Welcome to Navratri Celebrations 2024
The Navratri celebrations at the Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru are a union of the physical, subtle and conscious aspects of our being through yogasanas, homas, meditation, prayer, sankalpa, seva, satsang and cultural events. Visitors and devotees throughout the world participate in these events to cultivate the highest human qualities. Peace, love, happiness and vibrance are predominant in the Ashram during this event. We welcome you with open arms to join the celebrations presided over by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
The Significance of Navratri!
"The word ‘Ratri’ means deep rest or relief from three ‘tapas’, three types of fire or botherations- the physical, the subtle, and the conscious. A deep rest can relieve you from all these three botherations.
It’s a time of prayer and rejuvenation. A child is born in nine months. These nine days are like coming out of a mother’s womb once again. Having a new birth."
The Significance of Navratri!
It’s a time of prayer and rejuvenation. A child is born in nine months. These nine days are like coming out of a mother’s womb once again. Having a new birth."
Schedule
3rd – 7th Oct: Rudra Puja (7pm) | 8th – 17th Oct: Rudra Puja (9am)
3rd – 12th Oct: Online Durga Saptashati Parayana (6am)
Date |
Event |
Tue, Oct 08th |
9:00 am - Maha Ganpati Homa, Navagraha Homa, Sri Subramanya Homa, Maha Lakshmi Homa 4:30 pm - Chandi Homa Prarambha 6:00 pm - Lalitha Sahasranam Parayanam |
Wed, Oct 09th |
9:00 am - Maha Rudra Homa 4:30 pm - Maha Sudarshan Homa 4:30 pm - Lalita Sahasranamam Prayanam 5:00 pm - Vishnu Sahasranamam Parayanam |
Thu, Oct 10th |
7:00 am - Navratri Shat Chandi Homa 6:00 pm - Lalita Sahasranam Parayanam |
Fri, Oct 11th |
9:00 am - Rishi Homa 6:00 pm - Lalita Sahasranamam Prayanam |
Sat, Oct 12th |
8:00 am - Vidyarambham (Offline only) 6:00 pm - Lalita Sahasranam Parayanam |
Wed, Oct 16th |
9:00 am - Jai Durga Homa |
Note: All timings are subject to change. |
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Meditation Programs at Bangalore Ashram
Navratri Special Programs 2024
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Sanyam Program
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Silence Retreat Program
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Happiness Program
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Medha Yoga Level 2
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I want to join Navratri but...
How do we attend Navratri this year?
Good news for all. This year, Navratri will be Online & offline. You can attend the Navratri celebrations at Art of Living Bangalore Ashram or online.
What is a sankalpa?
Sankalpa means intention. The energy created by the homas and pujas held during Navratri can be tapped to strengthen a particular intention. Know more about the power of sankalpa and how it can be taken here.
Can I take sankalpa online?
Are there any online programs that I can do during Navratri?
A number of workshops and programs have been designed to help people to get a deeper experience during Navratri. You can find the list of programs here.
Will Gurudev preside over the celebrations?
Gurudev will be present at the nine-day-long Navratri celebration at the Bengaluru Ashram. He usually remains in silence for the first five days of Navratri and comes out of silence on the sixth day. All events take place in the presence of Gurudev.Articles on Navratri Celebration
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