Sacred ceremony, by invitation only

Guided by Asha and Shanti

Sunday, 12:15pm concert • light lunch provided beforehand

Choir, small groups and soloists will perform a beautiful selection of Christmas favorites, including traditional carols, classical gems, and music by Swami Kriyananda.

Sunday, 11:30 am

Beautiful handmade arts and crafts, and homemade foods for the holidays will be on display and on sale in the Yoga Center (right next to the Temple).

Saturday, 10am-6pm

This tradition was begun by Yogananda and has become the heart of Ananda’s Christmas season. It’s a profound opportunity for an inner experience of the Divine. Though it may seem intimidating, you may be surprised at how easily the soul welcomes long periods of deep quiet.

Sunday, 6pm • meet at Chela Bhavan, Ananda Community

Stroll the streets near the Ananda Community in Mountain View, singing to the neighbors who delight in this old-fashioned holiday tradition—a magical evening.

Tuesday, 5-7pm Meditation, 7:30 Celebration

The Ananda Christmas Eve offering is a deeply devotional evening. Let us join in a 2 hour special meditation to begin the celebrations on this sacred evening.

Tuesday, Meditation 5-7pm, Celebration 7:30pm

With music, storytelling, kings, and shepherds, celebrate the coming of Christ consciousness in this holy time of year. Everyone participates at the close in a beautiful devotional candlelight ceremony at the feet of the baby.

Wednesday, Family Service, 11am - 12pm • Banquet, 12:30pm

A cast of children and adults illustrates the story as Asha narrates, bringing Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem magically to life. Many adults say this is one of their favorite events of the year.

Wednesday, 12:30pm, after Family Service
You and your family members or friends are warmly invited to enjoy a vegetarian banquet. A chance to connect with friends, new and old, along with some musical entertainment — fun-loving and inspiring.

Tuesday, 6pm meditation, 7pm renunciate vows ceremony, 7:30pm service (come for any part)

What pattern do you want to set in the coming year? What are your hopes and aspirations? Join the strong, uplifting flow of energy created in this service. Includes a a fire ceremony to burn up and release the energy of the past, and give strength to your positive resolutions.