Sacred Ceremonies and Vedic Chanting in Bengaluru

A portrait of me adorned with a garland during Guru Purnima celebrations. This day is a special occasion to honor the lineage of spiritual masters and express gratitude for the wisdom they have preserved.

Young pandits from our Veda Agama Samskrutha Maha Patashala chant with devotion during a Rama Tarak Homa. We are dedicated to preserving these ancient traditions by training new generations in Vedic knowledge.

Participants at Guru Purnima, one in prayer and another listening to a discourse. The celebration is a blend of sacred chants, deep gratitude, and enchanting satsang (music and wisdom).

Participants perform the Guru Puja, an offering of gratitude to the Master. This ceremony is a beautiful expression of devotion, using flowers, rice, and other symbolic items.

A wide view of the hall during the Monday morning Rudra Puja. People from all walks of life gather to sit and absorb the peaceful, healing vibrations of the ancient chants.

A blissful moment during the Maha Shivratri celebration, graced by the presence of the rediscovered Somnath Jyotirlinga. The night was filled with blissful mantras, deep meditation, and soul-stirring performances.

An instructor leads a Samoohik (collective) Guru Puja. Our programs teach you how to perform this beautiful ceremony, allowing you to create a sacred space of gratitude in your own home.

A collage from the Shat Chandi Homa during Navratri, showing priests performing the ritual and participants meditating. These homas are powerful ceremonies that invoke divine energy for peace and well-being.

This video explains that Guru Puja is a traditional ceremony to honor the lineage of spiritual masters. It shows participants learning to chant and perform the puja under the guidance of my sister, Bhanumati Narasimhan.