Dear Sahaja Family,
Navaratri is ideal for those seeking silence, inner reflection, introspection, and deep meditation. Nature is often in a supportive mood with the weather turning autumnal, enhancing the mood for inner reflection.
Hence, let us all gather on the shores of the Borbera River in Cabella, to collectively worship the Primordial Mother, Shri Durga Mata over the Nine Holy Nights! Let us bow at Her Holy Lotus Feet with bhakti and in surrender, invoking Her powers of love and compassion to bring peace and tranquility to a troubled and chaotic world.
With our modest and joyful heart, the hosting countries of Belarus, Cyprus, Greece, Israel, Ukraine, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Ireland, feel blessed to invite you all to Cabella to celebrate the Navaratri Puja 2024 from the 4th to the 7th of October.
We look forward to receiving you at Her abode in Cabella.
Website
A website has been created to provide you with all the information you need to attend and participate in this auspicious event, whether in-person or online.
Please visit: Navaratri 2024
Meals and accommodation are provided with a pre-registration
Pre-register by filling in the form below so that Casa Madre can manage the hospitality of our brothers and sisters in the most auspicious way possible. Those who do not pre-register cannot be guaranteed meals.
Registration at the Camp
Once you arrive at the Camp, please go to the Hangar to complete your registration.
Meal arrangements
Puja registration includes the meals from Friday, 4th October (dinner) to Monday, 7th October (breakfast).
Book ONLY the meals you will eat at the camp. This will avoid food waste.
People with special food needs, allergies and any food intolerances are requested to organize their meals. We are not able to cater for special food needs.
Accommodation
Collective accommodation will be provided for this Puja.
Collective, individual or single-family tents are allowed on-site from Thursday, the 3rd of October until Saturday, the 12th of October but only with pre-registration. For this Puja, there is a possibility, ONLY for yogis over 65, to get a bed at the pink hangar. The number of beds in the pink hangar is limited so they will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis. We will confirm if your request has been accepted. Choose your preference in the ACCOMMODATION CHOICE field. Due to Italian regulations, sleeping inside the Hangar is NOT ALLOWED.
Please note that the weather in the valley can be chilly during the nights in October. Make sure you bring warm clothes. In case of cold weather, the hangar will be heated.
If you have any health issues preventing you from sleeping in a tent and need special accommodation, please e-mail infopuja@casamadre.eu.
For further accommodation possibilities in the valley and surrounding area, see the list below.
First Aid
Casa Madre will provide first aid equipment at the Reception Desk and an ambulance service nearby for the weekend. Hosting countries will supplement this service by communicating to the Registration Desk the names of any doctors attending the Puja weekend who are willing to offer their help. The doctors will be provided with a dedicated phone during their shifts. Doctor on call WhatsApp number: +39 3802656116.
Concerning Minors
Parents are fully responsible for their children up to the age of 18. Any minor (<18) on the premises must be under the formal care of a supervising adult.
In the absence of their parents, children under 18 must bring a signed document from their parents with the name and telephone number of the person who is responsible for them during their stay in Cabella. All small children must be watched at all times!
Teenagers are expected to participate in and attend evening programs and meditation.
Stalls & Stands
Whenever there is a puja in Cabella, Casa Madre receives many requests from Sahaja Yogis who wish to set up a stall. Casa Madre is restricting stalls to fundraising and art exhibitions only to avoid an unnecessarily “commercial” climate in a place that we consider holy. Moreover, there are further limitations as we also need to comply with Italian legislation relating to trading.
Only heads of international or national significant projects may apply on the following link: Stalls & Stands.
Transport
It will be possible to organise collective transport from/to airports or train stations. Please visit the following link: Cabella Transport.
If you want to organise your transport to Cabella, please follow the instructions given on the following link: Guide to reach Cabella
Please PRINT and bring with you the “RECEIPT OF DONATION” that will be sent to you upon form submission. This will help to speed up your registration process upon arrival. (If you don’t receive our email you can check your spam and promotions folder. To ensure direct delivery, please add infopuja@casamadre.eu to your contacts, or drag our mail to your main inbox.)
