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Temple of Time: A Sacred Navagraha Pilgrimage Through South India

January 13 - 26, 2027

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13 nights, 14 days

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15 person retreat

Highlights

  • 14-day pilgrimage to the nine Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu, each one built to honour a planetary force in Vedic astrology

  • Barefoot, pre-dawn Girivalam walk around sacred Arunachala mountain alongside thousands of pilgrims

  • Personal Dharma Blueprint: a custom Vedic astrology report delivered before you even board the plane

  • Immersive Mattu Pongal harvest festival experience in a traditional Tamil village

  • Private one-on-one session with Pandit Baskaran for a personalised mantra and spiritual counsel

  • Three integration yagyas performed by Temple pandits, for Saturn, Jupiter and Mars

  • Journey closes with a night at The Leela Palace Chennai, one of India's most celebrated luxury hotels

  • Limited to just 15 participants for an intimate, deeply personal group experience

  • All meals, private air-conditioned travel and heritage accommodation included throughout

  • Ayurvedic integration support from Dr. Aushi Patel to help your body absorb the experience

Details

Temple of Time is a 14-day Vedic astrology retreat through Tamil Nadu, South India, built around the Navagraha, the nine planetary forces (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu) that Vedic astrology, known as Jyotish, uses to map your character, timing and life path. Each of these nine forces has its own temple in Tamil Nadu, and this pilgrimage visits all of them in sequence, guided daily by Vedic astrologer and meditation teacher Geoff Rupp. You do not need any background in astrology to join. Every participant receives a personal Dharma Blueprint before departure, a custom report from Geoff that translates your birth chart into plain language and shows what this specific pilgrimage means for you. From there the teaching comes alive in the temples themselves: ancient fire ceremonies, a barefoot pre dawn walk around sacred Arunachala mountain, a traditional Tamil harvest festival, and a private mantra session with Vedic priest Pandit Baskaran. Ayurvedic consultant Dr. Aushi Patel supports the integration throughout, helping the body absorb what the temples awaken. This is a fully hosted, premium experience. Private air conditioned travel, handpicked heritage accommodation, and a closing night at The Leela Palace Chennai remove the logistics of a typical India trip so you can stay present. With only 15 places available, the group stays small and the depth stays personal. For meditators and spiritual seekers who want to move beyond reading about Vedic astrology and actually walk it, temple by temple, planet by planet.

Accommodation

The Residency Towers

Private room for 2

$6,032.50 USD / person

The Residency Towers

Private room for 1

$7,916.35 USD total

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Every stay on this journey has been handpicked to match the depth of the experience. You'll move through four properties across 13 nights, from a heritage villa in the temple town of Kumbakonam to a poolside cottage on the Bay of Bengal, closing with a Grand Palace Room at The Leela Palace Chennai, one of India's most celebrated luxury hotels. Genuine comfort at every stop.

Meals

Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegan · Vegetarian

All meals are included throughout the 14-day journey, from breakfast on day one to the final dinner, and that includes meals eaten off-property during excursions and day trips. The entire menu is vegetarian, in keeping with the spiritual nature of the pilgrimage and the practices at the temples and ashrams you'll visit along the way. Gluten-free and dairy-free requests are happily accommodated with advance notice, so let us know your needs when you book. Expect fresh, seasonal South Indian cuisine alongside familiar options, all prepared to support your practice and energy throughout the retreat. Snacks/chai - not included on stops.

Schedule

Fourteen days moving through Tamil Nadu, India, from January 13 to 26, 2027, blending sacred temple visits with daily teaching, meditation, and Vedic astrology practice. The journey begins in Chennai and travels through several temple towns, each one connected to a planet in Vedic astrology, known as the Navagraha, the nine celestial influences believed to shape our lives. Along the way you'll visit the temple town of Tiruvannamalai, home to the sacred mountain Arunachala, and Swamimalai, known for its Chola-era temples and traditional bronze casting. Each day includes time at these ancient sites, guided ceremony and ritual, and teaching sessions where Geoff unpacks the meaning behind what you're experiencing, connecting the astrology, the mythology, and the practice into something you can actually use in your own life. Mornings typically include meditation or breathwork, days are spent visiting temples and sacred sites with time for reflection and ceremony, and evenings bring group teaching, discussion, or rest. The pace allows for both immersion and stillness, so the schedule isn't packed wall to wall. There's room to simply be present in a place many people spend a lifetime wanting to visit. The retreat closes back in Chennai, giving the group time to integrate the experience together before departure.

Testimonials

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"Our family has now travelled to India with Geoff three times in three years, and each retreat has been nothing short of life-changing. What began as a search for calm has become an annual pilgrimage that continues to shape our lives in the most profound ways. Geoff's retreats are not holidays. They are deep, spiritual immersions that bring clarity, grounding, and a sense of inner steadiness that stays with you long after you return home. The combination of Vedic meditation, breathwork, temple visits, astrology teachings, and cultural immersion is extraordinary, but what truly elevates the experience is Geoff himself. His wisdom, presence, and genuine care create a safe, nurturing environment where real growth happens. A special mention must go to Pandit Baskaran, whose guidance and ceremonies add a sacred depth that is impossible to put into words. If you are considering investing in your wellbeing, your spiritual growth, or simply seeking a reset that actually lasts, this is an experience not to be missed."

Helen Berry, Australia

"We went into this trip not knowing what to expect, but after overcoming the initial culture shock and the fatigue of travel, we immersed ourselves in the discovery of ancient temples dedicated to the nine planets, uncovering a great deal about ourselves and our lives up to that moment in time. Geoff and our local guides looked after our needs and wellbeing with a very personal touch. The sense of community within the group was something we didn't anticipate, we bonded with a group of complete strangers so deeply that it was hard to say goodbye at the end. We returned home with the tools to handle the stresses of everyday life: meditation and breathwork. A life-changing experience we would highly recommend."

Helena and Paul Baker, Australia

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Host

What's Included

All accomodation

Transfers to and from airport

All meals

Expert Guides

Not Included

Flights

Snacks on stops

Personal readings

Advanced techniques

FAQs

Guest requirements

  • An interest in astrology

Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 60 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 60 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 60 days before the retreat begins.

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