Sep 3–6

Mahasamadhi Retreat
Antioch, CA
Contact: Jayshree

Sep 4

Ekadashi
Fasting* is beneficial/recommended

Sep 7/8

New Moon
Begins on 9/7 at 7:23 a.m. PDT; ends on 9/8 at 3:30 a.m. PDT

Sep 11

Ganesh Chathurti
This is a special day for worshipping Lord Ganesha.

9-Planet Puja for Peace, Economy, & Health
Antioch, CA
Contact: Sumati

Sep 12

Rishi Panchami
Rishi Panchami is a fasting day for ladies.

Sep 17, 18

Public Meditation Programs
Berkeley, CA
Contact: Rene

Sep 18

Ekadashi
Fasting* is beneficial/recommended

Sep 19

Shaktipat
Antioch, CA
Contact: Rene

Sep 22/23

Full Moon
Begins on 9/22 at 12:00 a.m. PDT; ends on 9/23 at 2:17 a.m. PDT

Sep 22-Oct 7

Shraddh
The energy of this fortnight supports the evolution of the souls of one’s deceased ancestors. You may do malas for relatives who have passed away and/or give to charity in their names. Avoid beginning any new projects during this time.

Oct 2

* Registration deadline for Anandi Ma’s Birthday Celebration on 10/16†

* Registration deadline for the Trailokya Anusthan on 10/23-10/24†

Oct 3

Ekadashi
Fasting* is beneficial/recommended

Shraddh Puja for the Benefit of One’s Ancestors
Antioch, CA
Contact: Sumati

Oct 6/7

New Moon
Begins on 10/6 at 3:19 p.m. PDT; ends on 10/7 at 11:44 a.m. PDT

Oct 8–15

Navratri
These are extremely powerful days for spiritual practice.

Oct 11

Shri Anandi Ma’s Birthday
This is one of the most significant days of the year to do group practices.

Oct 16

Dashera
This is the best day of the year to begin any new venture.

Shri Anandi Ma’s Birthday Celebration (tentative)†
Antioch, CA
Contact: Sumati

Oct 18

Ekadashi
Fasting* is beneficial/recommended

Oct 21

* Registration deadline for the Kali Puja on 11/4†

Oct 21/22

Full Moon
Begins on 10/21 at 5:05 p.m. PDT; ends on 10/22 at 6:36 p.m. PDT

Oct 23–Oct 24

Trailokya Anusthan†
Antioch, CA
Contact: Sumati

Oct 29, 30

Public Meditation Programs
Antioch, CA
Contact: Sumati

Oct 31

Shaktipat
Antioch, CA
Contact: Sumati

* The traditional Indian fast means avoiding grains and beans, but one may eat root vegetables, spinach, dairy products, fruits, and nuts.

† Event registration forms are available here.

Shri Anandi Ma’s 2010 schedule of events can be found here.