Special Events and Long Meditations at YSS Dakshineswar Ashram

Please note: The special programmes will also be conducted at the Garpar, Serampore, Telary, and Dihika Kendras on the commemoration days. Please contact Dakshineswar ashram for more details regarding these programmes at the aforementioned locations.

Paramahansa Yogananda’s Janmotsav
January 2, Friday – January 5, Monday

Kriya Yoga Diksha on January 4

Commemorative Long Meditation
January 3, Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Group Meditation
Monthly Long Meditation
February 28, Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Group Meditation
Paramahansa Yogananda’s Mahasamadhi Divas
March 7, Saturday
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Evening Meditation
Swami Sri Yukteswar’s Mahasamadhi Divas
March 9, Monday
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Evening Meditation
Sadhana Sangam (English)

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March 11, Wednesday – March 15, Sunday

Kriya Yoga Diksha on March 14

Commemorative Long Meditation
March 28, Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Group Meditation
Monthly Long Meditation
April 25, Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Group Meditation
Swami Sri Yukteswar’s Avirbhav Divas
May 10, Sunday
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Evening Meditation
Monthly Long Meditation
May 30, Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Group Meditation
International Day of Yoga

Join us for an introductory session on Kriya Yoga Meditation that also includes a guided meditation

June 21, Sunday
10:30 AM – 12:00 NOON
Special Programme
Monthly Long Meditation
June 27, Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Group Meditation
Commemorative Long Meditation
July 18, Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Group Meditation
Mahavatar Babaji Smriti Divas

(Guruji’s Parental House, 4, Garpar Road, Kolkata 9)

July 25, Saturday
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Evening Meditation
Mahavatar Babaji Smriti Divas
July 25, Saturday
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Evening Meditation
Guru Purnima
July 29, Wednesday
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Kirtan and Satsanga
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Bhandara
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Kirtan
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Evening Meditation followed by Pushpanjali
SRF World Convocation Screening

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August 3, Monday – August 9, Sunday
Janmashtami Long Meditation
August 29, Saturday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Group Meditation
Janmashtami
September 4, Friday
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Evening Meditation
Sadhana Sangam (English)

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September 9, Wednesday – September 13, Sunday
Lahiri Mahasaya’s Mahasamadhi Divas
September 26, Saturday
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Evening Meditation
Lahiri Mahasaya's Avirbhav Divas
September 30, Wednesday
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Evening Meditation
Monthly Long Meditation
October 31, Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Group Meditation
Sadhana Sangam (Hindi)

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November 18, Wednesday – November 22, Sunday

Kriya Yoga Diksha on November 21

Monthly Long Meditation
November 28, Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Group Meditation
Christmas
December 25, Friday
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Evening Meditation
Christmas Long Meditation
December 26, Saturday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Group Meditation
New Year's Eve Meditation
December 31, Thursday
11:30 PM – 12:15 AM
Special Meditation