Sankalpa means intention. The energy created by the homas and pujas held during Navratri can be tapped to strengthen a particular intention. Know more about the power of sankalpa and how it can be taken here.

Navratri 2026

Q: How do we attend Navratri this year?

You can attend the Navratri celebrations at Art of Living Bangalore Ashram or watch the live webcast online.

Q: Can I take sankalpa online?

Yes. You can take an online sankalpa. Know more details here.

Q: Are there any online programs that I can do during Navratri?

A number of workshops and programs have been designed to help people to get a deeper experience during Navratri. You can find the list of programs here.

Q: Will Gurudev preside over the celebrations?

Yes, Gurudev will be present at the nine-day-long Navratri celebration at the Bengaluru Ashram. All events take place in the presence of Gurudev.

11^th - 20^th October

Meditation Programs Sankalpa

The Navratri celebrations at the Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru are a union of the physical, subtle and conscious aspects of our being through yogasanas, homas, meditation, prayer, sankalpa, seva, satsang and cultural events. Visitors and devotees throughout the world participate in these events to cultivate the highest human qualities. Peace, love, happiness and vibrance are predominant in the Ashram during this event. We welcome you with open arms to join the celebrations presided over by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsmglSkkcng

What is the significance of Navratri? - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsmglSkkcng)

The Significance of Navratri!

"The word ‘Ratri’ means deep rest or relief from three ‘tapas’, three types of fire or botherations- the physical, the subtle, and the conscious. A deep rest can relieve you from all these three botherations.

It’s a time of prayer and rejuvenation. A child is born in nine months. These nine days are like coming out of a mother’s womb once again. Having a new birth."

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Event Schedule

Date	Time	Event
Saturday, Oct. 10	09:00 am	Rudrabhishekam
Sunday, Oct. 11 - Thursday, Oct. 15	07:00 pm	Rudrabhishekam
Friday, Oct. 16	07:00 am	Rudrabhishekam, Sri Maha Ganapathy Homa, Sri Subramanya Homa, Sri Navgraha Homa
Friday, Oct. 16	04:30 pm	Chandi Homa Prarambam
Saturday, Oct. 17	07:00 am	Rudrabhishekam, Sri Maha Rudra Homa
Saturday, Oct. 17	04:30 pm	Sri Sudarshan Homa, Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam
Sunday, Oct. 18	07:00 am	Rudrabhishekam, Shat Chandi Homa
Monday, Oct. 19	07:00 am	Rudrabhishekam, Rishi Homa
Tuesday, Oct. 20	07:00 am	Rudrabhishekam, Vijayadashami Pooja

Note: All timings are subject to change.

Schedule

Date	Event
Fri, April 04^th	7:00 am - Maha Ganpati Homa, Navagraha Homa, Maha Lakshmi Homa 4:30 pm - Chandi Homa Prarambha 6:00 pm - Lalitha Sahasranam Parayanam
Wed, Oct 09^th	9:00 am - Maha Rudra Homa 4:30 pm - Maha Sudarshan Homa 4:30 pm - Lalita Sahasranamam Prayanam 5:00 pm - Vishnu Sahasranamam Parayanam
Thu, Oct 10^th	7:00 am - Navratri Shat Chandi Homa 6:00 pm - Lalita Sahasranam Parayanam
Fri, Oct 11^th	9:00 am - Rishi Homa 6:00 pm - Lalita Sahasranamam Prayanam
Sat, Oct 12^th	8:00 am - Vidyarambham (Offline only) 6:00 pm - Lalita Sahasranam Parayanam
Wed, Oct 16^th	9:00 am - Jai Durga Homa
	Note: All timings are subject to change.