Fetival Saragrahi 2014 in Poland
You are cordially invited to the lecture series and retreat with Swami B.V. Tripurari, which are taking place in the second half of July 2014 at Etno Chata Topolej [Topolej Ethno Cottage] in Goleszow near Ustron, Poland.
Swami B.V. Tripurari is a spiritual teacher of Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, the author of many books and publications, clearly and convincingly expressing the teachings of an ancient spiritual heritage in a way appealing to contemporary people.
The meetings with the Swami are an opportunity to get acquainted with his message, derive spiritual inspiration as well as benefit from his presence and the company of other Krishna’s devotees.
The Swami will be giving talks twice a day, beginning from Wednesday 23rd to Sunday 27th July. Participation in the Festival is free of charge (excluding meals and accommodation)
Venue and accommodation
Topolej is a guesthouse situated in Cieszyn Silesia surrounded by the Silesian Beskids mountains (photos: http://www.topolej.pl/index.php?id=32). Apart from its housing the lecture room, Etno Chata offers also lodging. The booking of the rooms for the Festival is starting from the beginning of February. Double rooms, three-bed and four-bed rooms will be available.
Meals:
We shall provide meals 3 times a day. It is also possible to order vegan dishes. If you have any other dietary requirements – please let us know, we’ll see what we can do
Donations:
The Swami is arriving in Poland from the United States; the cost is about $2645 to be covered by us from voluntary donations.
Anyone willing to support the financing of His arrival, is wholeheartedly welcomed to make contributions:
Krzysztof Ciesielski
Ul. Agrestowa 11
55-330 Lutynia
BIC: PL 28 1240 4012 1978 0010 5386 4977
Swift Code: PKO PPL PW
Additional information:
- All the talks given by the Swami will be available online after the event.
- The prices of meals and accommodation will be given shortly.
- We are developing the 2014 Saragrahi Festival website, on which you will be updated here.
- Swami on the web: http://www.swamitripurari.com/
- Topolej Ethno Cottage on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Topolej
Please contact the organizers at:
- Rasana Dasi: +48 693 985 260, rasana@interia.pl
- Nityangi Dasi: +48 785 617 732, nityangi@omkara.pl
We are opening room booking at the guest house now. You can choose between 2-, 3- and 4-bed rooms (each with a bathroom en suite) and one 6- 8- person studio (3 rooms with 2 bathrooms). In total, there are 14 rooms available (including the ones for Swami and his servant). No single rooms, sorry.
Participants buying full festival accommodation (23-27 July) have booking priority.
Accommodation fees:
- adults: PLN 50 per person
- children under 10: PLN 25
- children under 3, sharing bed with parents: Free
- tent: PLN 15
Meal fees:
- daily 3-meal set: PLN 15 per person
Single meals:
- breakfast and supper: PLN 5 each
- dinner: PLN 10
On the premises, there is WiFi, a small playground for kids, and a swimming-
pool
For booking, contact Nityangi (e-mail: nityangi@omkara.pl, FB: Natalia)
Advance payments for board and lodging (minimum 50% of the total amount) should be made to:
Krzysztof Ciesielski
Ul. Agrestowa 11
55-330 Lutynia
Account number: 78 2130 0004 3001 0193 9362 0001
(add the note: "Advance on Festival").
The remaining amount has to be paid by the end of June at the latest. You may cover the meal fees on arrival.