A pilgrimage connects the macrocosm with the microcosm. As the 11th century Sufi saint al-Ansari of Herat said in his Invocations,

"Know that the prophet built an external Kaaba

Of clay and water,

And an inner Kaaba in life and heart.

The outer Kaaba was built by Abraham, the holy;

The inner is sanctified by the glory of God Himself."

Swami Sarveshwarananda leads yearly “storytelling spiritual pilgrimages” in India, Europe, North America, and South America to promote a better appreciation and understanding of various religious practices in the light of Kriya Yoga, and to offer an opportunity to deepen one’s spiritual practice.
A different theme pertaining to a particular religion is chosen each year.

All pilgrimages are guided in ENGLISH only, unless otherwise noted.

Year 2006

In the Footsteps of the Mahabharata Heroes
This three-week long journey in the Indian Himalayas introduced the participants to the holy sites, events, and wisdom of the world’s longest and oldest religious epic.
See some of participants' testimonials and visit the photo and video galleries here.
Swamiji's four-CD album The Battle of Life: Metaphorical Interpretation of the Mahabharata in the light of Kriya Yoga is available here.

Year 2007

The Inca Trails and Friends Training
This unique program will take the participants from Lake Titicaca to Macchu Picchu on an meditative encounter with the ancient ways and paths of the Inca and pre-Inca civilizations.
The first two weeks is the pilgrimage proper, in which we will explore their ancient holy sites, participating in ancestral cultural and religious ceremonies, retelling their legends and stories, and trekking in the natural splendor of the Andes.
The last (optional) week culminate with the first "Friends of Humanity" FREE training program in Urubamba, the "Valley of the Gods" near Macchu Picchu.
Duration: three weeks (August 26 - September 15, 2007)

Year 2008