Guru Purnima, International Celebration

Guru Purnima is celebrated on the day of the full moon in July. The celebration is dedicated to the Guru, the external and internal Guru who leads our lives from darkness to light. At Sadashiva Dham, this day is specially dedicated to Mahavatar Babaji and Muniraji, who are the inspiration and guiding force for our ashram.

In 2026, the international Guru Purnima celebration at Sadashiva Dham will take place from
July 25 to 29. The full moon is on July 29.

Program

6:30 AM: Paduka Puja in Babaji’s Kutir (chalet), a ceremony to invite Mahavatar Babaji to be present in everyone’s heart

7:30 AM: Aarti (light ceremony and chanting of mantras)

9:00 AM: Group reading of the Sapta Sati, the 700 verses for the Mother (subject to change) + Paduka Puja with Abishek in honor of Babaji and all gurus/teachers who assist people on their path to Truth, Simplicity, and Love

10:30 AM: Havan, Vedic fire ceremony

12:00 PM: Karma Yoga

1:30 PM: Prasad (warm lunch)

After lunch: Break and rest until 4:00 PM

4:00 PM: Karma Yoga

In the afternoon: Satsang in the temple with the theme ‘the inner and outer Guru’ sharing experiences (subject to change)

7:00 PM: Aarti

10:00 PM: Silence, rest