Navratri 7 Day - Art of Silence with Durga Homa

Navratri (the 9 nights) is a very special time of the year, per the ancient lunar calendar, to recognize the Divinity in the whole creation, and enliven that aspect within ourselves.  It is a time to turn inwards, meditate, dissolve into the oneness of consciousness, and come out with fullness and creativity.  These 9 days are marked by meditation, chanting, offerings and wisdom.

We are delighted to share these 9 days of celebrations by offering a Special Navratri Art of Silence program (pre-requisite: Happiness Program / Silent Retreat).  This is known to be an ideal time to go into silence and renew oneself at a time when nature also renews itself.  The program will include additional meditations based on ancient Vedic chants like Rudram and Lalita Sahasrnam, and readings from texts like the Devi Bhagwatam that enunciate the uniqueness of every night of Navratri.

The course will include Durga Homa Celebrations on October 5th, an ancient ceremony involving Vedic chants, mantras, and offerings of special herbs and ingredients into fire.  The Durga Homa will be performed by experts who are skilled in the subtle interaction of the 5 elements.  It’s a time for soaking in the powerful vibrations of the chants and experiencing both the subtle and the gross aspects of creation.  It is an honor and a blessing to partake in this special Durga Homa.

If you would like to register for a Sankalpa for yourself and family members for the Durga Homa, please do so separately after completing this registration. Sankalpa is a special blessing and a way to directly participate in the ceremony.  Once you take a Sankalpa your name gets included in the chants and offerings.  Sankalpas help to purify our being and remove many subtle obstacles in our spiritual growth.  Do not miss this opportunity for yourself and your family.

Pre-requisite:  Happiness Program / Silent Retreat

• SUNDAY, September 29 – SUNDAY, October 6:  Special Art of Silence

• SATURDAY, October 5:
  • 9:30 am: DURGA HOMA: Ancient ceremony and offering.  Sankalpas available. 
  • 4:30 pm: Meditation with Lalita Sahasranam chanting
  • 7:30 pm: Satsang

• SUNDAY, October 6:
  • 10am: Lalita Sahasranam chanting and readings from Devi Bhagawatam