YSS/SRF President’s India Tour — 2025
Please note: Registration is required only for Bengaluru, Chennai, and Ahmedabad events.
It gives us great joy to announce that Sri Sri Swami Chidananda Giri, revered president and spiritual head of Yogoda Satsanga Society of India/Self-Realization Fellowship, plans to visit India and Nepal during February and March 2025. Swamiji will be touring four major cities in India (Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Noida) and Kathmandu in Nepal where special one-day programmes will be organized, as given below:
- Sunday, February 2: Bengaluru
- Sunday, February 9: Chennai
- Sunday, February 23: Ahmedabad
- Thursday, February 27: Noida
- Saturday, March 1: Kathmandu
Please note that the Ahmedabad programme on February 23 will be live-streamed. More details will be shared later.
Joy fills our hearts in eager anticipation of Swamiji’s forthcoming trip, as we fondly recall how spiritually rewarding and inspiring his visit in 2023 was. We extend a heartfelt invitation to all devotees to attend these programmes.
Programme Details
On Sundays at Bengaluru (February 2), Chennai (February 9), and Ahmedabad (February 23):
- 10:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. — Long Meditation
- 02:30 p.m. – 03:30 p.m. — Kirtan/Video Show
- 04:30 p.m. – 06:00 p.m. — Meditation
- 06:30 p.m. – 07:30 p.m. — Satsanga by revered President
Noida (Thursday, February 27):
- 04:30 p.m. – 06:00 p.m. — Meditation
- 06:30 p.m. – 07:30 p.m. — Satsanga by revered President
Kathmandu (Saturday, March 1):
- 04:00 p.m. – 05:00 p.m. — Meditation
- 05:00 p.m. – 06:00 p.m. — Satsanga by revered President
Please find below the address and Google Map links to event venues:
Bengaluru
The Royal Senate
Gate number 6, Palace Grounds
Jayamahal, Bengaluru
Karnataka – 560006
Google Map Link – yssi.org/PITblr
Chennai
Sri Ramachandra Convention Center, 24/13A
South Avenue Road, Vasudeva Nagar
Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Tamil Nadu – 600041
Google Map Link – yssi.org/PITchn
Ahmedabad
Golden Glory Hall
Karnavati Club, Sarkhej – Gandhinagar Highway
Opposite Shalby Hospital, Spring Valley
Mumatpura, Ahmedabad
Gujarat – 380058
Google Map Link – yssi.org/PITamdbd
Noida
Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Ashram – Noida
Paramahansa Yogananda Marg
B-4, Sector 62
Noida – 201307
Dist. Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Google Map Link – yssi.org/PITnoida
Kathmandu
Ullens School, Campus 1 (Covered hall)
Khumaltar, Lalitpur-15
Nepal
Google Map Link – yssi.org/PITnepal
Registration is required to attend programmes at Bengaluru, Chennai, and Ahmedabad. However, it is not needed for programmes at Noida and Kathmandu.
Please note that at Bengaluru, Chennai, and Ahmedabad, only YSS/SRF devotees are eligible to register for the function, and children below 12 years of age are not permitted. However, the evening programme at all locations, including Noida and Kathmandu, is open to friends and family members of devotees.
Registration is now open!
The registration fee is ₹ 1000 per person. This fee is inclusive of meal charges. However, there will be additional charges if you wish to avail the accommodation facilities, based on the number of days each devotee wishes to stay. The accommodation charges are as follows:
- Ahmedabad: ₹ 500 per person per night
- Bengaluru: ₹ 800 per person per night
- Chennai: ₹ 800 per person per night
If you are finding it difficult to pay the registration fee, please contact us.
If you are interested in attending the events at more than one place, you are welcome to do so. Detailed information regarding the registration process is as follows:
Online Registration through Devotee Portal:
For quicker and easier registration, please register online by clicking the button below.
Registration by Contacting YSS Helpdesk:
Please call (0651) 6655 555 or email the Ranchi ashram Helpdesk and provide the following details:
- Your full name
- Age
- Address
- Telephone number
- YSS Lessons Registration number (or SRF Membership Number)
- Dates of your proposed arrival and departure
You may remit the amount against the payment link that will be sent to your mobile or email address.
Registration for SRF devotees:
We request interested SRF devotees to contact the YSS Helpdesk by email and provide all their details as mentioned above.
While SRF devotees are most welcome to participate in the function and may have meals at the venue, they are requested to make their own accommodation arrangements in any of the nearby hotels.
Please note:
- On successful registration, you will receive a confirmation through either email or SMS. If you don’t receive such a notification, please contact the YSS Ranchi Helpdesk by phone (0651) 6655 555 or email helpdesk@yssi.org.
- First-come, first-served Basis: Due to the limited accommodation facilities available at various locations, registrations needing accommodation will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If your registration is confirmed but you are not able to attend, the registration fee will neither be refunded nor transferred to another person.
At Bengaluru, Chennai, and Ahmedabad
For the one-day programmes at Bengaluru, Chennai, and Ahmedabad, devotees will have the option to arrive the evening prior to the event, and stay until the morning after the programme ends. There will be additional charges (as mentioned under the registration section above) if you wish to avail the accommodation facilities at these locations, based on the number of days each devotee wishes to stay.
At Noida and Kathmandu
For those needing accommodation at the Noida Ashram, please contact the ashram directly as availability is limited. Similarly, if you wish to attend the programme at Kathmandu, please reach out to the Kathmandu Kendra. Contact details for the Noida Ashram and Kathmandu Kendra are provided below.
Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Ashram – Noida
Paramahansa Yogananda Marg
B-4, Sector 62
Noida – 201307
Dist. Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Phone: 9899811808, 9899811909,
(0120) 2400670, (0120) 2400671
Email: noidaashram@yssi.org
Paramahansa Yogananda Dhyana Samaj Nepal (PYDSN) – Kopundole
Kathmandu, Nepal
Kopundole
Phone: (+977) 5452837, (+977) 5423610, (+977) 5420183,
(+977) 9851084325, (+977) 9801039667, (+977) 9801009131
Email: kathmandu@ysscenters.org
Please note:
- First-come, first-served Basis: Due to the limited accommodation facilities available at various locations, registrations needing accommodation will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Shared accommodation will be provided to ladies and gents separately. Family members may please plan and pack accordingly.
- Devotees with special needs for accommodation or diet may please make their own arrangements. A list of nearby hotels is given below.
Contact Details for Registration and Enquiries
Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Math – Ranchi
Paramahansa Yogananda Path
Ranchi 834001
Jharkhand
Phone: (0651) 6655 555
(Mon-Sat, 09:30 a.m. – 04:30 p.m.)
Email: helpdesk@yssi.org
