Calendar of Events

Moksha Kirtan

Free

Moksha (freedom) kirtan on Saturday, April 20, 7 to 9 pm (1 hr chanting) Free. In person at Blue Lotus Temple In 2013 on April 21, Ananda's founder, Swami Kriyananda left his body en route to a higher state of soul-joy. We celebrate his ascension and our potential with a joyful kirtan of chants by Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda. ... Read More

Swami Kriyananda’s Birthday Kirtan & Stories

Free

This evening we celebrate the birth on May 19, 1926 of Ananda's founder, Swami Kriyananda with a joyful kirtan of chants and music by Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda, with story telling by Nayaswami Padma, blessed treats, and more. The program is from 7 to 8:30pm with an optional meditation until 9pm.

Kirtan with Shurjo and Narayani

Free

Join Narayani and Shurjo, spiritual directors of Ananda Mumbai, for a transformative weekend experience. They will lead a  kirtan on Saturday, May 8th, 7-9, and the Sunday Service on May 9th. Saturday, June 8, 7p to 9p (1 hr chanting) Free. In person at the Blue Lotus Temple, Bothell Join us this evening for a joyful kirtan of traditional Indian ... Read More

Babaji Kirtan & Celebration

Free

Saturday, July 27, 7p to 9p (1 hr chanting) Free. In person at Blue Lotus Temple Each year we celebrate the birth of Mahavatar Babaji on or around July 25. No one actually knows the date of Babaji's birth in this yuga, but July 25 approximate the date Babaji appeared to Paramhansa Yogananda to bless Yogananda's mission to the West. ... Read More

Janmashtami Kirtan

Free

Janmashtami (Krishna's birthday) kirtan. Saturday, August 24, 7p to 9p (1 hr chanting) Free. In person at Blue Lotus Temple & online This year Monday, August 26, is deemed the day to celebrate Krishna's birth! But on Saturday the 24th, we will hold a devotional kirtan and flower offering. All are invited. Blessed treats (prasad) will served following the activities.  ... Read More

Lahiri Kirtan

Saturday, September 28, 7 to 9 pm (1 hr chanting) Free. At Blue Lotus Temple & online Celebration of Lahiri Mahasaya (Sept 30, 1828 - Sept 26, 1895) with joyful chanting and meditation. Chants by Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda. We’ll chant for the first hour and meditate in silence the second hour. Come for all or part. Blessed treats (prasad) served afterwards.