Babaji Weekend
2026-09-26 - 2026-09-27, 2026-11-21 - 2026-11-22 | Ashram Sadashiva Dham, Vrijenbergweg 60, Loenen, Netherlands
Babaji weekends are a wonderful opportunity to experience the rhythm of life at the ashram. During these weekends, the teachings of Haidakhan (‘Herakhan’) Babaji are central. There is a program with ceremonies, communal singing, and Karma Yoga. In the early morning, one can take time for meditation or japa and possibly yoga.
These weekends take place regularly, just before or during the full moon. The weekend begins on Friday evening and ends on Sunday afternoon after the (vegetarian) lunch. You can find all the dates in this calendar.
Friday (evening)
7:00 PM: Aarti (light ceremony and chanting of mantras)
8:00 PM: Simple evening meal
Saturday
6:30 AM: Silent meditation fire or silent havan (Vedic fire ceremony)
8:00 AM: Aarti (light ceremony and chanting of mantras)
9:00 AM: Breakfast followed by Karma Yoga
10:00 AM: Tour and introduction for new visitors
1:15 PM: Prasad (warm lunch)
After lunch: Break and rest until 4:00 PM
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Karma Yoga
7:00 PM: Aarti
8:00 PM: Simple evening meal
10:00 PM: Silence, rest
Sometimes there is a yoga class at 4:45 PM and kirtan in the dhuni at 9:00 PM.
Sunday
6:00 AM: Silent meditation fire in the dhuni
7:00 AM: Paduka Puja in the Babaji Kutir (chalet); a ceremony to invite Mahavatar Babaji into everyone’s heart
8:00 AM: Aarti (light ceremony and chanting of mantras)
10:00 AM: Festive havan (fire ceremony) at the open fire site
Around 11:30 AM: Karma Yoga
Around 1:30 PM: Prasad (warm lunch)
After lunch: conclusion of the weekend.
You are welcome to participate in Aarti at 7:00 PM. Of course, you can extend your stay; please indicate this by email.
Arrival is possible on Friday afternoon or on Saturday, preferably not between 2:00-4:00 PM due to the rest period.
You can register via the contact form or send an email to sadashivadham@gmail.com indicating when and what time you want to come and how many nights you wish to stay.
Also, see the Visit page for practical information about your stay.
An important aspect of a Babaji Weekend is the Being Together, expressed by a Vedic mantra as follows:
Om Shanavavatu Sahanau bhunaktu
Saha viryam karavavahai
Tejasvina vadhitmastu
Ma vidvishavahai
Om shanti, shanti, shanti.
“Aum, may we proceed together and support each other
May we act courageously together
May we meditate together on the highest divine light
May we not quarrel or be jealous of each other
Aum, peace, peace, peace.”

Navaratri
2026-10-11 - 2026-10-19
Twice a year, in spring and autumn, the festival for the universal Mother is celebrated at Sadashiva Dham. The universal Mother is the dynamic aspect of creation, that which gives form and sets everything in motion. The celebration lasts a total of 9 days. During these 9 days, the energy is experienced as particularly gentle and peaceful. Participating acts as a form of meditation. The effect is healing for ourselves and our surroundings.
It is possible to attend all 9 days, a few days, or just a morning. The daily program:
6:30 AM: Paduka Puja in the Babaji Kutir (chalet), a ceremony to invite Mahavatar Babaji into everyone’s heart
7:30 AM: Aarti (light ceremony and chanting of mantras)
8:30 AM: Devi Puja, special ceremony to welcome the Divine Mother
9:15 AM: Reading together from the Saptashati, the 700 verses for the Mother
10:30 AM: Havan, Vedic fire ceremony for the Divine Mother for harmony and peace
12:00 PM: Karma Yoga
1:15 PM: Prasad (warm lunch)
After lunch: Break and rest
4:00 PM: Karma Yoga
4:30 PM: Satsang in the temple: sitting together and speaking in truth or reading in the Devi Bhagavatam, an ancient Vedic text about the Divine Mother (subject to change)
7:00 PM: Aarti
10:00 PM: Silence, rest
You can register via the contact form or send an email to sadashivadham@gmail.com indicating when you would like to come and how many nights you wish to stay.

Diwali
2026-11-08
The festival of Diwali is celebrated every year between mid-October and mid-November, on the day of the new moon. It honors Lakshmi, the feminine divine power in creation who brings prosperity and abundance at every level of life. It’s also called the festival of lights because, in the evening, lamps are lit everywhere so Lakshmi can easily find her way and offer her blessings.
The day is spent cleaning the different spaces and putting up decorations.
At 4:30 PM, we’ll hold a small Kali puja. Kali is an aspect of the Divine Mother who destroys negativity, drives away darkness, and fosters spirituality.
Aarti starts at 7:00 PM.
In the evening, as a welcome for Lakshmi, tea lights and candles are lit. At 9 PM, we’ll celebrate the Lakshmi puja in the temple for Diwali.

Christmas
2026-12-24 - 2026-12-25
The spiritual festival of Christmas, the celebration of the birth of Christ, is also celebrated every year at Sadashiva Dham. The celebration on Christmas Eve December 24 starts at 6 PM with singing Christmas carols by the Christmas tree in the temple. Then, at 7 PM, we sing the usual Aarti. Visitors are invited to bring a small gift (around 7 euros) to place under the Christmas tree. These gifts are shared with the help of angel cards after the Aarti. Afterwards, we enjoy a meal together.
On Christmas morning December 25, the program is the same as that of a Babaji weekend:
7:00 AM: Paduka Puja in the Babaji Kutir (chalet); a ceremony to invite Mahavatar Babaji into everyone’s heart
8:00 AM: Aarti (light ceremony and chanting of mantras)
10:00 AM: Festive havan (fire ceremony) at the open fire site
11:30 AM: Karma Yoga
1:30 PM: Prasad (warm lunch)
After lunch: Break and rest
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Karma Yoga
In the afternoon: Satsang with a Christmas thought as the theme. Satsang means ‘sitting together in truth’. Satsang is about sharing experiences and learning from each other.
7:00 PM: Aarti
8:00 PM: Simple evening meal
10:00 PM: Silence, rest

New Year's Eve & New Year's Day
2026-12-31 - 2027-01-01
New Year’s Eve is celebrated with kirtan singing in the dhuni and at midnight a small Aarti to welcome the new year. Afterwards there is a festive gathering in the ashram. The following morning there is a program like on Sunday morning of a Babaji Weekend.
On New Year’s Day the morning is celebrated like in a Babaji Weekend:
7:00 AM: Paduka Puja in the Babaji Kutir (chalet); a ceremony to invite Mahavatar Babaji into everyone’s heart
8:00 AM: Aarti (light ceremony and chanting of mantras)
10:00 AM: Festive havan (fire ceremony) at the open fire place
11:30 AM: Karma Yoga
1:30 PM: Prasad (warm lunch)
After lunch: Break and rest
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Karma Yoga
7:00 PM: Aarti
8:00 PM: Simple evening meal
10:00 PM: Silence, rest
In the morning there is no breakfast due to the ceremonies; however, tea and coffee are available.
