Light of Yogananda
Kolkata Spiritual Fair
By Ananda Sangha Kolkata
19th July 2025 | 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Enjoy a day dedicated to the sacred teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda: Kriya Yoga, meditation, material success, developing intuition, inner renunciation, and many other topics will be covered!
Energy Exchange: 250/-
Embark on the journey of your soul!
19th July 2025; 10:30 AM- 6:30 PM
Energy Exchage: 250/-
(included access to all sessions, Lucky Draw and 10% discount on selected items)
left for Light of Yogananda!
first 100 registrations, we are gifting 100 copies of Paramhansa Yoganandaji’s books
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"The soul loves to meditate"Paramhansa Yogananda
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Take the chance to receive your Divine Mother's gift!
For the first 100 registrations, we are gifting 100 copies of Paramhansa Yoganandaji’s books — divine treasures to support you on the spiritual path.
Once you complete your registration, you will be automatically eligible to receive a copy of one of Yoganandaji’s books. The gift may include either: Autobiography of a Yogi or one of the inspiring titles from the “The Wisdom of Yogananda” series. Books will be randomly selected and you can claim it at the registration desk.
This offer is valid only until all 100 books are claimed!
Don’t miss this sacred opportunity to deepen your connection with Yoganandaji’s teachings.
Register now and receive the copy at the registration desk! 🙏📚✨ 🙏✨
Details:
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 19th July 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: Haldiram Food City, 4th Floor Banquet Hall, Ballygunge, Kolkata
💫 Energy Exchange: ₹250 (full day access to sessions, classes, kirtans, booths and much more)
A sacred time to honour the journey of your Soul, sharing the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. We invite you to the Light of
Yogananda Spiritual Fair, a full-day celebration of divine connection, joy and spirituality.
10% OFF on selected items | Lucky Draw | Free Yogananda Flower Essences Consultations |Booths with Spiritual Items | Ananda Books
✨ Why Attend Light of Yogananda:
✅Receiving wisdom on the ancient practice of Kriya Yoga
✅ Developing a healthy relationship between our spiritual and material lives
✅ Experiencing the healing power of affirmations and spiritual music
✅ Experiencing guided meditative session in Bengali or Hindi
✅ Learning to developing intuition for practical applications
✅ Gaining insights on inner renunciation in the modern age
✅ Get in touch with a spiritual community, spiritual guides, and meditation teachers who support thousands of devotees around the world!
From past events:
During our past spiritual fairs, we were able to host hundreds of spiritual seekers, offering a full day of inspiration and spiritual upliftment! Many of them began their journey on the spiritual path, inspired by the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda!
Second Spiritual Fair – Light of Yogananda 2025
First Spiritual Fair in Kolkata – Light of Love 2024
Highlights of the sessions:
Key note Speech: Kriya Yoga: Spiritual Awakening for the new age
Kriya Yoga: Spiritual Awakening for the New Age can be the spark for the aspiring devotee to take up the lifelong practice of Kriya Yoga. Likewise, this book can help deepen the practice for the seasoned Kriya Yogi
Material Success through Yoga Principles
The Material Success through Yoga Principles course is in a sense, an autobiography of perseverance and loyalty to principle until success is achieved. Swami Kriyananda’s own life is proof that these principles work. And the successful lives of thousands he has influenced show that these principles can be of benefit to anyone who learns and uses them.
Experiential session on Meditation and Affirmations
An affirmation is a statement of truth which one aspires to absorb into his life. It has been said that we are what we eat. It would be truer to say, “We are what we think.” For our minds express, and also influence, the reality of what we are far more than our bodies do. Our thoughts even influence, to a great extent, our physical health.
Spiritual Strength in the Material World: How everyone can practice inner renunciation
“Living for God,” Yogananda said, “is martyrdom”: martyrdom of the ego; martyrdom of self-will and selfishness; martyrdom of all that worldliness clings to so desperately. But the true devotee comes in time to see that this isn’t martyrdom at all, since its end is blissful freedom in the only true Self: God. We are sons of the Infinite!
Developing Intuition for God-contact and Creativity
Intuition, you see, is the soul’s natural way of perception. We can gradually improve our intuition. First, we need to develop our ability to feel: not with emotion, but with a calm sense of knowing. Next, we need to act on our intuitive guidance, which will help it develop just as exercising a muscle helps it grow strong.
All Ananda sessions are based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
Meet the speakers
Nayaswami Dervashi
Nayaswami Devarshi is the author of “Kriya Yoga: Spiritual Awakening for the New Age”. A long-time Ananda minister and Kriyacharya (authorized to give initiation into Kriya Yoga), he joined Swami Kriyananda in 1977 and has been serving Ananda Sangha full-time ever since. Service to his guru has taken him all over the world teaching meditation and Kriya Yoga. He currently lives in India and serves as the director of Ananda’s Global Kriya Yoga Sangha and the Ananda India Monastery.
Nayaswami Shankara
Nayaswami Shankara has been a part of Ananda India since 2003 and currently heads the Ananda Monastery in Chandigarh along with Nayaswami Devarshi. He has given lectures and classes throughout India over decades now. He serves as the Director of Ananda India Kriya Home Study program, where the team works with students throughout India and abroad, assisting them to learn to meditate and prepare them for receiving initiation into Kriya Yoga. He is also a Kriyacharya, a mentor to thousands of yoga aspirants and started several Ananda Centers including Ananda Kolkata.
Gurupriya
Gurupriya is part of Ananda Sangha Kolkata since 2014. Transitioning from the life of a commissioned artist, she is now the resident Acharya and the Center Leader for the work in Kolkata. She received her Acharya Blessing from Nayaswamis Jyotish ji and Devi ji, in 2022. She is currently also a meditation teacher.
Alok
Alok is a Kriyaban and has been with Ananda Sangha since 2018. He serves full time with the Hindi Sangha along with Brahmachari Vasudeva.
Alok is an Engineer and MBA and has worked in the Corporate before giving up his job to serve his Guru. In his last profile, he served as a Management Consultant in one of the big 4s.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no strict arrival time, but we recommend arriving on time—ideally 15 minutes before 10:30 AM—to complete the registration process and find the perfect seat. If you’re unable to arrive at the beginning, you are still welcome to join the event at any time. You will receive a gate pass upon registration to ensure regulated entry and to keep it safe to re enter if you leave.
Not at all! You are free to leave the Spiritual Fair at any time that is convenient for you. However, we sincerely hope you’ll be able to stay until 7:00 PM to fully enjoy the entire day of inspiration.
Yes. There are several free parking options around the main street near the venue. After completing your registration, you will receive an email with more detailed parking information.
Yes! The closest bus stop is Gariahat Road–CCFC
We do not encourage on-the-spot registration, as we prioritize pre-registered attendees to ensure seating availability. However, if you’re unable to register in advance, you may still come and check for available seats—but please note that entry is not guaranteed if the hall is full or tickets are sold out.
Yes, children are welcome with registration. For the benefit of all participants, please ensure they are able to remain calm and silent during talks and meditation sessions. Stillness, silence, and focus are essential for enjoying the event.
Once you complete your registration, you will receive both a confirmation email and a WhatsApp message with a unique code. Show this message at the Book Giveaway counter to collect your free book.
Kriya Yoga will be one of the main topics discussed during the fair, along with several related teachings. However, please note that Kriya Yoga is a sacred practice and can only be given through a special initiation ceremony to committed devotees. Therefore, initiation will not be conducted during the event.
For more information on how to learn Kriya Yoga with Ananda, please visit:
👉 https://anandakolkata.org/meditation-kriya-yoga/
Yes! Haldiram food court, located on the first floor, offers a wide variety of food options. During lunchtime, you can visit the food court and purchase your preferred meal directly at the counter.
Where you can find us:
24, Ashutosh Chowdary Ave, Ballygunge Park, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019, India
Ananda Sangha Kolkata
At Ananda Sangha Kolkata we share the light and the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, best known for His Spiritual Classic “Autobiography of a Yogi” and the line of great Kriya Masters. Ananda is a cooperative spiritual community dedicated to the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, founded by his direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda. In Divine Joy we live!
Ananda offers in-depth instruction in several different meditation techniques taught by Paramhansa Yogananda, leading up to Kriya Yoga Initiation.
