7th Annual Aradhana

Babaji’s aradhana (honoring ceremony) is observed annually the day after the full moon—this year, on Monday, September 8. We will celebrate Babaji with a puja (​​ceremonial offering), yajna (ancient Vedic ritual) at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple at Mount Madonna, followed by a bhoj (feast).

The date of Babaji’s passing was September 25, 2018, the second day of Pitru Paksha, on the day after the full moon. Pitru Paksha on the traditional Hindu calendar is an auspicious 16-day period beginning on the full moon day in late August/September. In this tradition, Pitru Paksha is an important time for annually honoring ancestors with tarpanam (making offerings) and shraddha (ritual paying homage). If one leaves their body during this period, as Babaji did, it is considered particularly auspicious.

There are a number of ways through which you may choose to participate:

• Aradhana & Bhoj:
  Join the aradhana festivities on Monday, September 8. Arrive after 6:00 a.m. for the morning rituals that begin at 7:00 a.m., and stay for the bhoj. Please register before September 6 and include the total number of people in your party. Note: Only one vehicle per registration; register each vehicle separately.

Cost: FREE. Donations to help cover costs are welcome!

• Aradhana Personal Retreat:
  Book an overnight stay for anytime between September 6 and September 10. Arrival and check is between 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Check out is 11:00 a.m., however, you may choose to stay until 5:00 p.m. and enjoy general access to the campus as for a personal retreat. Please register at least 48 hours in advance to your scheduled day of arrival.
  

Cost: Based on lodging selection and duration of stay

• Aradhana via Livestream:
  Celebrate Babaji’s aradhana from afar via livestream on the Temple YouTube channel. No pre-registration necessary.
  

Cost: FREE