The ashram has a daily program with a fixed rhythm: see under the submenu Daily.
There are also days with a special program. An overview of these activities can be found below.
[Look also under Dutch Agenda to be sure about possible more agenda items: click here !]
Sada Shiva Dham celebrates the Navaratri festival for the Universal Mother two times a year, every time for 9 days. The universal Mother is the dynamic aspect of creation, which creates everything and and puts everything in motion. She has many names and has in different cultures different names. However, it is always the same universal harmonious force that works in every aspect of creation.
In the picture here, she is displayed as Haidakhandeswari, the universal Mother of Haidakhan. She is also called Durga, Kali, Parvati, Shakti, etc. At Sada Shiva Dham in Loenen near Apeldoorn this celebration is twice a year, in spring and autumn. The exact dates can be found in the calendar.
The daily program for the 9 days is as follows:
6.30 : Paduka Puja, a small ceremony to invite Mahavatar Babaji to be present (in everyone’s heart).
7.30: Aarti: Offering of Light with mantra singing.
8.30: Devi Puja, special ceremony to welcome the Divine Mother. Every day, this ceremony is devoted to a special aspect of the Divine Mother.
9.15: Reading together the Sapta Sati, the 700 verses for the Mother.
10.30: Havan, Vedic Fire Ceremony: for harmony and peace.
12.00: Karma Yoga in the ashram with activities like cleaning, cooking, gardening etc..
13.15: Bhandara, festive warm vegetarian lunch.
16.00: Karma Yoga
17.30: Possible satsang in the temple (sitting together and speaking together in truth)
19.00: Aarti
22:00: Rest
The above program is subject to adjustments per Navaratri.
Havan – Vedic fire ceremony
During these 9 days, experience shows that the energy is extraordinary, gentle and peaceful. Being present and participating is a kind of meditation. The effect is healing to ourselves, refreshing, and we gain energy.
Visitors can come all nine days (there is a possibility to stay overnight), but can also chose to be present for a few days or for instance for one morning.
This Navaratri time is a good time to eat only once a day. Hence, at Sada Shiva Dham, a festive lunch is served aroun 13.30. If, in this way, you have to be too long sober in the morning, one can take some fruit or nuts. Visitors who need to have some food in the evening, for whatever reason, they can have some food in the evening.
For further information: please contact.
Join us on the 12th of April to celebrate Hanuman Jayanti, the sacred birthday of Lord Hanuman, the devotee and helper of Lord Rama. Hanuman’s life, as described in the Ramayana, teaches us the power of devotion, selfless service, and surrender to the divine.
We will sing the Hanuman Chalisa 108 times(!) We will start just after morning Aarti at 08:30. Please note that this will take all day. Last year we finished around 10 PM
Why Chant the Hanuman Chalisa?
The Hanuman Chalisa has long been a source of inspiration for millions of people worldwide. Composed by Tulsidas in the 16th century, it beautifully describes Hanuman’s divine qualities and the power of his character in each verse. Singing it so often will evoke the spirit of Hanuman in you, strengthening your deeper divine qualities. The Hanuman Chalisa is also a great remedy for mental imbalances, a perfect medicine for these disturbing times. Feel free to join us for the full 108 times or only a part of the day.
Let us know if you are coming by sending an e-mail (preferred) to sadashivadham@gmail.com or by contacting us by phone.
The program of a Babaji Weekend in short includes:
- Aarti: a Vedic light ceremony and mantra singing
- Havan: Vedic fire ceremony. The havan is a meditative and ceremonial event that contributes to peace and harmony.
- Paduka Puja: ceremony with the sandals of Babaji as an invitation for Him to be Present.
- Karma Yoga: work as a form of yoga, sharing ashram work.
- Bhajans sing: singing together simple devotional songs or mantras
Attending such a weekend is also good for those who come for the first time: to get acquainted with the program at Sada Shiva Dham and the teachings of Babaji. Please register.
Please register. You can arrive on Friday afternoon or Saturday and stay until Sunday afternoon or evening. The ashram offers lodging and vegetarian meals.
If you would like a longer stay, please contact us.
Financial contribution for attending the Babaji Weekend is like on normal days: click here.
Bhole Baba ki Jai.
The program of a Babaji Weekend in short includes:
- Aarti: a Vedic light ceremony and mantra singing
- Havan: Vedic fire ceremony. The havan is a meditative and ceremonial event that contributes to peace and harmony.
- Paduka Puja: ceremony with the sandals of Babaji as an invitation for Him to be Present.
- Karma Yoga: work as a form of yoga, sharing ashram work.
- Bhajans sing: singing together simple devotional songs or mantras
Attending such a weekend is also good for those who come for the first time: to get acquainted with the program at Sada Shiva Dham and the teachings of Babaji. Please register.
Please register. You can arrive on Friday afternoon or Saturday and stay until Sunday afternoon or evening. The ashram offers lodging and vegetarian meals.
If you would like a longer stay, please contact us.
Financial contribution for attending the Babaji Weekend is like on normal days: click here.
Bhole Baba ki Jai.
Welcome for a relaxed Weekend Retreat at the ashram Sadashiva Dham. Even if you are coming for the first time, you are welcome to participate.
During the retreat we will follow the ashram programme: fire ceremony, Aarti ceremony and chanting in the temple, karma yoga – i.e. participating in some ashram work. There is also an introduction plus tour for people attending for the first time. Moreover, there is Satsang, i.e. an exploration by sharing experiences [satsang means ‘being together in truth’]. We will also make space for a walk in the beautiful forests here at the Veluwe near Apeldoorn.
For the program and registration: click here.
The program of a Babaji Weekend in short includes:
- Aarti: a Vedic light ceremony and mantra singing
- Havan: Vedic fire ceremony. The havan is a meditative and ceremonial event that contributes to peace and harmony.
- Paduka Puja: ceremony with the sandals of Babaji as an invitation for Him to be Present.
- Karma Yoga: work as a form of yoga, sharing ashram work.
- Bhajans sing: singing together simple devotional songs or mantras
Attending such a weekend is also good for those who come for the first time: to get acquainted with the program at Sada Shiva Dham and the teachings of Babaji. Please register.
Please register. You can arrive on Friday afternoon or Saturday and stay until Sunday afternoon or evening. The ashram offers lodging and vegetarian meals.
If you would like a longer stay, please contact us.
Financial contribution for attending the Babaji Weekend is like on normal days: click here.
Bhole Baba ki Jai.
The program of a Babaji Weekend in short includes:
- Aarti: a Vedic light ceremony and mantra singing
- Havan: Vedic fire ceremony. The havan is a meditative and ceremonial event that contributes to peace and harmony.
- Paduka Puja: ceremony with the sandals of Babaji as an invitation for Him to be Present.
- Karma Yoga: work as a form of yoga, sharing ashram work.
- Bhajans sing: singing together simple devotional songs or mantras
Attending such a weekend is also good for those who come for the first time: to get acquainted with the program at Sada Shiva Dham and the teachings of Babaji. Please register.
Please register. You can arrive on Friday afternoon or Saturday and stay until Sunday afternoon or evening. The ashram offers lodging and vegetarian meals.
If you would like a longer stay, please contact us.
Financial contribution for attending the Babaji Weekend is like on normal days: click here.
Bhole Baba ki Jai.
The program of a Babaji Weekend in short includes:
- Aarti: a Vedic light ceremony and mantra singing
- Havan: Vedic fire ceremony. The havan is a meditative and ceremonial event that contributes to peace and harmony.
- Paduka Puja: ceremony with the sandals of Babaji as an invitation for Him to be Present.
- Karma Yoga: work as a form of yoga, sharing ashram work.
- Bhajans sing: singing together simple devotional songs or mantras
Attending such a weekend is also good for those who come for the first time: to get acquainted with the program at Sada Shiva Dham and the teachings of Babaji. Please register.
Please register. You can arrive on Friday afternoon or Saturday and stay until Sunday afternoon or evening. The ashram offers lodging and vegetarian meals.
If you would like a longer stay, please contact us.
Financial contribution for attending the Babaji Weekend is like on normal days: click here.
Bhole Baba ki Jai.
The program of a Babaji Weekend in short includes:
- Aarti: a Vedic light ceremony and mantra singing
- Havan: Vedic fire ceremony. The havan is a meditative and ceremonial event that contributes to peace and harmony.
- Paduka Puja: ceremony with the sandals of Babaji as an invitation for Him to be Present.
- Karma Yoga: work as a form of yoga, sharing ashram work.
- Bhajans sing: singing together simple devotional songs or mantras
Attending such a weekend is also good for those who come for the first time: to get acquainted with the program at Sada Shiva Dham and the teachings of Babaji. Please register.
Please register. You can arrive on Friday afternoon or Saturday and stay until Sunday afternoon or evening. The ashram offers lodging and vegetarian meals.
If you would like a longer stay, please contact us.
Financial contribution for attending the Babaji Weekend is like on normal days: click here.
Bhole Baba ki Jai.