BINDU - THE SOURCE
22nd – 26th January 2027
Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand
“The source of existence, our place within it, and the possibility of recognising the divine within ourselves.”
Before the universe came to be experienced as countless things, what was its underlying reality? And if everything that exists has emerged from one fundamental source, what is our relationship with it?
These questions have occupied the minds of rishis, philosophers and seekers for thousands of years.
The Upanishads inquire into that which exists before creation, that which remains through its manifestation, and that which is neither born nor destroyed. They speak of Brahman, the limitless reality underlying existence, and Ātman, the innermost Self, whose essential nature is understood in Advaita Vedānta to be none other than Brahman.
Yet our ordinary experience tells us something quite different. We experience ourselves as individuals, distinct from the world around us. We identify with a body, a mind, a personal history, a collection of desires, memories and experiences. We become the jīva, the individual who navigates the world through the apparent limitations of identity. How does the limitless come to be experienced as limited?
How does the unmanifest become manifest? And how does one begin to recognise the source while living within the very creation that seems to conceal it?
“Bindu: The Origin is an invitation to explore these questions.”
Bindu, The Source
Bindu is a five-day immersive retreat, a journey not towards becoming something more, but towards understanding that from which everything comes.
Bindu will be an exploration of why sound is considered sacred, the significance of mantra, and the relationship between sound, attention and consciousness.
More importantly, mantra will not remain a subject of intellectual discussion alone. It will be woven into the retreat through guided practice, listening, recitation and contemplation, allowing participants to experience how sustained engagement with sacred sound can become a means of turning inward and deepening devotion.
Alongside mantra, we will return repeatedly to vichara, the discipline of inquiry. Through philosophical dialogue, meditation, contemplation and silence, we will examine how knowledge gradually changes the way we understand ourselves and the world.
To recognise how our perception of separateness shapes the way we live. To understand what the scriptures mean when they speak of the divine as both immanent and transcendent. And to explore how a relationship with the sacred can be cultivated through knowledge, devotion, attention and sustained practice.
The Vishnu Sahasranāma begins by describing Vishnu as Viśvam, the universe itself, and Viṣṇu, the all-pervading.
It opens a profound inquiry: Is the divine contained within the universe, or is the entire universe an expression of the divine?
Perhaps the deeper question is why we perceive a separation between the two in the first place.
Bindu is an exploration of that apparent distance, between the individual and the infinite, the seen and the unseen, the manifest and the unmanifest.
An opportunity to return to the most fundamental questions of existence, and through knowledge and practice, begin cultivating a conscious relationship with the source from which all things arise.
What to Expect
Across five days, Bindu unfolds through a rhythm of mantras, movement, inquiry, and shared living, allowing wisdom to be experienced, not just understood.
Daily meditation, breathwork, visualization, and gentle flow practices to ground the body and quiet the mind.
Exploring timeless vedantic wisdom through dialogue, reflection, and self-inquiry, making philosophy experiential.
Guided practices that regulate the nervous system, open awareness, and lead into deep inner stillness.
Playful yet profound exercises designed to dissolve conditioning, soften identities, and reveal insight.
Yoga Flow
Understanding sound as creation and beyond.
Unstructured movement, music, and rhythm to release, express, and integrate.
Nature treks, and moments of meditation outdoors, where movement itself becomes contemplation.
Listening deeply, sharing honestly, and learning from each other’s lived truths in a held community.
How to tap into the energy of mantras and practices to uplift your journey.
Together, these experiences create an integrated journey, from stillness to expression, from insight to embodiment, and from the individual to conscious community.
Location & Stay
MUKTESHWAR
Uttarakhand is not just a destination. It is a memory held by the land.
For centuries, this region has been the quiet witness to seekers who turned inward. Rishis who meditated in forests, sages who contemplated the Self, and pioneers of Vedānta who chose stillness over noise.
Swami Vivekananda, among many others, spent formative periods of his life in these hills, not to escape the world, but to understand it from within.
There is something unmistakable about this land. The air slows you down. The mountains hold you steady. Awareness feels natural here. If the practice is presence, there is no more fitting place. That is why Antaryaag could only happen here
About Sitla Estate
Sitla Estate is spread across nearly 39 acres in the Kumaon hills, overlooking layered valleys, forests, and orchards that feel untouched by urgency.
More than a property, Sitla Estate is a working landscape. Orchards, open meadows, forest edges, and walking trails weave through the land, creating a sense of quiet expansiveness. The estate invites long pauses, unstructured wandering, and an effortless return to rhythm. Jungle paths open into clearings, birdsong replaces background noise, and the pace of the day is guided by light rather than clocks.
For Antaryaag, the entire estate is held as a single, unified container. This is not a shared venue with parallel energies or external distractions. The land, the spaces, and the stillness are fully dedicated to the retreat, allowing the group to inhabit the environment together and let the wilderness itself become part of the practice.
Here, nature does not sit in the background.
It actively supports inquiry, presence, and rest.
Travel & Arrival
Sitla Estate is located near Mukteshwar in Uttarakhand.
Participants are encouraged to arrive in Delhi the night prior to the retreat. From there, the group may choose to travel together to the estate, allowing the transition into the retreat to feel calm and collective.
While travel and accommodation in Delhi are not included in the retreat cost, we are happy to assist with:
- Hotel recommendations or bookings in Delhi
- Coordinating shared road transfers to Sitla Estate
- Travel guidance and on-ground logistics
For those who prefer to travel directly to the retreat, you may fly into Pantnagar Airport. Transfers from Pantnagar Airport to Sitla Estate can be arranged by us, making this a smooth and convenient option.
For the return journey, participants may fly out from Pantnagar Airport, located a few hours from the retreat, with convenient connections to major cities.
All transfers and travel arrangements can be managed by us on request, and will be charged separately, ensuring clarity and transparency
The Invitation
Antaryaag is intentionally intimate.
It is offered as a carefully held retreat rather than a large gathering, allowing depth, presence, and genuine connection to unfold naturally.
The entire Sitla Estate is reserved exclusively for Antaryaag. This ensures that the land, the spaces, and the energy of the retreat remain unified, without external distractions or scattered activity.
If the retreat resonates with you, we invite you to reach out and express your interest. Availability is confirmed on a first-come basis, while keeping the group thoughtfully curated.
Accommodation & Group Size
Limited to approximately 15 participants. 10 rooms.
Antaryaag is designed as a deeply intimate retreat, intentionally limited in size to preserve presence, connection, and a sense of shared living.
The retreat offers options for single and double occupancy.
The entire estate is reserved exclusively for the group, allowing everyone to inhabit the same space, rhythm, and environment throughout the retreat.
This scale is deliberate. It allows conversations to deepen, relationships to form organically, and the retreat to feel less like an event and more like a temporary way of life.
With the land, the home, and the community held as one, Antaryaag offers an experience of togetherness, immersion, and genuine presence, without the fragmentation that often comes with larger retreats.
The Investment
The investment for Antaryaag varies across five thoughtfully curated room categories, ranging from heritage rooms to the Estate Suites. This structure reflects the nature of the property itself, which offers a mix of intimate rooms and larger suites, each with its own character, layout, and relationship to the land.
Within each category, options for single and double occupancy are available, allowing participants to choose what feels most aligned with their comfort and way of experiencing the retreat.
This tiered approach ensures fairness and clarity, while preserving the integrity and intimacy of the experience, as the entire estate is held as one unified retreat space.
For complete details on each room category, including images, room tour, and pricing, please refer to the Accommodation & Investment Brochure shared alongside this document.
How to Join?
Antaryaag is offered on an invitation-only basis, in keeping with the intimacy and care with which the retreat is held.
If this experience resonates with you, we invite you to reach out and express your interest. Simply share your name and contact details with us, and we will connect with you to discuss availability and next steps.
Participation is confirmed subject to availability, ensuring that the group remains small, aligned, and thoughtfully curated.