Maha Shivaratri, “the great night of Lord Shiva”, is the solemn festival dedicated to Shiva, also called Maheshvara, the supreme Lord; Mahayoghi, the supreme ascetic; Nataraja, the king of dancers; Mahakala, the Lord of time; Kameshvara, the Consort of Kameshvari, Lord Shiva, known by numerous names and forms, is one of the aspects of the Divine best known in the Hindu context, even in the West.

Celebration in honour of Vyasa, the legendary Master who is the Guru of Gurus. In this day, our own spiritual Guru and the lineage of belonging (guru parampara) is celebrated.

Buddha’s Birthday

Celebration in honour of Adi Shankara, the great mystic and Master of the Indian Middle Ages, who reached the highest peaks of Advaita Vedanta phylosophy, and codifier of Hindu monastic orders (dasanami).

Celebration of Hanuman, divine character symbol of devotion and loyalty.

Tamil New Year

Telegu New Year

Hindi New Year

Literally “the night of Shiva”. One night dedicated to the worship of the god Shiva celebrated with rituals, songs and sacred dances in his honour. During this festival fasting and austerities are practiced since Shiva is regarded as the Lord of yogis and ascetics.

Festival dedicated to the Mother Goddess in the form of Sarasvati, the tutelary deity of Knowledge and Arts.