Events
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Current dates
NOVEMBER 01, 2024
Diwali/Lakshmi Puja
Diwali is a very important 5-day Indian festival. In Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, it celebrates the vanquishing of the demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna and Goddess Satyabhama. Start of the light ceremony (incl. Lakshmi Puja): 6 pm. From 19:30: Dinner on a donation basis.
oCtober 05, 2024
Sharad Navratri 2024
Sharad Navratri is a 9-day festival dedicated to the Divine Mother and is always celebrated in autumn. The goddess Durga is worshipped in 9 different forms (Navdurga), on this day in her form as Chandraghanta. Puja starts at 14:00. Lunch: 12 noon
september 07, 2024
Vinayagar Chathurthi
On this day, we celebrate the birthday of Ganesha (Lord Vinayagar). He is the first-born son of Lord Shiva and Maha Parvati. The birthday ceremony in honour of Lord Ganesha starts at 10:30 am. This will be followed by a buffet lunch on a donation basis.
august 26, 2024
Gokulastami
On this day, we celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna, the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is often depicted playing the flute with blue skin and a crown of peacock feathers. The birthday ceremony in honour of Lord Krishna begins at 10 am.
august 16, 2024
Varalakshmi Vratam
Today is one of the most important days to honour the goddess of wealth and prosperity. She is the consort of Lord Vishnu. It is said that the Varalakshmiform of the goddess blesses her devotees and fulfils all their wishes. The puja starts at 9 am.
August 9, 2024
Nag Panchami
Today is one of the most significant days to honour the snake gods. Indian women in particular offer them milk on this day and pray for the health of their brothers and the entire family. The Nag Panchami Puja begins at 9 am.
juni 06, 2024
Shani Jayanti
On this day, we celebrate the birthday of Lord Shani. He is the son of Lord Suryadev and rules the planet Saturn and the day of the week Saturday. Lord Shani is said to believe in fair justice and if appeased, blesses his devotees with good fortune and wealth. Puja starts at 11 am.
MAY 23, 2024
Vaikasi Visakam
Today we celebrate the birthday of Lord Murugan (Subramanya). The god of courage, wealth and wisdom is the 2nd son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. He has 6 faces and can look in all directions simultaneously (east, west, north, south, heaven and underworld). Puja starts at 9 am.
may 21, 2024
Narasimha Jayanti
Today we celebrate the birthday of Lord Narasimha. He was the 4th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On Narasimha Jayanti, Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of Narasimha, half lion, half human, to kill the demon Hiranyakashipu. Birthday Puja starts at 2:30 pm.
may 16, 2024
Sita Navami
Sita Navami is celebrated as birth anniversary of Goddess Sita, the wife of Lord Rama (Vishnu). This day is also known as Sita Jayanti. Married women keep fast on Sita Navami day and pray to seek long lives of their husbands. Puja starts at 9 am.
may 10, 2024
Akshaya Tritiya/Parashurama BDay
Akshaya Tritiya is a highly auspicious day in India. Vedic astrologers consider this day to bring good luck and success and to be free from any malefic effects. The birthday of Parashurama (6th incarnation of Vishnu) is celebrated on the same day. Puja starts at 10:30 am.
april 23, 2024
Hanuman Jayanti
On this day, the birthday of Lord Hanuman, the devoted servant of Lord Rama (Vishnu), is celebrated throughout India (except for Tamil Nadu). At the Atma Mandir, the birthday ceremony in honour of Lord Hanuman begins at 10:30 am.
April 14, 2024
Chaitra Navratri Day 6
Today we celebrate the Divine Mother (Durga) in her form as Katyayani as part of Chaitra Navratri. She is the slayer of the tyrannical demon Mahishasura. She is considered as "warrior goddess" and "goddess of power". Puja starts at 10 am. Afterwards we will have lunch together.
February 16, 2024
Ratha Saptami
This day is dedicated to Lord Surya (planet Sun). It is believed that Lord Surya Dev began to enlighten the entire world on this day. Hence, this day is also considered as the birthday of God Surya and is known as Surya Jayanthi. Puja starts at 9 am.
January 15, 2024
Thai Pongal
Pongal is a 4-day festival (similar to our harvest festival) that is celebrated in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Thai Pongal is the most important day of the festival. Puja starts at 11 am. This is followed by a buffet lunch on a donation basis.
Past events in 2023
DEZember 27, 2023
Arudra Darshan
This festival is celebrated in South India in honour of Lord Nataraja, the dancing form of Lord Shiva. The divine dance is the source of the cycle of creation, preservation and dissolution. Lord Nataraja symbolises the 5 aspects of the universe. Puja start: 10 am
DEZember 26, 2023
Dattatreya Jayanti
Dattatreya Jayanti is the birthday of the sage Dattatreya, one of the most important teachers of Vedanta. He is regarded as the Trimurti Avatar, the incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Dattatreya Jayanti is a special occasion to reflect on the question "Who am I?". Puja start: 11 am
DEZember 18, 2023
Subrahmanya Sashti
Subrahmanya Sashti is a festival that is celebrated with great fervour, especially in the south Indian states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. This day marks the victory of Lord Subramanya over the demon Tarakasura. Puja start: 9 am
DEZember 05, 2023
Kalabhairava Jayanti
Kalabhairava Jayanti is the anniversary of the birth of the fierce manifestation form of Lord Shiva, which is associated with the aspect of annihilation. It destroys enemies such as avarice, lust and anger and helps to overcome the fear of death. Puja start: 9 am
November 18, 2023
Soora Samharam
The last and most important day of the Skanda Sashti, which is mainly celebrated in Tamil Nadu. Lord Murugan is said to have defeated the demon Surapadman on this day. The festival takes place every year to celebrate the victory of good over evil. Puja start: 10 am
November 12, 2023
Diwali - the festival of lights
Diwali means sea of lights. On this day we celebrate the Indian festival of lights for Lakshmi, the goddess of good fortune, and the victory of good over evil. We will have a light ceremony in the evening and afterwards we will have dinner together.
October 15, 2023
Navratri – Festival in honor of the divine mother
This festival is celebrated over nine (Nava) festive nights (Ratri) in spring and autumn. Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati represent the power that is considered to be the source of the whole universe. In the morning there will be a puja and an aarti.
September 29 – October 03, 2023
6th Birthday of Atma Mandir
This year we celebrate the 6th birthday of the Soul Temple including powerful ceremonies. At the same time we are organising an "Open House Event" in the Ilse Eickhoff Academy with various workshops, an exhibition and the sale of art and alchemical products.
September 19, 2023
Ganesha Chaturthi
This festival is dedicated to Ganesha's birthday. The first son of Lord Shiva and Maha Parvati is the beginning of everything and the one who removes all obstacles that prevent us from coming into our true soul power. We will meet in the morning and do an abishekam together in the temple.
What you can do here
In addition to the events, there are other activities that you can experience individually for yourself during your visit.
If you are not sure what is right for you or if you would like to get more information, please contact Dominic.
Do you want to take a break, reconnect with your soul and recharge your batteries? Then this is the place for you!
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