026!
COme join us in february 11th to 19th, 2026 for our South east India Elemental temples experience.
Elemental Temples of India | February 11th - 19th, 2026 | 9 days, 8 nights
Do you know we are the living embodiment of the 5 elements? Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space and Ether? Do you know there are ancient temples in India that correlate with the elements?
Join David and Judes on a transformative journey across the vibrant tapestry of South India, from the East to West as we visit these ancient temples and experience them.. David and Judes are integrative yoga teachers with over three decades of collective immersion in the heart of all yogic traditions and they have personally curated this personal and experimental trip from their hearts to share for all. Imagine seeing and experiencing the hidden gems of this sacred land, guided by their profound love for India and the deeply embodied wisdom of yoga.
This isn't just a trip; it's a once-in-a-lifetime experiential odyssey as we will also be celebrating Maha Shivaratri, "The Great Night of Shiva," which offers a powerful opportunity for inner growth and wellbeing, regardless of religious affiliation or beliefs.. This night is observed when the Earth's Northern Hemisphere is positioned to create a natural upsurge of energy in the human system. Staying awake and keeping the spine vertical during this time can help harness this energy for heightened awareness and a deeper meditative experience. It's a unique window to tap into a natural energetic alignment that can promote mental clarity and inner peace. Think of it as an annual opportunity to consciously connect with a natural energy cycle that can benefit your overall state of being.
Discover the authentic essence of South India as venture beyond the well-trodden paths and immerse yourself in her rich culture. You get to tantalise your senses with exquisite cuisine, experience the love, energy and care of these ancient temples and connect with the warmth of her people. This is your invitation to witness India through the eyes of those who cherish her deeply, an opportunity to cultivate your own love and gratitude for this extraordinary land and fall in love with her too!
What is included:
8 nights shared or Single accommodation in mostly 5 star accommodations. There are a few nights in 3 stars.
Except for 7 meals, all other meals are included in our journey together.
7 Temple visits, with possibility for more if we have time.
Entry into MahaShivaratri night at Kaligram
Bus & experienced driver from Chennai to Kovalam
3 pujas: 1 at Air temple, 1 at Fire temple & 1 at a Shakitpeeth temple, sacred rituals, truly to be experienced once in your lifetime.
Airport transfer from Kovalam hotel to Trivandrum (TRV) Airport
Yoga, meditation and yin yoga practices with Judes & David and so many local experiences that are available to you.
What is not included:
- 7 meals, Airfares, visas, custom fees, travel insurance (required), rickshaws, taxis, personal expenses, hotel expenses and room incidentals, Tips, Laundry costs, Vedic astrology readings, anything else not listed above in the inclusions.
Prices:
Share accommodation: - Standard Room: Early Bird $2999, after August 1st, 2025 $3400
Single accommodation: - Standard Room: Early Bird $3999, after August 1st, 2025 $4499
Secure your spot with a $550 non-refundable deposit.
Limited numbers to secure your room and early bird rate $550 non-refundable deposit and all balances are to be paid in full 60 days before event or the balance will be automatically charged to the credit card you used to pay the deposit.
INDIA TEmple experience 2026 ITINERARY *
Day 1 - 11th Arrive into Chennai, Tamil Nadu and make own way to hotel. Check in, on own till we meet & greet 430pm. Walking tour and temple visit, group dinner.
Day 2 - 12th Travel by Bus to Srikalahasti, pilgrimage to Air Temple on way visit Kalamkari, fabric painting that Srikalahasti is renowned for. Visit Earth temple on way.
Day 3 - 13th: Early Morning temple visit, breakfast and check out and travel to Tiruvannamalai one of the most sacred mountains of India and Ramana Maharishi’s ashram. We will spend one night have the opportunity to pradaksina or circumnavigate by foot 14 kms around the sacred mountain that is surrounded by 9 Linghams that represent the planets. You have an opportunity to visit the Lingham that is associated with your Vedic Birth chart. We will also be able to visit Ramana Maharishi’s ashram for evening puja.
Day 4 - 14th: In Morning we visit Fire temple visit and Puja. Back to hotel for breakfast and check out and travel to Puducherry. We will stay in Puducherry for two nights to join Kalarigram for their annual Mahāśivarātri festival, Tantrotsav. Kalarigram is a school for Kalaripayattu (a South Indian form of martial arts) and other forms of traditional dance, and their annual festival is a celebration involving varied performances of art, music, dance, and ritual. Of course, the crowning event will be Mahāśivarātri itself, an all-night festival in reverence to Śiva, the Lord of Yoga and of Dance.
For this portion, we have booked comfortable high end accommodations nearby (with a pool!), right next to Auroville and a short drive to the heart Pondicherry. There will be options for free exploration of these famous sites... and of course, the option to simply rest by the pool is always available ;)
Click here to learn more about Tantrotsav.
Day 5 - 15th: Breakfast and free day to rest or explore Auroville a short walk from where we are staying or the heart of Pondicherry is a short drive away and option to explore the town itself or rest by the pool. Evening we head to Kalarigram to celebrate Mahāśivarātri.
Day 6 - 16th Breakfast and check out. We travel to Madurai and stop in at the Water and Space temple. Arrive in Madurai check in and own time. and
Day 7 - 17th Breakfast and Visit the famous Meenakshi Temple, the only Goddess-specific temple on our pilgrimage. It is magnificent beyond description, fitting for the Queen of All Worlds, and after having darshan of the 5 forms of Śiva associated with the 5 elements, Devi Meenakshi will offer a spectacular conclusion to our temple tour. Check out and travel to Kanyakumari.
Day 8 - 18th Early morning start to watch the Sunrise. Visit Kanyakumari Temple and puja. We will visit the Viveknanda Rock where Vivekananda meditated and received the calling to share the teachings to the west. We will also visit the Three rivers, where the Arabian Sea ,Indian Ocean and Bengal Bay converge. Go back to hotel breakfast and check out. Head to Kovalam. 3 temple visits on the way to our Ayurvedic Resort on the Arabian Sea.
Arrive at resort check in and farewell circle for those who are not staying on for the Ayurveda portion of our trip as this will be our last night together. Flights can either depart late 18th evening or stay an extra night and depart from Trivandrum airport TRV on the 19th February.
Day 9 - 25th LAST DAY, , check out and airport transfer to TRV included.
Secure your spot before the early bird prices finish on August 1st 2025.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Full refunds (not including the deposit and payment fees) will be given up to November 30th 2025 | December 1st - 30th 2025,: 50% refund will be given, minus non refundable deposit and payment fees. After Jan 1st 2026 , no refunds will be given unless spot is replaced.
Extraneous circumstances will be duly considered.