Calendar of Events

"Food should not be eaten with the consciousness that it will produce physical health only, but rather that it will spiritualize the body"- Paramhansa Yogananda Join us in this cooking workshop with demonstration on Satwik food (American style) This program will be led by Dhuti Elizabeth Johnson, who has been performing and teaching Ananda Music for over 40 years, and ... Read More

There's magic in the air on this auspicious occassion of Maha Shivratri, with the blessed visit of our beloved Gurubhais from Ananda Assisi (Italy), who are currently in Kolkata on pilgrimage. It is with great Joy and Gratitude that we invite all of you to partake of our Spiritual offerings on this momentous event, in the light of our Masters. ... Read More

The Schedule for the day is as follows: Kriyaban Meditation : 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM (for Ananda Kriyabans) Energization Exercises, Group Meditation & Satsang : 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Open to all) Level 2B Raja Yoga Class (in English) : 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Cost Rs.450/-; Free for those who attended it earlier) Followed by Arati & ... Read More

The Schedule for the day is as follows: Kriyaban Meditation - 9am to 10 am (For Ananda Kriyabans) Registration for both English and Bengali Level 2C- 10:15 am to 10:30 am Group Meditation & Satsang - 10:30 am to 12 pm (Free for all) Level 2C (Raja Yoga) Class - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm (Cost Rs.450/-; Free for those ... Read More

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