Calendar of Events

On March 7, 1952, a banquet was held in honor of India’s ambassador to the United States at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. After the banquet Paramhansa Yogananda gave a brief speech. Upon uttering the final words of his talk, he left his body and entered Mahasamadhi. Join us on this auspicious day and feel Master's blessings guiding our ... Read More

' Festival of Light ' is a beautiful and inspiring ceremony which summarizes the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and our line of Gurus, in the form of music, poetry, stories, prayers, and an individual blessing at the end called the “touch of Light.” This was created by Swami Kriyananda. Read more about it here: https://www.ananda.org/ask/what-is-the-festival-of-light/ ' Calling Festival ' is ... Read More

What are you planning to do this Sunday during Janta Curfew? Let's use this time usefully, by learning a meditation technique. Join us for a free “Learn to Meditate” online workshop this Sunday, Mar 22 at 11:30am — this ancient technique can help you for the rest of your life. Join our FB Event NOW: https://bit.ly/meditate2day OR On Zoom at ... Read More

Live Broadcast Every Thursday starting March 26 with Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi, Spiritual Directors of Ananda Worldwide Time: 8:00 AM PDT — 4:00 PM CET — 8:30 PM IST What is it?: 20 minutes of coming together to strengthen light in the world — with a brief talk and meditation followed by group affirmation and visualization for world blessing. Everyone is welcome: ... Read More

A Sing-Along on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/events/s/sing-along-facebook-live-on-th/922273001565012/?ti=wa "The deeper aim of the early rishi-musicians was to blend the singer with the Cosmic Song which can be heard through awakening of man’s occult spinal centers. Indian music is a subjective, spiritual, and individualistic art, aiming not at symphonic brilliance but at personal harmony with the Oversoul. The Sanskrit word for musician is ... Read More

A Sing-Along on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/TheAnandaJoySingers/posts/1904540799675969 “The deeper aim of the early rishi-musicians was to blend the singer with the Cosmic Song which can be heard through awakening of man’s occult spinal centers. Indian music is a subjective, spiritual, and individualistic art, aiming not at symphonic brilliance but at personal harmony with the Oversoul. The Sanskrit word for musician is ... Read More

Online Guided Meditation by Brahmachari Jemal (This is only for Ananda Kriyabans) Link will be shared with interested Kriyabans This is a FREE event. If you feel inspired to support us you can click below for donation. Every small bit will help us to strengthen the work at Ananda Kolkata. Donate Now Jemal ji met Swami Kriyananda ji (Ananda’s leader ... Read More

In this class Brahmachari Jemal will tell about the Guru Disciple relationship, explaining the need for a proper teacher in this big endeavor of achieving self-realization. He would discuss how to identify a true guru and also on the importance of the commitment of discipleship, and what the ramifications of this commitment are. At the end, a vow of commitment ... Read More

Most diseases can be cured by judicious fasting under the guidance of a specialist This Online class on Diet will be based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Learn how to create healthy changes in your lifestyle and achieve “Glowing Health and Vitality”. Class Fees is Rs. 200 for first timers & new students; Rs. 350 for old Devotees and ... Read More