A Special Gathering
with Ma Devaki, disciple of Yogi Ramsuratkumar
September 11 - 13, 2026 - at Vichy (France)
Surya World warmly invites you to a unique and inspiring gathering in Vichy, to explore the role of spirituality in today’s world. We are honoured to welcome Ma Devaki for this special occasion.
Ma Devaki is the principal disciple of Yogi Ramsuratkumar, a revered spiritual master who lived in humble simplicity in the South Indian city of Thiruvannamalai. Known as the Holy Beggar, Yogi Ramsuratkumar renounced all worldly attachments and spent much of his life on the streets, wholly immersed in the Divine presence.
Ma Devaki met Yogi Ramsuratkumar as a young woman during her spiritual search and spent many years by his side. Since the passing of her master, she has devoted herself to preserving and sharing his legacy—not only through the care of his ashram, but above all by transmitting his profound spiritual teachings, imbued with love and compassion.
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Who is Ma Devaki ?
Ma Devaki was a professor of physics at Sarada College in Salem, India for 20 years. After meeting Yogi Ramsuratkumar for the first time in 1986, she left her career at the university to devote herself to her spiritual path, under the guidance of the great Saint.
She became one of his most devoted disciples, even managing the ashram after the great Yogi left his body in 2001. Since then, she has been sharing her teachings, wisdom and disciple stories in India and abroad.
Who is Yogi Ramsuratkumar ?
Yogi Ramsuratkumar (1918 – 2001) is one of the most eminent Yogis of contemporary India. A disciple of Ramana Maharshi, Vivekananda and Sri Aurobindo, his teachings advocate unity, universal love and compassion. Living on alms, his alias was “The Beggar”; he operated anonymously at first, before gaining recognition for his spiritual achievement and high level of consciousness.
Today, people from all over the world visit his ashram at the foot of the sacred Arunachala Mountain, in the town of Tiruvannamalai (Tamil Nadu, South India).
Experience the inspiring presence and profound wisdom of Ma Devaki, the spiritual heiress of Yogi Ramsuratkumar – the great Saint of Tiruvannamalai (South India) – through intimate and lively exchanges!
Programme: Discussions on Spirituality Today
We are privileged to spend three days with Ma Devaki in Vichy; this is her only retreat in France this year. Ma Devaki will be present throughout the programme and will lead talks to share her wealth of experience.
Friday, Sept. 11
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Presentation
Film Screening
Q&A with Ma Devaki
Saturday, Sept. 12
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Talk: Finding Inner Peace, the source of lasting happiness
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Talk: Science and Conscience: A dialogue on what really matters
Sunday, Sept. 13
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Talk: Spirituality in everyday life
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Interactive Session with Ma Devaki
6:00 p.m.
Aarti
* The programme is in English and will be simultaneously interpreted into French. The topics covered may be subject to change.
Château du Bost
27 Rue de Beauséjour
03700 Bellerive-sur-Allier
10 minutes’ drive from Vichy railway station
On-site parking
Practical information for your stay
Dates: September 11–13, 2026
Location: 27 Rue de Beauséjour, 03700 Bellerive-sur-Allier, France
Admission: Free. We appreciate your donation to cover the costs.
Registration : Recommended, places are limited.
For any specific questions, please contact us by email at contact@surya-world.org or call Léa: 06 04 13 51 08
Getting to Vichy
By train: Vichy train station is located in the city center.
By car: Approximately 1 hour from Clermont-Ferrand, 2 hours from Lyon, and 3.5 hours from Paris.
Accommodation
As a renowned spa town, Vichy offers a wide range of accommodations, including hotels, guesthouses, and Airbnb rentals.
Accessibility
The venue is accessible to people with reduced mobility (elevator available), with parking nearby.
Families
When registering, please indicate the number and ages of any children under 18 who will be accompanying you.
Language
The program will be held in English with simultaneous French translation.
Conscious Contribution
The event is free of charge. To support the organization and logistics of this event, we appeal to your generosity.
Reservation
Do you wish to join us for this wonderful weekend in the presence of Ma Devaki?
Please complete this registration form to sign up. You will receive all the practical information by email.
We kindly ask that you complete one registration form per person. If you plan to attend with one or more minor children, please indicate this in the “Comments” section, specifying the number of children and their ages.
Limited places available
You can also call Léa if you have any questions: 06 04 13 51 08
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