The group excited as they depart the ashram to travel to Tiruvannamalai by bus to celebrate Paramahamsa’s birthstar celebration.

The group enroute to Tiruvannamalai enjoy eating with their fingers hot traditional South India breakfast including dosa, vada, idly and puri.

The group arrive in the temple town of Tiruvannamalai in the midst of the sacred hill (considered to be an embodiment of Lord Shiva) Arunachala

The group arrives at a close devotees chatram (place of boarding and lodge) with Arunachala in its midst.

Students enjoy their traditional and Vedic South Indian lunch on their plantain (banana) leaf.

The group set out in the afternoon to enjoy some of the specialty stores and shopping in the town.