Vishwa Sangh Shibir 2025

For non-Bharatiya citizen who do not have an OCI card:

If you are not a Bharatiya citizen and do not have an OCI card, please send a copy of the first page of your passport to Santosh Pillai (santovpillai@gmail.com) before November 10. This would be needed to complete formalities related to conducting an international camp in Bharat.

1. General:

• Shibirarthis are expected to attend the shibir full time including nivas at the venue.
• Please ensure that you carry enough cash in INR for the shibir shulk and any other purchases.
• If you are not able to attend the shibir for any reason, please convey it immediately to your country karyavah and Santosh Pillai.

2. Ganvesh:

3. Accommodation:

• A modest dormitory accommodation (separate for swayamsevaks and sevikas) with common wash areas will be arranged during the shibir.
• Accommodation during the post-shibir tour to Srisailam and Yadadri will be arranged as per the destination.
• Pre and post shibir accommodation will be arranged in Bhagyanagar.

4. Shulk:

The shulk will be collected in INR at the VSS venue. Foreign currency exchange facility will be made available there.

5. Pickup:

Arrangements for pickup will be made at Bhagyanagar airport, railway station and bus terminals.

To ensure a smooth pickup, please

1. Update all your arrival details - date, time, arrival point and train/ flight number - in your registration before November 15. Click here to update your travel details.
2. You will receive the pickup details before you commence your travel. In case you have not received it, please confirm your pickup arrangements with Raghuram Vemaraju before you start your journey to Bhagyanagar.

6. Post Shibir Tour:

If you have selected 'Kandakurthi' as the tour option, we regret to inform you that the tour to Kandakurthi has to be cancelled as the project undertaken there is not yet complete. You can edit your registration and opt to go for the 'Srisailam' tour or to 'Yadadri Mandir and local sites in Bhagyanagar'.

7. Return Journey:

You have already selected a tour option while registering. Accordingly, it is advisable to book the return tickets from Bhagyanagar as follows:

8. Travel:

Rail reservations in Bharat start 60 days in advance. It is advisable to finalize the plans and make bookings for the return journey before coming for VSS.

Please note that the check-in baggage limit for domestic flights in Bharat is 15 kgs.

If any train ticket booking needs to be done by the shibir vyavastha, please convey the travel details to Santosh Pillai (santovpillai@gmail.com). Please mention name as on passport, gender and age for such bookings.

9. Weather:

The temperature in Bhagyanagar is expected to be around 15-29 °C (59-84 °F).

10. Things to Carry:

a) Personal Clothing: Please bring a trainer for shareerik, Bharatiya Vesh for udghatan and other programs, hangers

b) Essential Toiletries

c) Personal medicines if any

d) Mattress, bed sheets, blanket and pillow will be provided at the shibir. You may bring a light quilt / shawl along with you in case the temperature falls.

e) Ganvesh

Swayamsevaks: Formal black trousers, socks and shoes.

Sevikas: Shoes and socks. Those opting for Kurti, please also bring black salwar / leggings/ pants.

11. Invitation Letter:

If an invitation letter is required, please write to santovpillai@gmail.com with a copy of the passport.

12. Address for Immigration:

Please note the following address to be filled at immigration as needed.