Saptarishi Avahanam
A Powerful Process to
Invoke the Grace of Shiva
20 March 2026 | 6:00 - 8:15 PM IST
Sadhguru Sannidhi Bengaluru
Online registrations closed for in-person attendance.
Spot registrations available at the venue until 5:30 PM.
Why Saptarishi Avahanam?
Saptarishi Avahanam is a powerful process taught by Shiva to his disciples - the seven sages - thousands of years ago. The process has been preserved in its pure form by priests of the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi.
Every year, seven priests from Kashi conduct the Saptarishi Avahanam at Sadhguru Sannidhi Bengaluru to offer gratitude to the Saptarishis for being a vehicle for Shiva’s grace. This is a rare occasion when it is offered outside the Kashi Vishwanath temple.
Sadhguru explains that this technology was transmitted by Shiva to the Saptarishis, thousands of years ago, with Devi as the witness. When Saptarishis had to go to different parts of the world and offer the science of Yoga, they asked him, “How can we carry your presence with us?” and thus began the Saptarishi Avahanam.
Event Details
A rare opportunity to participate in the sacred Saptarishi Avahanam that has been conducted in the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi for millennia.
This year, the process will happen on 20 Mar 2026 from 6:00 - 8:15 PM IST.
Seating Categories
No registration required for free seating.
Other Ways to Participate
Offer your gratitude to the Saptarishis by offering seven different flowers as part of Saptarishi Avahanam. (Only available for those in India)
An offering of sacred items like milk, honey, Kailash teerth and malas, which the Kashi priests will offer to Yogeshwar Linga during Saptarishi Avahanam. Prasadam from the process will be sent to devotees.
(Online booking only; available only to Indian citizens.)
Offer a set of ghee lamps to Yogeshwar Linga, symbolizing the transition from ignorance to enlightenment. (Online offering available only for Indian citizens)
Frequently Asked Questions
The event is open for registration for anyone above 12 years of age. Those who have not attended any Isha programs can also participate.
Yes, people outside India can also participate in this event. Ensure you have a valid passport while registering. Please book your flight tickets only after you have successfully registered and received your e-receipt.
Please write to ssb.eventsregistration@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 get an error when using a mobile phone to register, try using a computer and the Google Chrome browser. If that does not work, please retry using a different payment method. If you still face issues, please take a screenshot of the error or issue with a visible URL and share it with us at ssb.eventsregistration@sadhguru.org with the subject line: Payment Related Query.
Yes, you can join the Saptarishi Avahanam online by registering in advance for free. You will have the option to donate as you can.
Announcements during the event will be made in Kannada and English. However, understanding 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 20 March, for which you should plan to arrive by 4:00 PM. If you are traveling from outside Bengaluru or overseas, aim to reach the city by the morning of 20 March.
There is no dress code for this program. Ethnic Indian wear is preferable.
Yes, chairs will be provided if you have difficulty sitting on the ground. When you reach your seating bay, please request a chair from one of the volunteers.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide child care during the program. We advise you not to bring children below the age of 8.
No, the seating is common for both.
You can register for multiple participants using a single login. Anyone with an Isha profile can register on behalf of friends and family.
Sapta Pushpanjali is an offering of seven different flowers as a mark of gratitude to the Saptarishis that participants can make as part of the Saptarishi Avahanam. You can book this online. This offering will be available throughout the day until 4 PM.
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. Please note that carrying food inside the venue is not allowed. Water and food will be available at designated areas.
Please bring cash as UPI or card payments will not work due to limited connectivity.
Sadhguru Sannidhi Bengaluru is 45 km from the Kempegowda International Airport (60-minute drive) and 63 km from the Cantonment Railway Station (80-minute drive).
Taxis are available from Bengaluru to Sadhguru Sannidhi. Regular bus services also operate between Bengaluru and Chikkaballapura town, as well as between Chikkaballapura town and the Sannidhi.
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
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.
You can write an email to volunteering.karnataka@ishafoundation.org expressing your interest along with your details like name, age, email, phone, areas of expertise/skill set, educational qualification, Isha programs attended so far and volunteering experience (if any) and your availability to volunteer at Sadhguru Sannidhi Bengaluru (days and hours).
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