26 - 27 September We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating the next anniversary of Somaskanda Ashram. The program will include havans, special kumbapujas to Lord Somaskanda Murthi, and much more. ✨ Saturday – 12:00 PM (Noon) Celebrations begin with a Nandi Puja. Continue inside the temple with a Mahabhishekam to Lord [...]
30 May, 3.00 - 4.30 pm Bring your questions, connect with like-minded people, and be inspired by the experiences of the monastic residents. The Satsang is led by the dedicated temple team on site. We look forward to seeing you :-)
17 May - 31 May The festival starts with the new moon puja and a special mahabishekum to Lord Ganesh on 17 May at lunchtime. From 18 May onwards the Ganesh festival takes place at 6 am daily. Join us for a single Ganesh puja or spend some time at the ashram experiencing Lord [...]
1 May 7 pm Let's come together to celebrate the light of the Buddha – in a special Wesak service honoring his birth, enlightenment, and peaceful passing with gratitude and inner reflection.
18 April, 12 pm (noon) On new moon days we celebrate special kumbum pujas to Somaskanda Murti and to Meru, a geometrical structure - a yantra - representing the Divine Mother, and to our outdoors Lord Ganesh. The rituals start with a havan outside then continuing inside the temple. [...]
12 September Fifteen kilometres. A dozen turquoise lakes. Nine hundred metres of ascent. One very good reason. Join us on an unforgettable fundraising hike in aid of Skanda Vale Hospice Time: 9:00am Venue: Jöriseen, Swiss Alps (nr Davos) On Saturday 12 September, we’re heading deep into to the Alps for a sponsored mountain hike [...]
Friday 3 to Sunday 5 July What is the Divine — and how do we meet it within ourselves? In this retreat, we will explore together one of the deepest questions of spiritual life. Through devotion, silent contemplation, and discourse, we will inquire into the nature of the Divine — beyond concepts, towards direct experience. [...]
Saturday, 25 April, 30 May, 27 June, 25 July, 22 August, 24 October 3.00 - 5.30 pm Our monthly satsang takes place every Saturday afternoon before the full moon puja — and we'd love to have you there! Bring your questions, meet fellow seekers, and draw inspiration from the stories and insights of our [...]
Good Friday service: 03 April, 3:30 pm Easter: Saturday, 04 April, 11:45 pm Sunday service: 05 April, 7:00 pm Celebrate Easter at Somaskanda Ashram and experience the power of Christ not only in the temple but also in the surrounding early spring nature. Good Friday service: 18 [...]
26 March, 12 pm (noon) Celebrate Lord Rama's birthday at Somaskanda Ashram.
