~ Celebration of Light ~
November 14th 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Join Mistyoga and Mridula for an evening of yoga and chant
5:00 - 6:15 pm - Yoga with Misty ~ All levels welcome!
6:30 - 7:30 pm - Kirtan with Mridula
Please RSVP - we are allowing 20 participants
~ please bring your own mat, blanket and cushion ~
Diwali is the five-day Hindu Festival of Lights that celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.
The time of Diwali is one of the most festive and beautiful times of the year. Diwali literally means 'row of lights' and originated from the Sanskrit words for lamp 'dipa' and row 'vali', the festival is also called Deepavali.
It is a time filled with light and love; a time when Indians all over the world rejoice. It is during the darkest period, yet it is a celebration of light!
Diwali will be celebrated on Saturday, November 14th during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika (mid-October to mid-November).
The meaning of Diwali, its symbols and rituals, and the reasons for celebration are innumerable. Diwali celebrates Lord Rama’s glorious and long awaited return to his kingdom of Ayodhya after his fourteen years of exile in the forests. It commemorates Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura who had kidnapped and terrorized the gopis of Vrindavan. It is also celebrated as the day Bhagwan Vishnu married Maha Lakshmi. Diwali is also associated with the story of the fall of Bali – a demon king who was defeated by Lord Vishnu. In general, Diwali signifies the triumph of good over evil, of righteousness over treachery, of truth over falsehood, and of light over darkness.
Diwali is a festival of lights - we may burn candles, fireworks and sparklers and these are wonderful ways of expressing our happiness. The deeper meaning behind Diwali is to celebrate the light which dispels the darkness of our ignorance; it is a festival of the light which shows us the way on our journey through life. The light of the Divine. It is this essence that is the real light, the everlasting light that goes beyond this world. A candle is a momentary visual experience that eventually burns out but, the candle of a still mind and a heart filled with Bhakti are divine and eternal; these are what we are celebrating.
Join us to celebrate the light of Diwali which shines within each of us.
During this evening of celebration we’ll illuminate the interior and exterior of our space with rangoli (candles), offer puja (worship) to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, partake in mithai (sweets) and enjoy our sangha (community).
Please wear your finest clothing, bring a candle & your favorite sweet to share - Chai will be served.
$20 suggested love offering
”Victory over darkness is to fully turn toward it…with as much courage, fortitude, presence and self-compassion that you can muster”
November 14th 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Join Mistyoga and Mridula for an evening of yoga and chant
5:00 - 6:15 pm - Yoga with Misty ~ All levels welcome!
6:30 - 7:30 pm - Kirtan with Mridula
Please RSVP - we are allowing 20 participants
~ please bring your own mat, blanket and cushion ~
Diwali is the five-day Hindu Festival of Lights that celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.
The time of Diwali is one of the most festive and beautiful times of the year. Diwali literally means 'row of lights' and originated from the Sanskrit words for lamp 'dipa' and row 'vali', the festival is also called Deepavali.
It is a time filled with light and love; a time when Indians all over the world rejoice. It is during the darkest period, yet it is a celebration of light!
Diwali will be celebrated on Saturday, November 14th during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika (mid-October to mid-November).
The meaning of Diwali, its symbols and rituals, and the reasons for celebration are innumerable. Diwali celebrates Lord Rama’s glorious and long awaited return to his kingdom of Ayodhya after his fourteen years of exile in the forests. It commemorates Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura who had kidnapped and terrorized the gopis of Vrindavan. It is also celebrated as the day Bhagwan Vishnu married Maha Lakshmi. Diwali is also associated with the story of the fall of Bali – a demon king who was defeated by Lord Vishnu. In general, Diwali signifies the triumph of good over evil, of righteousness over treachery, of truth over falsehood, and of light over darkness.
Diwali is a festival of lights - we may burn candles, fireworks and sparklers and these are wonderful ways of expressing our happiness. The deeper meaning behind Diwali is to celebrate the light which dispels the darkness of our ignorance; it is a festival of the light which shows us the way on our journey through life. The light of the Divine. It is this essence that is the real light, the everlasting light that goes beyond this world. A candle is a momentary visual experience that eventually burns out but, the candle of a still mind and a heart filled with Bhakti are divine and eternal; these are what we are celebrating.
Join us to celebrate the light of Diwali which shines within each of us.
During this evening of celebration we’ll illuminate the interior and exterior of our space with rangoli (candles), offer puja (worship) to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, partake in mithai (sweets) and enjoy our sangha (community).
Please wear your finest clothing, bring a candle & your favorite sweet to share - Chai will be served.
$20 suggested love offering
”Victory over darkness is to fully turn toward it…with as much courage, fortitude, presence and self-compassion that you can muster”