Students are encouraged to participate in the contact classes as there is no real substitute to learning directly from the guru. In addition to the lessons, some mantra initiations are also done during these classes which enable you to be a perfect jyotiṣa paṇḍita.
Note: Students opting for certification will have to participate in the contact classes for one week (at least) in the third and fifth academic years.
Venue
Contact Classes are held at Bhimtal, Kumaon, Himalayas annually in September/October.
Neelesh Inn, Mandir Marg, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand
Ph. +91-5942-247117/248080/248081, +91-9759292815.
neelesh_inn@rediffmail.com
Cost
Double Sharing is about Rs 1400/- Per person per day. Single Sharing Rs.2200/- Per person per day. This is an approximate cost for 2011 and is liable to change depending on the size of the group. You will be informed about this cost in advance to plan for the trip (pilgrimage) to the holy mountains.
The cost includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, mid-morning and evening tea, wireless internet and taxes. Participants accompanied by spouse can avail of this cheap facility for family/spouse as well. Please book and pay directly to the hotel by getting in touch with Neelesh Gunwant at neelesh_inn@rediffmail.com . Kindly inform Sarbani Rath sarbanirath@gmail.com intent and number of family/spouse accompanying.
Payment
By cheque or direct deposit at the following bank A/C nos. favoring “Neelesh Inn”:
IDBI Bank, Bhimtal branch, Neelesh Inn A/C No. 404102000000082
Axis Bank, Haldwani branch, Neelesh Inn A/C No. 584010200000268
PayPal: neelesh_inn@rediffmail.com