50th ANNIVERSARY OF ANANDA ASHRAM
Independence Day
Suggested Donation for Celebration Programs & Feast: $40. Included in overnight guest rate.
10:00-10:45AM Dedication & Opening of Memorial Shrine in Honor of Founder Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati:
A simple ceremony which will include chanting of special mantras, reading of Guru's statements, a few words by devotees and arati. Please note that the ceremony is open to all, but all may not be able to be accommodated inside the Shrine due to space limitations. Further details to be announced.
11:00AM-2:00PM ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION will include:
Chanting of Sanskrit Hymns
Vedic Fire Ceremony for World Peace
Reading of Founder Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati's Message
Short Addresses by:
Founding Members of Ananda Ashram
President of the Yoga Society of New York
Board Members, Directors of Schools
Special Guests
Devotional Music & Singing
Followed by Anniversary Feast
Afternoon programs to be announced.
Evening Program with Sitar Concert
