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Sacred Series: Aradhana Observance Day Event | 2026

September 26, 2026
Mount Madonna Center

FREE HALF-DAY EVENT Saturday, September 26, 7:30-11:30 a.m. PT Join us for our annual aradhana (honoring ceremony) for Baba Hari Dass, affectionately called “Babaji” – beloved teacher, guru, and inspiration behind the founding of Mount Madonna Center, Mount Madonna Institute, and a number of other organizations and educational institutions in the United States, Canada, and northern India. The aradhana includes a puja (ceremonial offering) […]

Navaratri

Sacred Series: Navaratri Observances | 2026

October 11 - 19, 2026
Artistic image of Hanuman and Sri Ram in Ramayana for Navaratri

Sacred Series: Navaratri - RLMZ Musical Satsang | 2026

October 11, 2026
Mount Madonna Center

Our annual observance of Navaratri will include a special musical satsang presented by the Bay Area Ram Leela Mandali (RLMZ) at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple The Bay Area Ram Leela Mandali (RLMZ) presents Adhyatma: a musical satsang that celebrates the yoga and the tantra of the Ramayana Written and directed by Paramesh Gopi and […]

Monday Morning - 10/12

October 12, 2026

Join us at the Temple for Ram Puja and morning arati. 6:30-9:00 a.m.

Monday Evening - 10/12

October 12, 2026

Join us at the Temple for our annual reading of the Ramayana and evening arati. 4:30 - 7:00 PM

Tuesday Morning - 10/13

October 13, 2026

Join us at the Temple for Ram Puja and morning arati. 6:30-9:00 AM.

Wednesday Morning - 10/14

October 14, 2026

Join us at the Temple for Ram Puja and morning arati. 6:30-9:00 AM.

Wednesday Evening - 10/14

October 14, 2026

Join us at the Temple for our annual reading of the Ramayana and evening arati. 4:30 - 7:00 PM.

Thursday Morning - 10/15

October 15, 2026

Join us at the Temple for Ram Puja and morning arati. 6:30-9:00 AM.

Thursday Evening - 10/15

October 15, 2026

Join us at the Temple for our annual reading of the Ramayana and evening arati. 4:30 - 7:00 PM.

Friday Morning - 10/16

October 16, 2026

Join us at the Temple for Ram Puja and morning arati. 6:30-9:00 AM.

Friday Evening - 10/16

October 16, 2026

Join us at the Temple for our annual reading of the Ramayana and evening arati. 4:30 - 7:00 PM.

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

Lodha Family Visit | Saturday, October 17, 2026

October 17, 2026

Dr. Suresh Lodha Family Day Visit Schedule 10:00 a.m. Arrival & check-in 10:00 a.m. Brunch 11:30 a.m.  Question and answers with a Founder 12:30 p.m. Darshan in CB in front of Babaji's chair 5:15 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Departure

Mountain Experience | Saturday, October 17, 2026

October 17, 2026

Mountain Experience A Day of Exploration and Personal Wellness Come for a Mountain Experience day visit! Take time out from the usual daily life and let the energy of the mountain help to restore stillness and balance within. ADD Link to the Special calendar event. More general information about the Mountain Experience program ...  

Yajna (Vedic ceremony)

Sacred Series: Navaratri - Vijay Dasami Yajña | 2026

October 20, 2026
Mount Madonna Center

Our annual observance of Vijay Dasami, we will hold a yajña at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple to conclude Navaratri More about this event...

Mountain Experience | Saturday, November 7, 2026

November 7, 2026

Mountain Experience | Saturday, November 7, 2026 SURYA NAMASKAR:  SALUTE TO THE SUN WITH LIVE SANSKRIT MANTRAS A special yoga class focusing on the ancient practice of Surya Namaskar: Salute to the Sun in unison with live sanskrit prayers    

Mandala art & flow yoga

Mountain Experience | Saturday, November 21, 2026

November 21, 2026

MANDALA ART & CREATIVE YOGA FLOW Spend a day at Mount Madonna exploring your creativity through art and yoga. Alongside shared meals and time on the mountain, a guided mandala workshop with local artist Renana; and a creative yoga practice with Pushpa Danielle Barr invite you to slow down, enjoy the company of others, and […]

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Mountain Experience | Saturday, November 28, 2026

November 28, 2026

RESTORATIVE ASANA WITH LIVE CHANTING Join Jen Rand and Bhavani Siegal for restorative asana (postures) accompanied by live mantras (sacred chanting) for peace.