142nd INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
Event Theme
Convention gives an opportunity for Theosophists to meet friends (old and new)
from around the world.
GALLERY:
Convention Program:
(click on video or photo link to view)
Prof. Gangadhar,
“Meditation, Self-Study, and the Therapeutics of Speech”
THIRU BANWARILAL PUROHIT
Prof. Lokesh Chandra,
– in the Footsteps of Annie Besant”
Mrs Padma Venkataraman (Womens India Association),
Mr Tim Boyd (President),
Mr Vic Hao Chin Jr (Philippines),
Mr Pradeep Gohil (India), Mrs Patrizia Calvi (Italy),
Mr John Vorstermans (New Zealand)
Ms Dorothy Bell, Australia
Archives and other projects,
Chaired by Mr Tim Boyd, Adyar
Prof. C. A. Shinde (India),
9.30 am - 11.00 am Indian Convention - II: (Video)
Mr Luke Ironside (UK/Philippines),
Ms Nancy Secrest
(TOS International Secretary, USA/India)
Mr Tim Boyd, International President, Adyar
7.30pm - 9.00 pm Music Night - Chants: (Photos)
Dr Barbara Hebert, USA
“There Is No Other”
Mr Pedro Oliveira, Australia
Mr José Foglia, Uruguay
5.30 pm - 8.00 pm A Play by KFI students: (Photos)
YouTube Video Playlist : Adyar Convention 2017, all videos
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Images at Google Photos

Location
OLD - General info about Convention from 2018-19
N O T E - This is for International Convention, not for Youth Convention
OLD - THE FEES AND RATES FOR THE 143rd INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONVENTION
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The 143rd International Convention of the Theosophical Society will be held at the International Headquarters, Adyar, from 31 December 2018 to 5 January 2019.
All members of the Society in good standing are welcome to attend as delegates.
Non-members may send requests to attend, together with a recommendation from an officer of the TS, to the Convention Officer before 25 November.
LEADBEATER CHAMBERS (Sharing) | Registration with full board |
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Includes sharing room, mosquito nets, sheets, no blankets, all meals at LBC dining hall. No reimbursement if one eats at the Canteen. Note: half rate for children of 3-10 years |
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Overseas Delegates | US$ 360, EUR 310, AUD 490 |
Indian and Less Developed Countries’ delegates | Rs.9,300 |
INDIAN STYLE | Registration with full board |
Includes mat/cot or mattress, sheets, all meals at the Canteen. Note: half rate for children of 3-10 years |
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Indian and Less Developed Countries’ delegates | Rs.2,000 |
CANTEEN Canteen will be run by the Karnataka Theosophical Federation |
If food only is taken at the Canteen |
from 30 Dec. (dinner) to 5 Jan. (lunch) Breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner |
Rs.1,200 |
ACCOMMODATION
All Indian style accommodation is dormitory accommodation – that is, shared accommodation, multiple beds within the same room or hall; no attached bathrooms or toilets; and, no kitchen. No special facilities can be provided for members who are ill or for women with babies. Ordinary medical attention will be available for minor complaints and there are no facilities to treat serious illness. Since accommodation is limited, especially ground floors, preference will be given for very elderly delegates who register early. Accommodation availability will be confirmed by the Convention Officer by email. Specific building / room allotment requests cannot be entertained.
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS
Last date for registration: 1 December 2018.
Cancellation: last date 15 December 2018; payment will be refunded, except the Registration fee. After 12 December there will be no refund of any amount.
Delegates from India: Send Registration form with the details, along with the package charges, to the Convention Officer before 1 December 2017. Remittance by crossed cheques or bank drafts should be made payable to The Theosophical Society. If making online transfers, it is essential to communicate by email to CO, the following details: delegate(s) name, Bank name, amount, date of transfer and transfer reference number.
Overseas delegates: Make sure you take travel insurance. Send the Registration form preferably by email. Payment on arrival in foreign currency is accepted. Master Card and Visa credit cards are accepted. Master Card and Visa credit cards are also accepted. If payment is being made by online bank transfer, then make sure that the purpose of payment is marked “donations” and an email is sent to CO with the following details: delegate(s) name, Bank name, amount, date of transfer and transfer reference number.
Convention Officer, email tsadyarconvention@gmail.com or
The Theosophical Society, Adyar, Chennai 600 020, India
TO MAKE IT CLEAR FOR PAYMENT, USE THE PACKAGE RATES AS FOLLOWS
PACKAGE RATES:
- LBC: Overseas delegates USD 360* Includes registration fee, meals at LBC Dining Hall, accommodation sharing, sheets mosquito nets
- LBC: Indian delegates Rs.9,300 Includes registration fee, meals at LBC Dining Hall, accommodation sharing, sheets mosquito nets
- INDIAN STYLE: Rs.2,000 Includes registration fee, meals at Canteen, accommodation - sharing/dormitory, mat/cot or mattress, sheet
Note: half rate for children of 3-10 years * or 310 EUR or 490 AUD
PAYING VIA BANK TRANSFER
It is important that you print the receipt of the transfer and show it at the Enquiry Office at Adyar.
For Abroad money transfer
Request the Bank account information from the Convention Officer, tsadyarconvention@gmail.com
For Indian money transfer
Bank Name: Indian Bank
Branch, address: 41-42, First Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 600 020