--- title: "Pournami Full Moon Celebrations at Ramana Maharshi Centre Bengaluru" description: "Experience spiritual Pournami gatherings at our Mekhri Circle shrine. Join us for monthly devotional music, traditional rituals, and self-enquiry." canonical: https://mytribe.in/ramanacentrebengaluru/spiritual-cultural-events/pournami-full-moon-celebrations last_updated: 2025-08-21 --- # Pournami Full Moon Celebrations at Ramana Maharshi Centre Tribe Verified · Monthly spiritual gatherings at Mekhri Circle By [Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning](https://mytribe.in/ramanacentrebengaluru) · Hosted at 2 centres in Bengaluru · ₹240 Per Person (estimate) Part of [Spiritual & Cultural Events](https://mytribe.in/ramanacentrebengaluru/spiritual-cultural-events). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/ramanacentrebengaluru/spiritual-cultural-events/gallery) Join us under the full moon for a quiet evening of devotion, prayer, and community at our Mekhri Circle shrine. ## Photos and videos - ![An invitation to a Pournami evening featuring "Sriraaga Maalika," a Ramananjali musical offering. The event combines devotional music with traditional rituals like Puja and Pradakshina, creating a complete spiritual experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/40846dbc-8454-4f79-95bd-a9569bc582d6) - ![A delightful poster for our Pournami celebration featuring "Pashupathi Ramana," a dance performance by disciples of the Centre. The charming artwork reflects the theme of reverence for all life, a key aspect of Bhagavan's teachings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57b022d9-2b3e-4895-8b46-84694036568a) - ![We present our Chittirai Pournami celebrations, a special full moon event in the Tamil month of Chittirai. The evening is dedicated to Ramana Bhajans, followed by sacred rituals and the sharing of Prasadam.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d737fec-e204-4412-be82-ea7528827282) - ![Our annual calendar for the Pournami Celebrations, providing a full schedule of the monthly full moon gatherings at our Mekhri Circle shrine. This serves as a standing invitation for all to join these recurring evenings of devotion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b40dab42-9d7f-4a4a-b0fb-c41050893a40) - ![A combined celebration of Pournami and Father's Day, paying tribute to Sundaram Iyer, Bhagavan's father. The event features a Ramananjali Nritya offering by the students of Natyopasana, blending cultural performance with remembrance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7bbf81ab-10ff-43a4-9531-610a4579fe06) - ![An invitation to our Pournami celebration in January, coinciding with the Pongal festival season. The evening features Ramananjali Bhajans led by Smt. V. Radha, followed by Puja and the chanting of Arunachala Aksharamanamalai.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11dbeb47-3690-4133-9a8a-b77a17b7ee3f) - ![A joint celebration of Karthigai Deepam and Pournami, two significant lunar events. The poster details two days of festivities, including the lighting of the special beacon lamp and devotional bhajans by students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eed4f3d3-9ad1-4d78-82b0-d2af35be6f35) - ![Our Pournami celebration featuring a Ramananjali Nritya offering by students of the Sphurana Nritya Kala Kendra. The poster highlights a classical dance performance dedicated to Bhagavan, set against the backdrop of the full moon.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a4e26fcc-388d-431d-9101-2b3958b8fac7) - ![An invitation to our September Pournami gathering, set against the serene image of the holy hill Arunachala. The evening's program includes Ramana Bhajans, Ashtottara Puja, and Pradakshina, offering a space for quiet contemplation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/32b47aea-247d-479c-91ce-d1c4568c566b) - ![A beautifully designed invitation for our Pournami celebrations in August, a month often associated with Raksha Bandhan. The evening is centered around Ramana Bhajans led by Smt. V. Radha and traditional rituals.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59da1c02-b3cd-4eef-96b9-d72ab3fc74a0) - ![We celebrate Pournami and Prani Mitra Day with "Pashupathi Ramana," a Ramananjali Nritya feature by Sri Vincent Paul. This dance offering explores the theme of Bhagavan's compassion for all living beings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a0955981-c372-4c8d-b4a5-a7060a1ef13c) - ![An invitation to our Pournami gathering featuring Ramana Bhajans by Dr. Ambika Kameshwar and Dr. Vaishnavi Poorna from RASA, Chennai. The evening also includes a spiritual sharing by Sri G Kameshwar, Associate Editor of The Ramana Way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0ce7d50-add2-4319-98b3-18ff45f601ab) - ![Our Pournami celebration featuring a Ramananjali Nritya offering by Chiranjeevi Vallabh Srinivasan. This event showcases a young disciple's devotional dance performance as an offering to Bhagavan.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca64e546-932a-4d25-9b7c-35f8a2142af0) - ![A simple and serene invitation to our Pournami celebrations in September. The poster highlights the core elements of the evening: Bhajans, Puja, Pradakshina, and Prasadam at our Mekhri Circle shrine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3810e5f0-c333-42d3-80fb-09955f32cdce) - ![An invitation to our Pournami celebrations, with the full moon shining over the holy Arunachala hill. The program details the evening's devotional activities, including Bhajans and the chanting of Arunachala Aksharamanamalai.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eec869f7-9fa8-426c-9c85-a905fbe5175f) - ![An invitation to a unique Pournami event: "WiFi - WithIn Finding 'I'," a solo theatre presentation by Kum. Uma Sripathy. This modern take on self-enquiry blends drama with the traditional elements of our full moon gatherings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9e679a8-efb8-42d5-ac53-4f5d5e5bf1a3) - ![A glimpse from a Pournami celebration, showing a music offering by Kum. Revathi Sankar and students of the Centre. The photo captures the devotional atmosphere of the performance in front of Bhagavan's shrine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b63bd88-035f-495d-b702-ef045fc5aef9) - ![Students and teachers stand together after their musical offering during a Pournami celebration. This image reflects the spirit of our community and the Guru-Shishya tradition we uphold at the Centre.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4984875d-3ae0-4487-98e0-2b169d5c71c4) - ![Young students sit in rapt attention during a musical performance at a Pournami gathering. This photo highlights the inclusive and multi-generational nature of our spiritual community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76de14b3-b484-4c12-baa9-8b5953a095da) - ![The audience is immersed in the devotional music during a Pournami celebration at the Ramana Shrine. The image conveys the shared experience of peace and contemplation that defines these evenings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa7711c5-5db3-4dd4-bb3c-bcc409ace413) - ![A musical troupe of students offers their Sangeetham during a Pournami celebration. The performance is set before the beautifully adorned shrine of Bhagavan Ramana, creating a deeply spiritual ambiance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf220fd9-4007-4f36-8615-d0649edf473b) - ![An invitation to our August Pournami celebrations, featuring a Ramananjali Sangeetham offering by the students of Kum. Revathi. The poster combines an image of the shrine with a photo of a previous student performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e5c52b78-e009-4e4b-8f8f-7f149194de9b) - ![Our Pournami celebration featuring a Ramananjali Nritya offering by Kum. Antara Sriram. This event showcases a disciple's solo dance performance as an act of devotion to Bhagavan.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be72deb2-3703-417a-a216-6acaf6ab436e) - ![A duplicate invitation for the Pournami dance offering by Kum. Antara Sriram, emphasizing the grace and devotion of the Bharatanatyam performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3407609f-9865-4c4f-a891-ed65fc120d38) - ![An invitation to our May Pournami celebration, featuring a Ramananjali Nritya offering by Kum. Sai Annapoorni Sudhakar. The poster beautifully combines an image of the dancer with the decorated shrine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/592347f8-7b42-4a32-a60d-babe143727a6) - ![A serene invitation to our February Pournami celebrations, with the holy Arunachala hill illuminated by the full moon and the temple lights. The event includes Ramana Bhajans, Puja, and Pradakshina.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/28c30670-d4f4-4729-b956-9dac045f580d) - ![A fiery and evocative poster for our combined Karthigai Deepam and Pournami celebrations. The image of the great flame signifies the light of awareness, a central theme of the festival.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e28e69cb-c380-43df-a453-c86c33520547) - ![Another poster for the Karthigai Deepam and Pournami event, highlighting the lighting of the Jyothi and the chanting of Arunachala Aksharamanamalai at our Mekhri Circle shrine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c87d6407-325c-4b2d-9f42-4dcbb23896ca) ## About Pournami: Full Moon Celebrations Every full moon evening here is a rhythm of specific devotion. We gather not just for silence, but to actively participate in the Pradakshina (circumambulation) around our shrine, while chanting the Arunachala Aksharamanamalai. It is a guided, communal experience where the doors of our Mekhri Circle meditation hall remain open to all seekers, regardless of your familiarity with the teachings. Our Pournami celebrations serve as a monthly anchorage in peace. These gatherings are more than just an event; they are an invitation to step away from the bustle of city life and into a space of reflection. ### The Evening Rhythm Typically beginning in the early evening, the program features the soul-stirring Ramananjali Bhajans, often led by our dedicated disciples. You will find the atmosphere charged with the chanting of Arunachala Aksharamanamalai, a deeply moving practice that forms the backbone of our rituals. We then move into the Pradakshina, walking the sacred path around the shrine, which offers a rare moment of collective stillness. ### Art as Offering We often invite artistes—ranging from young students to accomplished performers—to present Bharatanatyam, Kuchupudi, or Carnatic music. For us, this is not performance in the secular sense; it is Natya as an offering to Bhagavan. Whether it is a feature like 'Pashupathi Ramana' or a classical recital, the arts here are intended to turn the mind inward. ### Practical Details * **Participation:** All are welcome. There is no cost to attend, though many choose to sponsor the Mahaprasadam or ritual offerings if they feel inclined. * **Community:** The evening concludes with the distribution of Prasadam, a moment of fellowship where attendees can sit, share a meal, and connect with other spiritual seekers. * **Accessibility:** The meditation hall at Mekhri Circle is designed for all. You do not need to register to join the Bhajans or the walk; simply arrive in time to settle in. These monthly nights are an opportunity to recharge your spiritual battery. We invite you to join us this coming Pournami. ## About Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning We are a community dedicated to the teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi. Whether you seek stillness, the depth of self-enquiry, or the joy of devotional arts, our doors at the Mekhri Circle shrine are always open to you. 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