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SHANTI ASHRAMA PILGRIMAGE
125th Anniversary Special Program
Saturday • April 26 • 11 a.m.
You are most cordially invited to join our annual pilgrimage to Shanti Ashrama on Satuday, April 26. If you would like to attend, kindly RSVP.
TO ATTEND: RSVP by April 22 at this link
The theme of the day will be the 125th anniversary of the founding of Shanti Ashrama by Swami Turiyananda, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna.
Swami Yogatmananda of the Vedanta Society of Providence, Rhode Island, will be our special guest.
Swami Shantivratananda of the Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre, Dublin, Ireland, will also participate in the program along with swamis of the Bay Area.
Please join us for the annual pilgrimage to Shanti Ashrama. There will be worship, meditation, devotional music, and talks by Swamis.
Kindly be aware that the Ashrama is very remote, with no cell reception or nearby services. You can find directions here.
Please bring your own lunch and drinking water. Coffee, tea, juice, and dessert will be provided at lunchtime. You may also wish to bring a pillow or chair to sit on, and a sun hat and a warm jacket, since the weather can be quite variable.
Event Details
DATE
April 26, 2025
TIME
11:00 AM
Location: Click here for directions
11:00 AM
Shanti Ashrama
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