Devotees welcoming Pujya Maharaj Saheb in a mangal pravesh

Gatherings

Events & Shibirs

Residential retreats, days of practice and festivals through the year — open to any seeker.

Come and sit with us

A shibir is an unhurried few days of practice

Residential shibirs gather seekers at Tithal for meditation, swadhyay and bhakti, held in the company of the sangha. Dharmashala housing is available on the campus. You need no experience — only a willingness to sit.

The Calendar

Upcoming

14
Sep
Residential Shibir

Antar Yatra — A Three-Day Meditation Shibir

Three unhurried days of dhyana, swadhyay and bhakti · Dharmashala housing available

28
Sep
Pravachan

Sunday Pravachan — The Yoga of Stillness

A morning discourse on Patanjali's yog sadhna · Open to all · Streamed live

12
Oct
Festival

Paryushan Aradhana

Days of reflection, fasting and forgiveness observed with the sangha at the derasar

02
Nov
Residential Shibir

Swadhyay Shibir — Reading the Tattvartha Sutra

A weekend of guided scriptural study in Gujarati and English · Few seats

21
Nov
Festival

Kartik Purnima — Evening of Bhakti

Devotional singing and lamp offering by the sea · Open to all

Plan your visit

Staying at the Kendra

Guests who join a shibir may stay in the dharmashala on the campus. Meals are simple and sattvic. Reach us at Tithal, a short way from Valsad on the Gujarat coast — please write ahead so we can prepare for your stay.

Contact & directions
  • Dharmashala guest housing on the campus
  • Simple, sattvic meals during shibirs
  • Open to any seeker, without discrimination
  • No prior experience required