Makara Sankranti

It is open to all. Anyone above 12 years of age can register. Those who have not attended any Isha programs can also participate.

Yes, people outside India can also participate in this event. Please note that only In-person registration is open.  Ensure you have a valid passport while registering.        

If you have any queries, please write to sadhgurusannidhi.blr@isha.sadhguru.org. Please allow us at least 24 hours to respond to your email. 

Yes, they can attend. Please ensure you take adequate medical care and inform the volunteers near you if you have any special condition.

If you have tried registering using a mobile phone, try using a computer and the Google Chrome browser. Clear any cache/cookies. If you still face issues, please take a screenshot of the error or issue with a visible URL and share it with us at sadhgurusannidhi.blr@isha.sadhguru.org with the subject line: Registration Issue       

Yes, if you cannot register online, you can register in person at the venue on the day of the event. Please arrive early to ensure there is enough time to complete the registration process. Registration counters will close 1 hour before the event starts.

Various offerings, including Dhanya Samarpane, Sapta Pushpanjali, and Thuppadha Deepa Arpane, are available from 11–14 January.
To learn more and book offerings, visit: arpanam.sadhguru.org/rituals

You will need to pay the difference in pricing based on the chosen category. You can write to sadhgurusannidhi.blr@isha.sadhguru.org to make an upgrade. For more details on the upgrade policy, please read the Terms and Conditions

Please read the Terms and Conditions regarding transfers.

If you wish to cancel, please write to sadhgurusannidhi.blr@isha.sadhguru.org. Please allow us at least 24 hours to respond to your email. Alternatively, you can also call our support helpline at 080-471-91101. You can refer to the Terms and Conditions to know more about the refund policy.

No, this is an in-person program. Live streaming is not available for Makara Sankranti at Sadhguru Sannidhi Bengaluru.

Announcements will be made in Kannada and English. However, understanding of these languages is not required to attend and benefit from this event. 

• The main event runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM IST on 14 Jan, for which you should plan to arrive by 4:00 PM. 

• To experience the consecrated spaces, sacred offerings, and the traditional village fair with food, games, and handicrafts, ensure you come earlier than 4:00 PM.

• If traveling from outside Bengaluru or overseas, aim to reach the city by the morning of 14 Jan.

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

Yes, chairs will be provided if you have difficulty sitting on the ground. When you reach the seating bay, please request a chair from one of the volunteers. 

Children can also attend the event along with you. However, child care services will not be available.

No, the seating is common for both.

Overnight accommodation at the venue is currently unavailable. You may book a hotel nearby.

• 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 will 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