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Event Calendar
Valmiki Ashram observes and celebrates all events in the Hindu Calendar. Our 2015 observances are outlined below in addition to special events held by Valmiki Ashram.
Maha Shivratri
Friday February 24th 2017: 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Location: Valmiki Ashram
Shivaratri is celebrated on the 6th night of the dark Phalgun (Feb or March) every year. On the auspicious day, devotees observe fast and keep vigil all night. Mahashivaratri marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the ′Tandava′. It is also believed that on this day Lord Shiva was married to Parvati Ma. On this day Shiva devotees observe fast and offer fruits, flowers and bel leaves on Shiva Linga.
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Navratri
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Wednesday September 20th - Thursday September 28th 2017
Location: Valmiki Ashram
During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Shakti/Devi are worshiped. The tenth day is commonly referred to as Vijayadashami or "Dussehra" (also spelled Dasara). Navratri is an important major festival
Diwali Pooja
Wednesday October 18th 2017 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Valmiki Ashram
Diwali or Deepavali means ‘festival of lights’. This festival is celebrated by Hindus and occurs late in October or early November. Divali is normally celebrated for four days, and during this time people pray, fast, light diyas within their homes and attend Valmiki Ashram as we celebrate our New Year through song, dance, music and more at our annual gala event.
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Diwali Show
Saturday October 14th 2017 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Location: Valmiki Ashram
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Pagwah (Holi)
Saturday March 4th 2018: 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Location: Valmiki Ashram
The festival of Holi can be regarded as a celebration of the Colors of Unity and Brotherhood - an opportunity to forget all differences and indulge in fun, love and peace. It has traditionally been celebrated in high spirit without any distinction of cast, creed, color, race. It is one occasion when sprinkling colored powder ('gulal') or colored water on each other breaks all barriers of discrimination so that everyone looks the same and universal brotherhood is reaffirmed. This is one simple reason to participate in this colorful festival.
Tickets: $15 Adults / $10 Kids (Under 16)
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Navratri
Mar 28th - March 20, 21, 22nd 2018 7pm - 8:30pm
Location: Valmiki Ashram
During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Shakti/Devi are worshiped. The tenth day is commonly referred to as Vijayadashami or "Dussehra" (also spelled Dasara). Navratri is an important major festival.
Ram Navami
Sunday March 25th 2018 9am - 1pm
The holy day falls in the Shukla Paksha on the Navami, the ninth day of the month of Chaitra in the Hindu calendar. Thus it is also known as Chaitra Masa Suklapaksha Navami, and marks the end of the nine-day Chaitra-Navaratri (Vasanta Navaratri) celebrations. Rama navami is one of the most important Hindu festivals.
Hanuman Jayanti
Saturday March 31st 2018 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Valmiki Ashram
Commemorating the birth of Hanuman, the Vanara god, widely venerated throughout India. Hanuman is an ardent devotee of Lord Rama, and is worshipped for his unflinching devotion to the god. From early morning, devotees flock Hanuman temples to worship him.
Hanuman Jayanti is an important festival of Hindus. Hanuman is the symbol of strength and energy. Hanuman is said to be able to assume any form at will, wield rocks, move mountains, dart through the air, seize the clouds and rival Garuda in swiftness of flight.
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Mothers Day
Saturday May 12th 2018 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Location: Valmiki Ashram
On this ospicious occassion we celebrate our Mother's. Uniting them at Valmiki Ashram through song, dance and celebration at our annual show.
Tickets: $15 Adults / $10 Kids (Under 16)
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Sita Jayanti
Sunday April 22nd 2018 9am to 12:00pm
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Janam Ashtmi
September 2nd 2018 9am to 12:00pm | 6pm to 9pm
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