Celebrate Festivals with Our Global Community
Experience the profound joy and unity of our festivals at the Bengaluru ashram, where thousands from across the globe gather to celebrate in devotion and peace.
This video features testimonials from our international participants at Navratri, who come from over 90 countries. They share how the experience is not just a celebration, but a profound healing for the body, mind, and soul.
Devotees from our global community enjoying the Maha Shivratri celebration. Their expressions of joy and wonder show that the language of devotion is universal.
A collage of participants at Maha Shivratri, showcasing the diversity of our gathering. People of all ages and nationalities come together to experience the powerful spiritual energy.
A woman deep in meditation during Maha Shivratri. Our events provide a space for individuals from any background to connect with their inner selves.
A devotee meditates peacefully amidst the crowd during a Navratri homa. The collective energy of thousands meditating together makes it easier to go deep within.
A collage of devotees with hands in prayer during Guru Purnima. Their diverse faces reflect a shared sense of gratitude and reverence for the spiritual path.
Devotees from various backgrounds performing the Guru Puja. This sacred ritual of gratitude is taught and practiced by people all over the world.
A video montage of people from different states of India and abroad, all arriving with excitement for Navratri. It truly feels like a global family reunion.
An international devotee participating in the traditional Chhath Puja. We embrace and celebrate diverse cultural traditions, making everyone feel at home.
A devotee from another country practicing pranayama during a Navratri homa. Our techniques and celebrations are universal and accessible to all.
About A Global Family in Celebration
Beyond the rituals, it is the collective stillness that defines our gatherings. When thousands of people from different countries meditate together in the ashram, the atmosphere shifts, creating a space where individual worries dissolve into a shared sense of belonging and calm.
Our festivals at the Art of Living International Centre are more than just calendar dates. They are opportunities to hit reset, moving from the clutter of daily life into a space of clarity. Whether you join us for the intense, all-night energy of Maha Shivratri or the nine-day Navratri celebration, you will find that the ashram is designed to facilitate inner silence.
What truly makes these events distinct is the convergence of our global family. When you attend a Homa or join a Satsang, you are sitting alongside seekers from South America, Europe, Africa, and all corners of India. This diversity reinforces a simple truth: the language of devotion is universal.
How to Participate
We offer various ways to connect with our festival spirit, regardless of your location:
- Residential Festival Retreats: Immerse yourself in the full ashram experience. These 3 to 4-day packages include vegetarian meals, tuition for meditation workshops, and priority seating for key ceremonies. You can choose between multi-sharing dormitories or twin-sharing AC rooms.
- Remote Participation: If travel is not possible, we facilitate 'Online Sankalpa'. During our Vedic fire ceremonies, your name and Gotra are chanted by pundits, and you receive access to a live webcast, allowing you to be part of the ritual from your home.
- Group Ceremonies: We also host Samoohik (mass) events for life milestones like Upanayanam, providing all necessary materials and guidance from our senior priests.
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