RIKHIAPEETH EVENTS 2012.

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Rikhiapeeth Events 2012

14th January - Makar Sankranti and Diksha

Marks the transition of the sun into the Tropic of Capricorn and the first day of Uttarayan. This day is celebrated with asana, pranayama, mantra chanting, havan to invoke Surya. Mantra diksha will also be given to aspirants on this auspicious day.

28th January - Basant Panchami and Diksha

An important day for starting any new venture, Basant Panchami is observed with the traditional rituals performed by the kanyas and batuks to invoke Saraswati, the bestower of knowledge. The best moment for taking sankalpas in a spiritually vibrant environment and to start an inner journey by taking diksha.

19th - 20th February - Sivaratri Yoga Sadhana and Diksha 

The Night of Shiva is a celebration of the union or marriage of Shiva and Parvati which represents the union of individual and universal soul. This is most powerful at Rikhiapeeth, as it is near an awakened shrine of Lord Shiva, Baba Baidyanath. During the two days, aspirants receive the full benefits of havan, karma yoga, bhakti yoga and gyana yoga. 

8th March - Holi

A colorful and joyous celebration dedicated to Lord Krishna which is filled with joy, love and bliss which are the foundation of spiritual life. This is a very special day at Rikhiapeeth when the mandate of serve, love and give, established at Rikhiapeeth by Swami Satyananda can be experienced as a means for transformation.

23rd March - 1st April - Chaitra Navaratri Sadhana and Diksha 

Navaratri literally means ‘nine nights’ and is a sacred opportunity to worship and receive the grace of the Cosmic Mother. A fully charged and spiritually dynamic anusthan which is a must for those engaged in sadhana as this anusthan clears the obstacles on the spiritual path. Diksha will be conducted on ashtami.

  

22nd - 24th April - Akshay Tritiya: Sri Vidya Puja and Diksha

The sacred Sri Vidya Puja, dedicated to Paramahansa Satyananda, will be performed by the Yoginis of Lalita Mahila Samajam Ashram Tamil Nadu. The intense Sri Vidya Puja is conducted according to authentic tantric rites and rituals. 

  

1st - 3rd July - Guru Purnima and Diksha 

Guru worship is the ultimate of all yogas. This is a glorious time to connect with the subtle, vibrant and spiritually powerful energy of Guru tattwa. Traditional worship of Guru is performed at Rikhiapeeth along with havan, mantra chanting, spiritual discourses and diksha.

29th July - 2nd August - Sri Radha Krishna Jhoolan and Diksha

The annual worship of Radha, Krishna and Bal Gopal is a celebration of pure bhakti and devotion. It combines havan, naam sankirtan and aarti performed by the kanyas and batuks of Rikhia, who efficiently invoke Radha and Krishna thus converting Rikhia into Vrindavan for five days. Diksha will be conducted on the 2nd of August.

9th August - Krishna Janmashtami

Bhadrapad Krishna Ashtami, the birth of Sri Krishna, is celebrated as Janmashtami throughout India. On this auspicious day kirtans, prayers and aarti are offered to Bal Gopala.

 

1st - 8th September Srimad Bhagwad Katha &  Swami Sivananda Janmotsav 

Srimad Bhagwat Katha grants bliss and moksha to saints, knowledge to scholars, and showers blessings upon householders. This unique event in which renowned Kathakars from Varanasi and other parts of India keep audiences spell bound with stories from Srimad Bhagwad Katha, culminates with the birth celebrations of Param Guru Swami Sivananda on the 8th of September. 

12th September - Swami Satyananda Sannyasa Day

A very special day for all disciples, devotees and admirers of Swami Satyananda which always brings abundant blessings of Pujya Gurudev. Rikhiapeeth comes alive with his divine presence.

16th – 23rd October - Ashwin Navaratri Sadhana and Diksha

Ashwin Navaratri is an important time for undertaking sadhana as at this time the Cosmic Mother is invoked who is the basis of all experiences whether material or spiritual. A nine festival day packed with many sadhanas is sure to give you deeper insight into yourself. Diksha will be conducted on ashtami.

13th November - Diwali

Diwali literally means "a row of lights" and on this day we worship the beautiful Goddess Lakshmi with thousands of flickering lamps and pray to her for prosperity in the coming year. A beautiful and joyous event at Rikhiapeeth. 



14th -17th December - Sat Chandi Mahayajna/ Sita Kalyanam 

Sat Chandi Mahayajna is Swami Satyananda's gift to humanity. His profound compassion and inspired vision led him to conduct this historic yajna to invoke the blessings and grace of the Cosmic Mother. This ancient tantric worship is conducted annually since 1995, to bring peace, plenty and prosperity to one and all. Renowned pundits from Varanasi conduct this wish fulfilling yajna in which ritualistic kanya pooja is performed on the last day, thus invoking Devi as a living presence.

24th - 28th December - Yoga Purnima

A five day glorification of the Supreme consciousness, Lord Shiva, held to honour the birth of Swami Satyananda Saraswati, which took place on the full moon night, Purnima, of Margasheersh, in 1923. Learned pundits from Varanasi conduct Maha Mrityunjaya Homa as well as Rudra abhishek of the divya lingam for five days, creating a divine energy field abundant with auspicious blessings.

25th December - Christmas

On this most auspicious day the birth of Jesus Christ, of the great yogi and visionary is celebrated with pomp and splendour, with Christmas carols, havan, kirtan and dramas depicting the birth and life of Jesus.

31st December - 1st January - New Year

This is an opportunity to welcome the New Year and to express love and devotion to Paramahansa Satyananda and to invoke his eternal blessings for the year ahead.

5th & 6th of each month: Guru Bhakti Yoga 

Two days of special ceremonies each month to invoke the divine presence of Swami Satyananda and receive his eternal blessings, thus strengthening our ties with Guru. On the 5th we commemorate the day he attained Mahasamadhi and on the 6th we honor the day he was given Bhu Samadhi here in Rikhiapeeth.

Those planning to attend any of the specified events should contact Rikhiapeeth by phone, email or post (for reply within India, please enclose a stamped self addressed envelope) in advance and get confirmation of their registration. 


Telephone: 06432-290870/ 09304-488889/ 09204-080006
E-mail: rikhi...@gmail.com 
Address: Rikhiapeeth, P.O. Rikhia, Dist. Deoghar, Jharkhand, India, 814113.