125th Anniversary

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Special Program Commemorating the
125th Anniversary of the Society's Founding

The Vedanta Society of Northern California was founded by Swami Vivekananda on April 14, 1900, in San Francisco.

Please join us as we observe the 125th anniversary of the founding of our Society with an unveiling of a photograph of Swami Vivekananda and a worship on April 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at the New Temple.

This will be the first of several special programs, commemorating our 125th anniversary, beginning in April 2025 and concluding in April 2026.

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 Saturday, April 26. If you would like to attend, kindly RSVP.

TO ATTEND: RSVP by April 22 at this link

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 : Saturday • April 26 • 11 a.m
⏰ Time : 11 AM

The Ashrama is located in San Antonio Valley and is about two-and-a-half hour drive from San Francisco, much of it along a windy road. Our usual route is via Mines Road, however, there is an alternate route via Patterson, which is less windy but longer by 20-25 minutes.

Here is a link with route options via Mines Road from the temple.

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