BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sivanandala.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T080000 DTSTAMP:20260910T055714Z CREATED:20201012T002718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T055714Z UID:10000585-1792476000-1792483200@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Navaratri Festival - Vijay Dasami DESCRIPTION:With Swami Sivasankariananda \nIN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline participants will receive a Zoom link the evening before the puja. \nPlease send photos of your instruments of karma (by mail or email) in advance to be blessed at the culminating puja. We will print them out and include them on the altar to be blessed as the Divine Mother herself. \nThis is the concluding puja of an extremely auspicious nine-night festival in honor of the Divine Mother. A puja is being celebrated each night at the Los Angeles Center: three for Durga\, three for Lakshmi and three for Saraswati. \nIf you join online\, make it the best experience possible by:• setting up a simple altar\, if you don’t already have one. Bring the energy of the Ashram to your home. • preparing prasad for each puja you attend. Let us know if you need ideas.• having flower petals ready to offer with us.• emailing us a specific intention you would like included as we make the sankalpa for each puja. \nDonations\nAs a blessing for you and a support for the Los Angeles Sivananda Center\, we are asking for donations:$254 / $108  / other \nIf you are joining online and would like to receive offered flower petals and prasad by mail as an additional blessing\, please email us at losangeles@sivananda.org \nRegister\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhoneEmail *How will you join us? *In personOnline via ZoomFull Program (suggested donation $108–254)Durga - Sun 10/11 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Mon 10/12 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Tues 10/13 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Wed 10/14 @ 7:00pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Thurs 10/15 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Fri 10/16 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Sat 10/17 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25) \n - @ -\n \n \n Saraswati - Sun 10/18 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Mon 10/19 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25) (copy)Vijaya Dasami - Tues 10/20 @ 6:00am (suggested donation $25)I will make an additional donation ofTotal$0.00Message to the CenterStripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/online-navaratri-festival-vijay-dasami/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/NavaratriOffering_400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T204500 DTSTAMP:20260911T223101Z CREATED:20201012T001834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T223101Z UID:10000584-1792437300-1792442700@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Navaratri Festival - Saraswati Puja 3 DESCRIPTION:With Swami Sivasankariananda \nIN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline participants will receive a Zoom link in advance of the puja. \nSaraswati is the goddess of creation—through knowledge\, music\, art\, speech\, wisdom\, and learning. The earliest known mention of Saraswati as a goddess is in the Rig Veda. \nThis is the ninth night of an extremely auspicious nine-night festival in Her honor. A puja is being celebrated each night at the Los Angeles Center: three for Durga\, three for Lakshmi and three for Saraswati. \nTo make it the best experience possible\, we invite you to:• bring the energy of the Ashram to your home\, by setting up a simple altar\, if you don’t already have one. • prepare prasad for each puja you attend. We will share recipes via email on request.• offer flower petals with us.• email us a specific intention you would like included as we make the sankalpa for each puja.• send photos of your instruments of karma (by mail or email) in advance to be blessed at the final puja\, on Vijay Dasami. \nPuja Schedule\nSARASWATIMonday\, October 19 at 7:15pm \nVIJAY DASAMITuesday\, October 20 at 6:00am \nDonations\nAs a blessing for you and a support for the Los Angeles Sivananda Center\, we are asking for donations:$254 / $108 / $80 / $54 / other \nTo enhance the connection in a physical way\, we will send you three mailings of offerings from the pujas. Choose from the following: \nA. • flower petals from the first Durga puja\, plus a laminated 3×4” image of Durga• flower petals from the first Lakshmi puja\, plus a laminated 3×4” image of Lakshmi• flower petals from the first Saraswati puja\, plus a laminated 3×4” image of SaraswatiSuggested donation $108 \nB. In addition to flower petals and devi photos\, you will receive prasad and a vial of the offered water for one puja each of Durga\, Lakshmi and Saraswati. Suggested donation $254 \nRegister\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n Phone Devi Options\n \n \n Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Devi Offering Options *Devi Offering – option ADevi Offering – option BNo mailing\, thank you**OPTION A** • flower petals from the first Durga puja\, \n plus a laminated 3×4” image of Durga\n• flower petals from the first Lakshmi puja\, \nplus a laminated 3×4” image of Lakshmi\n• flower petals from the first Saraswati puja\, \nplus a laminated 3×4” image of Saraswati\nSuggested donation $108 **OPTION B** In addition to flower petals and devi photos\, \n you will receive prasad and a vial of the offered water for one puja each of Durga\, Lakshmi and Saraswati. \n Suggested donation $254Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2City— Select state —AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeDevi Offering A Donation *Devi Offering B Donation *Your Custom Navaratri Donation *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/online-navaratri-festival-saraswati-puja-1-3/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Saraswati2_400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T190000 DTSTAMP:20260918T023218Z CREATED:20201012T001727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T023218Z UID:10000583-1792344600-1792350000@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Navaratri Festival - Saraswati Puja 2 DESCRIPTION:With Swami Sivasankariananda \nIN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline registrants will receive a Zoom link in advance of the puja. \nSaraswati is the goddess of creation—through knowledge\, music\, art\, speech\, wisdom\, and learning. The earliest known mention of Saraswati as a goddess is in the Rig Veda. \nThis is the eighth night of an extremely auspicious nine-night festival in Her honor. A puja is being celebrated each night at the Los Angeles Center: three for Durga\, three for Lakshmi and three for Saraswati. \nIf you join online\, make it the best experience possible by:• setting up a simple altar\, if you don’t already have one. Bring the energy of the Ashram to your home. • preparing prasad for each puja you attend. Let us know if you need ideas.• having flower petals ready to offer with us.• emailing us a specific intention you would like included as we make the sankalpa for each puja.• send photos of your instruments of karma (by mail or email) in advance to be blessed at the final puja\, on Vijay Dasami. \nSARASWATISunday\, October 18 at 5:30pmMonday\, October 19 at 7:15pm \nVIJAY DASAMITuesday\, October 20 at 6:00am \nDonations\nAs a blessing for you and a support for the Los Angeles Sivananda Center\, we are asking for donations: $254 / $108 / other \nIf you are joining online and would like to receive offered flower petals and prasad by mail as an additional blessing\, please email us at losangeles@sivananda.org \nRegister\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhoneEmail *How will you join us? *In personOnline via ZoomFull Program (suggested donation $108–254)Durga - Sun 10/11 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Mon 10/12 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Tues 10/13 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Wed 10/14 @ 7:00pm (suggested donation $25) \n $25) donation Durga\n \n \n Lakshmi - Thurs 10/15 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Fri 10/16 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Sat 10/17 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Sun 10/18 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Mon 10/19 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25) (copy)Vijaya Dasami - Tues 10/20 @ 6:00am (suggested donation $25)I will make an additional donation ofTotal$0.00Message to the CenterStripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/online-navaratri-festival-saraswati-puja-1-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Saraswati2_400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T190000 DTSTAMP:20260918T023325Z CREATED:20201012T001504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T023325Z UID:10000582-1792258200-1792263600@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Navaratri Festival - Saraswati Puja 1 DESCRIPTION:With Swami Gangananda \nIN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline registrants will receive a Zoom link in advance of the puja. \nSaraswati is the goddess of creation—through knowledge\, music\, art\, speech\, wisdom\, and learning. The earliest known mention of Saraswati as a goddess is in the Rig Veda. \nThis is the seventh night of an extremely auspicious nine-night festival in Her honor. A puja is being celebrated each night at the Los Angeles Center: three for Durga\, three for Lakshmi and three for Saraswati. \nIf you join online\, make it the best experience possible by:• setting up a simple altar\, if you don’t already have one. Bring the energy of the Ashram to your home. • preparing prasad for each puja you attend. Let us know if you need ideas.• having flower petals ready to offer with us.• emailing us a specific intention you would like included as we make the sankalpa for each puja.• sending photos of your instruments of karma (by mail or email) in advance to be blessed at the final puja on Vijay Dasami. \nPuja Schedule\nSARASWATISaturday\, October 17 at 5:30pmSunday\, October 18 at 5:30pmMonday\, October 19 at 7:15pm \nVIJAY DASAMITuesday\, October 20 at 6:00am \nDonations\nAs a blessing for you and a support for the Los Angeles Sivananda Center\, we are asking for donations: $254 / $108 / other \nIf you are joining online and would like to receive offered flower petals and prasad by mail as an additional blessing\, please email us at losangeles@sivananda.org \nRegister\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhoneEmail *How will you join us? *In personOnline via ZoomFull Program (suggested donation $108–254)Durga - Sun 10/11 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Mon 10/12 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Tues 10/13 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Wed 10/14 @ 7:00pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Thurs 10/15 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Fri 10/16 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Sat 10/17 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Sun 10/18 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25) \n (suggested $108–254) 5:30pm\n \n \n Saraswati - Mon 10/19 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25) (copy)Vijaya Dasami - Tues 10/20 @ 6:00am (suggested donation $25)I will make an additional donation ofTotal$0.00Message to the CenterStripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/online-navaratri-festival-saraswati-puja-1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/NavaratriSaraswati400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T204500 DTSTAMP:20260918T022846Z CREATED:20201011T235234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T022846Z UID:10000581-1792178100-1792183500@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Navaratri Festival - Lakshmi Puja 3 DESCRIPTION:With Swami Gangananda \nIN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline participants will receive a Zoom link the evening before the puja. \nLakshmi is the Goddess who leads you to your goal\, or lakshya (hence her name). She is depicted in elegant garments of pink or red\, showering prosperity. \nThis is the sixth night of an extremely auspicious nine-night festival in Her honor. A puja is being celebrated each night at the Los Angeles Center: three for Durga\, three for Lakshmi and three for Saraswati. \nIf you join online\, make it the best experience possible by:• setting up a simple altar\, if you don’t already have one. Bring the energy of the Ashram to your home. • preparing prasad for each puja you attend. Let us know if you need ideas.• having flower petals ready to offer with us.• emailing us a specific intention you would like included as we make the sankalpa for each puja.• sending photos of your instruments of karma (by mail or email) in advance to be blessed at the final puja\, on Vijay Dasami\, October 20 at 6:00am. \nPuja Schedule\nLAKSHMIFriday\, October 16 at 7:15pm \nSARASWATISaturday\, October 17 at 5:30pmSunday\, October 18 at 5:30pmMonday\, October 19 at 7:15pm \nVIJAY DASAMITuesday\, October 20 at 6:00am \n \nDonations\nAs a blessing for you and a support for the Los Angeles Sivananda Center\, we are asking for donations:$254 / $108  / other \nIf you are joining online and would like to receive offered flower petals and prasad by mail as an additional blessing\, please email us at losangeles@sivananda.org \nRegister\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhoneEmail *How will you join us? *In personOnline via ZoomFull Program (suggested donation $108–254)Durga - Sun 10/11 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Mon 10/12 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Tues 10/13 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Wed 10/14 @ 7:00pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Thurs 10/15 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Fri 10/16 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Sat 10/17 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Sun 10/18 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25) \n Mon 10/11 donation\n \n \n Saraswati - Mon 10/19 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25) (copy)Vijaya Dasami - Tues 10/20 @ 6:00am (suggested donation $25)I will make an additional donation ofTotal$0.00Message to the CenterStripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/online-navaratri-festival-lakshmi-puja-3/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Lakshmi400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T204500 DTSTAMP:20260918T022752Z CREATED:20201011T235058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T022752Z UID:10000580-1792091700-1792097100@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Navaratri Festival - Lakshmi Puja 2 DESCRIPTION:With Swami Gangananda \nIN PERSON ORONLINEOnline registrants will receive a Zoom link in advance of the puja. \nLakshmi typically stands or sits like on a lotus\, while holding a lotus in her hand\, symbolizing fortune\, self-knowledge\, and spiritual liberation. She has four hands\, which represent the four aspects of human life: dharma\, kama\, artha and moksha. \nThis is the fifth night of an extremely auspicious nine-night festival in Her honor. A puja is being celebrated each night at the Los Angeles Center: three for Durga\, three for Lakshmi and three for Saraswati. \nIf you join online\, make it the best experience possible by:• setting up a simple altar\, if you don’t already have one. Bring the energy of the Ashram to your home. • preparing prasad for each puja you attend. Let us know if you need ideas.• having flower petals ready to offer with us.• emailing us a specific intention you would like included as we make the sankalpa for each puja.• sending photos of your instruments of karma (by mail or email) in advance to be blessed at the final puja\, on Vijay Dasami\, October 20 at 6:00am. \nPuja Schedule\nLAKSHMIThursday\, October 15 at 7:15pmFriday\, October 16 at 7:15pm \nSARASWATISaturday\, October 17 at 5:30pmSunday\, October 18 at 5:30pmMonday\, October 19 at 7:15pm \nVIJAY DASAMITuesday\, October 20 at 6:00am \nDonations\nAs a blessing for you and a support for the Los Angeles Sivananda Center\, we are asking for donations: $254 / $108 / other \nIf you are joining online and would like to receive offered flower petals and prasad by mail as an additional blessing\, please email us at losangeles@sivananda.org \nRegister\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhoneEmail *How will you join us? *In personOnline via ZoomFull Program (suggested donation $108–254)Durga - Sun 10/11 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Mon 10/12 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Tues 10/13 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Wed 10/14 @ 7:00pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Thurs 10/15 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Fri 10/16 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25) \n - will 7:15pm\n \n \n Saraswati - Sat 10/17 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Sun 10/18 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Mon 10/19 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25) (copy)Vijaya Dasami - Tues 10/20 @ 6:00am (suggested donation $25)I will make an additional donation ofTotal$0.00Message to the CenterStripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/online-navaratri-festival-lakshmi-puja-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Lakshmi400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T203000 DTSTAMP:20260918T022656Z CREATED:20201011T234559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T022656Z UID:10000579-1792004400-1792009800@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Navaratri Festival - Lakshmi Puja 1 DESCRIPTION:With Swami Gangananda \nIN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline registrants will receive a Zoom link in advance of the puja. \nLakshmi is the Goddess who leads you to your goal\, or lakshya (hence her name). She is depicted in elegant garments of pink or red\, showering prosperity. \nThis is the fourth night of an extremely auspicious nine-night festival in Her honor. A puja is being celebrated each night at the Los Angeles Center: three for Durga\, three for Lakshmi and three for Saraswati. \nIf you join online\, make it the best experience possible by:• setting up a simple altar\, if you don’t already have one. Bring the energy of the Ashram to your home. • preparing prasad for each puja you attend. Let us know if you need ideas.• having flower petals ready to offer with us.• emailing us a specific intention you would like included as we make the sankalpa for each puja.• sending photos of your instruments of karma (by mail or email) in advance to be blessed at the final puja\, on Vijay Dasami\, October 20 at 6:00am. \nPuja Schedule\nLAKSHMIWednesday\, October 14 at 7:00pmThursday\, October 15 at 7:15pmFriday\, October 16 at 7:15pm \nSARASWATISaturday\, October 17 at 5:30pmSunday\, October 18 at 5:30pmMonday\, October 19 at 7:15pm \nVIJAY DASAMITuesday\, October 20 at 6:00am \nDonations\nAs a blessing for you and a support for the Los Angeles Sivananda Center\, we are asking for donations: $254 / $108 / other \nIf you are joining online and would like to receive offered flower petals and prasad by mail as an additional blessing\, please email us at losangeles@sivananda.org \n. . . \nRegister\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhoneEmail *How will you join us? *In personOnline via ZoomFull Program (suggested donation $108–254)Durga - Sun 10/11 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Mon 10/12 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Tues 10/13 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Wed 10/14 @ 7:00pm (suggested donation $25) \n $25) @ Email\n \n \n Lakshmi - Thurs 10/15 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Fri 10/16 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Sat 10/17 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Sun 10/18 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Mon 10/19 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25) (copy)Vijaya Dasami - Tues 10/20 @ 6:00am (suggested donation $25)I will make an additional donation ofTotal$0.00Message to the CenterStripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/online-navaratri-festival-lakshmi-puja-1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/NavaratriLakshmi400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T204500 DTSTAMP:20260918T022602Z CREATED:20201011T230752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T022602Z UID:10000578-1791918900-1791924300@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Navaratri Festival - Durga Puja 3 DESCRIPTION:With Swami Gangananda \nIN PERSON OR VIA ZOOMOnline participants will receive a Zoom link in advance of the puja. \nDurga Ma is depicted riding on a lion or a tiger\, indicating that She possesses unlimited power and uses it to protect virtue and destroy negativity. The lion is a symbol of our lower (animalistic) nature\, such as anger\, arrogance\, selfishness\, greed and jealousy. She has overcome them all. \nShe is usually shown wearing a red sari. The color red symbolizes action and prowess. She favors hibiscus flowers. \nThis is the third night of an extremely auspicious nine-night festival in Her honor. A puja is being celebrated each night at the Los Angeles Center: three for Durga\, three for Lakshmi and three for Saraswati. \nIf you join online\, make it the best experience possible by:• setting up a simple altar\, if you don’t already have one. Bring the energy of the Ashram to your home. • preparing prasad for each puja you attend. Let us know if you need ideas.• having flower petals ready to offer with us.• emailing us a specific intention you would like included as we make the sankalpa for each puja.• sending photos of your instruments of karma (by mail or email) in advance to be blessed at the final puja\, on Vijay Dasami\, October 20 at 6:00am. \nPuja Schedule\nDURGATuesday\, October 13 at 7:15pm \nLAKSHMIWednesday\, October 14 at 7:00pmThursday\, October 15 at 7:15pmFriday\, October 16 at 7:15pm \nSARASWATISaturday\, October 17 at 5:30pmSunday\, October 18 at 5:30pmMonday\, October 19 at 7:15pm \nVIJAY DASAMITuesday\, October 20 at 6:00am \nDonations\nAs a blessing for you and a support for the Los Angeles Sivananda Center\, we are asking for donations:$254 / $108 /  other \nIf you are joining online and would like to receive offered flower petals and prasad by mail as an additional blessing\, please email us at losangeles@sivananda.org \n. . . \nRegister\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhoneEmail *How will you join us? *In personOnline via ZoomFull Program (suggested donation $108–254)Durga - Sun 10/11 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Mon 10/12 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Tues 10/13 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Wed 10/14 @ 7:00pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Thurs 10/15 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Fri 10/16 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Sat 10/17 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Sun 10/18 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Mon 10/19 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25) (copy)Vijaya Dasami - Tues 10/20 @ 6:00am (suggested donation $25)I will make an additional donation ofTotal$0.00Message to the Center \n $25) to (suggested\n \n \n Stripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/online-navaratri-festival-durga-puja-3/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DurgaYF_400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T204500 DTSTAMP:20260918T022502Z CREATED:20201011T230249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T022502Z UID:10000577-1791832500-1791837900@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Navaratri Festival - Durga Puja 2 DESCRIPTION:With Swami Gangananda \nIN PERSON OR VIA ZOOMOnline participants will receive a Zoom link in advance of the puja. \nMother Durga symbolizes positive\, divine energy\, or shakti. She depicts beauty\, grace and bravery. Devotees worship Durga for her divine blessing\, guidance and protection. She preserves moral order and righteousness. \nHer divine shakti contains the combined energies of all the gods in the form of weapons and emblems. In her many arms\, she carries Siva’s trident for courage\, Vishnu’s chakra for dharma or righteousness. She carries the sword of discrimination and a lotus of detachment. She also has a mace\, bow and arrow\, conch. We need different weapons for different battles. \nThis is the second night of an extremely auspicious nine-night festival in Her honor. A puja is being celebrated each night at the Los Angeles Center: three for Durga\, three for Lakshmi and three for Saraswati. \nIf you join online\, make it the best experience possible by:• setting up a simple altar\, if you don’t already have one. Bring the energy of the Ashram to your home. • preparing prasad for each puja you attend. Let us know if you need ideas.• having flower petals ready to offer with us.• emailing us a specific intention you would like included as we make the sankalpa for each puja.• sending photos of your instruments of karma (by mail or email) in advance to be blessed at the final puja\, on Vijay Dasami\, October 20 at 6:00am. \nPuja Schedule\nDURGAMonday\, October 12 at 7:15pmTuesday\, October 13 at 7:15pm \nLAKSHMIWednesday\, October 14 at 7:00pmThursday\, October 15 at 7:15pmFriday\, October 16 at 7:15pm \nSARASWATISaturday\, October 17 at 5:30pmSunday\, October 18 at 5:30pmMonday\, October 19 at 7:15pm \nVIJAY DASAMITuesday\, October 20 at 6:00am \nDonations\nAs a blessing for you and a support for the Los Angeles Sivananda Center\, we are asking for donations:$254 / $108 / other \nIf you are joining online and would like to receive offered flower petals and prasad by mail as an additional blessing\, please email us at losangeles@sivananda.org \n. . . \nRegister\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhoneEmail *How will you join us? *In personOnline via ZoomFull Program (suggested donation $108–254)Durga - Sun 10/11 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Mon 10/12 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Tues 10/13 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Wed 10/14 @ 7:00pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Thurs 10/15 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Fri 10/16 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Sat 10/17 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Sun 10/18 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Mon 10/19 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25) (copy)Vijaya Dasami - Tues 10/20 @ 6:00am (suggested donation $25)I will make an additional donation of \n @ you Email\n \n \n Total$0.00Message to the CenterStripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/online-navaratri-festival-durga-puja-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DurgaYF_400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261011T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261011T190000 DTSTAMP:20260918T022341Z CREATED:20200807T203907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T022341Z UID:10000557-1791739800-1791745200@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Navaratri Festival – Durga Puja 1 DESCRIPTION:IN PERSON OR ONLINE Online registrants will receive a Zoom link in advance of the puja. \nThis is the first night of an extremely auspicious nine-night festival in honor of the Divine Mother. It has been observed for centuries in India. It is a time to turn inwards. Pujas will be celebrated each night: three for Durga\, three for Lakshmi and three for Saraswati.  \nSALUTATIONS to the Divine Mother\, Durga\, who exists in all beings in the form of intelligence\, mercy\, beauty\, who is the consort of Lord Siva\, who creates\, sustains and destroys the universe. \nIf you join online\, make it the best experience possible by:• setting up a simple altar\, if you don’t already have one. Bring the energy of the Ashram to your home. • preparing prasad for each puja you attend. Let us know if you need ideas.• having flower petals ready to offer with us.• emailing us a specific intention you would like included as we make the sankalpa for each puja.• sending photos of your instruments of karma (by mail or email) in advance to be blessed at the final puja\, on Vijay Dasami\, October 20 at 6:00am. \nPuja Schedule\nDURGASunday\, October 11 at 5:30pmMonday\, October 12 at 7:15pmTuesday\, October 13 at 7:15pm \nLAKSHMIWednesday\, October 14 at 7:00pmThursday\, October 15 at 7:15pmFriday\, October 16 at 7:15pm \nSARASWATISaturday\, October 17 at 5:30pmSunday\, October 18 at 5:30pmMonday\, October 19 at 7:15pm \nVIJAY DASAMITuesday\, October 20 at 6:00am \nDonations\nAs a blessing for you and a support for the Los Angeles Sivananda Center\, we are asking for donations:$254 / $108  / other \nIf you are joining online and would like to receive offered flower petals and prasad by mail as an additional blessing\, please email us at losangeles@sivananda.org \n. . . \nRegister\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhoneEmail *How will you join us? *In personOnline via ZoomFull Program (suggested donation $108–254)Durga - Sun 10/11 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Mon 10/12 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Durga - Tues 10/13 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Wed 10/14 @ 7:00pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Thurs 10/15 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Lakshmi - Fri 10/16 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Sat 10/17 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Sun 10/18 @ 5:30pm (suggested donation $25)Saraswati - Mon 10/19 @ 7:15pm (suggested donation $25) (copy)Vijaya Dasami - Tues 10/20 @ 6:00am (suggested donation $25)I will make an additional donation ofTotal$0.00 \n - us? donation\n \n \n Message to the CenterStripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/online-navaratri-durga-puja/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/NavaratriDurga400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T190000 DTSTAMP:20260705T234736Z CREATED:20200805T043339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T234736Z UID:10000553-1789320600-1789326000@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Ganesha Chaturthi Puja DESCRIPTION:With Swami Sivasankariananda \nIN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline participants will receive a Zoom link the day of the puja. \nGanesha Chaturthi is one of the most popular of Hindu festivals. This is the birthday of Lord Ganesha. It is the day most sacred to Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is the elephant-headed God. He is worshipped first in any prayers. His Names are repeated first before any auspicious work is begun\, before any kind of worship is begun. He is the Lord of power and wisdom. He is the eldest son of Lord Siva and the elder brother of Kartikeya. Without the Grace of Sri Ganesha and His help nothing whatsoever can be achieved. No action can be undertaken without His support\, Grace or blessing. \nONLINE: You are welcome to prepare your own offerings of flowers and prasad at home.  Call or email for the link. \nIN PERSON: Please RSVP. All are welcome. It is customary to bring a monetary offering and/or sweets\, fruits or flowers. \nDonations welcome. \n310-822-9642  •  losangeles@sivananda.org \nRegister\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLast \n or Message Puja\n \n \n Email *Phone *I will attend the Ganesha Chaturti Puja *in persononlineDonation ($20 suggested)Please fill in the amount you'd like to donate.Comment or MessageTotal$0.00Stripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/online-ganesha-chaturthi-puja/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ganesha_garland_400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T073000 DTSTAMP:20260702T045159Z CREATED:20200807T202805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T045159Z UID:10000556-1788847200-1788852600@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Swami Sivananda Birthday Puja DESCRIPTION:IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOMOnline registrants will receive a Zoom link the evening before the puja. \nA revered saint of modern times Swami Sivananda is the inspiration behind the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres. Born in south India in 1887\, he served for many years as a medical doctor before renouncing worldly life and establishing an ashram in Rishikesh\, north India in 1932. \nHis mission was to serve humanity through yoga and in 1936 founded the Divine Life Society. He developed the Yoga of Synthesis\, an amalgamation of the Four Paths of Yoga that he summarised as: “Serve\, love\, give\, purify\, meditate\, realize.”  He is the author of more than 300 books on all aspects of yoga providing spiritual guidance to millions around the world. Though he never left his native India his teachings quickly spread internationally\, leaving a legacy of love\, peace and knowledge still unfolding today. \nWe honor his generous spirit and sincere love for all. We will tell stories from his life and read from his copious writings\, as well as perform a Bhakti Yoga ritual to invoke his blessings. \nYou are welcome to prepare your own offerings of flowers and prasad at home.  \n \nRegister\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLast \n Donation will the\n \n \n Email *Phone *I will attend the puja *in persononlineDonation *Price: $25.00Additional DonationComment or MessageTotal$0.00Stripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/online-swami-sivananda-birthday-puja/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/SwSivananda_color_400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T073000 DTSTAMP:20260705T234538Z CREATED:20200809T230635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T234538Z UID:10000558-1788501600-1788507000@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Krishna Janmastami Puja DESCRIPTION:IN PERSON OR ONLINE \nWe observe Kṛṣṇa Janmāṣṭamī (Lord Krishna’s birthday) today. Originally\, in Vṛndāvana\, all the cowherd women and men were invited to participate\, and they arrived in jubilation. A band played for the enjoyment of the assembled people. Brāhmaṇas chanted Vedic hymns for the good fortune of Kṛṣṇa. During the chanting\, Kṛṣṇa was bathed. This bathing ceremony is technically called abhiṣeka\, and even today this is observed in all the temples of Vṛndāvana as Janmāṣṭamī Day\, or the birthday anniversary of Lord Kṛṣṇa.  \nStory of Krishna’s Birth\nKrishna was born to Devaki and Vasudeva at midnight in a dungeon in Mathura. Miraculously\, Vasudeva was able to carry the baby out of the dungeon\, make his way to Vrindavan\, switch Krishna for a baby girl born to Yashoda and Nanda and return to the dungeon unnoticed—to save the child from the wrath of Kamsa. When Kamsa heard the baby’s cries he feared for his life. He rushed in to kill the baby\, but the baby flew into the air in the form of the demigoddess Maya and told Kamsa that the child had been born elsewhere and that he would be unable to kill him. \nDonations of flowers\, sweets\, fruits or dakshina are welcome. \nOnline participants: We will be on our regular Satsang Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/99199972563?pwd=bzFGZHRlRVpzcDNQbG9rM0tSSXBPUT09 \nYou can also prepare your own offerings of flowers and prasad and participate from home.  \n \nRegister\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLast \n Card Puja ($20\n \n \n Email *Phone *I will attend the Ganesha Chaturti Puja *in persononlineDonation ($20 suggested)Please fill in the amount you'd like to donate.Comment or MessageTotal$0.00Stripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/online-krishnas-birthday-puja/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Krishna3_400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T180000 DTSTAMP:20260803T213724Z CREATED:20260716T215118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T213724Z UID:10001183-1786208400-1786212000@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Peace Education Training Info Session DESCRIPTION:With Swami Sitaramananda\, Swami Sivasankariananda and Swami Adiparashaktiananda \n\nIN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline participants will receive a Zoom link at least one hour before the session. \nIn this free session\, hear more about a new training developed by Swami Sitaramananda. How to find lasting peace is the biggest question of our life. We share information and knowledge about the inner and outer work necessary to create the world we want to live in. The curriculum is rich and diverse. We have collected a strong\, high-thinking faculty as your guide. There is plenty of time for discussion and questions. The training includes three in-person 7-day modules (which take place at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm in Grass Valley\, CA—or in Vietnam or India)\, distance learning\, and a mentored practicum. The first cohort starts in January 2027.\n. . .\n\nTo sign up for the free Info Session\, click here.\n\nFor more information or to register for the course\, click here. \n\n  URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/peace-education-training-info-session/ LOCATION:Sivananda Yoga Los Angeles\, 1617 Broadway\, Suite C\, SANTA MONICA\, CA\, 90404\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Unity-image800.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T174641Z CREATED:20240719T140055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T174641Z UID:10001038-1785351600-1785357000@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Guru Purnima Puja DESCRIPTION:With Pundit Samavadula \nIN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline participants can use our regular Zoom link for the morning Satsang. \nThe largest full moon of the year represents the guru\, the dispeller of darkness. We offer eternal gratitude to our spiritual teachers and commit to our progress on the path. \nWe honor the wisdom\, generosity and love we receive through our lineage of teachers and perform a Puja (Bhakti Yoga ritual)\, to invoke their blessings. All are welcome to attend. \nDonations of flowers\, fruits and sweets welcome. \nIf participating from home\, you are welcome to prepare your own offerings of flowers and prasad at home.  \n. . .  \n\n\nRegister\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail * \n or Donation will\n \n \n Phone *I will attend the puja *in persononlineDonation *Price: $25.00Additional DonationComment or MessageTotal$0.00Stripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/guru-purnima-puja-2/ LOCATION:Sivananda Yoga Los Angeles\, 1617 Broadway\, Suite C\, SANTA MONICA\, CA\, 90404\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/SwSivananda_color_400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T193000 DTSTAMP:20260709T002504Z CREATED:20260707T193741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T002504Z UID:10001178-1784656800-1784662200@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Rooftop Pop-Up Yoga Class - Downtown LA DESCRIPTION:With Dharma Shakti \nPlease join us for a summer evening yoga class with a view and watch the sun go down from the historic Bendix Building in heart of the fashion district. \nRooftop Yoga: Urban Escape\nWe invite you to a place beyond the noise of the city\, beyond the increasing stresses of daily life\, to a place you may not have visited for some time. Trust the ancient wisdom of Yoga to guide you to listen in a new way\, breathe in a new way\, open and relax—together. Surrender to pranayama\, sun salutations\, lots of “delicious” stretching and a series of classic poses. Shut out everything else. The secret is in the letting go. Relax deeply. Regain your energy for the rest of the week—and get your best night’s sleep.\n \nAll levels are welcome. This class is perfect for you if you are looking for peace\, but don’t know how to slow down.\nBring a yoga mat and a jacket. \nBefore/After Class: There is space for participants to gather before and after class in the office living room and rooftop areas. There are also several cafés and restaurants within walking distance in the Arts District for anyone who would like to grab a meal. \nParking: There is street parking available in the surrounding area\, as well as several paid parking lots nearby. Street parking is free after 6:00pm.  \nVenuethe bendix building1206 south maple suite 1100 bcLos Angeles\, CA 90015 \nThis event is part of a series of Rooftop Pop-Up Events this summer at the Bendix Building presented by Heidi Duckler Dance. All proceeds for this event go to Sivananda Yoga. \nEvent Website Link for Registration: https://heididuckler.org/event/pop-up-series-rooftop-yoga-urban-escape/  URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/downtown-la-rooftop-pop-up-sivananda-yoga-class/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Rooftop_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T073000 DTSTAMP:20260613T152833Z CREATED:20210715T162920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T152833Z UID:10000618-1784008800-1784014200@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Puja in Honor of the Mahasamadhi of Swami Sivananda DESCRIPTION:IN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline participants can use our regular Zoom link for the morning Satsang. \nCompetent disciples are never in want of a competent Guru. Realized souls are not rare. Ordinary ignorant-minded persons cannot easily recognize them. Only a few persons\, who are pure and embodiments of all virtuous qualities\, can understand realized souls\, and they only will be benefitted in their company. \nSo long as there is a world\, there are Gurus and Vedas to guide the struggling souls in the path of Self-realization. The number of realized souls may be less in the Iron Age when compared with the Satya Yuga\, but they are always present to help the aspirants. Let each person take the path according to their capacity\, temperament and understanding. Their Sadguru will meet them along that path. \nWe honor the wisdom\, generosity and love we receive through our lineage of teachers and perform a Puja (Bhakti Yoga ritual)\, to invoke their blessings. All are welcome to attend. \nIf participating from home\, you are welcome to prepare your own offerings of flowers and prasad at home.  \n \n\n\nRegister\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone * \n Stripe the Comment\n \n \n I will attend the puja *in persononlineDonation *Price: $25.00Additional DonationComment or MessageTotal$0.00Stripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/guru-purnima-puja/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Sivananda_400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T235959 DTSTAMP:20260611T002239Z CREATED:20260609T171030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T002239Z UID:10001166-1782000000-1782086399@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:FREE Yoga on the Beach DESCRIPTION: A FREE International Yoga Day event \nExperience the uplifting energy of yoga at the beach\, where the fresh ocean breeze\, healing sunlight\, and soothing rhythm of the waves enhance your practice. Surrounded by nature\, you can breathe more deeply\, calm the mind\, and replenish your prana—the vital energy that promotes health\, balance\, and well-being. \nMeet us on the grass near Life Guard Stand #25\, beside the Ocean Park Playground in Santa Monica. Park at the beach for $15 or in Public Parking on Hart Ave or Ocean Park Blvd or on Main Street. (Or come to the Center early and drive with us.) Bring a yoga mat\, water\, sun screen and a hat. \nPlease consider making a donation to support the Center. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *AddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip Code \n Address Custom or\n \n \n Optional donation$20$27$54$72$108$216$324$540$1\,008*tax deductibleCustom donation amountComment or Message *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/free-yoga-on-the-beach/ LOCATION:Sivananda Yoga Los Angeles\, 1617 Broadway\, Suite C\, SANTA MONICA\, CA\, 90404\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/YogaBeach400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T235959 DTSTAMP:20260604T174228Z CREATED:20200215T041935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T174228Z UID:10000388-1782000000-1782086399@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:International Yoga Day DESCRIPTION:IN PERSON AND ONLINE \nFREE events. Sign up\, Stop in. We look forward to sharing the joy of yoga with you. \n6:00–7:15am PDTSatsang  JOIN \n9:00–10:30am PDTYOGA AT SANTA MONICA BEACH (in person only). Meet us on the grass near Life Guard Stand #25\, beside the Ocean Park Playground. Park at the beach for $15 or in Public Parking on Hart Ave or Ocean Park Blvd or on Main Street. Bring a mat\, water and a hat. \n10:00–11:30am PDTAll-levels asana class\, 90 minutes  JOIN \n1:30–3:30pm PDTFREE OPEN HOUSEIncludes an introduction\, yoga class\, meditation and refreshments—plus a discount if you sign up for a course on the Open House day. \n5:30–7:00pm PDTSatsang  JOIN \nPlease consider making a donation to support the Center. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *AddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeOptional donation$20$27$54$72$108$216$324$540$1\,008*tax deductibleCustom donation amount \n Name Custom donation\n \n \n Comment or Message *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/international-yoga-day/ LOCATION:Sivananda Yoga Los Angeles\, 1617 Broadway\, Suite C\, SANTA MONICA\, CA\, 90404\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/iydlogo400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T044437Z CREATED:20230825T160945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T044437Z UID:10000962-1781458200-1781463600@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Songs\, Stories & Poems with Stephen Longfellow Fiske DESCRIPTION:IN PERSON OR ONLINE \nThis event will be offered on our regular Satsang Zoom link. \nWe welcome longtime friend of Sivananda Yoga\, Stephen Longfellow Fiske\, for Sunday Satsang. He has supported our Yoga Teacher Training Courses for many years and used to play for Swami VIshnudevananda himself. He has many inspiring stories to tell. \nStephen is a musician\, author\, poet\, Interfaith Minister and long-time peace and environmental activist. He is a multi-talented individual whose dedication to peace\, humanitarian\, environmental and spiritual concerns has always found expression through his artistic pursuits. Since his first album release\, Seeds of Peace\, in 1980\, through his current CD (11th) Flow\, Stephen has established himself as an inspired performer and veteran poet/spokesman of the times. He has authored “The Art of Peace” (New Paradigm Books) and “The Call to Interfaith”\, and has performed and spoken widely across the US and abroad. “Flow” is a selection of original orchestrated\, melodic guitar compositions with guest recording artists. The featured track is “Jerusalem Prayer”\, which has become the soundtrack for a film in development by that same title which forms the foundation for The Jerusalem Prayer Project (JPP)\, a music\, film\, and multimedia venture\, of which Stephen is the founder and executive director/producer. Most recently\, Stephen and his JPP partner\, filmmaker Robert Corsini\, have produced the music video tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.\, “We Carry the Dream”\, based on Stephen’s song co-written with Sophia Roberts\, and released in February 2018. \n. . . \nRegister\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *I will attend *in persononlineOptional DonationComment or MessageTotal$0.00 \n Comment Message I\n \n \n Stripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/songs-stories-poems-with-stephen-longfellow-fiske/ LOCATION:Sivananda Yoga Los Angeles\, 1617 Broadway\, Suite C\, SANTA MONICA\, CA\, 90404\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Steven-Longfellow-fiske-concert-e1692983547776.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260217T003507Z CREATED:20220426T204351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T003507Z UID:10000650-1774188000-1774195200@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Positive Thinking Circle DESCRIPTION:IN PERSON OR ONLINEYou will receive a Zoom link at least one hour before the session. \nWITH SWAMI SIVASANKARIANANDA \nHow can we hold onto uplifting thoughts and keep our peace when\, everywhere we go\, life seems to pull in the opposite direction? Do you have some unresolved issues gnawing at you? Are you alarmed by things happening around you? \nWould you like to get a yogic perspective? Would you like to see how higher principles can be applied to a specific situation? We gather in community to discuss our successes and challenges. Become more skilled at recognizing distractions for what they are. Gain support and feel empowered. Access the underlying peace that is always there.  \nAll are welcome. Bring a cup of tea if you’re online. \n. . . \nRegister\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n you Phone to\n \n \n Name *FirstLastPhone *Email *Positive Thinking Circle *Suggested donation - $25.00Suggested donation (sliding scale) - $20.00Suggested donation (sliding scale) - $15.00Suggested donation (sliding scale) - $10.00Would you like to make an additional donation?Total$0.00Stripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/positive-thinking-circle/ LOCATION:3741 West 27th Street\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90018 CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Tea_at_2_400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T150000 DTSTAMP:20260304T185532Z CREATED:20231117T164534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T185532Z UID:10000977-1773561600-1773586800@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Ayurveda Massage Day DESCRIPTION:Book your abhyanga or shirodhara with Janine! Benefit from the wisdom of a 5\,000-year-old science. Ayurvedic therapies are often recommended in Ayurvedic consultations. (We offer Ayurvedic body treatments other days and times with Kamala\, including swedhana and a full Bliss Therapy.)  \nT H E   T R E A T M E N T SBased on the ancient system of Ayurvedic medicine from India \nAbhyanga\n \nA beautifully relaxing and luxurious full-body warm herbal oil massage. Oil type is chosen based on your body type (warming oils like sesame or almond for vata\, cooling oils like coconut or olive oil for pitta\, warming oils like mustard or sunflower oil for kapha). The skin is the largest organ of the body. It produces naturally occurring antidepressants\, anti-cancer\, and anti-aging substances as well as hormones that enhance circulation. (You may get hooked and start doing daily self-massage!) \n\nIncreases the softness of the skin and adds lustre to it\, in turn giving skin a healthy glow\nDecreases Vata\nStrengthens the Dhatus (the body’s tissues in accordance to the Ayurvedic texts)\nIncreases strength and stamina\nImproves vision\nPromotes healthy sleep\n\n60 minutes $150 \nHead and Neck Massage Add-on\, 30 minutes $50 \nShirodhara\nIn this very popular and profoundly relaxing treatment\, warm herbalized oil is poured in a gentle stream over the forehead. The oils are allowed to flow over the scalp and through the hair\, nourishing them and creating a blissful sensation. As the oil strokes the third eye\, it has a balancing effect on the deepest recesses of the brain\, stimulating the endocrine system\, the pituitary and pineal glands (for hormonal upsets) and pleasure neurotransmitters (for depression or emotional insecurity). The procedure is also said to synchronise alpha brain waves\, enhancing blood circulation to the brain\, improving mental clarity and generally releasing deeply trapped ama\, or toxins. Calms and purifies\, rejuvenates. Can be done alone or combined with abhyanga. \n60 minutes $150Or have both an Abhyanga and Shirodhara (90 minutes) for $250! \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nP R A C T I T I O N E R  \nAyurvedic Practitioner Janine Marie Guncic\, CMT\, AWE\, AP is a California Licensed Massage Therapist with her Ayurvedic education from the Southern California University of Health Sciences (2017–2021). She has a knowing touch and a keen intuition. \nTherapist will wear mask on request. \nMore information \nCall the Center to check availability and make your appointment.Pay below or over the phone when you call. \nCancellation Policy: 24 hours notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Failure to cancel appointments at least 24 hours in advance or failure to show up for your appointment will result in a charge of 50% of the scheduled appointment fee. \n\nBook one or both today!\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone * \n Phone your or\n \n \n Secure your appointment *Abhyanga (60 mins) - $150.00Abhyanga & Head/Neck Add-on (90 mins) - $200.00Shirodhara (60 mins) - $175.00Abhyanga & Shirodhara (90 mins) - $275.00Abhyanga & Shirodha & Head/Neck Add-on (120 mins) - $300.00Bliss Therapy: Abhyanga\, Shirodhara & Swedhana (120 mins) - $325.00Please call the Center at 310-822-9642 to choose a time.Comment or MessageStripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/ayurveda-massage-day-2/ LOCATION:3741 West 27th Street\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90018 CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/shirodhara_AMCh_400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T060000 DTSTAMP:20260214T170352Z CREATED:20230201T221540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T170352Z UID:10000798-1771191000-1771221600@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Sivaratri Celebration: All-Night Vigil DESCRIPTION:IN PERSON OR ONLINEA Zoom link will be sent to online participants on the day of the event. \nCelebrate this auspicious festival\, the Great Night of Lord Siva\, with inspired chanting\, puja\, and meditation on Lord Siva. It is the most sacred night of the year. Devotees offer sincere worship of Lord Siva\, the Lord of Cosmic Transformation and Dance in the form of Pure Consciousness. Keep vigil all night. Chant kirtan until sunrise. \nIn the beautiful words of Pundit Samavedule of the Vedic Yagya Center\, it is a night where the veil between the physical and the spiritual dissolves and the infinite grace of Lord Siva flows like the eternal Ganges. \nPujas will be held at 10:00pm\, midnight\, 2:00am and 4:00am PST. \nBe uplifted and obtain countless blessings.  \nWe will conclude at sunrise with a meal. \n… \nRegister\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhone *Email *How will you attend? *I will attend in person.I will attend online. \n will Donation to\n \n \n Donation for Sivaratri *$40 suggested donation. Fill in any amount.Minimum Price: $10.00Would you like to make an additional donation?Total$0.00Stripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/sivaratri-celebration-all-night-vigil/ LOCATION:3741 West 27th Street\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90018 CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sivaratria400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260111T211416Z CREATED:20260111T210706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T211416Z UID:10001132-1768413600-1768420800@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Sankranti Puja for Good Fortune DESCRIPTION:With Pundit Bhima\, visiting from the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm \nIN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline participants can use our regular Satsang Zoom link. \nThis festival celebrates the sun’s transition into Capricorn. We express gratitude for the bounty that comes from the sun. It is a good day for prayers for success in any endeavor. Your participation brings good fortune and spiritual upliftment. \nAll are welcome to attend. \nDonations of flowers\, fruits and sweets welcome. \nIf participating from home\, you are welcome to prepare your own offerings of flowers and prasad at home.  \n. . .  \n\n\nRegister\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail * \n will puja attend\n \n \n Phone *I will attend the puja *in persononlineDonation *Price: $25.00Additional DonationComment or MessageTotal$0.00Stripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/sankranti-puja/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sankranti.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T190000 DTSTAMP:20251105T182846Z CREATED:20231108T233225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T182846Z UID:10000976-1762709400-1762714800@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Puja in Honor of the Mahasamadhi of Swami Vishnudevananda DESCRIPTION:IN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline participants can use our regular Zoom link for the morning Satsang. \nAlthough teaching yoga was the central theme of his life\, Swamiji felt the need to take more direct action. And this is where the peace plane arrives on the scene. It was painted by the American artist Peter Max. Swamiji called it the “Plane of Hope” and with it\, he wanted to break the manmade boundaries that separate people from people and country from country. His only defense was a pocketful of marigold flowers. He even flew on a self-made Planet Earth Passport. His goal was to bring unity in diversity using Yogic discipline and Yogic life. “My mission was\, as much as possible\, to reduce the negative influence on human society by positive suggestions and a positive way of life.” \nWe honor the wisdom\, generosity and love we receive through our lineage of teachers and perform a Puja (Bhakti Yoga ritual)\, to invoke their blessings. All are welcome to attend. \nIf participating from home\, you are welcome to prepare your own offerings of flowers and prasad at home.  \n\n\nRegister\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *I will attend the puja *in persononlineDonation *Price: $25.00Additional Donation \n Total Credit Name\n \n \n Comment or MessageTotal$0.00Stripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/puja-in-honor-of-the-jalasamadhi-of-swami-vishnudevananda/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swami-Vishnu-peace-plane-opt.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T130000 DTSTAMP:20251009T204125Z CREATED:20250603T024032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T204125Z UID:10001105-1761393600-1761397200@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:SYHET Info Session DESCRIPTION:With Swami Sitaramananda \n\nIN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline participants will receive a Zoom link at least one hour before class. \nIn this free session\, hear more about the rich and comprehensive content of this professional yoga therapy training from Swami Sitaramananda\, who designed the course. There is plenty of time for discussion and questions. The training includes three in-person modules (which take place at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm in Grass Valley\, CA)\, distance learning\, and a mentored practicum. The next cohort starts in January 2026.\n \nAccredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)\n \nIn the two-year\, 800-hour professional Sivananda Yoga Health Educator Training (SYHET)\, the student becomes versed in the therapeutic application of the Five Points of Yoga and the four classical paths of Yoga.\n\n\nThe goal of the Sivananda Yoga Health Educator is to empower participants in their own Self-healing through the practice of asana\, pranayama\, conscious relaxation techniques\, vegetarian diet\, positive thinking tools\, and meditation practices. \n\nPractical tools\, foundation concepts and philosophical knowledge are gained to create the framework for more advanced study as one progresses through the program. Emphasis is placed on understanding the subtler aspects of the causes of disease and stress in the individual. \n\nCommon health conditions addressed include chronic stress\, respiratory disorders\, cardiovascular conditions\, diabetes\, auto-immune disorders\, musculoskeletal conditions\, psychology\, etc. \n\nIntensive study in Yoga psychology\, the therapeutic effects of meditation practice\, the theory of karma and disease\, counseling techniques based in the Vedic sciences\, Ayurveda psychology\, anatomy\, physiology\, and pathology\, as well as understanding the root cause of addiction and behaviors are covered in the curriculum. Thus\, the Sivananda Yoga Health Educator has the knowledge and intuitive capacity to be a positive and healthy instrument of healing. \n\n(Prerequisite: 200-hr yoga teacher training certificate)\nFor more information and to register click here. \n\n  URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/syhet/ LOCATION:3741 West 27th Street\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90018 CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/yoga4health_400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T210000 DTSTAMP:20251002T220651Z CREATED:20250105T044259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T220651Z UID:10001066-1759604400-1759611600@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Sri Rhitom Sarkar in Concert DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 4 • 7:00–9:00pm  \nRhitom Sarkar plays slide guitar accompanied by Dani Ekbote on tabla \n\n\n\nBorn to musician parents RHITOM SARKAR\, a child prodigy\, was initiated into Indian classical music\, but when he picked up a guitar\, he was mesmerized by its ability to glide. The highly innovative mind of Rhitom restlessly searched the ways and means to incorporate all the finer nuances of Indian music on his guitar. \nAt the age of nine\, he began learning guitar under Pt. Debashish Bhattacharya and continued for ten years. He learned under Mr. Debotosh Dey\, Guitarist of AIR and had advanced training with Pt. Shyamal Chatterjee (sitarist)\, a disciple of Late Ustad Dabir Khan Sahib\, and Pt. Ravi Shankar. He received taleem from Tabla maestro Subhankar Banerjee and Pt. Samar Saha. Rhitom attended a special appreciation class with Pt. Ajoy Chakroborty (vocal) and Pt. Budhadeb Dasgupta (sarod). He also received taleem in incorporating Classical Music in Spanish (Western) Guitar under the guidance of music composer-director Sri Madhu Mukherjee. \nRhitom’s specialties include performing uncommon Ragas and Talas\, incorporating elements of Spanish Guitar into Indian classical music\, and creating a meditative effect stimulating the chakras.  \nDANI EKBOTE was raised in the tradition of the Ajarada Gharana under the guidance of his father\, Shri Hemant Ekbote. From the age of ten until adulthood\, he was a regular attendee of Ustad Zakir Hussain’s invite-only tabla workshop\, where he refined his craft. He is now a disciple of legendary Tabla Maestro Pandit Yogesh Samsi. His performance career has taken him across the world\, from India\, Canada\, Panama and many more. He explores the intersection of tradition and innovation\, collaborating with contemporary jazz artists as well. \n  \n\n\n\n \n \nhttps://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/0b73e273-dd9a-47aa-816d-48a99d0ebb98.mp4\nRegister\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n Stripe I Name\n \n \n Name *FirstLastEmail *PhoneI will attend *in persononlineClassical Indian Performances *10/4 Sri Rhitom Sarkar in Concert (suggested donation) - $30.0010/4 Sri Rhitom Sarkar in Concert (sliding scale) - $25.00Additional Donation*Your tax-deductible donations help to keep these classical programs available for all!Stripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/sri-rhitom-sarkar-in-concert/ LOCATION:3741 West 27th Street\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90018 CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rhitom400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T203000 DTSTAMP:20250604T220433Z CREATED:20250310T022251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T220433Z UID:10001085-1749322800-1749328200@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Vocal Concert with Gaayatri DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 7 • 7:00–8:30pm PDT \nAccompanied by Hemant Ekbote on tabla and Anand Vemuri on bansuri flute \nGAAYATRI is a practicing Naad Yogini descending from one of the last living lineages of Naad Yogis. Her lineage\, the Rampur-Maihar Senia Gharana\, is one of the last living lines of music that can be traced back to Mian Tansen\, a legendary musician who bears training from the greatest Naad Yogi of living memory – Swami Haridas. It is one of the last living traditions of Naad Yoga where music is passed down to students as a deeply spiritual practice\, and practiced as a lifestyle. She is the first pure vocalist of this lineage since the 16th century and was trained to represent this rare vocal practice in its most authentic form. \nShe studied under the Late Ustad Ali Akbar Khan beginning her training with him in the traditional Guru-Shishya parampara at the age of 4\, studying with him for her whole childhood until his passing. Gaayatri’s unique style is characterized by its roots in the oldest form of Raaga music through Vedic Dhrupad. \n. . .\nRegister\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *PhoneI will attend *in persononlineClassical Indian Performances *10/4 Sri Rhitom Sarkar in Concert (suggested donation) - $30.0010/4 Sri Rhitom Sarkar in Concert (sliding scale) - $25.00 \n Performances will Indian\n \n \n Additional Donation*Your tax-deductible donations help to keep these classical programs available for all!Stripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/vocal-concert-with-gaayatri/ LOCATION:3741 West 27th Street\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90018 CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Gaayatri_Pink.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T203000 DTSTAMP:20250404T010314Z CREATED:20240227T182700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T010314Z UID:10001005-1746903600-1746909000@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Classical Indian Dance Performance DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 10 • 7:00–8:30pm  \nON TOUR FROM INDIABharatanatyam is one of the oldest dance forms of India. It is highly technical\, involving intricate footwork\, body movements\, and facial expressions to convey emotions and tell stories. \nWe highly recommend this sublime dance performance by Oindrila Roy Mallick. \n“Graceful\, captivating and full of emotion.” \nOINDRILA ROY MALLICK is well-known among the younger generation of Bharatanatyam dancers in India. Trained initially under the late Guru K. P.P Thampi from the age of five\, Oindrila honed her dance skills further under legendary Guru Khagendra Nath Barman\, one of the most senior disciples of Guru Rukmini Devi Arundale\, founder of the unique “Kalakshetra” style (of Bharataatyam). In 2011\, she came under the guidance of Guru Abhoy Pal of Kalamandalam style. Oindrila’s dance reflects the cumulative richness of her learning experience.         She teaches dance in India and has been touring in Europe since 2011. Recently\, she received the Chairman’s Award at the International Multicultural Dance and Music Festival in Pune\, India. In 2021\, she received “The Best Bharatanatyam Dancer” award from Lion’s Club Chennai. She holds a Master’s Degree in Bharatanatyam from Rabindra Bharati University. \nRegister\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLast \n Phone Donation Name\n \n \n Email *PhoneI will attend *in persononlineClassical Indian Performances *10/4 Sri Rhitom Sarkar in Concert (suggested donation) - $30.0010/4 Sri Rhitom Sarkar in Concert (sliding scale) - $25.00Additional Donation*Your tax-deductible donations help to keep these classical programs available for all!Stripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/classical-indian-dance-performance/ LOCATION:3741 West 27th Street\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90018 CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Oindrila400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T213000 DTSTAMP:20250205T043842Z CREATED:20250130T200050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T043842Z UID:10001072-1739647800-1739655000@sivanandala.org SUMMARY:Benefit Concert for Altadena Fire Relief DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 15 • 7:30–9:30pm  \n\n\n\nWe gather to grieve\, feel and heal together. We invite you to come for a meditative evening of profound\, classical Indian music. If you have been affected by the recent fires\, come as our guest. If you would like to support those who have been displaced\, we welcome your generous donations. Proceeds of this concert will be awarded to Paul and Alma Livingstone who lost their home and music studio in the Altadena Fire. Their positivity and significant community work in the arts is already a huge support for their beloved neighborhood. Read more about their Soul Force Project here\, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that promotes changemaking through global music and the arts for all ages. They present live events and community activations around themes of nonviolent action.  \n\nMeet the distinguished musicians who will perform: \n* * * Paul Livingstone starts off the evening with a bass solo. \nInternational performing artist and activist Paul Livingstone spent a highly formative teenage year initiating his study of music in India\, eventually becoming one of the few American disciples of the legendary Pt. Ravi Shankar. He has performed around the US\, South Asia\, Europe\, and Latin America\, developing a reputation as a serious proponent of Indian classical raga music. In 2022 Paul completed a 6-month research fellowship researching dhrupad\, one of the planet’s oldest living music traditions and performed widely around India. \nAs a composer\, Paul brings a grounded knowledge of tradition to his work. He has composed and recorded for film and television\, as well as for numerous live theater and dance productions. He has performed on three Grammy-winning records and is featured on diverse world music and jazz crossover records with artists such as the late Juan Gabriel\, Alanis Morrisette\, Ricky Kej\, Ozomatli\, Josef Leimberg\, Build an Ark\, Tyler Childers and Chrissie Hynde. \nPaul leads the Arohi Ensemble and performs regularly as a classical sitarist and world/jazz crossover upright bassist. He is on the music faculty at Glendale Community College as a teacher of Indian and world music ensembles.  \n. \n* * * The program continues with dhrupad vocals by Sumeet Anand accompanied by Amol Ghode on pakhawaj.\n. \nSumeet Anand Pandey (stage name) is a hereditary musician of the illustrious Darbhanga lineage of vocalists from Bihar in India known particularly for Dhrupad. This is the extant form of Hindustani classical music formalised towards the latter half of the medieval period. Grandson of Padmashri Pandit Siyaram Tiwari and disciple of Pandit Abhay Narayan Mallick (grandnephew and master disciple of Padmashri Pandit Ram Chatur Mallick)\, Sumeet is professionally active in this field as a performer and teacher for over a decade. \n \nSumeet is A-grade artist of All India Radio (A.I.R) and has performed extensively in India as well as toured Berlin\, Rome\, Paris\, Madrid\, Hague\, London\, Prague\, Budapest and other European cities for concerts and workshops. He received fellowships from the Ministry of Culture\, Government of India and Sahitya Kala Parishad\, Government of Delhi and  conducted research on Dhrupad\, its historical journey and evolving pedagogy. His debut album titled ‘Morning Meditation-Dhrupad of Darbhanga Tradition’ was released in 2020 on Naxos World (now ARC Music) worldwide. \n \nSupported by a Fulbright Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship (FNAPE) for 2024-25\, Sumeet is in the USA for the first time and hosted by the Department of Ethnomusicology\, Herb Alpert School of Music\, UCLA as Visiting Associate Professor Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 terms for concerts\, workshop\, teaching and research. Hear a sample of his singing here. Photo credit: House of Music\, Budapest\n \nDhrupad is the ancient style of North Indian (also known as Hindustani) classical music that developed in the 14th century and flourished for the next 3-4 centuries before acceding its popularity to the newer style\, Khayal. Originally sung at temples and later in royal courts and now in public concerts\, Dhrupad is known for its calmer nature\, majestic gait\, and melodic\, rhythmic and lyrical richness. The presentation strives to create a sense of tranquility and avoids an exhibitionist approach but is not bereft of depth and virtuosity. \n\n\n \n\nAmol Ghode belongs to an old and well-known tradition of Pakhawaj players called the Nana Panse tradition. His guru in Pakhawaj\, Pt. Vasantrao Ghorpadkar was a renowned and respected Pakhawaj player. Amol continues his learning from Pt. Ghorpadkar’s grandson Shri. Nikhil Ghorpadkar. \nAmol got his earliest training in Tabla in Kolhapur\, India from Pt. Keshavrao Dharmadhikari and his son Pt. Rajprasad Dharmadhikari. As a young artist\, he was honored with a prestigious scholarship from the Govt of India. He is also currently taking lessons in Khyal singing of Gwalior and Agra traditions from Pt. Chandrashekhar Mahajan. He has done sound and music work for films by Kumar Shahani\, Gurvinder Singh and Elroy Pinto. Amol lives in San Diego. Hear a sample of his playing here. \n\n\n\n* * * * *\n \nA recital opens with Aalap—a semi-abstract unfolding of a rāg (a melodic framework) having non-pulsating (anibaddha) and pulsating (nibaddha) parts\, performed over the drone instrument\, Tanpura. The musical notes are pronounced through vowels derived from Sanskrit chanting ‘Hari Om Anant Narayan’. Compositions set to different Taal (rhythmic cycle)\, mainly in Sanskrit and Braj bhasha are sung towards the later half of a concert\, with the percussive accompaniment of Pakhawaj (barrel-shaped drum).\n \nDevotional and sacred compositions\, as well as other themes such as nature\, seasons and spirituality are common in Dhrupad repertoire. A recital culminates with upaj (Improvisation) where the artists engage in spontaneous musical conversations moving away from the fixed structure of composition with improvisations melodically\, rhythmically\, lyrically as well as emotionally.\n\n\n \nIntimate setting\nPlease carpool\, if possible. Limited parking. First come\, first served.\nA reception will follow the performance.\n \n. . .\nRegister\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n Concert attend Fire\n \n \n Name *FirstLastEmail *PhoneI will attend *in persononlineBenefit Concert for Altadena Fire Relief *Concert (suggested donation) - $50.00Concert (donation) - $40.00Concert (donation) - $30.00Concert (donation) - $25.00Concert (donation) - $20.00Additional Donation*Your tax-deductible donation helps Soul Force Project in its recovery efforts in Altadena.Stripe Credit Card *Submit URL:https://sivanandala.org/program/benefit-concert-for-altadena-fire-relief/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivanandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FireRelief_400.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR