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All night OM chanting

ICYER at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry

2nd Feb 2027

All night OM chanting in honur of the 153rd Jayanthi of Yogamaharishi Swami Kanakakanda Bhrigu Guru Maharaj, the Yoga Guru of Swami Gitananda Giri. This is followed by a special homa at ICYER Ananda Ashram in his honour on the morning of Feb 3rd.

Cordinator

153rd Annual Guru Puja

Sri Kambaliswamy Madam (Samadhi Site), Thattanchavady, Pondicherry-9

January 7, 2027

153rd Annual Guru Puja for Srila Sri Kambaliswamigal and 33rd Annual Guru Puja for Srila Sri Gitananda Swamigal wil be celebrated on Thursday, January 7, 2027 from 6am to 12 noon at Sri Kambaliswamy Madam. All devotees of the Parampara are welcome to attend and receive the blessings of our illustrious Gurus.

Gitananda Yoga parampara
Coordinator

Muruga Muruga

Kamban Kalai Arangam, Pondicherry

26 December, 2026

Join us for a great time on 26 December 2026 celebrating the life and teachings of Yogamaharishi Dr.Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj through a Dance Drama by Yoganjali Natyalayam-YOGNAT on Lord MURUGA at Kamban Kalai Arangam, Pondicherry.

Coordinator

33rd Maha Samadhi Purnima Puja

Sri Kambaliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Pondicherry-9

23 December 2026

33rd Maha Samadhi Purnima Puja Sri Kambaliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Pondicherry-9

5pm onwards, 23rd December 2026

Celebrating the Maha Samadhi of Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj on the Purnima in the Tamil month of Marghazhi

From 5pm onwards, Wednesday, 23rd December 2026 at Sri Kambaliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Pondicherry-9

We will be celebrating Param Pujya Swamiji's Maha Samdhi in the Sarguru Gitananda Giri Dhyana Mandapam with a cultural tribute to the Rishiculture Ashtanga (Gitananda) Yoga Guru Parampara by the Yoganjali Natyalayam-YOGNAT Team.

All are welcome to attend and receive the blessings of the great Gurus of this illustrious living Yoga tradition (Parampara)

Gitananda Yoga parampara
Cordinator

Vijayadasami with Guruji

Ananda Bhawan, 1st cross, Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry

20th October 2026

This Vijayadasami, immerse yourself in the living Guru? Shishya Parampara as we gather for an inspiring evening with Guruji Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani. Honouring the timeless lineage of enlightened Masters, this special satsanga is an opportunity to reflect on the deeper meaning of Vijayadasami?the victory of wisdom over ignorance, light over darkness, and higher consciousness over the limitations of the ego. 🗓 *Tuesday, 20 October 2026* 🕕 *6:00 PM onwards* 📍 *Ananda Bhavan, Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry* Whether you are a long-time student or are joining us for the first time, come and experience an evening of wisdom, inspiration, and heartfelt connection with the Rishiculture Ashtanga (Gitananda) Yoga tradition. May this auspicious day inspire us to begin anew with clarity, courage, humility, and dedication to our sadhana.