Sat & Sun, december 19-20

24-Hour Yajna Paranitya Narasimha Jayanti

A sacred weekend of fire ceremony, kirtan, satsang, and community
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An ancient ritual for healing and transformation.

Sacred Fire Ceremony for World Peace

A yajna is an ancient fire ceremony and a powerful form of prayer. When offered with love and devotion it becomes a selfless offering to the Divine.

For milenia these fire ceremonies have been an integral part of spiritual transformation, as the fire represents the element of destruction and ultimately rebirth.

Slow down, come into the heart, nurture your spirituality, and enjoy like-minded community over this special weekend. 

We are honored to welcome you.

A Celebration of Grace

On December 22, 2011, our beloved Satguru, Paramahamsa Vishwananda, materialized Paranitya Narasimha from his heart.

For the past six years, we have honored this special appearance day with a 24-hour yajna, celebrating not only our beloved Narasimha, but also the extraordinary love and grace Guruji has given to the world.

Throughout the yajna, we will chant Sri Vitthala Giridhari Parabrahmane Namaha, a mantra given by Guruji to uplift humanity and deepen our unique relationship with the Divine.

Recharge Your Mind, Heart, and Spirit

Step into a sacred space as the fire, chants, and offerings uplift your mind, body, and spirit. Connect with a community of devotion, feel the purifying power of the fire, and immerse yourself in a deeply meditative, transformative experience. Perfect for seekers of all levels, this is a journey of peace, joy, and spiritual renewal.

  • Loving Community

  • Fire Ceremony

  • Inspiring Satsang

  • Nourishing Meals

  • Vedic Chanting

  • Devotional Music

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Vaikunta Ekadashi Abhishekam

The yajna ends on Vaikuntha Ekadashi, a very special day when the gate to Lord Vishnu's supreme celestial abode, Vaikuntha, is opened to grant spiritual liberation (moksha) to those who observe the fast with loving devotion. 

After the yajna, we will perform abhishekam to Paranitya Narasimha and more than 1000 shaligrams. Everyone is welcome to come and offer water, a very rare and precious blessing. 

Those who have adopted a shaligram will have the rare opportunity to personally worship their shaligram on this sacred day. This extraordinary offering takes place only once a year at our temple.

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Location: The Paranitya Narasimha Temple

There are few places in this world that are soley dedicated to prayer for humanity. At the Paranitya Narasimha Temple and Ashram, the monks pray day and night, creating an incredibly high vibrational atmosphere of Love and positivity for all to soak in.

On the path of Bhakti – prayer takes the form of ecstatic singing, joyful dancing, delicious blessed food, and spiritual inspiration to align you with your highest purpose and authentic self.

This makes a perfect atmosphere for spiritual rejuvenation and retreat. 

24-Hour Yajna Schedule

December 19-20
Saturday & Sunday

Location: Yajna Tent
1100 W. Church St. Elmira, NY

Offerings and chanting of the mantra will be continuous for the full 24-hours.

All are welcome to stay as long or short as you are able.

December 19

Day 1: Yajna Begins

4:00pm:
Check-in opens (community room)

5:00pm:
Yajna Begins (yajna tent, continuous)

7:30-8:30pm: 
Dinner (community room)

8:30-8:45pm: 
Shayan Arati (temple)

9:00-11:00pm: 
Narasimha Pratyanga Mantra Chanting (tent)

December 20

Day 2: Vaikunta Ekadashi

Chanting continues throughout the night

6:00-9:15am: 
Breakfast (community room)

11:00am: 
Satsang (tent)

1:00-2:30pm: 
Lunch (community room)

3:00pm: 
Satsang (yajna tent)

5:00pm: 
Yajna Closing Ceremony (yajna tent)

6:00-7:00pm: 
Vaikunta Ekadashi Abhishekam (temple)

***All who have adopted a shaligram will have the blessing to do puja to their own shaligram led by Rishi Nishkaladas!***

Followed by prasad in the Temple Community Room

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December 19-20 | 1100 W. Church St. Elmira, NY

24-hour Yajna Full Event Pass

$108 - December 19 & 20

*Ashram Accommodation Separate*

  • Come and go freely throughout both days
  • Participate in the yajna as much as you wish
  • Vegetarian/vegan meals available for purchase 
  • Enjoy kirtan, satsang, and community

Full Event Ticket - 2-Days

Purnahootie Ticket

$54 - December 20, 3-5pm

  • Attend the final two hours of the yajna
  • Participate in the sacred Purnahootie (final offering)
  • Touch the sacred coconut, symbolically offering your prayers and intentions to the Divine
  • Join the community for the conclusion of the yajna before ekadashi abhishekam at 6pm
Join Dec. 20 - 3-5pm

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Stay at the Ashram

Coming from out of town? The ashram offers simple, comfortable accommodations in a peaceful setting. Stay overnight for the event, or extend your stay for the holidays. Booked separately.

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Connect with yourself and the Divine.

Step out of the noise of life, enter a sacred space, and reconnect with your heart.

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