Celebrate the Year of the Devi by giving
Navratri is a time to dive deep within and repose in the strength of the Self. It is also a time for reflection and being grateful for all that we have.
What better way of expressing the gratitude than by giving back?
Let's join the culminations of the Year of the Devi by giving.
Celebrate the gift of food
The prasad prepared during Navratri is flavored with pious chants, meditation and the blessings from the yagyas. Honor Devi Annaporneshwari - the Goddess of food and abundance by sponsoring meals in the ashram kitchen.
Celebrate the gift of education
Empower little children with education, thus paying respects to Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of Wisdom.
The Art of Living's Gift-a-Smile project is reaching out to over 50,000 underpirivleged children in India.
Support rural development
Goddess Lakshmi signifies prosperity for all. There are thousands of people benefitting from rural devlopment projects, including river rejuvenation, organic farming and medical care. Honor Goddess Lakshmi by spreading prosperity to rural people through our projects.

Significance of Ayudha puja
Ayudha puja is performed to honor and feel grateful for all the instruments that add meaning to our life.

Lalitha - The vibrant One
Get to know Lalitha – the scintillating and dynamic expression of the Self, as described in the Lalitha Sahasranama.

What to do during Navratri
Transition from sound to silence, from movement to stillness with this guide on what to do during Navratri.

Tips for fasting
Fasting during Navratri is highly auspicious. Fast the right way with our guide on tips to fasting during Navratri.