2026 SRF World Convocation Screening
at YSS Ashrams
(Dakshineswar, Noida, Chennai, Dwarahat)
Monday, August 3, 2026 – Sunday, August 9, 2026 (IST)
Reservations to participate in the screening event are now open!
Please note: Due to several construction projects planned within the YSS Ranchi Ashram — including the rebuilding of unpaved roads, revamping of garden pathways, and other renovations — the Convocation will not be screened at the Ranchi ashram.
About the Event
— Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda
A special spiritual gathering will be held at Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS) ashrams, where programmes from the 2026 Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) World Convocation will be screened. This unique opportunity will allow YSS devotees to immerse themselves in the spiritually uplifting vibrations of the Convocation while staying in the sacred environs of a YSS ashram.
The SRF World Convocation is an annual event that brings together truth seekers from around the world to dive deep into the Kriya Yoga teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. The Convocation offers a week-long programme filled with spiritual enrichment, including:
- Special meditation and satsanga with Sri Sri Swami Chidananda Giri, YSS/SRF president and spiritual head
- Group meditations
- Inspirational satsangas by monastics on how-to-live wisdom of Paramahansa Yogananda
- Classes on YSS/SRF Meditation Techniques — in-depth instruction on the Energization Exercises, Hong-Sau, and Aum techniques
- Kirtans and devotional chanting sessions to uplift the soul and deepen devotion
- Video presentations
This screening event will be held simultaneously at the YSS ashrams in Noida, Dakshineswar, Chennai, and Dwarahat, providing YSS devotees an opportunity to rejuvenate themselves spiritually, gain a deeper understanding of Gurudeva’s teachings, and improve their practice of the meditation techniques. YSS sannyasis will lead morning and evening group meditations, and provide spiritual counselling and guidance to devotees upon request.
We encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to not only rekindle your spiritual enthusiasm but also to experience the joy and blessings that come from meditating with and being in the company of other earnest seekers. Join us as we come together to dive deep into Paramahansa Yogananda’s life-transforming teachings and the tangible feeling of Divine Presence — blessings that are the hallmark of such an event.
Please note:
- Only YSS/SRF devotees can attend the event.
- Children below 12 years of age are not permitted.
- As the programme schedule will be intense, devotees with fragile health or special needs are advised not to apply.
- Requests for reservations will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Event Schedule
- The programme at each location will begin on the morning of Monday, August 3 and end at noon on Sunday, August 9.
- The detailed schedule will be available in the coming weeks. Please check this section closer to the event.
More Information
Duration of Stay:
- All devotees will have the option to stay for three additional days – they may arrive two days prior to the event, and stay for one extra day after the programme ends.
- In spending up to ten continuous days in Guruji’s Ashram, devotees will receive ample time for rest, relaxation, and spiritual rejuvenation. You may plan your arrival and departure accordingly.
Accommodation:
- Shared accommodation will be provided to ladies and gents separately. Family members may please plan and pack accordingly.
- Devotees with special needs for accommodation or diet may please make their own arrangements.
First-come, First-served Basis:
- Due to the limited accommodation facilities available at all four locations, reservations will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Please note that if your reservation is confirmed but you are not able to attend, the Reservation fee will neither be refunded nor transferred to another person.
Remittances:
- The Reservation Fee is ₹ 2,500 per person. This fee is inclusive of accommodation and meal charges. If you are finding it difficult to pay this fee, please contact us.
- Devotees who do not require meals or accommodation may attend the event free of charge.
Reservations to participate in the screening event are now open!
Devotees will have the option to make a reservation through the online YSS Devotee Portal, or by calling YSS Helpdesk, or by visiting one of the Ashrams at which the screening is taking place.
Detailed information regarding the reservation process is as follows:
Online Reservation through Devotee Portal:
For quicker and easier reservation, devotees can submit their reservation request through the online devotee portal.
Reservation by Contacting Helpdesk:
Please call (0651 6655 555) or email [email protected] and provide the following details:
- Your full name
- Age
- Address
- Email, and Telephone number
- YSS Lessons Reg. number (or SRF Membership Number)
- Dates of your proposed arrival and departure
You may remit the amount against the payment link that will be sent to your mobile or email address.
Please note:
- The reservations for a particular venue may close earlier if the requests for reservation reach the maximum limit.
- On successful reservation, you will receive a confirmation through either email or WhatsApp or SMS. If you don’t receive such a notification, please contact YSS helpdesk by call (0651 6655 555) or email ([email protected]).
- Only YSS/SRF devotees may attend the event.
- Children below 12 years of age are not permitted.
As always, devotee-volunteers will be needed to serve in different areas, such as the reservation desk, accommodation, audio-visuals, dining, sanitation, ushering, and other departments. In some of these areas, a few volunteers will be required one or two days before the event starts. If you would like to volunteer, please indicate in the Reservation Form accordingly.
Contact Details for Reservations and Enquiries
Yogoda Satsanga Math — Dakshineswar
21, U. N. Mukherjee Road, Dakshineswar
Kolkata, West Bengal – 700 076
Phone: +91 8420873743, +91 9073581656, +91 7439825373
Email: [email protected]
Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Ashram — Noida
Paramahansa Yogananda Marg, B–4, Sector 62
Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh – 201 307
Phone: +91 9899811808, +91 9899811909
Email: [email protected]
Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Ashram — Chennai
Mannur Village, P. O. Vallarpuram
Sriperumbudur, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu – 602 105
Phone: +91 7550012444, +91 7305861965
Email: [email protected]
Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Ashram – Dwarahat
Dwarahat
Almora, Uttarakhand – 263 653
Phone: +91 9756082167, +91 9411708541
Email: [email protected]
Alternatively, you may also contact YSS Helpdesk using the details shared below:
Phone: (0651) 6655 555
Email: [email protected]
