What's new:
Quick referene guides and final checklist for pilgrimage: updated on the Guidelines main page. Important read!
Naturalized US citizens of Indian Origin are requested to carry their cancelled or otherwise Indian passports w/them, besides the US passport w/vaild visa or OCI/PIO cards, as a precautionary measure. This can be presented only if asked by the immigration officials at the port of entry. Swami says, "Always Be Careful", but let's not refer or point out the rules and regulations to an immigration officer at the port of entry.
For new rules regarding the need for surrender certificates for visa processing for Naturalized US Citizens of Indian Origin, please refer to the following link:
http://chicago.indianconsulate.com/5OtherConsularServices/1CitizenshipRenunciation.html
Preventive Medical care guidelines - important please read
The sarees do not come with matching blousepieces or underskirts. The sarees will have the fall stitched on them. Blouses can be made quickly and cheaply in Parthi.
The USA scarves are available at Tustin Book Center each costing $4.00. All pilgrims are responsible for obtaining the scarves directly from Tustin and bringing it with them to Prashanthi Nilayam. Group purchases at center/regional levels may also be done if the centers/regions choose to do.
Ideas to enliven study circles: The IDEAL program.
Audio of the interview with Phyllis Krystal on meditation.
Pre-World Conference 2010 Introduction and Agenda - also has links to the discourses and study circle material for pilgrimage.
Update on Taxi information - useful taxi information for devotees travelling from Bangalore to Puttaparthi, please mention that you are from the USA group. Refer section D. Transportation in India
Update on New Rules for Indian Visas - new rules for Indian visas, refer to section New Rules for Indian Visas
New registrations have been closed as of 2/15/2010.
Ladies can purchase sarees from their registration page. Click on "Registration Login", login using your email id and password. Click on "Verify/Purchase Saris" link and follow the instructions to purchase sarees.
Update on Sarees for women - check the update about sarees for women in Ashram guidelines, Women section
1/17/2010 Registration for group 1 and 2 is full now. To ensure that as many pilgrims as possible can confirm their registration, please do not register in Group 1 (W/L) and in Group 2 (W/L).
Registration page has been secured:
The server is SSL(Secured Socket Layer) enabled - all information you provide will remain encrypted, protected and will only be shared with authorized leaders in Sai Organization.
- Registration deadline 15 Feb 2010
- Registration for pilgrimage open 25 December 2009
In Sai's service,
Pilgrimage Web team
