Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Janmashtami Celebrated at Ranchi Ashram
Janmashtami, a Hindu festival, was celebrated at the Yogoda Satsanga Sakha ashram in Ranchi.
The day began with a long meditation session guided by a monk.
After that, people sang devotional songs with other monks.
In the evening, a special meditation session was planned, led by the head of the Yogoda Satsanga Society and live-streamed from California.
The society was founded in 1917, and it follows the teachings of Yogananda, whose book is known around the world.
Janmashtami was celebrated at the Yogoda Satsanga Sakha ashram in Ranchi on Saturday.
The celebrations commenced with a two-hour group meditation led by Brahmachari Haripriyananda.
Devotional bhajans followed, led by Swami Amarananda Giri and Swami Shankarananda Giri.
A special three-hour Janmashtami meditation was scheduled for the evening, led by Swami Chidananda Giri.
The meditation was to be live-streamed from the SRF International Headquarters in Los Angeles.
- Who
- Devotees and monks of Yogoda Satsanga Society
- What
- Celebration of Janmashtami with meditation and devotional activities.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Yogoda Satsanga Sakha ashram in Ranchi
- Why
- To celebrate Janmashtami, a Hindu festival.
- Event
- Janmashtami Celebration
- Location
- Yogoda Satsanga Sakha ashram, Ranchi
- Celebration Start Time
- 6:30 AM
- Main Meditation Leader
- Brahmachari Haripriyananda
- Bhajans Leaders
- Swami Amarananda Giri and Swami Shankarananda Giri
- Evening Meditation Leader
- Swami Chidananda Giri
- Organization
- Yogoda Satsanga Society