*Daily schedule
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 – 21:00pm
Veggie Feast
Q & A with Kalakantha 19:00 – 20:00
Saturdays:
Havan – Fire Ceremony: 11:30am – 12:30pm
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.
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.
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.
Bhakti Recovery Group
The Bhakti Recovery Group is an all-inclusive Bhakti- oriented 12-Step fellowship that brings together people who share their experience, strength, and hope, as it relates to finding freedom from various anarthas, addictions and associated behaviors.
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.
Rishikesh Kirtan Fest 