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Satsang, Puja and Special Programs
Group Meditation and Satsang
It is good to continue your meditation practice in the conducive surroundings of the centre. The group energy of satsang accelerates your own spiritual journey. We have an early morning satsang at 5.00am every day (6.00 am Sunday) and satsang on Saturday and Sunday at 6pm.
Satsang starts with half an hour of silent meditation followed by Kirtan and then a talk on yoga. This is an opportunity to share from the infinite wisdom of our Masters, Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda, through their books and other writings. At our Satsang you also get to meet visiting Acharyas and other senior staff of the organisation, and listen to their compelling stories from many years of experience.
We finish the evening with Arati and the sharing of prasad and a simple vegetarian meal.
All Welcome. Free.
Satsang Sunday's - discourses
Sri Nagaraji on Bhagavad Gita in daily life.
Wisdom from the holy scripture for daily life with Sri. Nagarajji. Chanting & explanation. Every alternate Sunday, except special festivals & celebrations.
Dates: Sundays - 6pm
Puja/Festivals
Navaratri & Vijayadasami
The annual nine-day worship of the Divine Mother.
Puja times: Monday - Friday 8.30pm / Saturdays & Sundays 6am & 6pm
Dates: Tuesday, September 30 - Thursday, October 9
Diwali
The light festival of India for peace and spiritual prosperity.
Dates: Tuesday, October 28 - 5am & 6pm
Mahasamadhi Anniversary of Sri Swami Vishnudevananda
Celebration of the day when Swami Maharaj left his body and attained Samadhi (final liberation). Programme will include morning Havan, evening Puja, chanting and stories. Flower offerings are welcome.
Dates: Sunday, November 9 - 6am & 6pm
Guru Nanak Jayanthi
Celebration of a great Guru of Sikhism and an enlightened master. Flower offerings are welcome.
Dates: Thursday, November 13 - 8.30pm
Empowering Yourself
Special Satsang with Swami Mahadevananda - Acharya India & Canada
Swami Mahadevananda, a senior most direct disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda. He is the head of all Ashrams and Centres in India and Canada. Will share the way a Yogi sees and experiences the life and how to empower oneself.
Dates: November - Date yet be announced
Christmas Eve
Celebration with Chanting, Kid's talent show & cultural programme, Carols, Bible reading and Santa Claus.
Dates: Wednesday, December 24 - 9pm
Swami Vishnudevananda's Birthday Celebration
A celebration with chanting and stories from the life of a Yogi and founder of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres worldwide. Honouring Our Spiritual Guide and His Teachings.
Dates: Wednesday, December 31 - 6am & 6pm
Ganapathi Havan
A traditional Vedic fire ceremony to invoke the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Donations welcome.
Dates: Sep 17 - 5am, Oct 17 - 5am, Nov 16 - 6am, Dec 16 - 5am
Full Moon - Divine Mother Worship
A celebration for Universal Mother with Tantric Yantras & Chanting Lalitha Sahasranama Donations welcome.
Dates: Sep 14 - 6am, Oct 14 - 8.30pm, Nov 12 - 8.30pm, Dec 12 - 8.30pm
Puja sponsorship is invited.
