Special Event

August 2026

Raksha Bandhan

In honor of Raksha Bandhan, you are invited to join us for a special Mahamrityunjaya Puja & Yajna at Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple — a ritual for healing our physical, mental, and spiritual relationships. All are welcome.
Aug 27
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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September 2026
Baba Hari Dass for the Aradhana for Baba Hari Dass hero image with flowers

Sacred Series: 8th Annual Aradhana

You are invited to the 8th annual aradhana (annual ceremony of honor and remembrance) for Baba Hari Dass, beloved teacher, guru, and inspiration. There are a number of ways from which you may choose to participate, in-person or online.
Sep 26
In-Person/Online
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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October 2026
beautiful tea lights and lanterns lit to Celebrate Navaratri & Vijay Dasami

Sacred Series: Navaratri & Vijay Dasami

Join us for ten days and nights as we symbolically live the struggle between dark and light in the ancient epic Ramayana, immersing ourselves in Ram’s journey to confront the demon king Ravana.
Oct 11 - 20
In-Person/Online
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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April 2027

Sacred Series: Hanuman Jayanti

On the auspicious day of Hanuman Jayanti, you are invited to come visit the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple at Mount Madonna to offer prayers to Hanuman. The day's events will include a parade, chanting, a yajna (ancient Vedic ritual), and a bhoj (feast) to conclude the festivities.
Apr 20
In-Person/Online
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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July 2027
Photo of Baba Hari Dass surrounded by offerings and flowers for Guru Purnima at the Memorial for Baba Hari Dass at Mount Madonna

Sacred Series: Guru Purnima 2027

You are invited to celebrate Guru Purnima and honor all teachers with chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa followed by a traditional yajna (Vedic fire ceremony), a bhoj (feast), and the Hanuman Olympics!
Jul 17
In-Person/Online
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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September 2027
Aradhana for Baba Hari Dass hero image with blooming lotus

Sacred Series: 9th Annual Aradhana

You are invited to the 9th annual aradhana (annual ceremony of honor and remembrance) for Baba Hari Dass, beloved teacher, guru, and inspiration. There will be a number of ways from which you may choose to participate, in-person or online.
Sep 16
In-Person/Online
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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