Pournami: Monthly Full Moon Spiritual Celebrations
Join us every month at the Ramana Maharshi Shrine for an evening of music, dance, and collective prayer dedicated to self-enquiry.
An invitation to our Pournami celebrations, featuring a 'Sriraaga Maalika' musical offering. These monthly gatherings are a cornerstone of our community life, blending music, worship, and fellowship.
We cordially invite all to our Guru Poornima celebrations, a special full moon event. The evening features a Ramananjali Musical Extravaganza, followed by Puja and Pradakshina at the Ramana Maharshi Shrine.
A Pournami celebration featuring a 'Pashupathi Ramana' dance performance by disciples of our Centre. The playful and vibrant artwork reflects the theme of Bhagavan's compassion for all creatures.
A special Pournami event combined with Father's Day celebrations, paying tribute to Sundaram Iyer. The evening includes a Ramananjali Nritya offering by the students of our Natyopasana program.
Our invitation to Pournami celebrations, featuring Ramananjali Bhajans. The imagery of Pongal pots and marigolds marks the festive spirit of the season, welcoming all to join in the chanting and worship.
An announcement for our Karthigai Deepam and Pournami celebrations. These events are marked by the lighting of lamps, devotional bhajans by our students, and the chanting of Aksharamanamalai.
A Ramananjali Nritya offering by students of the Sphurana Nritya Kala Kendra during our Pournami celebrations. We often collaborate with other institutions to bring diverse artistic offerings to our community.
About this collection
Each Pournami gathering is a quiet confluence of Ramananjali music, classical dance offerings, and collective meditation, held in the serene atmosphere of our Mekhri Circle shrine. The evening follows a traditional flow—from musical offerings to puja and the meditative practice of pradakshina—all aimed at turning one's attention inward.
The full moon, or Pournami, has long been a time for spiritual heightening. At the Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning, we observe this day as an opportunity for community and introspection. These gatherings are not mere performances but spiritual offerings rooted in the practice of self-enquiry.
Every month, the programme varies, yet the core essence remains consistent. We begin with Ramananjali music—compositions dedicated to Bhagavan—often accompanied by Natya, or classical dance, which serves as a visual prayer. These offerings are followed by Ashtottara Puja and Pradakshina, where we walk around the shrine while chanting the Aksharamanamalai.
The gathering concludes with the distribution of Prasadam. It is a simple, peaceful space where devotees, students, and curious seekers come together to pause, reflect, and ground themselves in the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi. Whether you are well-versed in our traditions or simply looking for a moment of quiet in the city, you are welcome to participate. We maintain a regular calendar of these events at our Mekhri Circle campus, and we invite you to reach out to confirm the timing and specific nature of the upcoming Pournami programme.
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We are a centre dedicated to the teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, where art is practiced as a form of devotion. We invite you to step away from the noise of the city and join our community in seeking stillness through our monthly Pournami gatherings.
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