2026
12 Sep & 3 Oct
Online Satsangs
Rishikesh
Ajatananda Ashram 20th Anniversary
A 4-Day Special Programme
17–28 Oct
Satsangs
Rishikesh
29 Oct–1 Nov
Ajatananda Ashram 20th Anniversary
4-Day Special Programme
Rishikesh
2–5 Nov
Intensive Retreat
Rishikesh
2027
22-31 Jan
Daily Satsangs
Tiruvannamalai (South India)
27 Feb
Online Satsang
Online
6-27 Mar
Satsangs
Ajatananda Ashram, Rishikesh (North India)
3 & 24 April
Online Satsangs
Online
Satsangs and Retreats
All event times are given in local time.
PLEASE NOTE: The opening of the registration for each event will be announced here and by e-mail to our Newsletter subscribers.
2026
Online Satsang
12 September 2026
Satsang
8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
(IST — Rishikesh)
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
(CET — Paris, Brussels, Barcelona)
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
(GMT — London)
Registration is required to participate in this programme along with a sincere commitment to abide by the three rules of online etiquette.
Event in:
French
With simultaneous translation in:
English
More Information & Registration Here
3 October 2026
Satsang
8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
(IST — Rishikesh)
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
(CET — Paris, Brussels, Barcelona)
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
(GMT — London)
Registration is required to participate in this programme along with a sincere commitment to abide by the three rules of online etiquette.
Event in:
English
With simultaneous translation in:
French
Please note: Registrations will open a few weeks before the event.
Satsangs, Meditation and Yoga of Awareness
17 – 28 October 2026
From Saturday, 17 to Wednesday, 28 October 2026
(except Thursdays and Fridays)
Satsang
(afternoon)
Daily open Satsangs centred on the timeless non-dual teachings of the Advaita Vedanta tradition.
Daily open Satsangs centred on the timeless non-dual teachings of the Advaita Vedanta tradition.
Meditation
(evening)
Daily open meditation session.
Daily open meditation session.
Yoga of Awareness
(morning)
Daily open yoga session inviting participants to cultivate mindfulness.
Daily open yoga session inviting participants to cultivate mindfulness.
Celebration of the Ashram’s 20th Anniversary
29 October – 1 November 2026
Thursday, 29 October 2026
Satsang with Swami Atmananda
(afternoon)
Swamiji will share the quintessence of his teachings and will offer a synthetic view on the path and the non-dual practices leading to Spiritual Awakening and Self-Realization.
Swamiji will share the quintessence of his teachings and will offer a synthetic view on the path and the non-dual practices leading to Spiritual Awakening and Self-Realization.
Special Evening with Meditation, Universal Prayers & Kirtans
All participants will gather for meditation, followed by a special evening of sacred prayers and devotional chanting.
All participants will gather for meditation, followed by a special evening of sacred prayers and devotional chanting.
Friday, 30 October 2026
Tapovan Villagers’ Kirtan Gathering
(afternoon)
The entire Tapovan community will be warmly invited to join this heartfelt celebration of devotion and shared spiritual heritage.
The entire Tapovan community will be warmly invited to join this heartfelt celebration of devotion and shared spiritual heritage.
Saturday, 31 October 2026
Interreligious Panel Dialogue
(morning)
Swami Atmananda, together with teachers from various spiritual traditions, will engage in an interactive dialogue exploring the fundamental unity underlying all religions.
Swami Atmananda, together with teachers from various spiritual traditions, will engage in an interactive dialogue exploring the fundamental unity underlying all religions.
Interreligious Concert
(evening)
This exceptional programme will be a true celebration of the oneness of Truth and universal brotherhood. Kirtans and sacred chants in Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi, Pāli, and Tibetan will be offered by laypeople and monastics from several religious traditions.
This exceptional programme will be a true celebration of the oneness of Truth and universal brotherhood. Kirtans and sacred chants in Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi, Pāli, and Tibetan will be offered by laypeople and monastics from several religious traditions.
A light dinner will be served afterwards in the Ashram garden for
all attendees.
Sunday, 1 November 2026
Blessing of Sādhu Sadan, the Ashram’s New Wing
(morning)
The Ashram community will gather on the new rooftop overlooking the Ganges and the Himalayan foothills for a traditional Vedic havan, invoking divine blessings upon Sādhu Sadan, the Ashram’s new monastic wing, and praying for peace, harmony and auspiciousness for all beings. The ceremony will be followed by a joyful bhandara, a festive community meal shared in a spirit of gratitude, fellowship and celebration.
The Ashram community will gather on the new rooftop overlooking the Ganges and the Himalayan foothills for a traditional Vedic havan, invoking divine blessings upon Sādhu Sadan, the Ashram’s new monastic wing, and praying for peace, harmony and auspiciousness for all beings. The ceremony will be followed by a joyful bhandara, a festive community meal shared in a spirit of gratitude, fellowship and celebration.
Interreligious Discourses & Closing Bhandara
(morning)
This final and most significant day of the celebrations will mark the Ashram’s official anniversary and will be dedicated to interreligious sharing in a spirit of unity.
This final and most significant day of the celebrations will mark the Ashram’s official anniversary and will be dedicated to interreligious sharing in a spirit of unity.
Swami Atmananda will open the morning gathering by presenting the
founding vision of the Ashram and recalling the main stages of its
journey, from its inception under the blessing of his Master to
the present day.
The Head and monastic sangha of Sivananda Ashram will be in
attendance, together with a highly revered contemporary Indian
sage in the tradition of yogic meditation. Senior spiritual
teachers representing various religious paths, including
Theravada, Zen, and Tibetan Buddhist traditions, will also offer
insights from their respective lineages. Representatives of other
ashrams in Rishikesh will likewise take part in this concluding
programme.
The morning gathering will conclude with a festive
bhandara on the Ashram rooftop, open to all participants.
Non-Residential Intensive Retreat
2 – 5 November 2026
Monday, 2 November 2026
Retreat Introductory Talk
(evening)
Swami Atmananda will introduce the three-day intensive retreat, which will begin the following morning.
Swami Atmananda will introduce the three-day intensive retreat, which will begin the following morning.
Tuesday, 3 to Thursday, 5 November 2026
Intensive Non-Residential Retreat
During this three-day intensive retreat, Swami Atmananda will explore in depth the central tenets of the Advaita Vedanta teachings, clarifying its key concepts and guiding participants towards a profound, subtle, and direct experience of the Self.
During this three-day intensive retreat, Swami Atmananda will explore in depth the central tenets of the Advaita Vedanta teachings, clarifying its key concepts and guiding participants towards a profound, subtle, and direct experience of the Self.
Registration:
Registration will open in September, and an email notification
will be sent as soon as it becomes available.
Online Satsang
14 November 2026
Satsang
9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
(IST — Rishikesh)
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
(CET — Paris, Brussels, Barcelona)
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
(GMT — London)
Registration is required to participate in this programme along with a sincere commitment to abide by the three rules of online etiquette.
Event in:
French
With simultaneous translation in:
English
Please note: Registrations will open a few weeks before the event.
Retreat and Satsangs in Europe
Assisi (Italy)
11-15 December 2026 – La Cittadella Ospitalità & Casa Papa Giovanni
International Retreat (Residential)
From Fri 11, 6 p.m. to Tue 15 Dec, 11 a.m.
Event in:
English and French (alternating)
With simultaneous translation into:
French, English and Italian (to be confirmed)
The international retreat takes place in the inspiring setting of the small mediaeval town of Assisi, the home of St. Francis, whose incomparable influence still permeates the spiritual atmosphere there today. Swami Atmananda proposes to explore the nature of Spiritual Awakening and the essential practices of Non-Duality, according to the tradition of Advaita Vedanta.
Organized by Les Amis d’Ajatananda Ashram association.
Venues:
La Cittadella Ospitalità, Via degli Ancaiani, 3, 06081 Assisi (PG)
Casa Papa Giovanni, Via San Paolo 32, 06081 Assisi (PG)
Contact: satsangretreats@gmail.com
Please note: Registration will open a few weeks before the event.
Assisi (Italy)
Francheville (France)
19 December 2026 – Les Grandes Terres
Satsang Intensive
Sat 19 Dec, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration is required to participate in this programme.
Event in:
French
The Sangha Day takes place twice a year in France and emphasizes the importance of the sangha (community of spiritual seekers).
All those who feel an inner connection with Swami Ji’s teachings are welcome to participate. These Sangha Days invite a certain commitment to practice and are reserved for those who have already participated in at least one Satsang with Swami Atmananda.
Organized by Les Amis d’Ajatananda Ashram association.
Venue: Les Grandes Terres, Chemin du Grand Moulin, 69340 Francheville (near Lyon)
Contact: amis.ajatananda@gmail.com
Please note: Registration will open a few weeks before the event.
Gampopa Hall – Les Grandes Terres, Francheville (France)
2027
Satsangs in South India
Tiruvannamalai (India)
22-31 January 2027 – Rainbow Guest House’s Rooftop
Daily Satsangs
From Fri 22 to Sun 31 Jan, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Event in:
English
With simultaneous translation into:
French
Venue: Rainbow Guest House, 27, 28 Lakshmanan Nagar, Perumbakkam Road, Tiruvannamalai 606603 India
Please note: Registration are not required.
Assisi (Italy)
Online Satsang
27 February 2027
Satsang
9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
(IST — Rishikesh)
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
(CET — Paris, Brussels, Barcelona)
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
(GMT — London)
Registration is required to participate in this programme along with a sincere commitment to abide by the three rules of online etiquette.
Event in:
English
With simultaneous translation in:
French
Please note: Registrations will open a few weeks before the event.
Satsangs and Retreat in North India
Rishikesh – Ajatananda Ashram
6 – 24 Mar 2027
Daily Open Satsang
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
(except Thursdays and Fridays)
Daily Open Meditation
7 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.
(except Thursdays and Fridays and during the Retreat)
Daily Open Hatha Yoga Class
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
(except Thursdays and Fridays and during the Retreat)
Registration is not required to participate in these programmes.
Events in:
English
21-24 Mar 2027
Non-residential Satsang Retreat
From Sun 21 Mar, 7 p.m. (introduction) to Wed 24 Mar, 9 p.m.
Registration is required to participate in this programme.
Event in:
English
Please note: Registrations will open a few weeks before the event.
The Ganges nearby the Ashram in Tapovan, Rishikesh (India)
Online Satsang
3 April 2027
Satsang
9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
(IST — Rishikesh)
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
(CET — Paris, Brussels, Barcelona)
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
(GMT — London)
Registration is required to participate in this programme along with a sincere commitment to abide by the three rules of online etiquette.
Event in:
French
With simultaneous translation in:
English
Please note: Registrations will open a few weeks before the event.
24 April 2027
Satsang
8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
(IST — Rishikesh)
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
(CET — Paris, Brussels, Barcelona)
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
(GMT — London)
Registration is required to participate in this programme along with a sincere commitment to abide by the three rules of online etiquette.
Event in:
English
With simultaneous translation in:
French
Please note: Registrations will open a few weeks before the event.