Ceremonies and festivals

Celebrations

with Swami Atmarupananda
at 10:30 am or 7:00 pm 

Durga Puja Worship dedicated to Durga. The celebration is accompanied by spiritual chanting.

Kali Puja Worship dedicated to Kali. The celebration is accompanied by spiritual chanting.

Sarada Devi Puja Worship dedicated to Sarada Devi, the consort of Sri Ramakrishna. The celebration is accompanied by spiritual chanting.

Christmas Eve is celebrated with a Christian pastor and the Swami. The evening begins with a worship service honoring Jesus and a reading of the Nativity Gospel according to Saint Luke. Christmas is also the day when Swami Vivekananda and all his brother disciples took their monastic vows.

Kalpataru is the wish-fulfilling tree. New Year’s Day is highly auspicious for spiritual aspirants seeking to follow the path of righteous action.

Swami Vivekananda Puja Worship dedicated to Swami Vivekananda. The celebration is accompanied by spiritual chanting.

Shivaratri Worship dedicated to Shiva. The celebration is accompanied by spiritual chanting.

Ramakrishna Puja Worship dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna, the Infinite expressing both the purifying and unifying force. The celebration is accompanied by spiritual chanting.

Shankara Jayanti Great philosopher, sage, and commentator of Vedantic texts (Upanishads, Brahma Sutras, and the Bhagavad Gita). Celebrated by Swami Yogananda Saraswati, from the Shankara tradition of the Kavalya Ashram.

Krishna Festival Worship dedicated to Sri Krishna, the divine man of the Bhagavad Gita. From 6:30 to 7:30 am: reading of chapters 1 to 6 of the Bhagavad Gita. From 11:00 am to 12:00 pm: chapters 7 to 12. At 6:00 pm: chapters 13 to 18. At 7:00 pm: Puja (duration 1h30) with spiritual chanting.

Free entry
Chairs and cushions available
Worship services are followed by a friendly vegetarian meal at 12:30 pm or 8:30 pm.
A contribution is requested if you register for the meal: €14. Please register in advance by email: contact@centre-vedantique.fr

Celebration schedules below