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 program will be led by Dhuti Elizabeth Johnson, who has been performing and teaching Ananda Music for over ... Read More

Class on Learning to meditate. (In the back hall) Cost - Rs.500 with book on meditation; Rs.300, if you already have the book. Class will be free for all who attended it earlier.

"The vibration of God is the most intelligent of all and produces perfect harmony. When you let that vibration pass through you, all other vibrations become harmonious within you.” — Paramhansa Yogananda. Paramhansa Yogananda uses sound in many forms for self-healing and the healing of others. Join us in this workshop on Healing power of Sound, Mantra and Sacred Music. ... Read More

Swami Kriyananda writes: The secret of meditation is… singing to God, out loud or silently, to awaken devotion in the heart. This program will be led by Dhuti Elizabeth Johnson, who has been performing and teaching Ananda Music for over 40 years, and was personally trained by Swami Kriyananda. She never looked back after meeting swamiji 42 years ago, and ... Read More

"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