Naga Panchami

Anyone above 8 years of age can participate. Those who have not attended any Isha programs can also participate.

Yes, individuals residing outside India can also participate in this event. Please note that overseas participants can register only at the venue on the day of the event (spot registration). A valid passport is required for registration.

For any queries about the program, you can write to ssb.eventsregistration@sadhguru.org. Please allow at least 24 hours for a response. Alternatively, you can call the support helpline at +91-80471 03311.

Yes, they can attend. It is advisable to take necessary medical precautions and inform a nearby volunteer in case of any specific needs or health conditions.

If your payment fails, please wait 6 hours and try again using an alternate payment method.

If the issue persists, take a screenshot (with the URL visible) and email it to ssb.eventsregistration@sadhguru.org with the subject line: Registration Issue.

Yes, spot and offline registrations will be available at the venue.

Yes. You can upgrade by paying the difference in category pricing. Send an email to ssb.eventsregistration@sadhguru.org to request an upgrade.

Refer to the Terms and Conditions for more details.

Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for information on registration transfers.

If you wish to cancel, you can write to ssb.eventsregistration@sadhguru.org. Please allow at least 24 hours for a response. You can refer to the Terms and Conditions to know more about the refund policy.

If you wish to make a contribution, please click here.

Your contribution will support the development of spiritual infrastructure at Sadhguru Sannidhi Bengaluru.

Several in-person and online offerings are available from 15-17 Aug 2026. In-person offerings and rituals require you to perform the ritual or make the offering yourself. Online offerings will be offered at Naga Shrine on your behalf. 

In-person offerings:

• Ananya Sarpa Seva

• Ananya Benne Seva

• Naga Sutra

• Naga Dosha Nivarana Kriya

• Bilvamruta Seva (at Yogeshwar Linga)
  

Online offerings (on your behalf):

• Madhura Naivedya

• Thuppadha Deepa Arpane

Pre-registrations can be made via: arpanam.sadhguru.org/rituals

As an overseas participant currently in India, you can register online by selecting the rituals and offerings you wish to participate in.  However, payment will need to be made on the spot at the venue on the day of the event. A valid passport will be required for registration.

Yes, the event will be livestreamed on a “pay as you wish” basis. The livestream link will be made available on the webpage closer to the event.

Announcements will be made in Kannada and English. Understanding these languages is not necessary to attend and benefit from this event.

Naga Panchami celebrations will take place from 6:15 PM – 8:45 PM IST. Please plan to arrive by 4:30 PM to complete the check-in process smoothly and be seated by 6 PM.

Arriving early is recommended so you can enjoy the festive jaatre with food stalls, games, and handicrafts.

There is no dress code for the event. Ethnic Indian wear is preferable.

Yes. Please request a chair from volunteers in your seating area.

Yes, you may bring a small mat or cushion for comfort, though it is not mandatory.

Children above 8 can attend the event with you. Childcare services will not be available for those under 8, so please make your own arrangements.

No, seating is open and not separated by gender.

Onsite accommodation at Sadhguru Sannidhi is currently unavailable. Please book a nearby hotel after confirming your registration.

It would be best to come with as little luggage as possible, as there is no allotted space for storage.

Carrying food from outside will not be allowed. Water and food will be available for purchase at designated food stalls within the premises.

Please bring cash and tender exact change, as UPI or card payments may not work due to limited connectivity.

Regular buses and taxis operate from Bengaluru to Chikkaballapura, the closest town to the venue, and also from Chikkaballapura town to Sadhguru Sannidhi.

Additional transport details:

Kempegowda International Airport: 45 km (60-minute drive)

Cantonment Railway Station: 63 km (80-minute drive)

Bengaluru is a major IT hub in India, and it is well connected by air, rail, and road. 

Airlines operate regular flights to Bengaluru from all major cities in India and overseas. 

Train services are available from all major cities in India. 

Regular bus and taxi services are also available from Bengaluru city to Chikkaballapura town as well as from Chikkaballapura town to the Sadhguru Sannidhi Bengaluru.

Click here for the Google Maps link to Sadhguru Sannidhi’s location.

The venue is 45 km from the Kempegowda International Airport (60-minute drive) and 63 km from the Cantonment Railway Station (80-minute drive).

Driving directions: Stay on NH44 (Bengaluru-Hyderabad Highway) until you reach Isha Junction (Lingasettipura Junction, the pinned location on the map). Take a left turn and follow the signs to Sadhguru Sannidhi Bengaluru (5 km from the junction).

Boarding Point for KSRTC Buses to Sadhguru Sannidhi: Majestic Bus Stand, KSRTC Bus Terminal 2A (https://maps.app.goo.gl/sgukE2x4pogdP26W9)

Paid parking is available but limited. There may also be traffic and congestion near the venue, so kindly plan accordingly. Once you reach the venue, volunteers and signs will be there to guide you.

For queries regarding volunteering, please write to: volunteering.karnataka@ishafoundation.org. Note that completion of Inner Engineering, including the transmission of Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya, is a prerequisite for registration as a volunteer.