The Atlanta Vegetarian & Vegan Group

Atlanta, GA, US

6,797 members · Public group

Organized by Vedaji and 5 others

What we’re about

This Meetup is for vegetarians, vegans, and even omnivores who want to find out more about this cruelty-free and healthy lifestyle. It includes meetups relating to veggie cooking and eating, as well as healthy activities like walks, hikes, yoga, and so on.

Featured event

Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 8:00 AM ESTMystical India Retreat with Vedaji Nov 5-17

Govardhan Ecovillage, India

$2,387.00

Mystical India Retreat with Vedaji Nov 5-17 cover photo

Mystical India Retreat Nov 5-17 with Vedaji
Join us on this spiritual Retreat to Mystical India. Guided by Vedaji, born in Northern India, a lifelong Yogi raised as a Monk. He’s been leading Spiritual Retreats all around the world: the Netherlands, Columbia, India, Bulgaria, North America and more. He is disciplined in the ancient traditions of Bhaki Yoga and Vendanta (self-inquiry). Uncover your Dharma (life’s purpose). You will be guided on a path, to help reveal your true nature, in order to live a more purposeful life.

Your destiny, begins here:
November 5: Mumbai airport pickup and transfer to Govardhan Eco Village (GEV). If you want to arrive on November 3 or 4, we will still pick you up from the airport and transfer you to GEV.
November 6: GEV wonderful experience
November 7: GEV wonderful experience
November 8: GEV wonderful experience
November 9: Drive to Mumbai and fly to Rishikesh

In Rishikesh we’ll have daily early morning yoga/meditation sangas overlooking Mother Ganga. There will be Seva opportunities with the Raman Ashram school or Triveni Ghat and we as well as food distribution and Seva opportunities.

November 10: Rishikesh Waterfall hike, Ganga Puja
November 11: Neelkanth Mahadev
November 12: Vasistha’s cave
November 13: Rishikesh to Haridwar excursion and Immersion of ashes of loved ones in Ganga.
November 14: Drive with breakfast to Govardhan Depart at 5am. Lunch at resort. Dinner at 7:30pm at resort.
November 15: Govardhan Sunrise meditation and breakfast at resort. Depart for Radha Kunda widow seva at 11am. Seva for about 1.5 - 2 hour, sacred ceremony on bank of Holy Radha Kunda followed by a simple lunch and back to the resort. Dinner at resort at 7pm.
November 16: Depart for Vrindavan at 9am after breakfast. Depending on time the activities will include temple visit, Neem Karoli Baba samadhi, goshala (cow shelter Seva), lunch at MVT at 12:15. PM visit Radha Raman and Radha Damodar temples and Yamuna sunset Aarti on boats.
November 17: Drive to Delhi airport for onward flight (Important: plan your flight for after 7pm) Note: Optional extra trip to Taj Mahal for morning viewing and on to the airport. This Taj trip is not included in the tour price. The cost will depend on how many sign up for the excursion.

Price Per Person - $2387 for twin share, add $687 for a private room

Tour Cost Includes :
- 2 Veg/Vegan meals per day
- One domestic flight within India
- Tour Guide services throughout the tour
- Transportation as per itinerary
- Local jeeps etc in Rishikesh
- Group airport transfers (minimum 5 people) (private airport transfers is extra)
- 12 Nights accommodation