Celebrations have been intricately inter-woven into human life throughout ages and cultures. At a very basic level, they give us relief from the monotony of our daily routines and chores. At another level, celebrations bring to fore the higher aspects of human consciousness in a being. These occasions inspire in a person a sense of benediction and gratitude, making one receptive to deeper possibilities in life. The happiness and joy of celebrations have time and again been an occasion for acts of generosity, benevolence and compassion. Celebrations also inspire in us a sense of oneness often giving rise to forgiveness and reconciliation.

At Isha, celebrations are about providing a conducive atmosphere for self-discovery, rather than commemorating the rituals associated with them.

Some of the occasions celebrated are chosen for the inner growth potential they offer to the individual, some for the oneness they inspire. Few occasions celebrate the birth of the blessed beings, who not only lived a life of peak human consciousness, but also created the path for others to follow. On the whole, these celebrations are an expression of our gratitude to the lineage of beings that have made this possibility available to us.

We invite you to join us in these celebrations - a social and cultural kaleidoscope, and bask in the benediction that is life.