Join us in Santa Barbara for the holy celebration of Mahaashivaraatri (great night of meditation) and be in the loving presence of our Himalayan monk and living saint, His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda. Directly experience Mantra chanting on Lord Shiva, silent meditation, Guided Meditation and blessings by His Holiness. The fellowship will conclude with vespers (ārati) and thereafter a light snack prasad.
Fellowship Flow
5:30pm — Check-in
5:45 — Invocation, Chanting by His Holiness, followed by Meditation
7:30 — Vespers (ārati) and Blessings
8:15 — Snack Prasāda
9:00pm — Closure
*Those who are unable to arrive by 5:30pm for check-in may arrive after their work to quietly join the chanting and meditation in progress
Registration is free with options to donate (children under 13 need not register). Love donations are deeply appreciated. Modest attire is recommended. Light snack 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. Drive towards the back of the parking lot on the NE corner and enter the patio through a wooden gate. Kindly be prepared to leave your shoes at the door as you enter.
