Welcome to Chhath Mahaparv 2026 @ AoL
We warmly invite you and your family to celebrate the sacred Chhath Mahaparv at the Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru. For over 13 years, devotees have been celebrating this divine festival here with deep devotion.
🌊 Sacred Chhath Ghat
Holy waters from sacred rivers, including Ganga Jal, are poured into our divine pond, making it a truly sacred space to offer Arghya to Lord Surya and seek Chhathi Maiya's blessings.
First Arghya
15 Nov 2026
Evening (Sunset)
Second Arghya
16 Nov 2026
Morning (Sunrise)
⏰ Important Deadline
Last date to register for ready-made puja materials (Daliya/Soop set): 10th November 2026
About Chhath Puja at Art of Living
🏛️ A Sacred Tradition
One of the most beautiful and peaceful Chhath Ghats in Bangalore, located inside the Art of Living International Center on Kanakapura Road. For the last 13+ years, devotees have been celebrating Chhath Mahaparv here with deep devotion.
✨ What Makes Our Ghat Special
- Clean and sacred ghats
- Parking facilities
- Changing rooms for devotees observing the Chhath fast
- Drinking water and toilet facilities
- Arrangements for Paran (post-fast) prasad
- Live satsang with Chhath Puja geet
- Water reservoir mixed with Ganga water
- Proper lighting and beautiful decorations
- Based on charges:
- Accommodation facilities
- Arrangement of Daliya/Soop with all necessary worship materials
💝 About The Donation
This is NOT a registration fee!
This is a voluntary donation to support:
- Kitchen arrangements and Paran Prasad after 2nd Arghya
- Thekua prasad for every devotee
UPI: PaymentToVaidicDharmaSansthan
No receipt provided. No payment proof needed for entry. Everyone is welcome regardless of donation.
About The Art of Living & Guru Paduka Vanam
🔍 Key Facts & Highlights
Guru Paduka Vanam is one of the “must-see” attractions within the expansive 250+ acre spiritual campus of the Art of Living International Center.
✨ Highlights of Guru Paduka Vanam
- Amphitheater Design: The layout resembles a guru's paduka (sandals), symbolizing respect and humility.
- Large Capacity: It hosts thousands for gatherings, satsangs, and major events like Maha Shivaratri.
- Water Feature: A central pond with musical fountains adds to the serene ambiance, especially in the evenings.
- Natural Setting: Nestled in lush greenery and landscaped gardens, creating a meditative atmosphere.
- Spiritual Significance: A sacred space for meditation, chanting, and spiritually charged events.
Event Details & Facilities
Schedule
15 Nov — Sandhya Arghya (Sunset)
Evening offering with bhajans, satsang and community prasad.
16 Nov — Usha Arghya (Sunrise)
Morning offering, distribution of thekua and prasad to all devotees.
🎉 Facilities & Arrangements
- Clean and sacred ghat with the pond containing Ganga Jal.
- Ample parking space.
- A community kitchen providing free prasadam (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Internal shuttle service for easy transport within the ashram.
- Changing rooms with attached washrooms located near the ghats.
- Live satsang with devotional Chhath geets.
- Thekua prasad for all devotees.
- Proper lighting and serene decorations.
- Drinking water and toilet facilities.
🏨 Accommodation
Accommodation is available at the Ashram for those who wish to stay during Chhath Puja. There is no pre-booking for rooms; they will be booked on-site upon arrival. An Aadhar Card is mandatory for every member of the group wishing to stay. Visitors will be provided with an ID card that includes the password for their room door.
Puja Materials (छठ पूजा सूप/डलिया)
To make the great festival of Chhath convenient and well-organized for everyone, ready-made Daliya/Soop are being prepared at the ashram.
If you wish to collect these soops from the ashram, please fill out the attached Google Form and make an advance payment of ₹1100 per Daliya/Soop on UPI: PaymentToVaidicDharmaSansthan (Click to pay)
After completing the payment, kindly fill out this Google Form: tinyurl.com/aolcp26soop
🥘 The items available in each Daliya/Soop are as follows:
- आखर सूप (Aakhar Soop)
- ठेकुआ (Thekua)
- साँच (चीनी का)
- लड्डुआ (Rice flour laddoo)
- नारियल (Coconut)
- गन्ना (Sugarcane)
- फल (Fruits: 2 Oranges, 2 Apples, 4 Bananas, 1 large Lemon)
- पानीफल/सिंघाड़ा (Water chestnut)
- कच्चा हल्दी (Raw turmeric)
- अदरख (Ginger)
- सुथनी (Suthni)
- अलता (Alta)
- बद्दी (Baddi)
- केराव (Green peas)
- चावल (Rice)
- पान (Betel leaves)
- सुपारी (Betel)
- पंचमेवा (Dry Fruits)
- सिंदूर (Sindoor)
Please note:
- Soops will not be available without advance payment.
- If any worship item is not listed, kindly arrange it yourself.
- All items will be placed in a bamboo soop and tied neatly with a new cotton cloth.
- These are the 19 items, you can bring anything extra you need.
💰 Payment
Amount: ₹1100/- per Daliya/Soop
UPI: PaymentToVaidicDharmaSansthan
Register Here : tinyurl.com/aolcp26soop
Guidelines & Important Information
🚨 Maintaining Sanctity
This is OUR festival. Each one of us must take responsibility to maintain its sanctity and purity.
✅ Important Do's
- 👟 Put off your shoes before coming to the ghat.
- 🗑️ Use designated dustbins and help keep the area clean.
- 🌊 Do not throw anything into the pond.
- 🧹 Clean up your space after the Puja.
- 🤝 Be courteous and helpful to fellow devotees.
- 🙏 Maintain a devotional atmosphere.
⚠️ Important Points
🎫 No Entry Restrictions
No entry passes are required. Everyone is welcome! The donation is voluntary, not mandatory.
📍 No Reserved Spots
The Ashram is spacious enough to accommodate everyone. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
🏠 You Are the Host
Consider this your personal event. We are all hosts, not guests.
⏰ Key Dates & Deadlines
- 10 Nov 2026: Last date for Daliya/Soop orders
- 13-14 Nov (Fri-Sat): Volunteers required for Thekua making.
- 15 Nov 2026 (Sun): Decoration by volunteers in the morning.
- 15 Nov 2026: First Arghya (Evening)
- 16 Nov 2026: Second Arghya (Morning)
🙋 Volunteering Opportunities
Be Part of the Organizing Team!
Join us in serving Chhathi Maiya and making this Mahaparv divine and memorable.
Volunteering Opportunities
1. Prasad Making (13th, 14th & 15th Nov)
Prasad making will start after 2:00 PM on the 13th and 14th, and if required, continue on the 15th. Volunteers will help us in making Prasad (Thekua, Laddu) at Annapurna Kitchen.
2. Decoration (15th Nov)
Decoration work will begin after 11:00 AM on the 15th of November. All decoration activities will take place on this day.
3. Other Seva
- Daliya/Soop Arrangements
- Prasad distribution
- Coordination and communications
🎯 We're Looking For
Sincere, committed, and active volunteers willing to serve with devotion. No special skills needed!
📞 Contact & Support
👥 Organizing Committee
Vinay Ji
Raj Kishor Ji
📍 Venue Address
Guru Paduka Vanam
Art of Living International Center
21st KM, Udayapura Post, Kanakapura Main Rd
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560082
📍 Get Directions📋 Important Links
📝 Main Registration
Register your participation🛒 Puja Materials Order
Order Daliya/Soop💰 Donation/Payment
💬 Social Media & Groups
💬 Main WhatsApp Group
Join for all updates🙋 Seva/Volunteer Group
Join if interested in volunteering❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is payment mandatory?
A: No! Attending the festival is completely free and open to everyone. Donations (such as ₹1000 Anna-Daan) are entirely voluntary to support the kitchen and prasad. Payment is only required if you choose to pre-order a Daliya/Soop set (₹1100).
Q: Will I get reserved spots?
A: No. The Ashram is big enough for everyone!
Q: Can I bring my own materials?
A: Yes! You can bring your own or order ready-made sets.
Q: Is accommodation available?
A: Yes, accommodation is available and will be booked on-site upon arrival. An Aadhar Card is mandatory for every member of the group wishing to stay.