Indian Summer Festival

27-30 Aug 2026

Springen, by Wiesbaden

FreeEntry

  • 2 Darshan Experiences
  • Indian live music
  • Yoga classes
  • Workshops
  • And much more
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Enjoy yoga, kirtan, mantra, and vegetarian & vegan food four days of practice and community, with two darshan gatherings with Paramahamsa Vishwananda.

What happens at the Festival

What happens at the Festival

What is Darshan?

Darshan is the experience of being in the presence of a Satguru, and being seen by them in return — a moment of meeting, offered and received.

Paramahamsa Vishwananda offering darshan
A singer leading kirtan on stage

Indian Live Music

Traditional Devotional Mantra, Bhajan and Kirtan music.

A woman in seated meditation

Yoga

Daily guided yoga and meditation to start each morning.

A swami giving a lecture

Workshops & Lectures

Talks and hands-on sessions on the path of devotion.

A chef presenting during a cooking demonstration

Show Cooking

Live demonstrations of Indian vegetarian cuisine.

A plate of fresh vegan food

International Vegan & Vegetarian Food

Freshly prepared vegetarian and vegan dishes throughout the day.

Friends celebrating together at the festival

Like-minded Spiritual Seekers

Meet a warm, welcoming community from around the world.

Plan your days

Daily Schedule

A rhythm of practice and celebration across all four days. Times are indicative and may be refined closer to the festival.

Day 1

Thu 27 Aug · Arrival & Welcome

  • 10:30Check-in opens
  • 14:00Ashram tours
  • 15:30Welcome session (Yoga Tent)
  • 16:00Kirtan concert (Yoga Tent)
  • 18:00Prayers livestream (Yoga Tent)
  • 19:00Dinner
  • 21:00Intro to BM Darshan Weekend, Chai & Share

Day 2

Fri 28 Aug · Darshan Day

  • 09:00Yoga (Sanjana, Yoga Tent)
  • 10:30Workshop 1 (Academy, Yoga Tent)
  • 12:00Dance workshop with Bhavani (Yoga Tent)
  • 14:00Welcome Newcomers Darshan (Yoga Tent)
  • 15:30Doors open
  • 16:00Darshan

Day 3

Sat 29 Aug · Darshan Day

  • 09:00Yoga (Sanjana, Yoga Tent)
  • 11:00Show Cooking workshop with Nandan (Yoga Tent)
  • 14:00Workshop 2 (Yoga Tent)
  • 14:00Preparing for Darshan (Panorama Hall)
  • 15:30Doors open
  • 16:00Darshan

Day 4

Sun 30 Aug

  • 07:30Yoga (Sanjana, Yoga Tent)
  • 09:45Yajna (location TBD)
  • 14:15Maha Om chanting (Yoga Tent)
  • 16:00Pray for the World (livestream, Yoga Tent)
  • 17:00Q&A (Swamis/Rishis or Pandits, Yoga Tent)
Aerial view of Shree Peetha Nilaya

Shree Peetha Nilaya

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Paramahamsa Vishwananda offering a blessing

A word from

Paramahamsa
Vishwananda

Bhakti is the path, the journey, and the destination. Come as you are — to sing, to sit, to serve, and to simply be together in the presence of the Divine.