Swamiji returned from a 12-day trip to the Himalayas on the 26th
of June 2004. The group comprised 66 people from all over the world.
The places covered were Rishikesh, Uttarkashi, Gangotri, Gomukh,
Kedarnath, Badrinath, Joshimath and Haridwar. Swamiji dealt with
the Isavasya Upanishad, Kenopanishad and Katopanishad
during the trip. He also gave a few meditation techniques during
the classes. Following are some of the picures taken on the trip.
Pictures from Badrinath, Joshimath and Haridwar will be available
shortly.
14 June - Swamiji gives an introduction
to the people on the trip at a hotel in Delhi.
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15 June - In Rishikesh, on the banks of the
River Ganges, after Pithru tharpan, a bath in the
ganges and Viraja Homa, Swamiji does the Gayathri
initiation for the group.
16 June - Drive from Rishikesh to Uttarkashi
16 June - Night halt at Uttarkashi;
Swamiji serving food to delighted devotees.
17 June - Early Morning Upanishad class
in Uttarkashi. Swamiji dealt with the Isavasya Upanishad,
Kenopanishad and Katopanishad during the
trip.