BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bhakti Marga UK - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bhaktimarga.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bhakti Marga UK REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240721T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240721T160000 DTSTAMP:20240712T171033Z CREATED:20240712T165436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T171033Z UID:10004612-1721556000-1721577600@bhaktimarga.co.uk SUMMARY:GURUPURNIMA 2024 DESCRIPTION:DETAILS\nJoin us for Gurupurnima on 21 July 2024\, as we come together to honor and celebrate our beloved Satguru\, Paramahamsa Vishwananda. This special day is dedicated to expressing our gratitude for his divine guidance and unconditional love\, which inspire us on our spiritual journey. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\n\n\nSacred Ceremony: Participate in an abhiskekam (ritual bathing) and offerings of flowers\, fruits\, and incense at the Guru’s feet\, symbolizing our humility and devotion.\nJoyful Celebrations: Enjoy vibrant bhajans (devotional songs)\, dancing\, and delicious food as we celebrate together as a community.\n\n\n\nHONOURING THE GURU\n\n\nCelebrate the divine presence of Paramahamsa Vishwananda in our lives. His teachings and example of bhakti (devotion) bring us closer to the divine. This day is an opportunity to shower him with our heartfelt appreciation and love. \n\n\nDID YOU KNOW\nThe relationship between a disciple and their Guru is eternal\, built on trust\, respect\, and devotion. By surrendering to the Guru’s guidance\, devotees move towards self-discovery and deepen their connection with the divine. The Guru’s light guides us towards enlightenment and eternal grace. \nJoin us for a day of blessing and inspiration. Save the date and be part of this auspicious celebration to honor our beloved Gurudev! \n. URL:https://bhaktimarga.co.uk/event/gurupurnima-2024/ LOCATION:Srinivasa\, Srinivasa\, Alderford St\, Halstead\, CO9 3HZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Festivals,Rituals,Srinivasa - UK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250226T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250227T060000 DTSTAMP:20260108T220313Z CREATED:20230117T213354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T220313Z UID:10004928-1740592800-1740636000@bhaktimarga.co.uk SUMMARY:MAHA SHIVARATRI AT SRINIVASA TEMPLE DESCRIPTION:DETAILS\nWhen: Sunday 15 February 2026 (6:00pm) to Monday 16 February 2026 (6:00am)\nWhere: Srinivasa\, Sible Hedingham\, Essex\nFree Admission – Donations are welcome\nRegister Below ⬇ \nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\n\nMaha Shivaratri begins with evening celebrations start at 18:00 and last until the morning 6:00am. During the celebration there will be four rounds of puja\, abhishekam to Shiva in the form of lingams. We will stay awake throughout the night praising Lord Shiva with Bhajans\, 4 Aarti’s\, Dancing\, Meditating & Chanting.\nCustomarily\, we wear white traditional clothing since this is the colour which pleases Lord Shiva 🤍 \n\n\nAWAKENING BHAKTI\n\n\nShiva is pure consciousness. He is the Supreme Lord’s greatest bhakta as he is always meditating upon Narayana. Known as the Lord of Destruction\, he stands for the dissolution of the mind\, which is exactly what we need in order for pure Love to awaken inside the heart. Through his Grace\, Shiva destroys our pride and ego so that bhakti can grow in our hearts and we can rise to attain the Lotus Feet of Lord Narayana. \n\n\n\n\n\nShivaratri is when you forget about your mind and let your mind dwell only on the Divine. That’s what Shivaratri is – it is uplifting you and really awakening what is deep inside of you. – Paramahamsa Vishwananda \n\n\nDID YOU KNOW\nShivaratri is a time to sincerely pray to Lord Shiva to ask him to install himself in our hearts. As we bathe him in the form of a lingam\, he is cleaning our inner impurities and awakening the devotion within us\, so that we can realise him in our hearts and see him everywhere. \nBECOME A SPONSOR\nCost to cover the pujas – £36 per person \nYou can sponsor the puja’s this Shivaratri at Srinivasa (even if you are unable to attend). Your Offerings and support helps us to continue to serve the deities at our Ashram. \nWhat will you receive as a Sponsor? \n\nYour names will be added to Puja during Sankalpa (this ensures that all the prayers which take place you receive the punya/ merit for them)\nYou will receive Vibhuti (sacred ash) offered to Shiva Lingam.\nYour names will be taken during Yajna\nYou will receive sacred blessed thread for protection.\n\nSo take this opportunity and come join us on this divine night where Mahadev will be invoked in our temple and in our hearts URL:https://bhaktimarga.co.uk/event/maha-shivaratri-at-srinivasa-temple/2025-02-26/ LOCATION:Srinivasa\, Srinivasa\, Alderford St\, Halstead\, CO9 3HZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Festivals,Rituals,Srinivasa - UK ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhaktimarga.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_9569.png ORGANIZER;CN="Narayani":MAILTO:narayani_bm@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250511T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250511T130000 DTSTAMP:20250421T193557Z CREATED:20240209T050003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T193557Z UID:10004237-1746957600-1746968400@bhaktimarga.co.uk SUMMARY:NARASIMHA CHATURDASHI DESCRIPTION:DETAILS\nWhere: Srinivasa\, Sible Hedingham\, Essex\nFree Admission – Donations are welcome\nRegister Below ⬇ \nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\n\nDuring the event\, we will venerate Lord Nrsingadev with special prayers\, pujas and bhajans. We will also do abhishekam on Lord Narasimha in the temple\, and then offer prasad and arati. \n\n\nMERCIFUL PROTECTOR\n\n\nNarasimha Chaturdashi (also called ‘Narasimha Jayanti’) is the Appearance Day of Lord Nrsingadev\, the most merciful protector of His devotees. Although He appears ferocious in His ugra form\, He is actually the sweetest of all to those who are surrendered to Him. Nrsingadev restores balance\, eliminates all darkness and cleanses and purifies the mind of negativity. The world needs His energy\, His grace and His power. \n\n\nDID YOU KNOW\nLord Narasimha is the half-man/half-lion Avatar of the Supreme Lord\, Narayana. Out of love for His devotee\, He manifested Himself out of a stone pillar to protect four-year-old Prahalad from his demon king father\, Hiranyakashipu. Although His manifestation only lasted only six hours\, He took on nine different aspects. Visit Lord Narasimha at Srinivasa Temple. \n\n\n\nThe Lord shows His more powerful form and this ugra (ferocious) form to kill the anger\, pride\, egoism inside of us\, showing that He is above all this. – Paramahamsa Vishwananda URL:https://bhaktimarga.co.uk/event/narasimha-chaturdashi/ LOCATION:Srinivasa\, Srinivasa\, Alderford St\, Halstead\, CO9 3HZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Festivals,Rituals,Srinivasa - UK ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhaktimarga.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Narasimha-Chaturdashi-Website-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Narayani":MAILTO:narayani_bm@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250613T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250613T220000 DTSTAMP:20260604T002326Z CREATED:20250605T222411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T002326Z UID:10005044-1749835800-1749852000@bhaktimarga.co.uk SUMMARY:Paramahamsa Vishwananda's Birthday Celebrations at Srinivasa Temple DESCRIPTION:DETAILS\nWhere: Srinivasa\, Sible Hedingham\, Essex\nDate – Friday 13 June\nTime – 1.00 pm to 3.30pm\nFree Admission – Donations are welcome\nRegister Below ⬇ \nPREM MANIFEST\n\nJoin us as we celebrate the birthdayof our Beloved Gurudev! This is the time when Guruji’s bhaktas gather together to worship Him and pay tribute to all He has brought into our lives and to the world. \nLet us fill the temple with our love\, devotion\, and joy!All are warmly invited – whether you are new or have walked this path for many years\, this day is for all hearts drawn to the Divine through the Grace of the Guru. \n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\n\n\nGuru Abhishekam – a sacred bathing ceremony expressing devotion and reverence\nKirtan – singing the Divine Name to awaken the heart\nOffering of Cake – in joyful celebration of the Guru’s presence in our lives\nSatsang with Swami Anashuya – an inspiring sharing on the significance of the Guru\nEvening Prayers & Aarti – closing with heartfelt offerings to the Divine\n\nThis is a beautiful opportunity to gather as one family and honour the One who constantly uplifts and guides us on the path of Love. \n\n\nDID YOU KNOW\nParamahamsa Vishwananda was born God-realised on 13 June\, 1978\, on the beautiful island of Mauritius\, off the coast of Africa. Almost immediately\, people could see He was someone special. Even while very young\, He enjoyed singing the Divine Names and inspiring all those around Him to love God. In truth\, He has always been a living example of Bhakti Marga\, the path of devotion. \n\n\n\nI am born to remind people of the love of God\, not just the superficial love of God\, but as you love God\, as you long for God\, as you say\, “Yes\, I love you\, God”\, God loves you much more than that. And I have come just to remind this love of God\, nothing else – Paramahamsa Vishwananda URL:https://bhaktimarga.co.uk/event/paramahamsa-vishwanandas-birthday-celebrations-at-srinivasa-temple/2025-06-13/ LOCATION:Srinivasa\, Srinivasa\, Alderford St\, Halstead\, CO9 3HZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Festivals,Rituals,Srinivasa - UK ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhaktimarga.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0887.png ORGANIZER;CN="Narayani":MAILTO:narayani_bm@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250707 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250715 DTSTAMP:20250517T174755Z CREATED:20250517T174401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T174755Z UID:10005033-1751846400-1752537599@bhaktimarga.co.uk SUMMARY:BMUK GOES TO JUST LOVE FESTIVAL 2025 - GERMANY DESCRIPTION:BHAKTI MARGA UK TRAVELS TO\nJUST LOVE FESTIVAL 2025 (GERMANY)\n \nWELCOME TO LITTLE INDIA IN THE HEART OF GERMANYJULY 07 – 13\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER YOUR INTEREST\n \n MUSICIANS LINE UP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TRAVEL WITH BMUK\n \n FESTIVAL PROGRAM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Expect\nThe Just Love Festival features a rich and diverse program\, including: Click here for the program \n\n\nDevotional Music (Kirtan): Daily live performances by international musicians and Bhakti Marga artists. \n\n\nCultural Experiences: Dance\, theatre\, and workshops celebrating spiritual and traditional arts. \n\n\nVedic Ceremonies and Rituals: Deepen your connection through ancient fire rituals\, pujas\, and personal blessings. \n\n\nHoli – Festival of Colours: A joyful explosion of colour\, laughter\, and togetherness. (click here) \n\n\nYoga and Meditation: Participate in Atma Kriya Yoga and other meditative practices to quiet the mind and open the heart. \n\n\nSatsangs and Knowledge Talks: Spiritual wisdom directly from Paramahamsa Vishwananda and Bhakti Marga swamis. \n\n\nThis is more than a festival. It is a spiritual retreat\, a pilgrimage of the heart\, and a once-a-year opportunity to be in the divine presence of Paramahamsa Vishwananda alongside a global family of devotees. URL:https://bhaktimarga.co.uk/event/bmuk-goes-to-just-love-festival-2025-germany/ LOCATION:Shree Peetha Nilaya\, Am Geisberg 1\, 65321 Heidenrod\,\, Germany\, Germany CATEGORIES:Events with Paramahamsa Vishwananda,Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhaktimarga.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/JLF25-Presentation-COVER-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260215T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260216T060000 DTSTAMP:20260108T220313Z CREATED:20230117T213354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T220313Z UID:10005315-1771178400-1771221600@bhaktimarga.co.uk SUMMARY:MAHA SHIVARATRI AT SRINIVASA TEMPLE DESCRIPTION:DETAILS\nWhen: Sunday 15 February 2026 (6:00pm) to Monday 16 February 2026 (6:00am)\nWhere: Srinivasa\, Sible Hedingham\, Essex\nFree Admission – Donations are welcome\nRegister Below ⬇ \nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\n\nMaha Shivaratri begins with evening celebrations start at 18:00 and last until the morning 6:00am. During the celebration there will be four rounds of puja\, abhishekam to Shiva in the form of lingams. We will stay awake throughout the night praising Lord Shiva with Bhajans\, 4 Aarti’s\, Dancing\, Meditating & Chanting.\nCustomarily\, we wear white traditional clothing since this is the colour which pleases Lord Shiva 🤍 \n\n\nAWAKENING BHAKTI\n\n\nShiva is pure consciousness. He is the Supreme Lord’s greatest bhakta as he is always meditating upon Narayana. Known as the Lord of Destruction\, he stands for the dissolution of the mind\, which is exactly what we need in order for pure Love to awaken inside the heart. Through his Grace\, Shiva destroys our pride and ego so that bhakti can grow in our hearts and we can rise to attain the Lotus Feet of Lord Narayana. \n\n\n\n\n\nShivaratri is when you forget about your mind and let your mind dwell only on the Divine. That’s what Shivaratri is – it is uplifting you and really awakening what is deep inside of you. – Paramahamsa Vishwananda \n\n\nDID YOU KNOW\nShivaratri is a time to sincerely pray to Lord Shiva to ask him to install himself in our hearts. As we bathe him in the form of a lingam\, he is cleaning our inner impurities and awakening the devotion within us\, so that we can realise him in our hearts and see him everywhere. \nBECOME A SPONSOR\nCost to cover the pujas – £36 per person \nYou can sponsor the puja’s this Shivaratri at Srinivasa (even if you are unable to attend). Your Offerings and support helps us to continue to serve the deities at our Ashram. \nWhat will you receive as a Sponsor? \n\nYour names will be added to Puja during Sankalpa (this ensures that all the prayers which take place you receive the punya/ merit for them)\nYou will receive Vibhuti (sacred ash) offered to Shiva Lingam.\nYour names will be taken during Yajna\nYou will receive sacred blessed thread for protection.\n\nSo take this opportunity and come join us on this divine night where Mahadev will be invoked in our temple and in our hearts URL:https://bhaktimarga.co.uk/event/maha-shivaratri-at-srinivasa-temple/2026-02-15/ LOCATION:Srinivasa\, Srinivasa\, Alderford St\, Halstead\, CO9 3HZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Festivals,Rituals,Srinivasa - UK ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhaktimarga.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_9569.png ORGANIZER;CN="Narayani":MAILTO:narayani_bm@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260613T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260613T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T002326Z CREATED:20250605T222411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T002326Z UID:10005943-1781355600-1781364600@bhaktimarga.co.uk SUMMARY:Paramahamsa Vishwananda's Birthday Celebrations at Srinivasa Temple DESCRIPTION:DETAILS\nWhere: Srinivasa\, Sible Hedingham\, Essex\nDate – Friday 13 June\nTime – 1.00 pm to 3.30pm\nFree Admission – Donations are welcome\nRegister Below ⬇ \nPREM MANIFEST\n\nJoin us as we celebrate the birthdayof our Beloved Gurudev! This is the time when Guruji’s bhaktas gather together to worship Him and pay tribute to all He has brought into our lives and to the world. \nLet us fill the temple with our love\, devotion\, and joy!All are warmly invited – whether you are new or have walked this path for many years\, this day is for all hearts drawn to the Divine through the Grace of the Guru. \n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\n\n\nGuru Abhishekam – a sacred bathing ceremony expressing devotion and reverence\nKirtan – singing the Divine Name to awaken the heart\nOffering of Cake – in joyful celebration of the Guru’s presence in our lives\nSatsang with Swami Anashuya – an inspiring sharing on the significance of the Guru\nEvening Prayers & Aarti – closing with heartfelt offerings to the Divine\n\nThis is a beautiful opportunity to gather as one family and honour the One who constantly uplifts and guides us on the path of Love. \n\n\nDID YOU KNOW\nParamahamsa Vishwananda was born God-realised on 13 June\, 1978\, on the beautiful island of Mauritius\, off the coast of Africa. Almost immediately\, people could see He was someone special. Even while very young\, He enjoyed singing the Divine Names and inspiring all those around Him to love God. In truth\, He has always been a living example of Bhakti Marga\, the path of devotion. \n\n\n\nI am born to remind people of the love of God\, not just the superficial love of God\, but as you love God\, as you long for God\, as you say\, “Yes\, I love you\, God”\, God loves you much more than that. And I have come just to remind this love of God\, nothing else – Paramahamsa Vishwananda URL:https://bhaktimarga.co.uk/event/paramahamsa-vishwanandas-birthday-celebrations-at-srinivasa-temple/2026-06-13/ LOCATION:Srinivasa\, Srinivasa\, Alderford St\, Halstead\, CO9 3HZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Festivals,Rituals,Srinivasa - UK ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhaktimarga.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0887.png ORGANIZER;CN="Narayani":MAILTO:narayani_bm@outlook.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR