Functions and Festivals at the Ashram
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26th August: Arpana Day
On the auspicious occasion of Param Pujya Ma's Birthday, Satsangis, friends and numerous invitees including hundreds of people from the nearby villages come to Arpana and join the members of the Ashram to celebrate Param Pujya Ma's day of birth which was a blessing for all.
It is a day of great rejoicing and thanksgiving to the Lord. On this occasion, the Arpana Family presents a stage presentation on stories of prophets, saints and devotees as told by Param Pujya Ma.
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2nd October: Urvashi Day
The divine cascade of pure and enlightening knowledge, called 'Urvashi', started flowing forth from Param Pujya Ma's lips as a gift from the Lord to His sublime Devotee, on 2nd October 1958. This wealth of spiritual knowledge was documented by Pujya Chhote Ma, who captured this Divine flow of Ma's prayers, throughout her life. |
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9th March: Sadhana Day
Param Pujya Ma's meeting with Dr J.K. Mehta on 9th March 1958 marked the beginning of Param Pujya Ma's intense spiritual practice or Sadhana. Dr. Mehta, a renowned doctor and ardent spiritual seeker became her mentor. Then, after 5 years of close observation of Param Pujya Ma's exemplary Sadhana, a supreme realisation dawned on him. He recognised her as the perfect embodiment of the Scriptures. |
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16th April : Maha Samadhi Divas
On this day we celebrate the life of One who infused in all, the inspiration to seek the Truth and derive the joy thereof. One who was Love itself and gave each one the security of her compassionate presence. Ma may have left her physical body on this day but she continues to bless and inspire each one who calls to her. |
| Seekers of different faiths reside at the Ashram and important dates of different religions are celebrated at Arpana: |
New Year's Day : Ushering in the New Year in prayerful devotion
Lohri : A festival celebrating the conquest of evil
Holi : The spring festival of colours
Ram Navmi : The birth of Lord Ram
Janamashtmi : The birth of Lord Krishna
Diwali : Celebrating the return from exile of Lord Ram
Karva Chauth : A celebration fast
Christmas : The birth of Lord Jesus Christ
Easter : Crucifixion and Resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ
