Join our community of devotees for the annual Hansajanman Fellowship celebrating the descension and birth of Lord Krishna. Sri Krishna is hailed as the jagad-guru (lineage head) of our meditation lineages and is honoured as the supreme divine personality of Sanskrit-based spiritual tradition of dharma.
On this auspicious occasion, be in the loving presence of our Himalayan monk and living saint, His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda, and directly experience the power of Sanskrit chanting, kirtan singing, words of wisdom, love and blessings. The program will conclude with vespers (arati) and thereafter a light supper prasad. Please note that this in-person fellowship takes place after our Krishna Janmashtami livestream (12:00 – 2:30pm) on this special day.
Fellowship Flow
6:00pm — Check-in
6:15 — Kirtan (devotional singing)
7:00 — Chanting, words of wisdom and contemplation by His Holiness
8:45 — Vespers (ārati) and Blessings
9:00 — Supper Prasāda
10:30pm — Closure of fellowship
Registration is a nominal $20 per person, but love donations are deeply appreciated (children under 12 attend free). If you are interested in sponsoring the Janmashtami meal, please contact our office at 909-543-6003 and speak with Elvira Didoni.
Modest semi-formal attire befitting this special celebration is recommended. Light supper will be served while blessings and personal greetings with His Holiness take place.
The Hansavedas Meditation Centre is located at 1807 E. Cabrillo Blvd, Suite D, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 (NE corner of the Las Aves Complex; entrance from Los Patos drive). We are at the NE corner of the Las Aves office complex. You will need to come over to the end of the parking lot on the NE corner (rail tracks and freeway underpass) and enter the patio through a wooden gate. There is plenty of parking on a Saturday. Kindly be prepared to leave your shoes at the door as you enter.
Please register early as space is limited at our Hansavedas Meditation Centre.
