DYC CALENDAR: Mar-May 2011
Mar 2
Maha Shivaratri
Literally, the great night of Shiva, this is the most auspicious night of the year for worshipping Lord Shiva. It is traditionally celebrated with an all-night chant to the Lord.
Maha Shivaratri Observance
Antioch, CA
Mar 3/4
New Moon
Begins on 3/3 at 10:26 a.m. PST; ends on 3/4 at 12:46 p.m. PST
Mar 12
* Registration deadline for the VP Applied retreat in Antioch on 4/3-4/12 †
Contact: Sumati
* Registration deadline for the East Coast VP Applied retreat on 4/3-4/12 †
Contact: Jackie
* Registration deadline for the Holi/Guruji’s Realization Day observance in Antioch on 3/19
Contact: Jayshree
Mar 15
Ekadashi
Fasting* is beneficial/recommended
Mar 18
Holi/Guruji’s Realization Day
The full moon day in the Indian month of Phalgun is the realization day of Shri Dhyanyogi Madhusudandas, our beloved Guruji. This is a very auspicious day for disciples. Please make a special effort to do group practices–Guru Puja, chanting, japa, and meditation–on this day.
Mar 18/19
Full Moon
Begins on 3/18 at 3:07 p.m. PDT; ends on 3/19 at 11:10 a.m. PDT
Mar 19
Holi/Guruji’s Realization Day Observance
Antioch, CA
Mar 29
Ekadashi
Fasting* is beneficial/recommended
Apr 2/3
New Moon
Begins on 4/2 at 5:05 a.m. PDT; ends on 4/3 at 7:32 a.m. PDT
Apr 3-12
Vajra Panjar Applied — West
Antioch, CA
Vajra Panjar Applied — East
East Coast location TBA
Apr 4-12
Chaitra Navratri
These are days of profound spiritual energy. Spend as much time as possible immersed in spiritual practices, in anusthan.
Apr 12
Lord Ram’s Birthday (at noon)
Apr 14
Ekadashi
Fasting* is beneficial/recommended
Apr 16/17
Full Moon
Begins on 4/16 at 11:30 p.m. PDT; ends on 4/17 at 7:44 p.m. PDT
Apr 17
Hanuman Jayanti
Lord Hanuman is considered to be the embodiment of perfect love and devotion to God. Extra practices on this day bring auspiciousness and growth in the life of a disciple.
Apr 28
Ekadashi
Fasting* is beneficial/recommended
May 1/2
New Moon
Begins on 5/1 at 9:54 p.m. PDT; ends on 5/2 at 11:51 p.m. PDT
May 11
Sita Navami
May 13
Ekadashi
Fasting* is beneficial/recommended
May 16/17
New Moon
Begins on 5/16 at 7:10 a.m. PDT; ends on 5/17 at 4:09 a.m. PDT
May 28
Ekadashi
Fasting* is beneficial/recommended
May 31/Jun 1
New Moon
Begins on 5/31 at 1:09 p.m. PDT; ends on 6/1 at 2:03 p.m. PDT
* The traditional Indian fast means avoiding grains and beans, but one may eat root vegetables, spinach, dairy products, fruits, and nuts.
† The registration form can be found by clicking on the image under “2011 Catalogue” (see right column) and scrolling to the bottom.
It would be helpful if the calendar was for the rest of the year. I cannot find the dates anywhere for the Guru Purnima or the Maha Retreat.
Hi Agape,
Thanks for the feedback. I’m forwarding this request to our editorial folks.
BTW, we posted the 2011 public program schedule this past month in the left hand column, and you can find those dates there as well as in the catalog, which is also on Shakti Online.
Sita Ram,
Sue Rana
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