Govardhan Eco Village · Near Mumbai, Maharashtra
Taste of Bhakti
15 Days of Bhakti, Community & Simple Living at Govardhan Eco Village, near Mumbai
Step away from the usual rhythm of life and experience Bhakti through daily practice, community, nature and a simpler way of living.
A Warm Welcome
Come experience Bhakti as a way of life
Perhaps you have already felt something through kirtan, mantra, prasadam, time with devotees or the warmth of spiritual community — and now feel ready to go a little deeper.
Taste of Bhakti is an invitation to step out of everyday life for a while and enter a different rhythm.
For 15 days, we will rise early, chant together, hear spiritual wisdom, serve with our hands, share meals, spend time in nature and experience what it feels like to live within a Bhakti community.
It is an opportunity to live Bhakti through sound, service, wisdom, nature and relationships — and to discover what begins to change when life becomes a little simpler.
A Retreat Inside A
Living Eco-Community
Govardhan Eco Village is a living spiritual eco-community in the hills of Maharashtra, north of Mumbai, where Bhakti, sacred ecology, community life and simple living come together.
Temples, cows, gardens, forests, farms, kitchens and community spaces all exist within one shared spiritual environment. During Taste of Bhakti, you are invited not only to visit this environment, but to become part of its rhythm for a short time.
A Lived Practice
What You Will Experience
A balanced rhythm of practice, learning, service and community.
Morning Sadhana
Begin the day before sunrise with temple prayers, yoga, pranayama and japa meditation.
Kirtan & Sacred Sound
Experience mantra and devotional music together as a practice of presence and connection.
Bhakti Wisdom
Explore foundational teachings of Bhakti in a practical and accessible way.
Seva
Experience devotion through action by offering your time and energy in practical service.
Community
Share the journey through meals, conversations, group activities and friendships.
Simple & Sustainable Living
Slow down, live closer to nature and experience a more conscious way of life.
A Day at Taste of Bhakti
A gentle rhythm for body and soul
Madan Mohan Mangal Arati
Yoga & Pranayama
Japa Meditation
Darshan & Guru Puja
Sankirtan
Breakfast & Free Time
Wisdom Session / Workshop
Lunch, Reflection & Journaling
Seva / Workshops
Giriraj & Yamuna Arati / Darshan
Community Evening
Dinner
Rest & Quiet Time
More than a retreat.
Taste of Bhakti is a chance to slow down, reconnect and remember what truly matters.
The schedule creates a rhythm, not a race. There is time for practice, learning, service, friendship, reflection and rest.
Come As You Are
Who Is This For?
This experience is for you if:
- You have already experienced something of kirtan, mantra or devotional community.
- You are curious to go deeper into a lived experience of Bhakti.
- You are open to early mornings, simple living, seva and spiritual practice.
- You enjoy nature, community and a slower rhythm of life.
- You are willing to participate sincerely while still asking your own questions.
You do not need to be an experienced practitioner. What matters most is curiosity, sincerity and willingness to participate.
The Essentials
Food, Stay & Simple Living
Where You Will Stay
Choose Your Stay
Accommodation is in one of two guest cottages at Govardhan Eco Village.
Non-AC Rooms
Gokul Cottage
- Attached bathroom
- Living room
- Wi-Fi
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Mahavan Cottage
- Separate twin beds
- Balcony with mountain view
- Attached bathroom
- Wi-Fi & tea kettle
Prices are per person for the full 15 days, 3–17 January, and include accommodation and meals.
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Join Us at Govardhan Eco Village · Near Mumbai
A Simpler Life Awaits
Join us from 3 to 17 January at Govardhan Eco Village, near Mumbai, for 15 days of Bhakti, community and simple living.
Come practise, chant, serve, learn, connect with nature and discover what becomes possible when we live with more heart, more presence and a deeper sense of purpose.
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