Master's Birthday Celebrations 2025
3rd to 5th January 2025
left for Master’s Birthday Celebrations in Kolkata! Register now – Limited spots
3 Days | Strolling Kirtan in Yogi Para | Evening Cruise on the Ganges | Spiritual Fair | Key note talk
Days schedule:
Day 1 - 3rd January 2025
Opening Evening
4:30pm – tea and registrations
5:30 – 7:00pm – EE, Chanting , Meditation
7:00 – Welcome and announcements
7:30pm onwards: Dinner –interactions and sharing with gurubhais
Day 2 - 4th January 2025
Light of Yogananda, Spiritual Fair
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
11:00 Felicitations and Opening Lamp lighting
11:35 First Panel: Wisdom of Yogananda, talks and QnA
12:30 Book Releasing and Book Signing
1:00 – 2:00 lunch break
2:00 Panel Discussion: (1) Self transformation workshop
(2) Affirmations, Healing and Kriya
3:30 Book Table and Chai time
4:30 Music workshop
Day 3 - 5th January 2025
Birthday Celebrations
8:00am- 10:00 : EE and meditation
10:00-11:00 – breakfast and tea
11:00am – 1:00pm – strolling kirtan
1:00 – 2:30pm – lunch (Garpar road)
Evening schedule:
4:30pm – EE on the docks
5:00 -9:00pm – evening cruise on the ganges
Chanting, meditation, intentional candle offering and blessing, DINNER
From past event:
Paramhansa Yogananda Birthday 2024 : Strolling Kirtan in Kolkata
On the blessed morning of 5th January, 2024, Disciples across India and from outside India gathered in “Yogi Para” : the neighbourhood of the residence of Paramhansa Yogananda: to walk (and sing!) in the footsteps of beloved Gurudev. Yogananda is known to have led “Prabhaat Pheri” (Morning Strolling Kirtan) in this very neighbourhood, about a century back. Here we are: singing His song, sharing His light, celebrating His Love. Jai Guru!
Kirtan and Purification Ceremony on the Ganges
Celebrating the birth of Gurudeva, beloved Paramhansa Yogananda.
Many devotees from all over India and around the world gather together to celebrate Master’s birthday in Kolkata, where he was born and spent his childhood. In the evening, we organize a purification ceremony on the Ganges, surrounded by the blessed energy of our Gurudev.
Spiritual Fair Light of Love Ananda Kolkata 2024
Our Spiritual Fair is all about people—friends and guides who shared the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, volunteers who served to make the day a reality, and you, the audience, who came with open hearts ready to receive these teachings.
Choose your favorite stay option for Master's Birthday Celebration:
For devoties joing outside Kolkata, In order to support your travel and stay, by Master’s grace, we have been able to tie up with hotels and offer you package prices as follows:
Option 1
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3 days Stay, Food and Program
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Double Occupancy
Option 2
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3 days Stay, Food and Program
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Single Occupancy
Option 3
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3 days Food and Program cost
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Dinner on 4th not included
Option 4
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Day pass for 5th
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(Strolling Kirtan, Boat Cruise, Food and Program)
Event details
- 3 Days: from 3rd to 5th January 2025
- Day 1: Opening Ceremony: Sudha Hall, Google maps
- Day 2: Light of Yogananda, Spiritual Fair: Haldiram Banquet Hall, Google maps
- Day 3: Master’s Birthday Celebrations: Tulsi Bose Shrine, Google maps
- Registration is preferable
Highlight of the Celebration:
Strolling Kirtan in Yogi Para
On the morning of 5th January, we honor the tradition of the Strolling Kirtan in the neighborhood of the Master’s home. This practice, known as “Prabhat Pheri” (Morning Strolling Kirtan), was lovingly led by Yogananda himself. Devotees from around the world continue this cherished tradition, spreading the Master’s joy and blessings to all.
Evening Boat Cruise
On the evening of 5th January, join us for a serene boat cruise, where the morning’s uplifting energy continues. As we chant and receive blessings from the Master, we bask in the sacred presence of the holy Ganga. The purification ceremony offers a profound opportunity to release past burdens and embrace a new chapter under the Master’s loving guidance.
Light of Yogananda
Spiritual fair
The Spiritual Fair embodies the joy of sharing the Master’s teachings with souls across Kolkata. Enjoy inspiring talks, engaging workshops, and meaningful interactions with our Ananda Guides, all designed to recharge your spiritual journey with ever-new energy. Explore book signings, a lucky draw, and spiritual items to carry the Master’s blessings and energy into your home.
