*Daily schedule
Start your day with Yoga: 8:00 am
Wisdom of the sages – morning talks: 9:00am
Mornings Kirtans: 10:00am – 11:20am
Workshops: 11:30am – 12:30pm
* no morning sessions on Mondays
We are closed for lunch break 1:00pm – 16:30pm
Kirtans 16:45pm – 21:30pm
Veggie Feast
Q & A with Kaustubha 19:00 – 20:00
Saturdays:
Havan – Fire Ceremony: 11:30am – 12:30pm
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Activities at Rishkesh Kirtan Fest
Start your day with Yoga
As part of our festival schedule, we invite you to begin your day with Yoga, meditation, and pranayama guided by Yogi Caru and Mikaeli. These accessible sessions create a peaceful foundation for a day filled with kirtan, wisdom, and spiritual connection.
Wisdom of the Sages – Morning talks
with Kaustubha Das
Through captivating metaphors, modern analogies, and ancient texts, you’ll discover how yoga addresses the ultimate challenges of human existence: understanding who we are, overcoming the obstacles of the mind, and transcending illusion to find meaning, peace, and joy.
Each talk stands alone, allowing you to attend individually, while also weaving together interconnected themes for those following the full series. Whether you join one session or all, this series provides insights to deepen your understanding of yourself and the world.
Veggie Feast
What would a festival be without good food? Even more so in India — a land of thousands of years of culinary tradition, rich in fragrant spices and vibrant flavors. We cook with passion and care to bring you joy, offering meals infused with bhakti and love. Come, taste for yourself, and tell us how we did.
Q & A with Kaustubha
Havan – fire ceremony
Havan or Agni Hotra, an ancient ritual, involves expert priests making ceremonial offerings to a sacred fire while chanting Vedic mantras. The fire, when performed properly, serves as a divine conduit, transmitting prayers and offerings to the spiritual realm. Engaging all senses, the event offers captivating sights, smells, and sounds. Each offering—ghee, grains, fruits, and herbs—holds deep symbolic significance, while the chanting purifies the mind, body, soul, and environment. Typically reserved for special occasions, Havan yields diverse benefits, fostering mental balance, good fortune, and overall well-being. Join us in this beautiful ceremony.
Gopi Dots: Embodying Tradition in Body Art
The Gopis are the simple village girls of Vrindavan – the hometown and playground of Krishna. Their exclusive concern is pleasing Krishna, so they like to beautify themselves with delicate body art named after them. Our artists follow in the footsteps of these spiritual personalities and have become skilled in the colorful dots, dashes, and petals that make up the strokes of Gopi dots. These dots are usually painted on the face around the eyes and on the forehead, adding a touch of tradition and spirituality to one’s appearance.
Henna
Henna, or Mehndi, as it is also known in this part of the world, is an art of festivity. Traditionally, girls and women decorate their hands and feet with intricate patterns, carefully applied using the all-natural paste of the Henna plant. The paste produces a rich, reddish-brown hue on the skin which lingers for a number of days or even weeks as a temporary tattoo. You’ll need a little more patience for this art, because once applied to the skin, the paste needs to dry completely and flake off to reveal the imprint. It will darken over a day or two and then slowly fade over a couple of weeks, creating a lovely, lingering reminder of your festival experience.
Vedic Astrologer
Looking for answers? You may be surprised – the story of your life is written in the stars. It can be decoded with the ancient knowledge of vedic astrology.
Sit down with Kavi-karṇapūra Dāsa, a dedicated student of Vedic astrology since 2002, for a short reading that offers insight into your karma, life path, and spiritual growth.
Gita Cards
Experience a personalized Gita card reading and uncover the answers you seek! Discover the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad-Gita, an ancient text that has guided seekers for centuries.
Known as ‘The Song of God,’it was spoken to the warrior Arjuna on the eve of one of history’s most legendary battles – the Mahabharata.
Its teachings offer profound insights into life, purpose, and the path to true
Unveiling Elegance: Try on an Indian Saree
At our collection, we invite you to explore the beauty of the sari and experience the joy of draping it. As a gesture of hospitality, we offer you a saree to cherish and enjoy, embracing the tradition of gift-giving in India.
The sari, a quintessential Indian attire, embodies tradition, versatility, and timeless elegance. With its ability to flatter all body types and its diverse range of fabrics and prints, it’s a garment that transcends cultures.
Cooking Demos
This year, for the first time, and in response to many requests from our guests who delighted in honoring our evening feasts, we are excited to share some of our culinary secrets.
Discover the inspiration, techniques, and love that go into our festival meals, and take a behind-the-scenes look at how they are prepared. Ask our friendly staff for the cooking demo schedule.
Sacred Gifts Corner
Looking for meditation beads, an inspiring book to contemplate, or a small gift for your loved ones? Or maybe you’d simply like to meet some nice people and have a friendly chat. Visit our Sacred Gifts Corner and enjoy a space filled with meaningful items and good company.
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