Sri Ganesha festival was observed in Ashrama for 3 days from 23rd - 25th August, 2009. The image of Lord Ganesha was installed & worshipped ceremoniously during the festival.  The programme consisted of daily special puja, offering amidst Vedic chanting and Bhajans. On the last day the image of Lord Ganesha was taken in a colorful procession around the Ashrama and was immersed in water towards the end. (Visarjana). Many devotees participated whole heartedly in these programmes.

Some of the images of Sri Ganesha Festival-2009

Sri Krishna Janmaashtami was observed in the Ashrama on 13th & 14th of August. The Baby Krishna (Bala Gopala) was worshipped in a beautiful picture ceremoniously. There were special programmes (given below) both in the morning & evening.

The programmes for the celebration were as follows:

August 13th – Sri Krishna Janmashtami

5:00 pm - Special Puja to Sri Krishna
6:00 pm - Vedic Chanting & Ashtottara Archana
6:30 pm - Arati to Sri Ramakrishna & Sri Krishna
7:05 pm - Bhajans, Stotras and Namavali
7:45 pm - Prasada

August 14^th – Sri Krishna Jayanti

10:30 am - Special Puja to Sri Krishna
11:00 am to 12:00 pm - Vedic Chanting, Stotras and Bhajans & Arati to Sri Krishna
6:00 pm - Vedic Chanting & Ashtottara Archana
6:30 pm - Arati to Sri Ramakrishna & Sri Krishna
7:05 pm - Bhajans, Stotras and Namavali
7:45 pm - Prasada