Arsha Vidya Gurukulam

Evening Arati (daily)
2026-06-28 18:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
Dakshinamurti Temple
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
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Abhisheka to Lord Dakshinamurti (daily)
2026-06-28 05:40 - 07:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States

Ganapati Homa (daily)
2026-06-28 05:15 - 05:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person Only
Located in the Homa Building across the road from the Dakshinamurti Temple.
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

Pradosham Abhisheka, Puja and Arati
2026-06-27 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-06-12 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-05-28 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-05-14 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-04-29 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-04-15 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-03-30 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-03-16 17:15 - 18:45 and 5 more dates | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States

Mandukya Upanishad Karika with Swami Muktatmananda ONLINE ONLY
2026-06-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Online, PA, United States
ONLINE ONLY
These classes are resuming on April 29, 2026 and thereafter ongoing every Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 10:30 am ET.
Mandukya Upanishad – Swami Nikhilananda
Mandukya Upanishad – Anandagiri Tika
ZOOM MEETING LINK
Donation Link

Shrimad Bhagavatam Study with Brhm. Pratyagatma Chaitanya ONLINE ONLY
2026-06-24 20:00 - 21:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
Online Only
This class is ongoing and takes place every Wednesday at 8:00 pm ET.

TOPIC:
Shrimad Bhagavatam is a Mahapurana written by Sage Veda Vyasa. In these classes, the text is studied verse by verse based on Shridhari tika.

TEACHER:
Brhm. Pratyagaatma Chaitanya

To join the Zoom meeting, CLICK HERE

Zoom ID: 871 6283 5263 , Passcode: [REDACTED]

1st and 3rd Sunday Classes with Swami Muktatmananda
2026-06-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11
Swami Muktatmananda
10:00am-11:00am ET: Class 1
11:30am-12:30pm ET: Class 2
View on YouTube
arshavidya.org

1st and 3rd Saturday Meditation Workshop with Swamini Agamananda ONLINE ONLY
2026-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Online, PA, United States
Online Only
These sessions occur on the 1st and 3rd Saturday every month at 11:00 am ET.
To join meditation on Zoom, CLICK HERE

Nirvana Shatkam Text

Nirvana Shatkam Classes with Pujya Swami Dayananda

PRAYERS
TEACHER: Swamini Agamananda
Meditation plays an integral part in a seeker’s spiritual journey, in that it steers the wavering mind into a state of quietude, wherein the tumult of distracting desires loosen their grip. With practice, the mind will be ushered to a deeper realm of stillness. Such a mind gains the capability for a lofty vision and cannot be influenced by anything. As the practice of meditation deepens, one can resolutely face the problems in life and gradually become a yukta, one who abides in one’s real nature.

Drg Drishya Viveka with Sri Vijay Kapoor 2026
2026-05-03 20:00 - 2026-05-09 12:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
TEACHER: Sri Vijay Kapoor
TOPIC:
Drg Drishya Viveka
The famous text of Drg-Drishya-Viveka is an inquiry into the truth of the seer, drk, and the seen, drishya. Because of identification with the body and mind, the infinite self appears to assume their limitations and get caught in the web of samsara. The only way out is through viveka, the ability to clearly discern between the changing and the unchanging. Sri Vijay Kapoor will unfold the means for achieving this viveka and thereby gaining freedom.
REGISTRATION (for in-person participation):
Online Registration
or contact Karthik Ramagopal at avg.karthikr@gmail.com
VIEW ONLINE:
YouTube Link
SCHEDULE:
ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN TIME (ET, UTC-4)

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2026 One Week Vedanta Course with Swamini Svatmavidyananda
2026-04-23 20:00 - 2026-05-01 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
TOPIC: Tat Tvam Asi
TEACHER: Swamini Svatmavidyananda
REGISTRATION (for in-person participation):
Online Registration
or
Contact Karthik R at avg.karthikr@gmail.com
VIEW ON YOUTUBE

DESCRIPTION:
This retreat will be a study of the famous mahāvākya “tat tvam asi” as we will delve into the ingenious methodologies deployed by teacher Uddalaka to his son-turned-student Svetaketu to communicate the oneness between jiva and ishvara.
SCHEDULE
April 23. 2026
8:00 – 9:00 pm ET Course Orientation and Satsang
April 24 – 30
7:00 – 7:30 am ET guided meditation
8:30 – 10:00 am session 1
4:00 – 5:30 pm session 2
8:00 – 9:00 pm satsang (Q&A)
May 1
7:00 – 7:30 am ET guided meditation
8:30 – 9:30 am session 1
10:00 – 11:00 am session 2 followed by Gurudakshina

2026 Two Week Vedanta Course with Swami Muktatmananda
2026-04-07 19:30 - 2026-04-22 10:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
TOPIC: Katha Upanishad with Bhashyam (Chapter 2)
TEACHER: Swami Muktatmananda
REGISTRATION (for in-person participation):
Online Registration
or
Contact Karthik R at avg.karthikr@gmail.com
View Online:

DESCRIPTION:
Katha Upanișad, one of the ten most well-known upanishads, opens with a dialogue between Nachiketas, a young boy, and Lord Yama, the Lord of Death. This sets the stage for a deep and wide-ranging exploration of the limitations of our worldly pursuits and the means of gaining freedom. Swamiji will continue his unfolding of this famous upanishad, which began last year.
SCHEDULE:
All times are Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4)
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
7:30 – 8:30 pm ET Orientation and Satsang
Wednesday, April 8 – Friday, April 10
7:00 – 7:30 am, Guided Meditation
9:00 – 10:30 am, Class 1
4:00 – 5:30 pm, Class 2
7:30 – 8:30 pm, Satsang (Q&A)
Saturday, April 11
7:30 – 9:00 am, Class 1
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Class 2
3:45 – 5:45 pm, Music Concert
Sunday, April 12
No Classes
Monday, April 13 – Saturday, April 18
7:00 – 7:30 am, Guided Meditation
9:00 – 10:30 am, Class 1
4:00 – 5:30 pm, Class 3
7:30 – 8:30 pm, Satsang (Q&A) No Satsang Friday, April 17
Sunday, April 19
10:00 – 11:00 am, Bhagavad Gita, Class 1,
Class 1 on YouTube only

11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Bhagavad Gita, Class 2
Class 2 on YouTube only
Monday, April 20 – Tuesday, April 21
7:00 – 7:30 am, Guided Meditation
9:00 – 10:30 am, Class 1
4:00 – 5:30 pm, Class 2
7:30 – 8:30 pm, Satsang (Q&A)
Wednesday, April 22
7:00 – 7:30 am Guided Meditation
9:00 – 10:30 am, Final Class and Gurudakshina

2026 Easter Weekend Vedanta Course with Swami Muktatmananda
2026-04-03 19:30 - 2026-04-05 12:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
TOPIC: Silence In Spite of Thoughts
TEACHER: Swami Muktatmananda
REGISTRATION (for In-Person participation):
Online Registration
or
Contact Karthik R at avg.karthikr@gmail.com
VIEW ON YOUTUBE (free)
DESCRIPTION:
The normal process of thinking is a chain of many and varied thoughts. We get carried away on the thoughts and find ourselves caught in a superficial, reactive, and mechanical form of thinking. Our scriptures discuss a way in which you can have many thoughts but, at the same time, discover the silence between the thoughts.
In this retreat, Swamiji will lead sessions that combine meditation, teaching, and practice time to enable attendees to develop the knack of being with yourself, the silence in spite of thoughts.
SCHEDULE:
All Times are Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4)
Friday, 3rd April
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm ET –> Orientation and Satsang (Q&A) at the Temple Hall

Saturday 4th April
7:00am to 7:30am –> Guided Meditation
9:00am to 10:00am –> Class 1 (at Temple Hall)
11:00am to 12:00 noon –> Class 2
4:00pm to 5:00pm –> Class 3
7:30pm to 8:30pm –> Satsang (Q & A Session)

Sunday, 5th April

7:00am to 7:30am –> Guided Meditation
9:00am to 10:00am –> Class 1 (Silence in Spite of Thoughts)

10:00am to 10:30am –> Gurudakshina
11:00am to 12:00pm –> Bhagavad Gita class (Chapter 11)

2026 Mahāśivarātrī Celebration
2026-02-15 07:00 - 20:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
2026 Maha Shivaratri
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE
7:00am – 6:00pm ET Chanting of Panchakshari Mantra “Om Namah Shivaya”
In-Person and on YouTube
6:30pm-8:00pm ET Special Abhisheka to Lord Dakshinamurti and Evening Arati.
In-Person and on YouTube
8:00pm-9:00pm ET Prasadam
Suggested Donation for RudraAbhiseka $ 51.00
If you are interested in sponsoring the puja,
You can make a payment online here
https://www.arshavidya.org/donate/
For more info, contact avg.karthikr@gmail.com
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Read about the significance of Mahasivarati
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651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2026 Presidents’ Day Weekend Course – ONLINE
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-16 | Online, PA, United States
ONLINE ONLY
TOPIC: Kashi-Panchakam
TEACHER: Swamini Svatmavidyananda
YouTube Playlist in HERE
SCHEDULE:
Friday, 2-13-26
7:00 pm ET Class 1
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Saturday, 2-14-26
9:00 am ET Class 2
View on YouTube
Sunday, 2-15-26
9:00 am ET Class 3
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Monday, 2-16-26
9:00 am ET Class 4
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10:30 am ET Class 5
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2026 Makara-Saṅkrānti Pūjā
2026-01-15 07:00 - 08:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person Only (no live stream)
Suryanarayana Puja followed by recitation of Aditya Hrudayam Stotram
Makara-Saṅkrānti marks the transition of the sun from the zodiac of Sagittarius (dhanu) to Capricorn (makara). As this transition coincides with the sun’s movement from south to north, the festival is dedicated to the solar deity, Surya, and is observed to mark a new beginning.
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
Dakshinamurti Temple
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2026 Meditation Retreat with Swami Sachidananda
2026-01-01 20:00 - 2026-01-04 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person Only (not online)
TOPIC:
Meditations based on Nirvana Shatkam.
This is a curated, immersive residential retreat-centered on silence, multiple meditation sessions, calming chants, interactive Q&A, and the art of simply being present in the sacred space of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam. For all who wish to deepen their spiritual quest.
TEACHER:
Swami Sachidananda
REGISTRATION:
Click HERE to register for in-person participation.
OR
Contact Karthik Ramagopal at avg.karthikr@gmail.com
LOCATION:
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2026 New Year's Day Program
2026-01-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
No pre-registration required.
View on YouTube
Live stream commences after Sankalpa including names of all sponsors.
Maharudrabhishekam
New Year’s Message from Swami Viditatmanandaji
Arati
Lunch
Dakshinamurti Temple
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2025 Moola Mantra Japam
2025-12-31 15:00 - 19:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
View on YouTube
Program Details:
Japam Starts @ 3:00 pm ET
Rudrabhishekam with 108 Kalasams @ 6:00 pm ET
Dec 31st is also Pradhosham Day
All are welcome to participate in Moola Mantra Japam and Rudrabhishekam
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
Dakshinamurti Temple
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
